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2023 community fishing events scheduled
Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for another spring and summer of fun with Community Fishing Events.
Community Fishing Events provide opportunities for people of all ages who have never fished or have not fished in years to learn and enjoy the activity. Rods and reels, as well as bait and fishing instruction, will be available for free. See the schedule at our website.
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2023 big game hunting recommendations approved
Nebraska Game and Parks approved recommendations for 2023 deer, antelope and elk hunting seasons at its meeting April 19 in Fremont.
Commissioners approved staff recommendations that will help the agency manage big game populations at socially acceptable levels. Learn more online.
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Help document urban wildlife by participating in City Nature Challenge
Nebraskans of all ages are invited to participate in the City Nature Challenge, a global event to find and document urban wildlife.
The challenge, which is April 28 to May 7, is a chance to look for nature in urban areas and learn about the animal and plant life discovered there.
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Join the team! Game and Parks is hiring
Love what you do ? come work for Nebraska Game and Parks! We are hiring seasonal positions at parks statewide, with a range of opportunities and flexible scheduling. You will experience the chance to work in some of Nebraska's most beautiful places and receive great benefits. Learn more and apply today!
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Indian Cave to host Outdoor Adventure
Enjoy a day of fun, food and fungi April 22 at the 12th Annual Outdoor Adventure at Indian Cave State Park.
The day?s activities include a mushroom hunting contest, Morel Mile run and 5k race, archery, Dutch oven cooking, kids' horse rides, hayrack rides, kayaking and a fish fry will be served for lunch.
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Become a youth fishing instructor?
Pass on your deeply loved traditions and become a youth fishing instructor! Training will be held at Ponca State Park on April 23; there's still time to sign up.
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 Free program for seniors who love the outdoors
Come on out to Schramm Education Center on April 27 and enjoy a free program for seniors who love the outdoors. Our topic this time will be native bees.
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 Bioblitz at Lake Maloney State Recreation Area
Join us for a fun day of learning April 28 at Lake Maloney State Recreation Area. This mini bioblitz will have an Arbor Day focus. Come learn all about trees!
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 Rainbow trout are being stocked statewide
Have you taken advantage of spring trout stockings yet? Nebraska Game and Parks continues to stock rainbow trout at public waters statewide. Find the schedule online.
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 April wildlife viewing: Prairie grouse?
The iconic greater prairie-chicken dances in Nebraska may only be second to the sandhill crane migration. Learn where you can see this impressive display for yourself.
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 What you can forage in your own yard
You may not need to hit the woods to find a wild-growing delicacy this spring ? look to your own yard! Plants like dandelion, ground ivy, stinging nettles and others can often be found nearby.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 White-tailed deer in Cherry County.
Justin Haag/Nebraskaland Magazine
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-471-0641
www.OutdoorNebraska.gov
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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