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Kearney Outdoor Education Complex grand opening is Aug. 19
Come celebrate the grand opening of Nebraska's newest outdoor education center!
The public is invited to attend the grand opening of the Kearney Outdoor Education Complex from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 19.
Attendees can enjoy free trap and skeet shooting, sporting clays, archery, education center tours, interactive educational activities, hot dogs and refreshments (while supplies last), and meet staff members.
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Entrance fee increase vital to improving Nebraska's parks
Nebraska Game and Parks approved fee increases for its 2024 state park entry permits at its meeting Aug. 4. The nominal fee increases will help Game and Parks meet customer needs and keep pace with increased participation in outdoor recreational activities, as well as with public expectations of a high-quality experience.
The added income will specifically help address higher construction costs at parks seen since the COVID pandemic.?
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Good fishing, boat or no boat
Take it from Fisheries Outreach Program Manager Daryl Bauer: You don't need a boat to enjoy great fishing. In fact, it isn't even necessarily a disadvantage to not have one; in some situations, those without a boat will out-fish those with one! Here are some strategies you can use to catch fish, no boat needed.?
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Nebraska Star Party at Mahoney
Enjoy some stargazing this summer at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Come gaze at the night sky through telescopes on Aug. 25 and be dazzled by what you see.
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 Ash Hollow Rendezvous is Sept. 8-10
Mark your calendars for this unique event! Immerse yourself in pre-1840s history through watching demonstrations, visiting the trader's row and more.
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 Enjoy the outdoors at Missouri River Expo
Make plans to join us Sept. 16-17 at Ponca State Park for the Missouri River Expo. Enjoy activities like kayaking, shooting sports, fishing, rock climbing and much more.?
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 Bullfrogging in Nebraska: A fun pastime
Bullfrog season is now open in eastern Nebraska ? have you given this unique pastime a try yet? The meat is well worth the effort, and kids love the chase! Learn more in this new article.
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 A look at the canines of Nebraska
From the Labrador retriever to the Chihuahua, from the coyote to the swift fox, it?s sometimes hard to see similarities between all these animals. But they're all canines, or canids, with a common ancestor.
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 Long Pine Creek: A unique Sandhills fishery
Long Pine Creek flows lazily through Long Pine State Recreation Area. It was also the site of an Aquatic Habitat Program project designed to improve habitat for fish and success for anglers.
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From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Fog covers the Platte River and surrounding landscape in Dodge and Saunders counties.
Eric Fowler/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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