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Hunters reminded of changes for fall turkey season

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Fall turkey season is approaching quickly and Nebraska Game and Parks has some reminders for hunters, as there are several changes in 2023.

The changes for this fall season are:


* The fall turkey season is Oct. 1-Nov. 30.?
* Each hunter may only have one fall permit.
* The bag limit allows the take of one turkey of either sex with a shotgun or archery equipment.
* All turkey harvests must be reported via Telecheck. Turkeys may be checked online [ [link removed] ]?or by phone at 1-844-279-4564. This information will be on the permit.

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Music festival coming Sept. 23 to Fremont Lakes?

Enjoy a full day of live, local music at the Continental Drift Music Festival on Sept. 23 at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area. The lineup includes?Ten O?Clock Scholars, Third Frate, All Young Girls are Machine Guns and others. A park entry permit is required; you can buy ahead of time online [ [link removed] ].

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Youth invited to participate in reptile art contest

October is Nebraska Reptile Month! To celebrate, Nebraska Game and Parks is hosting its annual art contest.?Nebraska students in grades K-12 may submit their original work of a Nebraska native reptile anytime through Oct. 18, 2023. Winners will be posted on the Nebraska Wildlife Education [ [link removed] ] Facebook page.

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Mentored youth waterfowl hunt is Oct. 22 at Clear Creek WMA

Youth ages 11-15 may register for the Ash Hollow Youth Mentored Waterfowl Hunt, scheduled for Oct. 22 at Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area near Lewellen.

In addition to an afternoon hunt, this daylong event includes learning stations, lunch, door prizes and raffles. There will be a drawing for a youth lifetime hunt permit.

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Accessible and inclusive birding event?

Join us at Rock Creek Lake State Recreation Area for a free birding activity that is accessible and inclusive. It's open to everyone, including beginning birders and those with small children.

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Have fun at trivia night in Grand Island

Get a team of fellow nature nerds together and join us for trivia night at a brewery in Grand Island. This Sept. 21 event will test your knowledge of Nebraska nature and is sure to be a fun time.?

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Learn about rocks at Schramm

Enjoy learning about rocks from an expert on Sept. 17 at Schramm. Participants will join a geologist at the park's rocky outcrop to learn about rocks and fossils, and even conduct chemistry experiments.

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Identify your next catch with the Fish Key

Just as important as catching a fish is knowing what you've caught. We've created a Fish Key to help. This handy guide identifies the most commonly caught fish in Nebraska.

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Exploring an at-risk species: Monarchs

Now is a good time to view monarch butterflies, as they prepare to migrate. Read more to learn about why this species is in trouble and what you can do to help.

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Three fall mushrooms to harvest

In Nebraska, you can find an array of fall fungi perfect for your dinner plate. Here are three species that are not overly difficult to find, easy to identify and make for good eating.

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