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Cutthroat, rainbow trout stocking schedule announced
Try something new this fall: Nebraska trout fishing! Nebraska Game and Parks is stocking cutthroat and rainbow trout in waters statewide this fall and winter. Try out a new fly rod or use the tackle you already have ? and bring friends; fishing for trout is a fun activity for kids or beginning anglers.
The stocking of trout began the week of Sept. 11 with cutthroat and rainbow species stocked in the Northwest District and continues weekly statewide throughout the fall and into November and December as time and weather permit. Find the schedule and list of locations on our website.
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Enjoy Halloween fun in Nebraska state parks
Celebrate Halloween in a unique way ? at a Nebraska state park. Many will be hosting family-friendly festivities in October. Check out the schedule of events and plan your opportunity for fun, whether that's carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, a haunted hayrack ride or something else.
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Activities to try this fall at a state park
Fall is here, with limitless possibilities for outdoor fun. If you?re looking for ways to enjoy the autumn season, look no further than Nebraska?s state parks, which are perfect for recreation of all kinds. Here are just a few opportunities they hold this time of year.
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Nebraskaland photo contest begins Oct. 1
Calling all shutterbugs! Nebraska Game and Parks will accept submissions for the 2023 Nebraskaland Magazine photo contest starting Oct. 1. Submissions should be posted via Instagram using the hashtag #Nebraskland2023. Learn more at our website.
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Kearney rifle range opening to public
Those in the Kearney area now have a new place to practice target shooting.?The city of Kearney?s Law Enforcement Firearms Training Range, which is used to train law enforcement officers, is opening to the public thanks to a cooperative agreement with Nebraska Game and Parks.
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Learn about the science of rattlesnakes
Let's break down the myths and superstitions surrounding this unique, interesting creature, the rattlesnake. Join us for a live webinar on Oct. 5; sign up today!
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 Find a treasure at arts and crafts show
Find something unique, maybe a holiday gift, at the River Valley Artisan and Craft Market at Mahoney. The event is Oct. 7-8 at Crete Carrier Riverview Lodge.
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 Enjoy a trail ride with your horse at Enders
Saddle up your horse and enjoy a two-hour trail ride through beautiful scenery at Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area Sept. 30. A potluck lunch will be held after.
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 Choosing duck limits: About the new system
Duck hunters have encountered a new system in Nebraska: They must choose their duck limit when registering for a HIP number. Why was this system implemented? Read more for the answer.
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 A closer look at animal vision
The size, shape and abilities of eyes vary in the animal kingdom. Read along as we take a closer look at different types of eyes, across creatures like dragonflies, owls, snakes and bats.
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 How to harvest nuts this fall
Gathering edible nuts is a fun way to add wild-grown foods to your pantry, or to enhance any wild game or fish entr?e. For some tips on how to do so, check out this new blog by Greg Wagner.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Sailing is popular at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area.
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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