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Learn more about deer hunting with free workshops
Brush up on your deer hunting skills ahead of the firearm season with these free workshops, starting Nov. 3.
Topics covered will include tactics for hunting deer, scouting, field dressing, what to do during and after the shot, hunting safety and more. Learn more and sign up today at our website.
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Special permits offered to qualifying veterans
Ahead of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, we wanted to remind you about special permits offered to qualifying veterans and other groups.?Nebraska Game and Parks is proud to offer special permits to qualifying veterans age 64 and older, deployed military and disabled veterans at reduced or no cost.
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Special Youth Hunt another success in 2023
Nebraska youth got to experience a pheasant hunt as adult mentors took them afield for the state?s Special Youth Hunt on Oct. 21-22.
The hunt took place on 19 sites, including wildlife management areas, where Nebraska Game and Parks released 9,110 roosters Oct. 20.
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Waterfowl hunters: Do your part to prevent spread of invasive plants
Phragmites, a non-native, invasive, noxious plant, is spreading rapidly along the state's rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands. Nebraska Game and Parks is asking waterfowl hunters to help keep from making the problem worse.
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Explore the science of opossums
Did you know opossums are distantly related to kangaroos, wallabies and koalas? Join us Nov. 9 for a free webinar to unearth more interesting facts about our friend, the opossum.
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 Shooting sports at Mahoney
Come out to Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Saturdays in November for some shooting sports! On Nov. 4, we will be focusing on archery; come learn a new skill to enjoy.
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 Nature Nerd trivia night in Kearney
Round up your friends and come enjoy some trivia in a relaxed setting. On Nov. 9, we will host a nature-themed trivia night at McCue's Nebraska Taproom in Kearney.
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 How to maximize your "luck" when fishing
Is there such a thing as "luck" when it comes to fishing? Daryl Bauer doesn't believe so, and yet there are several principles you can take advantage of to increase your success, or "luck," on the water. Read on for details.
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 Meet a record-setting turtle at Schramm
Meet the star of Schramm Education Center?s aquarium, Big Snap Daddy. Weighing 98 pounds, he is considered the world?s largest common snapping turtle. Learn more about this fascinating creature in this new article.
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 How to take great photos of your deer harvest
You've just harvested a deer, and it's time to try to take a photo that will properly capture the moment ? and show your respect for the animal. Here are some tips on how to take a great photo with your deer harvest.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Bighorn rams compete for dominance at Williams Gap Wildlife Management Area.
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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