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This year, give the gift of outdoor experiences

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Time outdoors is rejuvenating, memorable ? and fun! This year, give someone you love the chance to enjoy that experience.

Here are just a few gift ideas perfect for anyone who enjoys the Nebraska outdoors:


* *2024 park permits*: Give someone a whole year's worth of amazing experiences at Nebraska's beautiful state parks.
* *2024 hunting and fishing permits*: Nebraska is filled with opportunities for hunters and anglers; help someone else make the most of them with the gift of a permit.
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Kiersten Black with harvested ram
Sidney teen bags trophy bighorn

Kiersten Black, 15, has harvested a trophy-caliber bighorn sheep in Nebraska.

On Dec. 2, she shot the world-class ram on private land in the Pine Ridge escarpments southwest of Chadron. She won the permit when her name was the only one drawn from a pool of 3,524 applicants.

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Someone practicing catch and release through the ice
Take care of important ice-fishing prep now

Anglers waiting for ponds and lakes to freeze over don?t need to idly stand by. There?s plenty to do in the meantime.

Here are some tips from fisheries outreach program manager Daryl Bauer on steps you can take now to avoid grief on the ice later.

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Learn ice-fishing at four events in January

Anglers can learn the basics of ice-fishing or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers at Discover Ice-Fishing clinics in January.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission?s Youth Fishing Program will host three on-ice events and one classroom event.

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES


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Build your own fly rod in January class

Why buy a new fly rod when you can fish one with the satisfaction of knowing you've built it yourself? Game and Parks is helping sponsor a fly rod building class for beginners this January in Lincoln; sign up while space lasts!

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See holiday decorations at Fort Robinson

Come see a tradition 30 years in the making! Each year, staff and community groups decorate buildings on Fort Robinson State Park's historic campus with holiday lights. Make a drive out and come see it for yourself.

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Compete in tree decorating contest

Put your tree decorating skills to the test for a chance to win a two-night cabin stay at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area. The contest is open through Jan. 2, and environmentally-friendly decorations are preferred.

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Indoor opportunities at Nebraska state parks?

On those days when it's simply too cold to venture outside, you don't have to stay at home. Check out these suggestions for indoor fun at Nebraska's state parks; there's something for everyone.

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Where do insects go in winter?

In order to survive and thrive in climates that can be as unforgiving as Nebraska, insects have developed several strategies to deal with frigid weather. Read more on this fascinating topic.

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Timely reminders for waterfowl hunters

The holiday season is here, and for some that means time spent in waterfowl hunting blinds. Here are some tips, regulations and things to remember as you head out into the field this winter.

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