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Start off the new year right with 2024 permits

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The new year is just around the corner. Make it a year of the outdoors ? purchase hunting, fishing and state park entry permits for 2024.

Hunting and fishing permits give you the chance to do what you love, all year long, and park entry permits offer access to 75 gorgeous state park areas across Nebraska, where you can camp, hike, fish, watch wildlife and enjoy the outdoors to your heart's content.

Time outdoors is definitely time well spent, so buy some 2024 permits for yourself and those you love.

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Be aware of fishing regulation changes for 2024

Changes are coming for anglers in 2024. Follow the link below to learn about fishing regulation changes that will take effect on Jan. 1. They will affect species such as channel catfish, yellow perch and bluegill; bowfishers will see changes as well.

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Still time to attend big game meetings

Hunters and landowners still have the opportunity to attend public information meetings this winter and share their feedback on big game issues. Several in-person sessions still remain, along with a virtual meeting [ [link removed] ] on Jan. 4. Find the schedule at the link below.

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Surveillance detects 31 positive CWD cases

Chronic wasting disease surveillance conducted in central and north-central Nebraska during the November firearm deer season detected 31 positive cases in deer. Learn more at the link below.

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES


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Compete in a tree decorating contest

Put your decorating skills to the test! Come to Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area and see if you can place first in their holiday tree decorating contest. The winner gets a cabin stay.

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Experience an old-fashioned Christmas

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park is celebrating Christmas with old-fashioned cheer. Come enjoy carolers in the parlor, cider and roasted chestnuts, hayrack rides and much more.

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Participate in Christmas Bird Counts

Get outside and enjoy the nice weather by looking for birds. Indian Cave State Park and Schramm Education Center are holding Christmas Bird Counts soon; join us and contribute to science!

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Hunting mentorship: It's not about you

When you first introduce hunting to a newbie, it's easy to make this mistake: trying to get them to like exactly what you like. Instead, take their personality into account. Here's a few tips to follow.

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Exploring the surprising colors of winter

It's easy to think of winter as colorless, full of dull browns and whites. But what about the vibrant pops of red: northern cardinals, red berries and red foxes? Savor these experiences and more this winter.?

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Tips on going solo in nature this winter

Time spent all by yourself in nature can be the perfect fix for holiday overload. When you head out, though, you need to take the right precautions. Follow these tips for a great experience.

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Silhouette of a Canada goose at sunset by the Platte River.

Scene from a Canada goose hunt on the Platte River near Hastings.
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