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Commission to consider changes to big game permit application periods

Antlerless deer in a field

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider changes to big game permit application periods when it meets Jan. 19 in Lincoln.

These proposed wildlife regulation changes would simplify the application and purchasing process for deer, elk and antelope permits. Learn more and see additional agenda items at our website.

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Strutting tom turkey in spring

Spring turkey permits available now

Spring will be here before you know it - and along with it, the 2024 Nebraska spring turkey season. Start planning your next hunt today: Permits are now on sale for both residents and nonresidents. Changes made in 2023 will continue this spring; see the link below for details.

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How anglers can stay safe on the ice

Anglers, it is up to you to be safe every time you walk on the ice. Here are some tips, courtesy of Nebraska Game and Parks' Daryl Bauer, to know and follow every time you go ice-fishing.

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Deer standing in snowy woods

Holdrege big game meeting rescheduled due to winter storm

Hunters and landowners still have the opportunity to attend a big game meeting. The Holdrege meeting was rescheduled from Jan. 8 to Jan. 16, avoiding the winter storm. The rescheduled meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Central time at the Cobblestone Inn & Suites, 814 Burlington St.

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES

Boy standing next to snowman he built

Snow building contest at Ponca State Park

Let your creative side shine! Create something unique out of snow at Ponca State Park; you may win a free night's stay in a four-bedroom mini lodge.

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Flying squirrel on a tree trunk at night

Learn more about flying squirrels 

Did you know that flying squirrels don't actually fly? Actually, they glide! Uncover more facts like these at this virtual event on Jan. 18, led by wildlife educators.

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Angler holding a bluegill caught through the ice

On-ice clinic cancelled; classroom event still on

Due to unsafe ice and extreme cold, the Jan. 13 on-ice fishing clinic at Norfolk's Skyview Lake is cancelled. However, you can still attend a classroom event.

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Warning sign of "Thin Ice" on a tree

Knowing the risks of winter

Participating in outdoor activities during winter can be tons of fun, but stay safe in the cold. In this new Nebraskaland article, explore different things to watch out for and how to avoid them.

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Bikers on the trail at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

Two state parks voted top nature walks in U.S.

Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park and Fort Kearny State Recreation Area made the list of the top 150 nature walks families would like to experience in 2024, in a recent survey. 

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Angler holding a master angler muskie. Photo by Daryl Bauer.

2024 Fishing Forecast is now online

Want to know the best waters to catch large fish? You can find this and more in the 2024 Fishing Forecast, which is now available online. It was compiled by Game and Parks fisheries staff.

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