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Enjoy the outdoors this month at a state park event
What kind of adventures do you seek in the outdoors this month? If you're up for something new, try floating a round raft at Schramm Park State Recreation Area or attending a powwow at Buffalo Bill Ranch.
If you'd like to see something beautiful, join Mahoney's Star Party or view patriotic quilts at Arbor Lodge.
These are just a few of the exciting state park events planned throughout July; visit our calendar to see them all!
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Big game permits available to residents starting July 10
Nebraska big game hunting permits became available for purchase by residents beginning July 10.
Residents may buy any available deer and antelope permits, within permit limits, starting at 10 a.m. Central Time. Eligible resident landowners may buy any limited landowner elk, deer and antelope permits.
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Join us for virtual meeting on CWD management July 16
Nebraska Game and Parks is in the process of updating its Chronic Wasting Disease Management Plan — and we want to hear from you. Register now for a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, July 16 to discuss updates to the plan.
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A great place to fish: Chadron State Park
Try Chadron State Park for your next summer fishing adventure. Chadron State Park Pond is right at the entrance to the park, offering easy access and easy fishing for species like trout, sunfish and smallmouth bass. For a little more adventure, explore Chadron Creek for trout.
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Experience a powwow at Buffalo Bill Ranch
This celebration at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park will honor Native American veterans. Experience traditional dances, music, crafts and arts, as well as authentic cuisine.
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 Patriotic quilts on display at Arbor Lodge
Stop by Arbor Lodge State Historical Park through Aug. 14 to view a collection of patriotic quilts, in celebration of America and local veterans. The display includes over 25 Quilts of Valor.
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 Gaze at the stars at Mahoney
Be awed by celestial sights during Eugene T. Mahoney State Park's Nebraska Star Party on July 13. Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park's golf shack for anyone to use, starting at dusk.
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 Meet wildlife porcelain painter Peg Pelter
You may have spotted Peg Pelter at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, working on china paintings depicting Nebraska wildlife. Explore her story in this new Nebraskaland article.
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 A do-it-yourself fish bump board
Measuring the fish you catch is important, and for Nebraskaland writer Justin Haag, there is no better tool for this than a do-it-yourself bump board. This is how he made his.
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 A summer checklist for hunters
There's more to do in the summer for hunters than simply dreaming about fall hunts. Now is the time to sweat the small stuff in preparation for those hunts. Here are a few tips as you plan.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 An angler fishes at Willow Creek State Recreation Area near Pierce.
Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley/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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