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Nebraska Game and Parks to consider bighorn sheep season
Nebraska Game and Parks will consider recommendations for a 2025 bighorn sheep hunting season at its Aug. 16 meeting at Fort Robinson State Park.
The meeting begins at 8 a.m. Mountain Time at the park’s Buffalo Soldiers Barracks, 3200 U.S. 20, Crawford. Learn more about other agenda items at the link below.
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Nebraska fall turkey permits available beginning Aug. 12
Soon it will be time to buy your turkey permits for the fall. They go on sale at 1 p.m. Central Time Aug. 12 and are valid statewide. Significant changes were put in place last year and continue this year; see the link below for more.
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A look at Nebraska's latest state record fish
Anglers have been making some amazing catches in the first half of 2024. In his blog, Daryl Bauer rounds up the new state record catches, including a whopping 6-pound, 12-ounce goldfish taken by rod and reel and a new bowfishing record for blue sucker. See pictures and details below.
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Park events offer outdoor adventure
Soak up every last bit of summer at a state park event! You'll find something for all interests, from living history to stargazing, hiking, fishing and even bullfrogging. Explore our calendar to find an event near you — and bring your friends and family!
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Last chance: Community Fishing events
There are still a few Community Fishing events on the calendar! Join us in Lincoln, Omaha and North Platte to learn how to fish, with equipment, bait and instruction provided.
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 Join us for Youth Hunter Education Challenge
Join us Aug. 11 at Platte River State Park for a free skill-building competition for youth. Come enhance your shooting skills and prepare for time afield this hunting season and beyond.
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 Learn how to catch bullfrogs
Have fun learning more about bullfrogs and then practicing what you've learned in an outdoors setting. Three upcoming events will teach newcomers the basics of bullfrogging; join us!
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 Two-tier system for duck hunters
Duck hunters, it's time again to register for HIP, and remember that when you do, you will need to choose between two daily bag limits. Brush up on the requirements at our website.
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 The primordial pouch in big cats
You may have seen it on your own cats: a flap of loose skin and fatty tissue on their belly. Did you know that Nebraska's mountain lions and bobcats can have this too? Here's a look at why.
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 A pebble brook paradise for trout
Northeast Nebraska holds something surprising — a crystal clear, cold, spring-fed trout fishing stream. This is the East Branch of Verdigre Creek. Learn more in Greg Wagner's new blog.
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From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Montrose church on Oglala National Grasslands.
Jon Farrar/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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