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Explore the outdoors with us at the state fair

People looking at Nebraska Game and Parks' fish tank at the state fair

As you enjoy the sights and sounds of the state fair in Grand Island, make sure you stop by Nebraska Game and Parks' Outdoor Encounter.

Our exhibit in the Nebraska Building offers plenty of features for both kids and adults, including a 6,000-gallon aquarium of Nebraska fish and indoor archery and pellet gun ranges. You'll also want to try the family-friendly scavenger hunts and explore the outdoor sky fort.

Make plans to come see us Aug. 23 to Sept. 2, and bring the family!

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2024-2025 Public Access Atlas now available

Find a place to hunt with the new Public Access Atlas, which is now available in printed form at Nebraska Game and Parks' headquarters, and coming soon to district offices and service centers, as well as wherever hunt and fish permits are sold. It displays more than a million acres of publicly accessible land.

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Get ready for fall hunting

Fall is almost here — and along with it, multiple hunting seasons. Now is the time to start preparing if you haven't already. A great first step is to take a hunter education course [ [link removed] ]; several formats are available. It's also important to make sure you have the right permits in hand and sight in your rifle. Good luck!

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Girl holding a fish at the Missouri River Outdoor Expo
Save the date for Missouri River Expo

Don't miss the largest outdoor expo in the Midwest! Ponca State Park will host the 19th Annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo on Sept. 21-22. Enjoy hands-on activities like fishing, kayaking, archery and wildlife encounters. Cooking demonstrations, contests, food and local vendors will also be on tap.

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Labor Day weekend fun at Indian Cave

Got plans for Labor Day weekend? How about having fun at a beautiful park? Indian Cave will host hayrack rides, a cake walk, yard games, a fish fry and fireworks on Aug. 31.

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Meet Nebraska snakes up close

On Aug. 24-25, Schramm Education Center is hosting a live snake encounter with herpetologist Dennis Ferraro. Meet Dennis, ask questions, see Nebraska snakes and meet some up close.

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Kayak clean-up at Conestoga

Wildlife — and people — need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. Join Nebraska Game and Parks at Conestoga Lake on Sept. 10 for a night of service to our local waters.

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A look at how Fort Hartsuff began

In celebration of Fort Hartsuff's 150th anniversary, Nebraskaland Magazine looked back at how this unique fort began. Learn this fascinating history, including why the buildings have lasted so long. 

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8 things you can do about litter in the outdoors

With summer in high gear, that means a lot of people out enjoying nature — and also, unfortunately, more litter building up in outdoor spaces. Here are eight things you can do to help.

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Nebraska's Upland Outlook is online

Upland game hunters can find out what to expect this fall and winter in the 2024-2025 Upland Game Bird Outlook, which is now online. It is based on spring and summer population surveys. 

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