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Explore the outdoors with us 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; 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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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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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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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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POPULAR ONLINE
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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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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 A storm cloud fills the sky above Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area.
Eric Fowler/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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