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Father and son fishing by their campsite with fall color behind them

Fall trout rainbow stocking has begun

Closeup of someone holding a rainbow trout

The fall trout stocking schedule is here, bringing new fishing opportunities across the state.

Rainbow trout are being released statewide to enhance fishing opportunities this fall and winter. In addition to rainbow trout, Lake Ogallala will be stocked with thousands of cutbows — a cutthroat/rainbow trout hybrid — for anglers looking to catch a different species.

Find the schedule at the link below. Happy fishing!

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Fall color at Indian Cave State Park on a foggy day

Nebraska state parks mark Color Blindness Awareness Month

During this International Color Blindness Awareness Month, Nebraska Game and Parks is launching its campaign to make the outdoors more enjoyable to those with color blindness. We are working to bring EnChroma color-blindness kits to parks across the state, and are seeking donations to help make this happen.

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A boy holding up pheasants he harvested

Youth pheasant season includes Special Youth Hunts

Help spark a lifetime of outdoor adventures for a young person — take them hunting during Nebraska's statewide youth pheasant, quail and partridge season on Oct. 19-20. To enhance youth hunting opportunities, Nebraska Game and Parks will release rooster pheasants at select locations, as well.

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Enter the 2024 Nebraskaland Photo Contest

Calling all shutterbugs! We invite you to submit your best shots to Nebraskaland Magazine's annual photography contest, open now through Oct. 31, 2024. We want to see your visions of Nebraska, including wildlife, landscapes, macro shots and people enjoying outdoor recreation.

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES

A drawing of a turtle that placed in Nebraska Game and Parks' reptile art contest

A reptile art contest for all ages

In celebration of Nebraska Reptile Month, we are hosting an art contest for all ages. Get out your art supplies and participate! Upload your original art of a native Nebraska reptile by Oct. 31.

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Reenactors at Fort Atkinson firing muskets

Explore the world of Fort Atkinson

On Oct. 5-6, Fort Atkinson State Historical Park will come alive with scenes from the past. See military and civilian reenactments, local art, Native drumming and a Civil War-era brass band.

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Kids trick-or-treating at a Nebraska state park campsite decorated for Halloween

Halloween Haunt at Johnson Lake

Come out to Johnson Lake State Recreation Area Oct. 12 for some Halloween fun. The day includes pumpkin painting, kids' games, trick-or-treating, a campsite decorating contest and more. 

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Brilliant gold and yellow trees in fall color at Wehrspann Lake

Tips on viewing fall color in Nebraska

October is the month for viewing fall color in Nebraska. But what is the outlook for this year, and how can you catch the best views? Greg Wagner offers some tips in his latest blog.

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Closeup of blue wild indigo flowers

Wild indigos: a wonderful ornamental

Ask any horticulturalist what wildflowers make good ornamentals, and wild indigos are usually near the top of their list. Fortunately, Nebraska has three native wild varieties.

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A shooting star arcs above Enders Reservoir

Stargazing opportunities this fall

From comets to meteor showers, Nebraska's state parks provide dark skies perfect for viewing dazzling displays this fall. Here's what you can look forward to in the coming months.

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