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Reminders for November firearm season

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The November firearm season is quickly approaching. As you prepare to hunt, keep these reminders in mind.

Season dates are Nov. 16-24, 2024. Hunters also will have the option to Telecheck their deer during the nine-day November firearm season. Hunters must check their deer at either a check station or via Telecheck [ [link removed] ]. Use the QR code on your permit to report deer via Telecheck or find a map of check stations online [ [link removed] ].

Hunters on the six deer management units on the eastern side of Nebraska are encouraged to check their deer in person so it can be tested for chronic wasting disease. Find information and check stations in this news release [ [link removed] ].

For additional info about deer hunting in Nebraska, visit our website.

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Statewide temporary open fire ban lifted

Nebraska Game and Parks has lifted the temporary statewide open fire ban at state park and wildlife management areas. Some Nebraska parks and counties that have not received recent precipitation still may have local, individual burn bans in place. Call the park before your visit to confirm the local ban status. Find contact information for each park at our website [ [link removed] ].

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Waterfowl hunter feedback sought on duck and goose zones

From Nov. 1-30, Nebraska Game and Parks is seeking input from waterfowl hunters on potential changes to duck zones and dark (Canada) goose unit boundaries.

Hunters can provide input on the zone boundaries via our website [ [link removed] ] by downloading the instructions and mailing in their feedback.

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Fall trout stockings wrapping up; anglers asked for input

The annual fall stocking of rainbow trout across Nebraska is winding down. See details on where the final releases of trout are planned, and then visit our website to access a survey [ [link removed] ] on put-and-take trout fisheries. Your input will inform future trout management and stocking decisions.

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Mountain lion lottery application period is Nov. 4 – Dec. 11

Nebraska Game and Parks will accept lottery applications for mountain lion permits Nov. 4 – Dec. 11, 2024, for the 2025 hunting season.

Permits are available only to Nebraska residents, who may have one permit per calendar year. The bag limit for each permit is one mountain lion of either sex.

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES


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Get into the greenhouse for Wise and Wild

Seniors ages 55 and up are invited to a special program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park that is all about greenhouses. Explore ours and design a simple winter plant arrangement for your home.

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Statewide trivia nights on Nov. 13

Everyone likes trivia. Bring out your friends and family for an evening of trivia focused around Nebraska nature. Events will be Nov. 13 in Lincoln, Ponca, Omaha, Hastings and Scottsbluff. 

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Learn more about orb weavers

Orb weavers include some of the more common spiders you might see in the state and spin spiral wheel-shaped webs. Sign up for this live webinar to explore these fascinating creatures in detail.

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Leave the leaves this fall

For small creatures that live around your property, those piles of leaves, dead plant material, twigs and stems help keep them alive over the winter. Even the pickiest gardeners might want to rethink their habits.

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Lizards and their tails

Lizards' ability to shed and regenerate their tails is a great survival strategy for them, odd as it might sound. Hear from wildlife educator Monica Macoubrie as she takes a closer look at this interesting phenomena.

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Fishing tips for late fall

Anglers who are frequently on the water know that fish location and behavior transitions throughout the autumn months. In his newest blog, Daryl Bauer gives some insight on how to adjust your fishing strategy this time of year.

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A buck pronghorn in Dawes County.
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