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Great gifts for the outdoors lover
Doing some holiday shopping for someone who loves the outdoors? From iconic wildlife photo prints to fishing permits, Nebraska Game and Parks offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Check out our gift shop and browse through gifts that are easy to buy and wrap — and make for a lifetime of memories in the outdoors.
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Nebraskaland prints now available
Nebraskaland Magazine is known for its amazing photography, and now you can buy prints or other keepsakes. This season, we launched ShopNebraskaland.com, which has a curated selection of timeless images that ship directly to your door. Makes a great holiday gift!
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Attend a holiday event at a state park
Enjoy the spirit of the season at a festive state park event. Whether you'd like visiting Santa, making crafts, joining a yule log quest, eating delicious food or touring a decorated mansion, you can find a fun seasonal event to get you ready for the holidays. See our event calendar for details.
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Firearm deer harvest down 2% statewide
Preliminary results from the 2024 Nebraska November firearm deer season show statewide harvest was down 2% from 2023 and down 24% from the 2019-2023 average.
This was more successful than expected for the Nov. 16-24 season as November Firearm permit quotas were reduced 13% from 2023 in response to declining deer populations.
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Cowboy Trail sections near Neligh, Long Pine reopen
Adventurers can look forward to expanded opportunities on the Cowboy Trail. Sections near Neligh and Long Pine reopened to the public after repairs from the 2019 Elkhorn River flood. Repairs included bank stabilization, new trail surfacing, new culverts and a closer view of the Elkhorn River.
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Enjoy Christmas at the Codys'
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park is a great place to celebrate the holidays. Tour the fully decorated mansion and enjoy carolers, horse-drawn rides, cider, chestnuts, cookies and more.
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 Archery on Fire at Platte River State Park
Bring your friends and family to Platte River State Park on Dec. 7 and test your skills in archery and primitive shooting. Equipment is provided and knowledgeable staff are ready to help.
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 Explore the science of flight
Bats do it. So do birds, insects and even fish (sort of). Each organism has evolved the ability to fly in different ways. Explore this phenomenon with us Dec. 12 in a live webinar.
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 Save on tickets to Sip Nebraska
Save 20% on tickets to Sip Nebraska, a wine, craft beer, spirits and cider festival at Mahoney State Park, at the link below. The discount is good for the first 250 sold or until Dec. 25.
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 Plan to attend a big game meeting
Nebraska's big game meetings are kicking off soon; don't miss it. Both in-person and virtual options are available. Hear from wildlife biologists and ask your questions after the presentation.
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 Make the holidays wildlife-friendly
As we deck the halls and light up our homes, let's consider how our choices might affect the environment and local wildlife. By making mindful choices, we can help out our wild neighbors.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 A black-capped chickadee perches on a red-leaf rose after a snow in Chadron.
Justin Haag/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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