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Danish Alps SRA, Kramper Lake celebrate 10 years

Danish Alps fishing pier

Mark your calendar and plan to join us on Aug. 16 for a day of free activities to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Danish Alps State Recreation Area [ [link removed] ] near Hubbard. You'll be able to enjoy boat tours, kayaking, hiking trails and a range of fishing activities. Learn about recent and future park enhancements, and see firsthand why this park is popular with anglers, equestrian trail riders and many others!

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Fall turkey permits on sale starting Aug. 11

It's a sign that fall is drawing closer: hunters can begin purchasing turkey permits at 1 p.m. Central time on Aug. 11 for the fall season, which runs Oct. 1 to Nov. 30. Permits are valid statewide, with a limit of one fall permit per hunter. For complete details on the fall turkey season in Nebraska, check out the 2025 Turkey Guide [ [link removed] ]. 

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A few spots remain in BOW program

A few spots remain in our Oct. 3-5 Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program. This three-day workshop is held at scenic Fort Robinson State Park [ [link removed] ] and is open to women of all ages who want to learn outdoor skills in a low-pressure, supportive environment. Sessions are taught by expert instructors and most equipment is supplied. Grab your besties and sign up for those last spots today!

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[ [link removed] ]State park spotlight: Niobrara

Now is a great time for a visit to Niobrara State Park. This peaceful prairie park features numerous attractions: incredible sunrise and sunset views, easy access to fishing and boating opportunities, miles of trails to explore and a variety of lodging options. You can even add a star package to your stay and enjoy the park's dark skies (and August's meteor showers) with an easy-to-use telescope. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS


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Scottsbluff women's intro to fishing 

It's ladies' night for fishing on Aug. 11 at the Riverside Discovery Center in Scottsbluff as our BOW program hosts an introduction to fishing event. Learn the basics of fishing; all equipment and bait provided. Join in the fun and be sure to bring your camera to capture your catch and your new fishing friends.

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Trail Trek challenges continue in August

The adventure continues! If you haven't visited the 50+ designated trails in this year's Your Parks Adventure Trail Trek program, here's some extra incentive: submit a selfie with a pet and a program sign and you could win an extra prize!  Learn more online or on the our Facebook page [ [link removed] ].

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Lincoln, Omaha fishing events

The fishing fun continues with upcoming community fishing nights in the metro area. Join us Aug. 12 at Lincoln's Holmes Lake [ [link removed] ] and Aug. 13 at Fontenelle Park Pond in Omaha. [ [link removed] ] These events are perfect for kids, beginners or those looking to reconnect with their inner angler. Events are going on statewide all summer long; find one near you! 

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Turkey survey runs through August 

Catch a glimpse of wild turkeys during August? Share that observation with our wildlife biologists by recording it in our online turkey brood survey. Your information helps provide a better estimate of turkey numbers throughout the state.

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Science of....series continues

Check out our popular "science of...." series with the upcoming webinar dedicated to one of Nebraska's least familiar water-loving residents. Learn more about these unique reptiles and which common misconceptions might not actually be true.

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Stocking database

Staff from Nebraska's fish hatchery system are out all summer long, stocking millions of fish in waters all across the Cornhusker State. From bass to bluegill and catfish to crappie, see where your favorite species have been stocked, or what is happening in the waters near you.  

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FEATURED PHOTO

"From Nebraskaland Magazine:"
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An American bumble bee feeds on a swamp milkweed flower at North Loup State Recreation Area in Howard County.

Eric Fowler/Nebraskaland Magazine

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