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Pheasant and quail season opens this Saturday
Nebraska's pheasant and quail season opens statewide on Saturday, Oct. 25, and you don't want to miss it!
Learn what to expect in the field with the Upland Game Bird Hunting Outlook, and find places to hunt with the Stubble Access Guide and Public Access Atlas. For a fun challenge, see if you can complete the Upland Slam.
Remember to share your adventure with a new hunter — and to be courteous when encountering farm vehicles and equipment on county roads. See you out there!
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Take note: Rainbow trout stocking schedule has been adjusted
Anglers across the state are reaping the rewards of Nebraska Game and Parks' fall trout stocking schedule. And it's not too late to get in on the fun. Some upcoming stocking dates, at places like Fort Robinson State Park and Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area, have been rescheduled from earlier in the month.
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Residents may enter mountain lion lottery Nov. 3-Dec. 10
Interested in entering our lottery for a mountain lion permit? The application period will be Nov. 3-Dec. 10, 2025, for the 2026 hunting season. You will need to be a Nebraska resident, and three units will be open to hunting: Pine Ridge Unit, Niobrara Unit and Wildcat Hills Unit.
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Still time to enter Nebraskaland's photo contest
Do you have a winning photo on your hands? We are looking for your visions of Nebraska, including landscapes, macros, wildlife and more. Winners will be featured in the January-February issue of Nebraskaland Magazine, and our online form makes it easy to enter.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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 Explore Wildcat Hills after dark
Get in the Halloween spirit with this guided night hike at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. Twilight sounds will come alive and shadows will stir. Come see this gorgeous park through new eyes.
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 Evening of candy and fun at Chadron
Ready for Halloween magic at this beloved state park? This day of festive fun includes pumpkin painting, trunk-or-treating and a campsite decorating contest, with a free night's stay for participants.
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 Aim for pumpkin splattering fun
Who needs foam targets when we've got fall pumpkins? Guests of all ages can take aim using an atlatl, a primitive spear throwing device, at Mahoney State Park on Oct. 25 and 28.
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 Bullfrogs make their escape
They've been singing throughout the summer, but now the show is over. As colder temps set in, Nebraska's bullfrogs retreat, undergoing a fascinating process to survive the winter.
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 Keep your eyes peeled for these fancy fish rides
Nebraska's fish get fancy rides! Millions of fish are stocked across the state each year, and if you keep your eyes peeled, you might spot the colorful hatchery trucks they ride in.
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 Archery deer hunting during the rut
It's that time of year: Frost appears, leaves turn, and buck rubs on trees are apparent. Deer rut, or breeding season, is underway. Use these tips to make the most of this unique season.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Fall color at Fort Robinson State Park.
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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