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State parks offer Valentine's offers, fun

Cabin at Ponca State Park in winter

Make this Valentine's Day an outdoors one! Enjoy a nice meal in a scenic setting, or book a stay in a cozy cabin at discounted prices.

Check out our calendar for all the special offers, including birding at Ponca, dining at Mahoney, and a romantic tea in the sunroom at Arbor Lodge.

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A turkey in the woods
Start buying spring turkey permits

Permits for the 2026 spring turkey season went on sale beginning Jan. 12 — take advantage of the opportunity for a fun pursuit and potentially a tasty dinner. Note that non-resident permits have sold out, except for spring landowner and youth permits.

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Deer in snowy forest
CWD cases detected 

During the November and December deer seasons, staff conducted chronic wasting disease surveillance in southwestern Nebraska, detecting 197 positive cases in deer. CWD surveillance in Nebraska is implemented in four to seven units each year, rotating to a different part of the state. New this year, hunters were able to request mail-in sampling kits.

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UPCOMING EVENTS


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Walk a wetland under the full moon

Celebrate World Wetlands Day by exploring a beautiful wetland right in Lincoln. This event includes a guided hike, sketching, writing and chances to observe the February full moon.

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Cabin getaway at Niobrara State Park

Enjoy a cozy Valentine's getaway with your sweetheart at beautiful Niobrara State Park. Discounted cabins are available on select dates, plus a complimentary gift package from local businesses.

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Discount on Sip Nebraska tickets

For a limited time, get 14% off tickets to Sip Nebraska this spring at Mahoney State Park! Purchase tickets at the link below to take advantage of this offer — and sample delicious beverages.

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Matching entomology and forensics

Did you know that insects can help solve crimes? Investigators look at the life stages of insects on corpses for clues about the person's death. Read more in Nebraskaland Magazine.

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State record fish in 2025: a closer look

While 2025 was a relatively quiet year for new state fishing records, a couple notable fish made their way into the books, including an 8-pound saugeye caught from Branched Oak Reservoir. 

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Elk permit will be auctioned Feb. 26

Take this unique chance at nabbing a Nebraska elk permit. The Nebraska Big Game Society will auction a bull elk permit at a meeting Feb. 26 in Lincoln. See more details online.

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A bald eagle in Sheridan County.
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