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State parks offer Valentine's offers, fun
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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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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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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POPULAR ONLINE
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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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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 A bald eagle in Sheridan County.
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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