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Float these five water trails this summer
With summer sizzling, now?s the time to hit Nebraska?s water trails for a chance to cool off.
Nebraska Game and Parks features 10 water trails along stretches of the state?s well-known rivers and creeks. For the most part, these water trails ? which cover more than 500 miles ? are calm and perfect for kayaking, canoeing, tubing or even tanking. Here are our top five, must-do water trails for 2022.
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Unlimited quota deer, antelope permits available starting July 11
Hunters may begin purchasing unlimited quota Nebraska deer and antelope permits July 11. Residents, nonresidents and eligible landowners may purchase permits through Nebraska Game and Parks starting at 1 p.m. Central time.
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Public encouraged to take part in summer turkey survey
Nebraska Game and Parks is inviting the public to participate in its annual summer turkey survey July 1-Aug. 31. The survey provides useful estimates about annual production by wild turkey hens and how many poults, or young turkeys, survive the summer brood-rearing period.
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Video: How the Aquatic Habitat Stamp Program began
Since 1997, the Nebraska Aquatic Habitat Program has generated more than $90 million for improvements to 137 water bodies. But how did it get started, and why is it so successful? Watch our latest video for an insider look.?
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Discover the creatures of the Wildcat Hills
Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as we discover the biodiversity of the Wildcat Hills! Come out to Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area July 15-16 as we inventory the many species living here.
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 Learn about the science of crayfish
Crayfish are some of the most interesting animals found in aquatic areas. Join us virtually July 14 to learn more about these unique aquatic animals ? which can in fact be found in Nebraska! It's free to attend.?
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 Enjoy live theater at the park
Get in out of the heat and enjoy some live theater at a beautiful park. Settle in at Fort Robinson for a production of "The Sound of Music" or "Damn Yankees," or grab the popcorn for a melodrama at Mahoney State Park.
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 A delicious recipe for snapping turtle
Have you read about the Ruttens, a Nebraska family who catches snapping turtles with their bare hands? They shared their family recipe with Nebraskaland, which creates fall-off-the-bone meat.
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 Snake venom: What it is, how it works
"Poisonous" snakes. Ever heard someone use that term? Actually, the correct term is venomous snakes. What is snake venom, and how does it work? Learn more in this new Nebraskaland article.
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 Can you complete the Nebraska Trout Slam?
Looking for an excuse to cool off? Visit the cold water streams of northwest Nebraska and work on your Trout Slam. The goal is to catch all four trout species found in Nebraska ? can you do it?
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Red fox pups in Dawes 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.org
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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