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Nebraska residents still have time to enter bighorn lottery

Closeup of bighorn ram

Interested in the hunt of a lifetime? Nebraska residents are eligible for a unique opportunity through the bighorn sheep lottery, but hurry:?the lottery closes Aug. 5, 2022.

Enter for the chance to harvest a full-curl ram in the beautiful Pine Ridge this December. The lucky permit winner will enjoy up to four days of free guide service from Game and Parks staff and up to four days and nights of meals and lodging at Fort Robinson State Park.

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Platte River State Park?s 40th anniversary celebration is Aug. 13

Platte River State Park will celebrate its 40th anniversary Aug. 13 with a daylong event for the entire family.?Activities will include a 1- and 3-mile trail run, a bison stew cookout, live music, history presentations, naturalist activities, campground and water games, and a Platte River Anniversary Quest with prizes.

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Game and Parks boating officer receives regional award

Brian Piernicky?has been named the 2022 Northern Region Officer of the Year from the?National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.?Piernicky has overcome many challenges in his time with Game and Parks, including learning to swim and operating a boat. Congratulations, Brian!

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Explore the parks with these Game and Parks events in August

Spend some time this summer in Nebraska?s state parks. During August, a variety of events are planned for those interested in history, conservation, nature and just having a good time. For example, you can explore nocturnal insects, a starry sky, the history of dolls and more! See details at our website.

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES


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Experience living history at Fort Hartsuff

Join us on July 30 and 31 for a true look at life at a fort in the Great Plains. Soldiers in period-correct uniforms can be found around the fort doing daily chores, drills and walking guard.

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See Snakes of Nebraska exhibit

Learn about Nebraska's native snakes in this live snake exhibit at Schramm Education Center! Led by a local herpetologist, this is your chance to see most of our native snake species up-close.

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Explore the science of raptors

Let us introduce you to the world of raptors, otherwise known as birds of prey. This could be everything from a tiny kestrel to the powerful golden eagle. Join us Aug. 4 for a live webinar discussing it all!

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The ins and outs of kayak camping

Combine two awesome outdoor adventures, kayaking and camping, this summer! This new Nebraskaland Magazine article explores everything you need to know to have a great trip.

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Catch Nebraska Nature Nerd Night

Mark your calendar for Aug. 16, the next installment of Nebraska Nature Nerd Night. We will be exploring keystone species like prairie dogs, bison and beavers that play a huge role in our state.

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Top water lures for summer fishing

They are the go-to fishing lures of mid- to late summer: top water lures, or surface lures, which mimic critters hanging out on the water's surface. Here are some tips to get the most out of them.

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