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Accept the challenge; give Upland Slam a try

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Up for a challenge? How about harvesting a ring-necked pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, greater prairie-chicken and northern bobwhite quail in Nebraska this season.

That?s the challenge of the Nebraska Upland Slam, a partnership among the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever. This year marks the fifth year of the challenge.

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Commissioners to consider changes to wild turkey seasons for 2023

Nebraska Game and Parks will consider recommendations for 2023 wild turkey hunting seasons at its Aug. 31 meeting at Fort Robinson State Park.

The meeting begins at 8 a.m. Mountain time at the park?s Buffalo Soldiers Barracks, 3200 U.S. 20, Crawford. Learn more at our website.

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Dove hunting season opens Sept. 1 in Nebraska

With the annual dove season opener on Sept. 1, Nebraska Game and Parks has some reminders for hunters, as well as recommendations for areas to hunt. Visit our website to to read our recommendations and learn about state regulations for the migratory bird.

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2022-2023 Public Access Atlas now available

There are more than a million acres of publicly accessible lands throughout Nebraska. The recently published 2022-2023 Public Access Atlas identifies and consolidates these public access resources for the benefit of Nebraska?s hunters, trappers and anglers.

The guide is available online and at Game and Parks headquarters, and coming soon to wherever permits are sold. Learn more online.

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES


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Accessible birding at Rock Creek Station

Join us for this free birding event at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park. Discover birds of the park on a guided hike that will take about an hour to complete.

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Living history at Fort Atkinson

Step back in time Sept. 3-4 for living history at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park. Experience the fort in a unique way, as portrayed by experienced reenactors.

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See night sky wonders at Wildcat Hills

Bring a blanket and lay beneath the stars at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. Explore constellations, mythology and much more.

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Omaha's two butterfly explorers

Each year, Holly Hofreiter and Joanne Langabee count and identify over 14,000 butterflies in Omaha. Learn more about these two dedicated volunteers and why they do what they do.

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All about cicada killer wasps

Cicada killer wasps will start emerging from the ground anytime, but these docile wasps only have one thing on their minds: seeking out cicadas. Read more about these interesting creatures.

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How to get permission to hunt on private land

It is not an easy task to get permission to hunt on private land. In his latest blog, Greg Wagner shares some tips that may help you get the permission to hunt that you seek.

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