From Nebraska Game and Parks <[email protected]>
Subject Outdoor News: Special honor for Merritt Reservoir; fall turkey season; Fishing Forecast
Date September 15, 2022 6:44 PM
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Merritt Reservoir SRA certified as International Dark Sky Park

Milky Way over Merritt Reservoir

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area, renowned for its Sandhills location providing spectacular astronomical views, has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park.

Merritt has hosted the annual Nebraska Star Party each summer for 29 years, when professional and amateur astronomers converge to take advantage of a sky free of light pollution.

Merritt is the first Nebraska site certified by the International Dark-Sky Association. Learn more online.

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Strutting tom turkey
Get outdoors with a fall turkey hunt in Nebraska starting Sept. 15

Nebraska?s fall wild turkey season opens Sept. 15, when hunters will get out to the woods and fields for a chance to bag some birds.

The fall season is a great opportunity to get outdoors, either on a solo hunt or with family and friends.?Nebraska also offers plentiful and affordable permits, long seasons, public access and $8 permits for youth. Buy a permit [ [link removed] ] and start enjoying some time in the field!

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Bags of donated venison
Hunters Helping the Hungry meat processors accepting deer donations

Hunters may begin donating deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program at seven processor locations around the state. Ground venison is distributed by charitable organizations to Nebraskans in need, and hunters pay no processing costs for deer accepted by processors for this donation-driven program.

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES


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Birding event at Wildcat Hills

Uncover the birds that call the Wildcat Hills home! We will learn about research being done in the area, common migratory birds and even take a short half-mile outing. Join us Sept. 17!?

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It's time for Nebraska Nature Nerd Night

Just like us, wildlife can feel under the weather at times too. Join us Sept. 20 as we talk with our experts about zoonotic diseases. Nature Nerd Night is free to attend, but registration is required.

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Stargazing at Mahoney State Park

Enjoy a night of stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Sept. 16. Powerful telescopes will be set up for the public to use. Bring a blanket or chair and come see what you can see!

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POPULAR ONLINE


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Nebraska has oranges ? sort of!

They have all sorts of names: hedge apples, hedge balls, mock oranges. You may have seen them at the grocery store or while hunting. But what do you know about them? Read on.?

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Have an autumn adventure in Nebraska

With cool breezes, great fishing and less-busy parks, fall is an awesome time to be outdoors in Nebraska. Here are a few ideas of how to make the most of this new season, courtesy of Greg Wagner.

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Find your fall fishing spot with Fishing Forecast

Fall is one of the best times of year to go fishing, as fish are actively feeding to prepare for winter. To find your next fishing spot, check out the Fishing Forecast; it has tons of recommendations.

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Meadowlark singing on a yucca plant.
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