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Commissioners to consider Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Plan
Nebraska Game and Parks will consider approving a five-year plan to recruit, retain and reactivate outdoor enthusiasts at its Oct. 21 meeting in Broken Bow.
If approved, the 2023-2037 Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Plan would provide goals, objectives and strategies that would help Game and Parks to engage outdoor participants in outdoor opportunities.
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Keep it safe this upland bird season
Nebraska?s pheasant, quail and partridge seasons are quickly approaching. The youth season is Oct. 22-23, and the general season opens Oct. 29. See some safety tips all hunters should follow at the link below.
Also, be aware Game and Parks will not be releasing?pen-reared pheasants before the youth pheasant season and Thanksgiving holiday this year. Unlike past years, vendors were unable to provide the pheasants. Learn more.
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Mountain lion lottery application period is Nov. 7 ? Dec. 14
Nebraska Game and Parks will accept lottery applications for mountain lion permits Nov. 7 ? Dec. 14, 2022, for the 2023 hunting season. Permits are available only to Nebraska residents.
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Check boats, lifts and docks for invasive aquatic hitchhikers as weather cools
Nebraskans are urged to check boats, boat lifts and docks for invasive species when removing them from water bodies for the winter.
Aquatic hitchhikers like zebra mussels and Eurasian watermilfoil can spread easily if proper care isn?t taken, and several lakes across the Midwest were first noticed to be infested with invasive species by people removing boats, lifts and docks for the winter.
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 First Responders Day at Niobrara
Come celebrate our first responders on Oct. 22 at Niobrara State Park! The day includes a meet-and-greet, trick-or-treating, a soup cookoff and a haunted barn.
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 Join us for Halloween in the Hollow
Come out to Ash Hollow State Historical Park for some Halloween fun. Enjoy kid's games, s'mores, pumpkin picking and decorating, hayrack rides and more.
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 Living history at Arbor Lodge
Head to Arbor Lodge on Oct. 22 or 23 to discover the amazing evolution of salt and how Morton Salt revolutionized the industry. Take your time and explore!
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 Haunted Halloween at Fort Rob: A closer look
Fort Robinson State Park is gearing up for its second Haunted Halloween event on Oct. 29, and you're invited! Take a closer look at what you can expect in this feature Nebraskaland story.
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 Make jalapeno fish "poppers"
Enjoy a bit of spice in your food? If you've caught any white-fleshed fish lately, try this recipe for Vietnamese-style jalapeno fish poppers. Get some sweet chili sauce for dipping!
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 A deeper meaning to deer hunting
It's the time of year when deer hunters can spend up to 12 hours a day in a blind or on their stands. These hours can be a time of growth and introspection, giving deer hunting a deeper meaning.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Rooster pheasant near Calamus State Recreation Area.
Eric Fowler/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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