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Deer hunters reminded to follow four key safety rules

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The November firearm deer season is quickly approaching, and hunters are reminded to follow the four primary rules of firearm safety:


* Treat every firearm as if it is loaded;
* Always point the muzzle of your firearm in a safe direction;
* Be sure of your target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it; and
* Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard until you are ready to fire.

Hunters that follow these four rules greatly reduce the risk of causing a hunting incident.

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Remember: Locate check station before hunting during firearm deer

Deer hunters are reminded to locate their nearest in-person check stations prior to hunting during the nine-day firearm season this year.

All deer harvested during the Nov. 12-20 season must be accompanied by the hunter and taken to a check station no later than 1 p.m. on the day following the close of the season.

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Kissinger WMA remains closed until further notice

Kissinger Wildlife Management Area near Fairfield remains closed to all visitors, including hunters and wildlife watchers, due to the presence of two endangered whooping cranes. It is illegal under federal and state law to harm or harass the birds; the temporary closure is intended to prevent that from happening.

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Nebraska American Legion donates to all-terrain wheelchair program at Nebraska state parks

The Nebraska American Legion recently donated $16,055 to Game and Parks for the purchase of an all-terrain wheelchair for state park visitors. Game and Parks currently has two of the tracked wheelchairs at Ponca State Park.

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Fishing salvage allowed at Standing Bear Lake ahead of improvement project

Standing Bear Lake will be drawn down this winter to make way for boat ramp repairs, access and habitat improvements, and fisheries renovation at the Omaha water body. Public fish salvage will be allowed.

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES


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Nature Nerd trivia night in Lincoln

Get a team together and join us for trivia night in Lincoln on Nov. 9. The topic this time will be invasive species and exotic animals. Test your knowledge with us!

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Learn about the science of catfish

Thanks to their whiskers, or barbells, catfish are some of the most well-known fish in Nebraska. Come learn all about them in this free webinar on Nov. 10.

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Wildcat Hills homeschool program

Come to Wildcat Hills Nature Center Nov. 10 to discover how turkeys communicate with each other. This program is designed for homeschoolers.

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Paddlefish snagging: a history

Have you ever gone paddlefishing? In this Nebraskaland article, Kirk Steffensen, who has worked on the Missouri River for more than 20 years, shares the history of this fascinating pastime.

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Community science for the birds

Whether you are new to bird watching or have been enjoying it for years, community science is a great way to level up your hobby by contributing useful data to bird research. Keep reading to learn about projects to join.

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Taking a great photo with your harvested deer

With a little prep work and attention to detail, you can commemorate your deer harvest this fall with a photo that truly respects the animal you have taken. Read on for Greg Wagner's tips on how to do just that.

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Colorful autumn leaves, fungi, moss and lichen adorn a fallen paper birch tree at the Nature Conservancy Niobrara Valley preserve.

Colorful autumn leaves, fungi, moss and lichen adorn a fallen paper birch tree.
Jon Farrar/Nebraskaland Magazine

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