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Big game meetings?scheduled across Nebraska

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Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game issues during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission?s public information meetings this winter.

Three-hour meetings are scheduled in each Game and Parks district. For those who can't make it to an in-person meeting, two virtual meetings will also be held.?

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Five challenges for Nebraska hikers

Hikers seeking a challenge will find what they?re looking for on these five Nebraska trails. Along several, hundreds of feet of elevation changes will test your hiking stamina, but scenic views make it worth the climb to the top. Other trails take time to complete or offer minimal protection from the elements.

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Construction project set to start at Ash Hollow State Historical Park

Ash Hollow State Historical Park will have limited access starting in mid-December to allow for park improvements focused on improving accessibility.?During construction, no vehicle or foot access will be permitted to the visitor center or parking area. Some activities at the park also may be interrupted during construction.

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES

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Mahoney hosting Classic Christmas event

Enjoy a classic Christmas tradition at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Dec. 10. Take part in family-friendly activities like holiday crafts and cookie decorating, and get your portrait with Santa.?

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Attend a 1940s-themed Christmas event

Ash Hollow State Historical Park will be holding a special Christmas event on Dec. 17. Enjoy roasted chestnuts, caroling, hayrack rides, a bonfire, and Christmas stories and music of the 1940s.

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Enjoy outdoor fun at Winterfest

Take part in an outdoor family tradition at Ponca State Park's Winterfest event on Dec. 31. Enjoy outdoor education programs, a fruitcake fling, a yule log quest and lighted hayrack rides.

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How to stay safe on the ice this winter

Anxious to get out on the ice for some fishing? Before you do, brush up on these safety tips from Daryl Bauer. It is up to you to determine if ice is safe to venture out on. Don't guess!

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Hard cards make a great holiday gift

New in 2023! Say goodbye to paper permits and add a wallet-sized "hard card" onto your permit purchase for just $6. They will stand up to water and repeated trips in and out of pockets.

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Give back to the outdoor community in 2023

The new year is just around the corner, and now is a great time to start considering your outdoor resolutions for 2023. Why not find a way to give back? Here are a few great suggestions.

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