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Celebrate the new year with First Day Hikes
Ring in the new year by getting outdoors and participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska?s state parks Jan. 1.
These annual guided hikes give you the chance to explore trails, snap photos, watch wildlife and participate in any planned activities. Or, choose any state park and create your own hiking adventure. Learn more at our website.
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Hunters successful in Nebraska bighorn harvest
Nebraska?s bighorn sheep hunting season ended Dec. 6 when a hunter from the eastern end of the state punched his tag, one of the two permits issued for the season.?Todd Nordeen, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission big game and disease research manager who supervises the hunting program, said each of the two rams harvested this year was a mature adult with full-curl horns.
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2023 Nebraska Fish Art Contest open for entries
Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can flex their artistic skills and outdoor stewardship by participating in the fourth annual Nebraska Fish Art Contest.?This international art and writing competition ? celebrating its 25th year in 2023 ? gives youth the opportunity to highlight their talents while learning about fish, fishing and aquatic conservation.
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Fire officials begin burning slash piles across the state
Starting immediately as weather allows over the winter months, officials across the state plan to burn slash piles.
Nebraska Game and Parks will burn slash piles containing trees and shrubs removed from grasslands and forests, along with other debris piles, on both wildlife management areas and state park areas. The goal is to reduce fuel loads while conditions are safer for burning.
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Christmas Bird Count at Chadron
There?s no better way to spend a chilly day than to get outside and explore the wonders of nature. Join outdoor educators as we discover the unique birds that call Chadron State Park home in winter.
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 Yule Log Festival at Platte River
Enjoy the beautiful winter season with friends and family on Dec. 17 at Platte River State Park. Enjoy camp games, marshmallow roasting, pictures with Santa and the yule log quest.
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 Magic show at Mahoney State Park
Take in some magic this winter! Attend a live magic show at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Dec. 17, featuring family-friendly Omaha magician Ryan Chandler.
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 Reasons to spend time outdoors, together
No doubt about it, time alone in the great outdoors can be fulfilling and refreshing. But there are many reasons to include others in your outdoors excursions, too; here are just a few of them.?
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 A closer look at birds' nests
Whether made of sticks, mud, twine, leaves or even trash, a bird's nest is an amazing feat of engineering. Learn more about the types of birds' nests in this article from Nebraskaland Magazine.
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 Tips for late-season deer hunting
As deer hunting seasons reach their final weeks, it's often necessary for hunters to change up their strategies to find success. Here are some tips on how you can do just that.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Bald eagle in Sheridan County.
Justin Haag/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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