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Two Rivers Trout Lake to open March 11; statewide stockings to follow

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Another spring of trout fishing fun is on tap in Nebraska. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is scheduling the release of rainbow trout in waters across the state.

It starts March 11, opening day of the Trout Lake at Two Rivers State Recreation Area in Douglas County. Find the full schedule at our website.

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Commissioners to consider 2023-2024 waterfowl recommendations

Nebraska Game and Parks will consider 2023-2024 waterfowl hunting season recommendations at its March 14 meeting in Kearney.

The meeting begins at 8 a.m. in the North Platte Room at the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, 3060 E. 1st St.

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Challenge rewarded: Upland, Duck slam grand prizes awarded

Hunters love to go afield hunting in Nebraska when a challenge is involved. A chance to win a shotgun in the experience only sweetens the deal.

Two Nebraska hunters now are owners of new shotguns as the grand prize winners of the latest seasons of the Upland and Duck slams.

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Fort Kearny offers excellent crane viewing, resources for visitors

Looking for a place to view sandhill cranes? One popular place is Fort Kearny State Recreation Area, located southeast of Kearney. This park offers a range of viewing experiences as well as knowledgeable staff to answer questions.

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Box Butte SRA getting new campsites

Box Butte State Reservoir State Recreation Area soon will have capacity to accommodate more campers. Those campers even will have a new facility for cleaning up during their stay. Learn more online.

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Venture Park Discovery Fair set for April 8

Discover the activities that will be offered this summer and job opportunities available during the Venture Park Region Discovery Fair on April 8 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park.

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Learn something new during Spring Break Days

Fight boredom and screen-time with fun, healthy, educational activities at Schramm Education Center. Join us on March 10 as we explore the topic of foxes, with time both indoors and outdoors.

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Registration open for Crofton's Dam Race

Registration is open for Crofton?s Dam Race 2023, which will be July 29 at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area. Choose between three events: a triathlon, half-marathon, or 12-mile bike race.

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Does fishing lure color really matter?

Total open-water fishing is nearly upon us in parts of Nebraska and anglers are organizing their tackle boxes. Chances are, you have a variety of different colored lures. Which ones are best, though?

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How animals navigate life underground

Life doesn't stop at the surface of the ground; there's a whole world of nature found below. In this new article from Nebraskaland Magazine, we explore creatures who live underground.

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Sandhill cranes roosting in the Platte River and flying

See the sandhill crane migration

The sandhill crane migration is one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles, and you don't want to miss it. Learn more about their amazing migration and how to view it in this new Nebraskaland article.

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