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with proceeds from the sale of Nebraska Habitat Stamps� Nebraska's public hunting lands comprise 2 percent
of the state's total land areas�
Types of Public Lands:
State Wildlife Management Areas (WMA)
• These areas are state-owned or managed�
• Hunting and trapping is allowed in season, unless otherwise posted�
• Portable tree stands shall not be installed, used or left in place from Feb� 1 through Aug� 15 on WMAs�
• It is unlawful to build or use permanent or semi-permanent tree stands that attach to any tree with nails,
screws, bolts or wire�
• Camping is allowed, unless otherwise posted�
• Fires are allowed only in fireplaces, grills or fire rings, where provided by Game and Parks�
• Use of propane or gas stoves and charcoal grills is allowed�
• Motorized vehicles are restricted to roadways, parking areas or trails designated for such use�
• Target shooting is allowed unless otherwise posted�
Waterfowl Production Areas
• These federal lands are purchased with Federal Duck stamp revenue�
• They are open to public recreation, but camping is prohibited�
Special regulations may apply; visit fws.gov/refuge/rainwater_basin_wmd/�
National Forest, Federal Reservoir, Corps of Engineers and National Wildlife Refuge
• These are federally managed lands�
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