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PUBLIC LANDS
Nebraska's public lands encompass nearly 800,000 acres on about 300 state and federal areas. Most of the
land is owned by the federal government. Of the state-owned lands, about 47,000 acres have been purchased
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.
PUBLIC HUNTING LANDS
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