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Public Hunting Lands
PUBLIC LANDS
Nebraska's public lands encompass nearly one million acres including state, federal and conservation partner
lands, as well as privately-owned land enrolled in the Open Fields and Waters Program. All publicly accessible
lands are displayed in the 2019-20 Public Access Atlas, which is available online at OutdoorNebraska.org/
PublicAccessAtlas.
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.
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