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4 NEBRASKA'S PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE LANDS Open Fields and Waters (OFW) Program Lands These are private lands open to public, walk-in hunting, trapping and/or fishing. See pages 7-9 for more information. State Lands State Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) These areas are owned or managed by Game and Parks, and are open to hunting, trapping and fishing in season, unless otherwise posted or restricted by special area regulations. Motorized vehicles are restricted to roadways, parking areas or trails designated for such use. Portable tree stands shall not be installed, used or left in place on these areas from Feb. 1 through Aug. 15. 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, (propane/gas stoves and charcoal grills allowed). Target shooting is allowed on most areas, unless otherwise prohibited. State Recreation Areas (SRA) These areas are owned or managed by Game and Parks. Portions of some SRA lands are open to hunting and trapping from the Tuesday following Labor Day through the end of the spring turkey hunting season. Hunting and trapping on SRA lands is prohibited within 100 yards of any public-use facility or activity area, including picnic areas, campgrounds, private cabins, concession areas, boat ramps and parking lots. SRA waters are open to fishing unless otherwise posted (site-specific regulations apply). Fishing is prohibited within 20 yards of any public boat ramp, dock, mooring area or swimming beach and from a road bridge. A park entry permit is required for each vehicle entering SRA lands. State Parks (SP) and State Historical Parks (SHP) These areas are owned or managed by Game and Parks. Some SP and SHP lands allow limited hunting opportunities. Special regulations apply and hunting access permits are often required. Trapping is authorized by special permit and only when depredation is occurring. SP and SHP waters are open to fishing unless otherwise posted (site-specific regulations apply). Fishing is prohibited within 20 yards of any public boat ramp, dock, mooring area or swimming beach and from a road bridge. A park entry permit is required for each vehicle entering SP or SHP lands. Natural Resources District Recreation Areas (NRD) NRDs own and manage multiple-purpose properties in Nebraska that provide public recreation opportunities. Some NRD lands are managed by Game and Parks and labeled as WMAs. NRD properties have area-specific regulations related to hunting, fishing, trapping and other activities. Information on NRD lands can be found by visiting NRDNet.org/Recreation or by contacting the nearest NRD office. Area regulations also are typically posted on site. Rules and regulations for N-CORPE lands open to public hunting (Map Sheet 19) can be found at NCORPE.org/Hunting. For site-specific regulations, contact information, non-toxic shot requirements and target shooting details please refer to the Public Hunting Lands Map Sheet Index on pages 116-128.

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