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Bowfishing at the Platte River State Park Outdoor Discovery Program. (Cass County) Goal 5: Provide Effective and Inclusive Outdoor Recreation Programming Programs for outdoor recreation are considered an essential element of providing constituents with the opportunity to understand and engage in the benefits of natural resources. Outdoor recreation programming has to do with outdoor skills-based programming opportunities (e.g., teaching user groups about wildlife and how to fish, kayak, hunt, or use a bow). Many communities are offering programs and events at their parks centered around different sport tournaments and fairs to encourage people to get outdoors. However, programs encouraging and promoting outdoor skills such as how to use a bow, atlatl, tomahawk, and learning about wildlife should also be considered. Additionally, it's just as important to be aware of the needs of constituents to ensure programs offered are not only effective, but inclusive to all demographics. To ensure programs are effective, consider evaluating them on a regular basis to see how they may be improved or adjusted to meet the needs of your audience. Be inclusive in your efforts when offering outdoor recreation programs. Don't forget to offer translators or material in multiple languages to encourage diverse populations to attend your programming. Consider the action items below to ensure outdoor recreation programming is effective and inclusive. • Existing outdoor recreation programs and gaps that exist are identified. • Programs are effective and inclusive in engaging the public in natural resource and outdoor skills education. • Awareness of trends and opportunities to improve existing programs are identified and utilized. Public understands and appreciates the need for outdoor recreation programs. • Programs offered are inclusive and welcoming for all user groups. • Partnerships for public participation and input are incorporated in decision-making for outdoor recreation programming. • Partnerships for funding are established. 90 2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 5 S TAT E W I D E C O M P R E H E N S I V E O U T D O O R R E C R E AT I O N P L A N GOAL DESIRED OUTCOMES Action items denoted with a green leaf are immediate recommendations directly related to this desired outcome.

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