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Where to Hunt
PUBLIC ACCESS ATLAS
The Nebraska Public Access Atlas is published each summer and provides
hunters, trappers and anglers a guide to more than 1.2 million acres of
publicly accessible lands. It is available in hard-copy form as well as
digital and interactive versions (which can be viewed at OutdoorNebraska.
gov). The atlas displays private lands available to public access, as
well as other state, federal and conservation partner lands. Visit
OutdoorNebraska.gov and search "brochure requests" to request a free
atlas or other materials be mailed to you, or pick up a copy wherever
hunting and fishing permits are sold across Nebraska.
PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE LANDS
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Properties:
State Wildlife Management Areas
• These areas are state-owned or managed.
• Hunting and trapping is allowed in season, unless otherwise posted or restricted by special area
regulations.
• 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 prohibited.
State Recreation Areas
• Portions of some SRA lands are open to hunting from the Tuesday following Labor Day through the end
of the spring turkey hunting season.
• Hunting and trapping on SRAs 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.
• A park entry permit is required for each vehicle.
State Parks and State Historical Parks
• Some SP and SHP lands allow limited hunting opportunities.
• Special regulations apply and hunting access permits often required.
• Trapping is authorized by special permit and only when depredation is occurring.
• A park entry permit is required for each vehicle.
Other Publicly Accessible Lands:
Waterfowl Production Areas
• These federal lands are purchased with Federal Duck stamp revenue.
• They are open to public recreation, but camping is prohibited. Nontoxic shot is required and other
special regulations may apply; visit FWS.gov/Refuge/Rainwater_Basin_wmd.
