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• 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 managed hunting opportunities.
• Special regulations apply and hunting access permits often are required.
• Parks with managed hunting have several safety requirements in place, including
distancing requirements from campgrounds, parking lots and other areas, hunter check-
ins and signs posted at designated hunting areas.
• 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.
U.S. Forest Service
• These are federally managed lands; special regulations may apply.
• Most national forests and grasslands managed by the U.S. Forest Service are open
to hunting, unless otherwise posted.
• The U.S. Forest Service restricts motorized travel on the Nebraska National Forest
and Grassland to designated roads or trails. Routes are designated "open" or
"closed" for motorized travel. Cross-country or off-road uses of motorized vehicles
are prohibited, unless routes or areas are designated open. Motor vehicle use for
big game retrieval and dispersed camping is allowed within 300 feet of most roads
and trails that are designated open. Areas in Nebraska include Bessey Ranger
District near Halsey, McKelvie National Forest near Valentine, Pine Ridge Ranger
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