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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. Many OFW sites allow these activities year-round during legal seasons. However, certain sites are only open for more specific uses or times (reference map sheet legend and on-site signage). See pages 7-9 for more information on OFW. State Lands Properties Owned, Managed or Leased by Game and Parks (NGPC) Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) These areas 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 WMAs outside of the metro areas, unless otherwise posted. State Recreation Areas (SRA) 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) 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. Federal Lands U.S. Forest Service Lands (USFS) Most national forest and grassland areas managed by the USFS are open to hunting, unless otherwise posted. All motorized travel is restricted to designated roads or trails, which are "open" or "closed." Cross- country or off-road uses of motorized vehicles are prohibited, unless routes or areas are open. Motor vehicle use for big game retrieval and dispersed camping is allowed within 300 feet of most roads and trails that are open. Refer to the Motor Vehicle Use Maps issued by the USFS for other regulations. They may be obtained at all Forest Service District offices, by request at U.S. Forest Service, 125 N. Main St., Chadron, NE 69337, 308-432-0300, or by visiting FS.USDA.gov/Nebraska. 12 x 18 white WMA OPEN sign num212.indd 1 3/14/2018 4:41:01 PM For site-specific regulations, contact information, nontoxic shot requirements and target shooting details, please refer to the Public Hunting Lands Map Sheet Index on pages 116-128. 4

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