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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 available at
OutdoorNebraska.gov. The atlas displays private lands available to public access, as well
as other state, federal and conservation partner lands. 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 entering an SRA.
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
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