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26 | Hunting Info: 402-471-0641 RED PAINT MARKS INDICATE CLOSED TO HUNTING The landowner or tenant who is the principal operator of a farm or ranch may post such property to allow for hunting, by written permission only, by placing identifying red paint marks on trees or posts in the following manner: • The marks shall be vertical lines of at least 8 inches in length and 3 inches in width on trees or on any post that is not metal. If metal posts are used, the marks shall completely surround the post and extend down at least 8 inches from the top of the metal post. The bottom edge of the identifying red paint marks shall be not less than 3 feet and not more than 5 feet off the ground; • The marks shall be readily visible to any person approaching the property; and • The marks shall be placed at each field entrance and shall not be more than 100 yards apart. TAKE A STAND: PREVENT INVASIVE SPECIES DAMAGE Invasive species are plants, animals or pathogens that are non-native to an ecosystem. They cause harm to the economy, environment or human health. They interfere with recreation opportunities and affect wildlife. They impact wildlife by significantly reducing desirable wildlife forage, altering thermal and escape cover, affecting water availability for wildlife, and reducing vegetation biodiversity necessary for wildlife survival. Help Protect Your Favorite Hunting Spots • Before leaving home or camp, inspect and remove all plant parts, animals, mud, and other debris from gear, pets and vehicles. Dispose of the debris on site. Do the same before leaving your hunting site. • Follow existing trails to prevent invasive and noxious plant parts and seeds from getting on clothes and pets. Avoid areas infested with invasive and noxious plant species. • Only burn locally sourced firewood. Invasive insects, including the Emerald Ash Borer, can be spread by bringing non-locally sourced firewood into an area. Leave any unburned firewood at the camp site or with a camp host. • Drain all water from watercraft before leaving an area. Wash your boat and allow it to dry completely before entering another body of water. Never transport live fish or bait. Dumping bait or fish into another water body can introduce invasive aquatic invaders. For more information, contact Allison Zach, Nebraska Invasive Species Program Coordinator, at invasives@unl.edu or visit neinvasives.com. OPEN FIELDS AND WATERS The Open Fields and Waters (OFW) provides financial incentives for allowing public walk-in access and the opportunity for private landowners to work with Game and Parks biologists to improve wildlife habitat. These programs have opened more than 284,000 acres of private land to hunting and fishing and more than 41 miles of river to the public in Nebraska.

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