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27 | OutdoorNebraska.org • In 2016, hunting during specic seasons in designated areas is permitted in the following state parks: Niobrara, Indian Cave, Platte River, Ponca and Eugene T. Mahoney. • In 2016, hunting during specic seasons in designated areas is permitted in the following state historical parks: Rock Creek Station, Fort Atkinson and Ash Hollow. • Special regulations apply to state park areas, and a park entry permit is required for each vehicle entering a state park, state recreation area or a state historical park. Travel on U.S. Forest Service Land The U.S. Forest Service restricts motorized travel on the Nebraska National Forest and Grasslands 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 District near Chadron, and Oglala National Grasslands near Crawford. Refer to the Motor Vehicle Use Maps issued by the U.S. Forest Service. They may be obtained at all Forest Service District ofces, by request at U.S. Forest Service, 125 N. Main St, Chadron, NE 69337, 308-432-0300 or by visiting fs.fed.us/r2/nebraska. Natural Resources District (NRD) • These are local government entities. • Special regulations may apply. • Some NRD-owned lands are managed by the NRDs and some are managed by Nebraska Game and Parks as WMAs. • Some NRD lands are included in the Guide to Public Hunting Lands, but others may be available; contact the nearest NRD ofce. PRIVATE LAND WITH PUBLIC ACCESS Most hunting and trapping in Nebraska is done on private land where trespassing is prohibited by law. Hunters and trappers must get permission before hunting or trapping on private land. Private lands enrolled in public access programs are published in the Nebraska Public Access Atlas. CLOSED LANDS You may not hunt in, unless otherwise posted, state wayside areas, hatcheries, reserves, state refuges or any roadway or highway, including the right-of-way. 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 signicantly 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 rewood. Invasive insects, including the Emerald Ash Borer, can be spread by bringing non-locally sourced rewood into an area. Leave any unburned rewood 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 sh or bait. Dumping bait or sh 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.