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F U T U R E O F L A K E M C C O N A U G H Y A N D L A K E
O G A L L A L A T A K I N G S H A P E
Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala state recreation areas are
two of Nebraska's most popular state recreation areas. With more
than 100 miles of shoreline and 40,000 acres of land and water,
they provide tremendous recreational value to the state. Game and
Parks approved the Lake McConaughy/Lake Ogallala Master Plan
in October. This
20-year plan guides
the agency on the
development of the
lakes and addresses
current and future
management issues
and operational
challenges. The plan
will conserve the
natural resources
of the lakes and
provide high-
quality recreational
experiences. A local
advisory committee
assisted in creating
10 goals for the
future of the lakes. Public input was sought through a series of
meetings, along with meetings with Central Nebraska Public Power
and Irrigation District who own the lakes and U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service who are interested in the protection of the threatened
and endangered species that nest at the lakes. The plan is a
living, adaptive document that will change given new information,
opportunities and effectiveness of meeting the outlined goals.
W I L D C A T H I L L S S H O O T I N G R A N G E A T A I M S T O
P L E A S E
A new shooting facility at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
opened in the late summer, providing a modern, safe environment
for shooting sports enthusiasts. The range offers new and
experienced shooters a variety of scenarios. The complex features
facilities to accommodate rimfire rifles, high-powered rifles,
shotguns, pistols air rifles and archery. The range is popular with
hunters sighting in rifles, parents teaching children the safe use of
firearms, and first-time shooters.
SHOOTING
COMPLEX
AT
WILDCAT
HILLS
STATE
RECREATION
AREA
CAMPING
AND
FISHING
AT
LAKE
MCCONAUGHY
SRA
