Location of the Locators?
On the eve of my annual spring turkey addiction, I am a bit flustered. I have misplaced my locator calls. I had four calls on a lanyard. Where they have gone I have no idea. I have looked...
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Duck hunters will choose from two bag limits this year
LINCOLN, Neb. — Duck hunters in Nebraska and South Dakota will choose between two daily bag limits — two tiers of limits — before waterfowl season this year. The new “two-tier” duck hunting...
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Long Pine SRA to temporarily close to public for tree removal
LINCOLN, Nebraska — Long Pine State Recreation Area will be closed to the public between April 11-18 for cedar tree removal. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will begin removing and grinding...
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Weigand Campground services temporarily limited at Lewis and Clark SRA
LINCOLN, Nebraska — Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area near Crofton will have reduced services at Weigand Campground while the sewer lift station is replaced. The lift work is tentatively...
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Road construction to begin at Chadron State Park
CHADRON, Neb. — Visitors to Chadron State Park will be greeted with road construction in coming weeks. Beginning April 12 and ending in late May, construction workers will be resurfacing the...
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Campers may reserve sites at Box Butte
HEMINGFORD, Neb. – Campers planning to visit Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area on May 1 and after will be able to reserve a site. Beginning this year, half of the reservoir’s 40 campsites,...
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Lincoln families encouraged to participate in Speaker Series, City Nature Challenge
LINCOLN, Neb. – As part of the upcoming Lincoln City Nature Challenge, Lancaster County families are encouraged to participate in the virtual City Nature Challenge Speaker Series in April....
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Slump Buster
I am happy to report that I recently ended a slump. It had been a long, LONG time since I dried off a muskellunge. Sure, you can comment about my lack of skills as an angler. Not going to argue...
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Gov. Ricketts proclaims 2021 Nebraska’s State Parks Centennial
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska’s state parks are vibrant and diverse. They can be venues of solitude or teeming with activity. After 100 years, they’ve been a little bit of everything to many people....
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Connect students to aquatic resources with Aquatic WILD educator workshop
LINCOLN, Neb. – Learn how to connect students to Nebraska’s aquatic resources using educational, science-based activities by participating in the Aquatic WILD educator workshop April 20 at Schramm...
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Birds and Books educator workshop connecting science and literature
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska is home to more than 450 species of birds. They are easy to see and fun to watch, creating a fantastic opportunity to learn about science. A virtual Birds and Books...
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Game and Parks will certify youth fishing instructors
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will certify youth fishing instructors at workshops in Lincoln and Kearney in the coming months. Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing...
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Hunt turkeys safely this spring
LINCOLN, Neb. – Spring turkey hunters are eager to get back in the woods each year. They should not be so eager they overlook safety, though. “Hunting continues to be one of the safest...
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Youth Lifetime Half-Price Permit drawing will award 150 permits
LINCOLN, Neb. – A drawing this spring will provide 150 young Nebraskans a chance to purchase a youth lifetime permit at half price. In an effort to encourage young Nebraskans to participate in...
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Good angler stewardship means picking up shoreline litter, recycling line
By Larry Pape Nebraska Game and Parks Commission LINCOLN, Neb. – As anglers, we mean to be good stewards of our environment. Sometimes, though, we leave something behind. It could be a bait...
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Enroll acres in Nebraska Platte-Republican Resources Area CREP
LINCOLN, Neb. – Producers can play a key role in conservation by enrolling acres in the Nebraska Platte-Republican Resources Area Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. The Nebraska Department...
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Turpin Talks Turkey
Turkey calling. “It gets too much credit when a hunt goes right and too much blame when it doesn’t.” That according Dick Turpin of Lincoln, NE who is among Nebraska’s most veteran and legendary...
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Boat Ramp Blocked!
Heard about some boat ramp problems they had over on the Suez Canal this week. Sounds like they finally got that taken care of. I guess it is getting to be boat ramp season! Supposed to be a...
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Game and Parks seeks public input on improvements to Cedar Valley WMA
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will host two meetings this month to seek input on improvements to the Cedar Valley Wildlife Management Area in southeastern Lincoln County...
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Bike rentals, refreshed beaches among improvements at southwest state recreation areas
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Guests visiting four southwest Nebraska state park areas this year will experience more opportunities for recreation, including with a new hike and bike trail and the chance...
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