Nebraskaland Magazine
LINCOLN – The following is a listing of Nebraska Game and Parks Commission events and important dates in July:
July 1 – Archery fishing of game fish is allowed statewide through Dec. 31
July 1 – Underwater spearfishing of game fish allowed in specific waters through Dec. 31 (see page 20 of 2013-2014 Fishing Guide)
July 1-14 – Paddlefish snagging permit application period
July 2-4 – Western Wildlife Art Show, Fort Robinson State Park (SP), Crawford, 308-665-2900
July 4 – Independence Day, all Game and Parks district offices and service centers closed
July 4 – Fourth of July Barbecue, Fort Robinson SP, Crawford, 308-665-2900
July 4 – Final day to apply for Nebraska Super Tag and Combo lottery permits
July 4-6 – Living History, Fort Kearny State Historical Park (SHP), Kearney, 308-865-5305
July 5 – National Park Service Outdoor Event, Niobrara SP, Niobrara, 402-857-3373
July 5 – Dutch Oven Cobbler and Ice Cream Social, Ponca SP, Ponca, 402-755-2284
July 5 – Buffalo Cookout and Nebraska Humanities Program, Niobrara SP, Niobrara, 402-857-3373
July 5-6 – Living History, Fort Atkinson SHP, Fort Calhoun, 402-468-5611
July 6 – Sidewalk Chalk Art, Niobrara SP, Niobrara, 402-857-3373
July 6 – Living History, Fort Hartsuff SHP, Burwell, 308-346-4715
July 7, 21 – Pistol League, Platte River SP, Louisville, 402-471-5547
July 7-11 – Association of Conservation Information Conference, Lied Lodge and Conference Center, Nebraska City
July 8 – Family Fishing Event, Johnson Lake, Fremont, 6-8 p.m.
July 8-9 – Shooting Skills Camp, Cozad, 402-471-5547
July 9 – Family Fishing Event, Holmes Lake, Lincoln, 6-8 p.m.
July 9 – Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Rifle Clinic, Platte River SP, Louisville, 402-471-5547
July 10 – Family Fishing Event, Halleck Lake, Papillion, 6-8 p.m.
July 11 – Nebraska Game and Parks Board of Commissioners meeting, Niobrara
July 11 – Nebraska Super Tag permit drawing
July 12 – Bighorn Sheep Hike, Wildcat Hills Nature Center, Gering, 308-436-3777
July 12 – First Shots Clinic, Platte River SP, Louisville, 402-471-5547
July 12 – Carp-O-Rama, Lake Maloney State Recreation Area (SRA), North Platte, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 12 – Archery paddlefish season opens
July 12 – Buffalo Cookout and Nebraska Humanities Program, Niobrara SP, Niobrara, 402-857-3373
July 12-13 – Hobie Tropical Dreams Regatta, Lake McConaughy SRA, Ogallala, 308-284-8800
July 13 – Fur Trade Days Regatta, Chadron SP, Chadron, 308-432-6167
July 14 – Remaining big game hunting permits may be purchased, beginning at 1 p.m. Central Time, through the close of the seasons
July 15-17 – Outdoor Skills Camp, Platte River SP, Louisville, 402-471-5547
July 15 – Family Fishing Event, Skyview Lake, Norfolk, 6-8 p.m.
July 16 – Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Rifle Clinic, Louisville, 402-471-5547
July 16 – Family Fishing Event, Pawnee Park East Pond, Columbus, 6-8 p.m.
July 18 – National Park Service Campground Program, Niobrara SP, Niobrara, 402-857-3373
July 18-19 – Beyond BOW Niobrara and Missouri River Kayaking Trip, Niobrara SP, Niobrara, 402-857-3373
July 19 – Buffalo Cookout and Nebraska Humanities Program, Niobrara SP, Niobrara, 402-857-3373
July 19-20 – Snakes of Nebraska Weekend, Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium, Gretna, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 402-332-3901
July 22 – Family Fishing Event, Bowling Lake, Lincoln, 6-8 p.m.
July 23 – Family Fishing Event, Benson Park Pond, Omaha, 6-8 p.m.
July 23 – Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Rifle Clinic, Weeping Water, 402-471-5547
July 26 – Kites and Castles Contest, Lake McConaughy SRA, Ogallala, 308-284-8800
July 26 – Kite Day, Niobrara SP, Niobrara, 402-857-3373
July 26 – State High School Fishing Tournament, Merritt Reservoir, SRA, Valentine, 402-376-3320
July 26 – Campfire Christmas in July, Indian Cave SP, Shubert, 402-883-2575
July 26 – The Dam Run, Lake McConaughy SRA, Ogallala, 308-284-8800
July 26 – Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Beginning Kayaking Workshop, Lake Wanahoo SRA, 402-471-6009
July 30 – Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Rifle Clinic, Bennett, 402-471-5547
Contact Game and Parks at 402-471-0641 or visit OutdoorNebraska.org for more information. Visit HuntSafeNebraska.org for a list of hunter education classes and BoatSafeNebraska.org for a list of boating safety classes.
