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West Entrance to Lake Wanahoo SRA Reopened

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LINCOLN – The west entrance to Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area has reopened following completion of a paving project. The campground and boat ramp have also reopened to public use. The entrance closed on Nov. 18 while the entrance road was paved. The campground and boat ramp – both of which were accessible via the west entrance – also closed during this time. While the entrance, campground and boat ramp have all reopened, some construction work is still being completed …

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Father Hupp WMA Reopened to Public Following Whooping Cranes’ Departure

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LINCOLN – Father Hupp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Thayer County has reopened to the public following a temporary closure that was in place to protect whooping cranes using the area. Six whooping cranes present at the WMA since Nov. 13 left the area and continued their migration south on Dec. 1. Whooping cranes are an endangered species and their wild population totals only about 300 individuals. The entire population migrates through Nebraska each spring and fall between wintering sites …

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CRP Informational Meetings Scheduled Across Nebraska

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LINCOLN – Ag producers are invited to attend a free informational meeting about what the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can offer them. The meetings are being held across the state through January. The General CRP Signup is Dec. 1 – Feb. 26. Soil rental rates have increased significantly in some areas. Learn about the new rates, as well as other CRP options. The meeting schedule is as follows: Dec. 2 – Benkelman, Farm Bureau Office, 1303 A St., 11 a.m. …

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Event Provides Birders Access to Lake Minatare

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The public will have a unique opportunity for viewing birds during an event at Lake Minatare State Recreation Area on Saturday, Dec. 12. Birders of all ages and skill levels who want to participate in the one-day event may arrive at the lighthouse on Lakeview Point any time between 8-11 a.m. Binoculars, spotting scopes and blinds will be provided. Employees of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will lead the program. Dan Thornton, lake …

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Celebrate Winter, Holidays with Family-Friendly Events at Nebraska State Parks

LINCOLN – State parks and historical parks throughout Nebraska are planning traditional winter events for the entire family. Called “Winterfest,” this statewide series of events is intended to help families rekindle old holiday traditions and create new ones, while showcasing the beauty of Nebraska during the winter. Many parks offer discounted lodging in conjunction with Winterfest events, offering families a chance to spend affordable, uninterrupted time together during a busy time of year. The Winterfest schedule is: — Christmas in …

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Family-Friendly Archery on Tap at Two Free Events

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LINCOLN – Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on consecutive weekends in December for a day of family-friendly archery. This free open house of outdoor shooting skills and other activities will be held Dec. 5 at Platte River State Park and Dec. 12 at the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln. All ages and experience levels are welcome. The Dec. 5 event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Roger G. Sykes Outdoor …

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Father Hupp WMA Still Temporarily Closed to Protect Whooping Cranes

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LINCOLN – Father Hupp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) remains temporarily closed because of the presence of six endangered whooping cranes. The closure will be lifted once the cranes have left the area, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Father Hupp WMA is located 2½ miles west of Bruning in Thayer County. The closure is a standard procedure for the Commission once whooping cranes are confirmed on a property owned or managed by the agency. Whooping cranes are an …

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Cowboy Trail Master Plan Public Information Sessions Scheduled in December

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LINCOLN – The public is invited to attend any of six public information sessions in December and comment on the development of a master plan for the Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail. Staff from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the Nebraska Tourism Commission will make short presentations at the beginning of each session. Anyone in attendance then will be able to comment on what they would like to see included in the master plan. Game and Parks has …

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December Outdoor Calendar

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LINCOLN – The following is a listing of Nebraska Game and Parks Commission events and important dates in December: Dec. 1 – Bobcat hunting and trapping season opens Dec. 1, 15 – Ladies Day at the Range, Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, Lincoln, 6:30 – 8 p.m., 402-471-6141 Dec. 1-22 – Bighorn sheep hunting season Dec. 1-31 – Muzzleloader deer hunting season Dec. 1-31 – Public land cow elk hunting season Dec. 1-31 – Private land cow elk …

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New Sled Run Created at Chadron State Park

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With the northwestern Nebraska countryside adorned in white the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is encouraging people to grab their sleds and take a downhill ride at one of its state parks. Chadron State Park has a new sled run for visitors to enjoy. This summer, with winter in mind, staff cleared and mowed an area just north of the park’s highest parking lot. The obstruction-free run, which is near the Soapweed Picnic Shelter just off the paved loop around …

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