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Catch cowboys, soldiers, and Miss V the traveling cowgirl at Fort Kearny event

Kearney County. Fort Kearny State Historical Park. Reinactors at their camp at the park. Geiser, Aug. 9, 2014. Copyright NEBRASKAland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Join Fort Kearny State Historical Park for an afternoon of free cowboy fun from 2 to 4 p.m. June 28 at 1020 V Road, Kearney. The event will feature Miss V, the traveling cowbelle; Dan Melton, cowboy; Bob Lamberson, storyteller; and Lyle Henderson former cowboy and owner of the Platte Valley Saddle Shop. Free “old time” root beer and sarsaparilla will be served. Reenactors also will be at the park to discuss life as a soldier during the fort’s early …

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Lewis and Clark rec area to host National Marina Days

Join the National Marina Days festivities June 18 at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area near Crofton. Activities will include a sand castle building tournament, yoga by the lake, hayrack rides, boat tours, kayaking, a fish fry and more. Get a map of the park and the complete schedule of events at the park office. A vehicle park entry permit is required. Get one in advance at OutdoorNebraska.org. Event Schedule 9 a.m. Yoga by the Lake: Bring a yoga mat or towel …

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Depredation tools available for landowners

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With growing season in full swing, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds landowners tools and resources are available to those experiencing crop and livestock damage due to wildlife. Landowners can contact their nearest Game and Parks district office to discuss options to alleviate damage, such as scare devices, fences, damage-control permits or opening lands to public access for hunting. Find a local office at outdoornebraska.gov/locations. Landowners also can contact a wildlife biologist about their wildlife damage issues at outdoornebraska.gov/depredation. Species that …

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Follow these safety tips when enjoying water recreation

Kendall Phillip of Lincoln plays on the swim beach in Area 1 at Pawnee State Recreation Area in Lancaster County. Fowler, June 9, 2018. Copyright NEBRASKAland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

As summer begins to heat up, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission would like to remind those enjoying water-based recreation to follow these safety reminders. Never swim alone — Always swim with a buddy. Pay attention — Avoid distractions and focus on those you are swimming with and the water. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children, according to the American Red Cross, and drownings can happen in seconds, as well as in shallow waters. Staying watchful — even of …

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Trout in the Classroom applications being accepted

Trout in the Classroom

Trout in the Classroom, a Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educational opportunity for schools, is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. The interdisciplinary, science-based program invites classrooms to explore aquatic ecosystems, life cycles, water quality and the scientific process through raising trout eggs in their classroom. Students learn about life science, watersheds, data collection and analysis over the course of the spring semester. Applications to participate in the program are due Aug. 31. Find the application at OutdoorNebraska.org/TroutInTheClassroom. For …

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Commissioners to consider changes to wild turkey seasons for 2023

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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider recommendations for 2023 wild turkey hunting seasons at its June 17 meeting in Lexington. The meeting begins at 8 a.m. Central time at the Holiday Inn Express, 2605 Plum Creek Parkway. Turkey populations in Nebraska have declined 45% since their peak between 2008 to 2010. Because of that, staff will recommend changes to regulations and orders that include reducing the spring season personal permit limit from three to two, lowering the fall …

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Join the Great Park Pursuit for a Nebraska outdoor adventure

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Visit Nebraska parks, engage in healthy recreation — and possibly win prizes — by joining the 2022 Great Park Pursuit, an exploration of 20 official parks sites across the state. The free program encourages participants to visit the designated community, regional, state and federal parks between now and Oct. 31, 2022. Participants must register at negpp.org. Teams of up to 10 people register to participate online, then follow clues from the website or Great Park Pursuit mobile app to find a program …

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It’s time to think about taking a Hunter Education course

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It may not feel like it, but hunting seasons are less than three months away. Early summer is the time to start thinking about obtaining Hunter Education certification. In Nebraska, Firearm Hunter Education is required for anyone age 12-29 hunting any species with a firearm, air gun, or muzzleloader. Bowhunter Education is required for anyone age 12-29 hunting deer, antelope, elk or bighorn sheep with archery equipment. Persons must be at least 11 to take any of Nebraska Hunter Education …

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Indian Wars history subject of Fort Hartsuff SHP presentation

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Learn about the Plains Indian Wars as commemorated in historical monuments at a presentation May 30 at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park. Nebraska historian and author Jeff Barnes will present a chronological telling of the meetings of Native American and European Americans in Nebraska, from peace through war, as commemorated in historical monuments and markers. These memos from the past mark councils, trading and military posts, treaty sites, battles and massacres. The talk, which starts at 3 p.m., is sponsored …

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Hear history of Nebraska military forts at Fort Kearny SHP on May 29

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Come hear about the history of Nebraska’s military forts May 29 at Fort Kearny State Historical Park. Nebraska historian and author Jeff Barnes will speak at 1 p.m. at the visitor center. Nebraska’s forts were built to promote trade, protect travelers and settlers, fight Indian tribes and then keep the peace. During that time, they hosted some famous names of American history, including Buffalo Bill Cody, Crazy Horse, George Custer, Robert E. Lee, Red Cloud, and Mark Twain. Barnes will …

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