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Open Fields and Waters Program seeking new enrollments

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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is looking to provide additional hunting and fishing opportunities on private lands through its Open Fields and Waters Program. Landowners willing to allow public, walk-in access for hunting or fishing can receive annual, per-acre payments through the program. Participating landowners are afforded liability protection through the Nebraska Recreational Liability Act. Additional financial incentives often are available for habitat improvements, such as Conservation Reserve Program enrollment or management upgrades. Game and Parks primarily is seeking …

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Raymond Central’s Gerdes wins Cornhusker Cup

Cornhusker Cup champion Mason Gerdes had a strategy for shooting in the blustery winds of the 52nd Cornhusker Trap Shoot on Saturday in Doniphan, Nebraska. “Shoot ’em fast, shoot ’em quick right out of the trap,” the Raymond Central 11th grader said. “Just don’t let it bother you and focus on the next one.” On a day that saw shooters battle wind gusts of more than 40 mph at the home grounds of the Nebraska Trapshooting Association, Gerdes excelled. He …

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Pierson is individual champion at 16 yards at Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Mitchell Pierson of Lincoln Southeast survived an eight-person shoot-off Friday to win the individual title in the 16-yard competition at the 52nd Cornhusker Trap Shoot at Doniphan, Nebraska. Pierson and seven others each broke all 75 targets earlier, then, in the shoot-off, the champion failed to miss. Scotlyn Kincaid of Papillion-La Vista won the ladies’ title after a three-person shoot-off after shooting a 73 earlier. The high school team crown went to Papillion-La Vista, which broke 358 of 375 targets. …

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Goose Lake Wildlife Management Area temporarily closure; lake to be chemically renovated May 3

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Goose Lake in Holt County is scheduled to be chemically renovated, weather depending, May 3 to remove the existing fish population. It will be closed to the public that day. The rotenone treatment is aimed to eliminate common carp, an undesirable species detrimental to aquatic habitat and water quality. Because rotenone is a restricted-use pesticide, the area will be closed during the chemical application May 3 and no fish may be picked up for human consumption. “Goose Lake is in …

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Happle shoots perfect 100 to win junior high title at 52nd Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Wyatt Happle of Beatrice was perfect Thursday, breaking all 100 targets during the junior high competition of the 52nd Cornhusker Trap Shoot in Doniphan, Nebraska. It was no runaway victory for Happle shooting targets at 16 yards at the Nebraska Trapshooting Association home grounds. It was a day of high scores. Harry Morgan of Kiewit Middle School in Omaha shot a 99. Kahne Packer of 5 Clovers 4-H of Wilber, who finished runner-up last year, took third place with a …

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Commission approves 2022 big game hunting recommendations

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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved recommendations for 2022 deer, antelope and elk hunting seasons at its meeting April 28 at Niobrara State Park. Commissioners approved staff recommendations that will help the agency manage big game populations at socially acceptable levels, address declining mule deer populations in some areas of the state, and maintain resident access to hunting permits. Adopted changes to Commission orders pertaining big game hunting include: adding the Pine Ridge deer management unit into the Mule …

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Prepare for, participate in City Nature Challenge

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Join in two opportunities to learn about and participate in the Norfolk-Madison County City Nature Challenge, an effort to document nature and wildlife in urban places. On Friday, April 29, Jamie Bachmann, wildlife educator with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, will teach participants how to make wildlife observations in iNaturalist, a free app used for the global challenge. The session is 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the southwest side of Skyview Lake, Norfolk. On Saturday, April 30, join local naturalists …

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Southeast state parks seek seasonal workers

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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is hiring immediately for seasonal jobs at its state park areas, including the Venture Park region of the Platte River. Openings are for a variety of positions across the state. All experience levels are welcome. The Venture Parks are Eugene T. Mahoney and Platte River state parks, as well as Louisville and Schramm Park state recreation areas. Opportunities include lifeguard at Mahoney, Platte River and Louisville, and guest services, preparing accommodations in modern cabins …

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Northeast state parks seek seasonal workers

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is hiring immediately for seasonal jobs at its state park areas, including northeastern Nebraska parks, for a variety of positions. All experience levels are welcome. Several park areas in northeastern Nebraska have hiring opportunities for housekeeping and groundskeeping staff. The hiring rate for these seasonal positions has been increased 33%, starting at $12 an hour, and additional growth opportunities are available. These positions offer hands-on training in an engaging park environment, where workers can …

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Fort Kearny, state parks seeking seasonal workers

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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is hiring immediately for seasonal jobs at its state park areas, including Fort Kearny State Recreation Area. Openings are for a variety of positions across the state. All experience levels are welcome. Fort Kearny’s hiring opportunities include groundskeeping, visitor center staff and booth staff. The hiring rate for these seasonal positions has been increased 33%, starting at $12 an hour, and additional growth opportunities are available. These positions offer hands-on training in an engaging …

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