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'Exploring Nebraska's State Parks' to debut March 1

The buttes at Fort Robinson State Park

Some of Nebraska’s most scenic, natural and cherished destinations will be spotlighted when “Exploring Nebraska’s State Parks” premieres at 8 p.m. CT on Sunday, March 1 on NET, Nebraska’s PBS & NPR Stations. The program will also be livestreamed on the NET website.

A showing of the program will also be held at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park's Kountze Memorial Theatre at 2 p.m. on March 7. Limited seating is still available by advance registration only. Register online or by calling NET at 402-470-6360. A park entry permit is required.

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Woman with harvested ducks for Duck Slam

Duck Slam inspires hunters to spend more time afield

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Ducks Unlimited of Nebraska launched the state’s first Duck Slam in 2019. This challenged hunters to spend more time afield by harvesting four birds — an American wigeon, mallard, northern pintail and a teal – in Nebraska during the 2019-2020 season. Read more.

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A woman working as a park wrangler

Game and Parks hiring seasonal workers

Looking for a summer job — or the start of a new career? As a temporary park worker for the Parks Division, you will gain valuable experience in fields such as tourism and hospitality, educational and historical interpretation, horticulture, facility maintenance, and more. We offer hands-on training, the opportunity for professional growth, and the best scenery in the state. Learn more and apply.

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Flooding featured in March Nebraskaland

Much of Nebraska was devastated by flooding in 2019 and properties owned and managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission were not immune to the damage. The destruction at some of Nebraskans’ favorite parks and wildlands is detailed in a story by regional editor Eric Fowler in the March issue of Nebraskaland Magazine. Read the article, as well as other featured content, on the Nebraskaland website.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

A great horned owl

Talking all things owls at Code Beer Company

This fun presentation will include a talk on Nebraska's owls, some taxidermy mounts, feathers and feet, and even pellet dissecting.

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Head shot of Jesse James

"A Bad Man in a Better Place": Jesse James

Jesse James isn't typically thought of in connection with Nebraska, but he spent time here. Hear the story at Fort Atkinson on March 7.

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Two pasque flower blossoms

Spring Equinox: Traditions and Celebrations

On March 21, join us at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area to explore traditions and celebrations held to mark spring's arrival.

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Volunteers releasing a bighorn sheep

Video: Working with bighorn sheep

Earlier this month, a helicopter capture crew, wildlife professionals and volunteers captured and processed a total of 44 bighorn sheep. See the process.

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A woman smiling during a beginning shotgun BOW class

A weekend of exploration: my time at BOW 

Each year, the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program gives women the chance to learn new outdoor skills. Here's one woman's story of what the program is like.

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Man ice fishing at Pelican Lake

Late winter fishing with Daryl Bauer

Winter is winding down, and all this good weather means fishing may be on your mind. Learn about what fishing opportunities are out there right now from Daryl Bauer. 

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