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Kick off New Year with First Day Hikes
Kick off the new year in the great outdoors by participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska’s state parks Jan. 1.
Join in one of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s planned hikes and enjoy the activities that go along with it, or create your own adventure by exploring trails, watching wildlife, or snapping photos at any state park.
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Nebraska state parks to be featured in new RV reality show
Nebraska is more than cows and corn — and really may be for everyone after all. The state will get its Discovery Channel debut Jan. 8 when RV There Yet? airs episode two, featuring Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, Platte River State Park and Chadron State Park.
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Big game meetings scheduled across Nebraska
Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game issues during Nebraska Game and Parks' public informational meetings in January. Meetings are scheduled in each Game and Parks district, and those who can't make it can attend an online event Jan. 18.
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Make 2022 splendid with hunting, fishing and park permits
Start making the new year a great one: Purchase hunting, fishing and park permits for 2022 so you can do what you love all year long. Permits are available online and at all Game and Parks district offices and service centers.
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 10th Annual Winterfest at Ponca State Park
Start the new year off right! After enjoying Ponca's First Day Hike on Jan. 1, join us for the yule log quest, fruitcake fling, lighted hayrack rides and more.
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 Provide food and water for your backyard birds
As food grows scarce for birds during the winter, you can be a big help — and get to watch your neighborhood birds, too. Here are some tips to get started.
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 Winter Break Days at Schramm
Winter Break Days are a great way to spend a day off of school. Join us Dec. 30 and Jan. 3 for hiking, crafts, story time, animal encounters and more.
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 Late season deer hunting: what to know
Now that we're late into deer season, there's still lots of opportunity, but you will probably need to adjust your strategy to take advantage of it. Check out Greg Wagner's latest post for his tips on improving your odds.
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 Last call for photography contest
There's still time to enter the Nebraskaland Magazine photo contest — but hurry; the deadline is Jan. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Central time. Show us your best shots on Instagram with the hashtag #Nebraskaland2021.
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 Ice fishing basics for beginners
Would you like to learn to ice fish? Now is a good time to start absorbing the basics, which you can do with this simple post from Take Me Fishing. Learn what you need to begin your ice fishing journey this winter.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Bighorn sheep at Williams Gap Wildlife Management Area.
Justin Haag/Nebraskaland Magazine
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402.471.0641
www.OutdoorNebraska.org
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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