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Start planning fishing trips with the 2022 Fishing Forecast
With a whole year of fishing ahead, plan some trips to cast for your favorite catch – or maybe consider going after something new. Use the 2022 Fishing Forecast, available now online, to find the best places to fish for a variety of species.
The annual forecast includes research statistics and graphs to aid anglers, along with useful tips from Game and Parks fisheries staff.
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Game and Parks names Swenson deputy director
Nebraska Game and Parks has a new deputy director: Jim Swenson, a native of Oakland, Nebraska, who first joined the agency in 1983 as a seasonal employee. He previously was the parks division administrator for the agency, and he began his new role Dec. 27.
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Catch Nebraska state parks in new reality show Jan. 8
Nebraska will take the spotlight during the second episode of the new reality TV show, RV There Yet?, airing Jan. 8 on the Discovery Channel. The episode will feature Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, Platte River State Park and Chadron State Park. Tune in at 7 a.m. Central time or watch later online.
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Hunters may apply for multispecies lottery permits
Take your shot at the hunt of a lifetime, and apply for multispecies Super Tag and Combo lottery permits. The application period opened Jan. 2, allowing hunters to apply for the chance to hunt multiple big game species on a single permit. The application period closes July 1, and winners will be notified in fall 2022.
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Virtual workshop about winter birding
While many birds migrate in the fall, several species stick around through Nebraska's harsh winter. Join us Jan. 8 from the coziness of your home for a free virtual workshop on winter birding.
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 Fly rod building workshop in Lincoln
You could go fishing this spring with a flyrod you built yourself — one that's as good as anything you can buy. Join us for a fly rod building class for beginners, starting Jan. 12.
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 Women's workshop on winter skills
Embrace the winter weather learning new outdoors skills at Ponca State Park! Bundle up for a two-day workshop as we explore ice fishing, snowshoeing, winter survival and more.
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 Is that ice safe? Here's how to know for sure
It's that time of year — time for some ice fishing. Or is it? It is up to you to know if it is safe every time you walk on the ice. Don't leave it to guesswork; here's how to know for sure if that ice is safe.
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 Going solo in a winter wonderland
Spending time by yourself in nature is a great way to recharge and refresh your mind and body, even in winter! You'll want to be smart, though, and take these precautions before heading out.
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 Waterfowl strategy: Flagging for geese
Mimicking the motion of a goose's flapping wings, "flagging" can be a surprisingly effective waterfowl hunting strategy. Read more to learn how you can implement this strategy this winter.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 White-tailed deer at Chadron State Park.
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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