Outdoor News: Trout stocked; park improvements; turkey workshops

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Trout continue to be stocked statewide

Several rainbow trout laying on the ground by rod and reel

Get out and celebrate the start of spring with some good trout fishing. Nebraska Game and Parks continues to stock rainbow trout in city ponds and state park and recreation area lakes across the state. Find a location near you and bring the family!

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Three archers repeat as NASP state champions

Three archers repeated as state champions at the National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament March 17-18 at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln.

Winning back-to-back titles were Harrison Harvey of Lincoln Southwest in the high school division, Ayla Salistean of Milford in the middle school division and Paul Ng of Omaha Mater Dei Academy in the elementary division.

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Upgrades improve experiences at northeast Nebraska state parks

Guests at northeast Nebraska state park areas were treated to some improvements in 2022, with more set to be completed in 2023. They include angler access improvement projects, upgraded camping and more.

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Family hiking at Schramm State Recreation Area.

Catch these education events in April

Nebraska Game and Parks educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in April. Opportunities include workshops on trout, homeschool hikes, preschool programs and more.

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Time to update your profile on permit site

Have you logged on to our new permit site yet? If not, now is a great time to do so, to prepare for summer fun in the outdoors.

Simply locate your current account and log in. If you are a new customer, create a new account. Once logged in, please update your customer profile and communication preferences. Be sure you to opt in to receive timely updates from us.

If you have questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES

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Join us for spring turkey workshops

Brush up your skills before spring turkey season with a workshop or webinar offered through Nebraska Game and Parks. Topics include turkey calling, shotgun patterning, turkey biology and more.

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See a magic show at Mahoney State Park

Be dazzled and delighted by a magic show at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Bring the family to watch Omaha magician Ryan Chandler perform on March 25. Just a couple dates remain!

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Instructors helping a woman shoot a rifle

Now is a good time to take a hunter ed course

Make sure you are ready for spring turkey season, and take the opportunity to complete a hunter education course. Nebraska offers both online and traditional classroom courses.

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Spring forward with these outdoor activities

Spring has sprung, and with it comes new opportunities for outdoor fun throughout the season. Learn more about activities like sandhill crane watching, morel mushroom hunting and more.

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Limpkin perched on a branch in Nebraska

Limpkins in Nebraska? It's true

A few years ago, if someone raised the possibility of a limpkin reaching Nebraska, an appropriate response would have been “when pigs fly.” However, the seemingly unthinkable has happened.

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Aerial view of Chimney Rock at sunset

See Nebraskaland's photo contest winners

The winners of Nebraskaland Magazine's 2022 photo contest are now available to view on our website. Check out these stunning images from across the state, out of more than 3,500 entries.

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