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Hunters reminded of changes for fall turkey season
Fall turkey season is approaching quickly and Nebraska Game and Parks has some reminders for hunters, as there are several changes in 2023.
The changes for this fall season are:
- The fall turkey season is Oct. 1-Nov. 30.
- Each hunter may only have one fall permit.
- The bag limit allows the take of one turkey of either sex with a shotgun or archery equipment.
- All turkey harvests must be reported via Telecheck. Turkeys may be checked online or by phone at 1-844-279-4564. This information will be on the permit.
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Music festival coming Sept. 23 to Fremont Lakes
Enjoy a full day of live, local music at the Continental Drift Music Festival on Sept. 23 at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area. The lineup includes Ten O’Clock Scholars, Third Frate, All Young Girls are Machine Guns and others. A park entry permit is required; you can buy ahead of time online.
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Youth invited to participate in reptile art contest
October is Nebraska Reptile Month! To celebrate, Nebraska Game and Parks is hosting its annual art contest. Nebraska students in grades K-12 may submit their original work of a Nebraska native reptile anytime through Oct. 18, 2023. Winners will be posted on the Nebraska Wildlife Education Facebook page.
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Mentored youth waterfowl hunt is Oct. 22 at Clear Creek WMA
Youth ages 11-15 may register for the Ash Hollow Youth Mentored Waterfowl Hunt, scheduled for Oct. 22 at Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area near Lewellen.
In addition to an afternoon hunt, this daylong event includes learning stations, lunch, door prizes and raffles. There will be a drawing for a youth lifetime hunt permit.
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 Accessible and inclusive birding event
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 Have fun at trivia night in Grand Island
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 Learn about rocks at Schramm
Enjoy learning about rocks from an expert on Sept. 17 at Schramm. Participants will join a geologist at the park's rocky outcrop to learn about rocks and fossils, and even conduct chemistry experiments.
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 Three fall mushrooms to harvest
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Campsite at Indian Cave State Park.
Eric Fowler/Nebraskaland Magazine
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-471-0641
www.OutdoorNebraska.gov
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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