Nebraska is Prime Destination for Fall Mixed-Bag Adventure
 Nebraska is the go-to state for sportsmen and women who want a true mixed-bag adventure! An array of game options and fantastic fall fishing beckons.
Make Nebraska your destination for a big game hunt that will create memories for a lifetime. Nebraska is home to some of the best white-tailed deer, mule deer and pronghorn hunting around. Fall turkey hunters will find birds in every county of the state. Upland game hunters will find excellent prairie grouse hunting in the Sandhills and quality pheasant and quail hunting in the southwest part of the state. The wide variety of wetland habitats provides many waterfowl hunting opportunities statewide.
A trip to Nebraska would not be complete without a stay in one of our beautiful state parks. And while you are at it, bring your fishing gear, because we have wonderful fishing for a variety of species. Explore our state for diverse outdoor adventures and visit us online to find hunting, fishing and parks information – and to buy permits – that will be the start of a memorable trip.
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Celebrate 10 years of the Missouri River Outdoor Expo
 The 10th anniversary Missouri River Outdoor Expo is coming to Ponca State Park Sept. 20-21.
With over 85 hands-on activities featuring outdoor education, sports and recreation, there is something for everyone to touch, see and do. This free event draws more than 50,000 people a year, making it the largest outdoor expo in the Midwest.
Find more information on this exciting annual event online.
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Small bore silhouette championships set for Sept. 27
The annual Nebraska High School Small-bore Silhouette Championships will be held Sept. 27 at the Pressey Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Custer County.
This free competition is open to Nebraska high, junior high and middle school students who have received a certificate verifying completion of a hunter education program. Team competition is comprised of four-person teams in school, 4-H, and open categories. Shooters are not required to compete in teams.
Contact Matthew Haumont at 308-872-2348 or tenxlivestock@gmail.com to register. Pressey WMA is located 17 miles south of Broken Bow.
Learn about insects
at Rock Creek Station on Sept. 20
Come check out the insects of the night at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park on Sept. 20. See naturalists use a black light to attract insects after dark, then observe and learn about them. Naturalists will also lead a short hike to check out more creatures of the night. The event runs from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. A park entry permit is required. More information is available online.
The sunrises and sunsets of hunting season
 During the Nebraska hunting seasons, Game and Parks Public Information Officer Greg Wagner loves nothing more than watching the sun rise or set. It’s what he calls “organic therapy.” Visit his blog to learn why these moments have become an unexpected joy of hunting – and to see photographs of beautiful Nebraska skies.
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Reel ‘em in Roadtrip: Labor Day
Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioner Lynn Berggren has spent this summer on a Nebraska fishing tour and, and he and friends spent Labor Day Weekend at Lake McConaughy and Johnson Lake. Fishing was slow, but they still met some success. Check out his blog to see what they caught.
Like your local state parks pages on Facebook
 Interested in what's happening at state parks close to where you live? Learn about family events, watchable wildlife opportunities, road races, special events and other state park happenings in your area by following our regional state parks pages on Facebook. Follow the link to learn more about these pages and the state parks in your area.
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Featured Photo from NEBRASKAland Magazine
Leaves in the snow at Lake Maloney SRA in North Platte.
Julie Geiser/NEBRASKAlandMagazine
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