Nebraska Game and Parks

State parks reducing services heading into back-to-school season

Jul 28, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Heading into the back-to-school season, Nebraska Game and Parks state park areas are adjusting operating hours and some services due to a limited w...

Pressey, Petersen WMAs to reopen Aug. 1

Jul 27, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Pressey and Petersen wildlife management areas, temporarily closed because of wildfires, will reopen to public access Aug. 1. Properties enrolled i...

Nebraska fall turkey permits available beginning Aug. 10

Jul 27, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jer

Hunters may begin purchasing 2026 Nebraska fall turkey permits at 1 p.m. Central time Aug. 10. A fall turkey permit is valid statewide, and each h...

Leftover big game permits available Aug. 5

Jul 24, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Hunters may purchase leftover Nebraska big game permits beginning Aug. 5. These 2026 permits, which remain from earlier application and purchase p...

Game and Parks adapting Lake Mac access for lower water

Jul 22, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Shawna Richter-Ryerson

Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area in Keith County continues to offer abundant opportunities for boating, fishing, paddling, swimming and shorel...