Nebraska wildlife refuges could expand hunting and fishing

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4/4/2020

https://www.omaha.com/sports/outdoor-notes-nebraska-wildlife-refuges-could-expand-hunting-and-fishing/article_95c3910a-8e75-5288-98f7-1716ed5dfabb.html#1

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced proposals to increase public access through new or expanded hunting and sport fishing opportunities at five national wildlife refuges in Nebraska.

Hunting and fishing programs are administered to ensure sustainable wildlife populations on refuge lands where these activities are compatible with the refuge’s management goals and other recreational activities.

In Nebraska, the service proposes the following:

» Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Garden County: Open crow, dove, rail, snipe and pronghorn hunting on acres already open to hunting, expand existing migratory bird and upland game to new acres, and expand season dates for existing sport fishing.

» Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge in Cherry County: Open migratory bird, upland game and pronghorn hunting on acres already open to other hunting, and expand existing big game hunting by removing permit requirements.

» John W. and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge…

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