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SUMMARY:Community Fishing Night - Kearney
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Community Fishing Night on Friday\, August 7 at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area (Lake #6)! \nHosted by Nebraska Game and Parks\, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. \nLook for the Family Fishing Trailer\, where loaner rods and reels\, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to provide helpful tips and answer questions. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished for years to learn. \nAll participants ages 16 and older need a fishing license. A valid state park entry permit is also required for events at state park areas. Visit gooutdoorsne.com for permits.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/community-fishing-night-kearney-3/
LOCATION:Fort Kearny State Recreation Area\, 1020 V Road\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847
CATEGORIES:Fishing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Pape":MAILTO:larry.pape@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Chat with a Fisheries Biologist: Kearney
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Go Fishing Fest and Chat with a Fisheries Biologist at Fort Kearny SRA Lake #6! \nHosted by Nebraska Game and Parks Fisheries Division\, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. \nSelect events will feature our new “Chat with a Fisheries Biologist” series. These events give attendees a chance to visit directly with a Nebraska Game and Parks fisheries biologist about local lakes and ponds\, fish species\, stocking efforts\, habitat work\, and how fisheries are managed across the state. Whether you have questions about where to fish\, what species are in a waterbody\, or how management decisions are made\, this is a great opportunity to learn more and have your questions answered by a fisheries professional. \n 
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/chat-with-a-fisheries-biologist-kearney/
LOCATION:Fort Kearny State Recreation Area\, 1020 V Road\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847
CATEGORIES:Fishing
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SUMMARY:Go Fishing Fest at Fort Kearny SRA
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 16 (Free Fishing and Park Entry Day) at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area on Lake #6 for Go Fishing Fest! \nLearn the basics of: \n-fishing \n-fly fishing \n-bowfishing \n-kayak fishing \n-and more! \nRods\, reels and bait will be available to use at our Community Fishing Trailers.  Volunteer fishing instructors will be on hand to provide information and help participants learn how to fish – and learn new ways to enjoy fishing. \nChat with a Biologist – Nebraska Game and Parks fisheries biologists will be available to talk about local lakes and ponds\, fish species\, stocking efforts\, habitat work\, and how fisheries are managed across the state. Whether you have questions about where to fish\, what species are in a waterbody\, or how management decisions are made\, this is a great opportunity to learn more and have your questions answered by a fisheries professional. \nAquatic Invasive Species station – Game and Parks staff will also have a station where visitors can learn more about aquatic invasive species identification and prevention in Nebraska\, as well as an Outdoor Cooking Trailer where staff will demonstrate how to make milk can cooker fish. \nYouth Lifetime Fishing Permit Drawing – Those who attend will also have the opportunity to enter youth (age 15 and under) into a Nebraska half price youth lifetime fishing permit drawing. \nFishing and park entry permits are not required on May 16\, 2026. \n 
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/go-fishing-fest-at-fort-kearny-sra-2/
LOCATION:Fort Kearny State Recreation Area\, 1020 V Road\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847
CATEGORIES:Fishing
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SUMMARY:Central Outdoor Discovery Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area May 6 and 7 for the annual Central Outdoor Discovery Program (ODP)! The Central ODP provides interactive programs so all youth\, novice or experienced\, have the opportunity to explore new outdoor activities and recreational possibilities and learn new outdoor skills. The program is designed to enhance students’ knowledge and ethical understanding of wildlife and the outdoors. \nIn addition\, it encourages health and wellness by promoting active outdoor lifestyles. It also engages students in fun\, interactive activities in the areas of wildlife and habitat management\, natural resource use\, Nebraska history\, shooting sports\, hunting skills\, aquatic knowledge and fishing skills\, and camping and recreation. Activities are designed to correlate with Nebraska state educational standards in the areas of science\, math\, history\, reading and writing. \nThe Central ODP is FREE and open to 4th through 6th grade students. Teachers MUST pre-register their classes starting in February 2026. Contact Julia Plugge (julia.plugge@nebraska.gov) for registration details.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/central-outdoor-discovery-program/
LOCATION:Fort Kearny State Recreation Area\, 1020 V Road\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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SUMMARY:First Day Hike at Fort Kearny SRA
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the new year in the great outdoors with a guided first day hike at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area. Meet at the south trailhead of the Fort Kearny Hike-Bike Trail at 10 a.m. on Jan. 1 for an easy\, 1.8-mile hike on a paved\, flat trail to the south railroad bridge. Visitors can keep an eye out for winter wildlife while learning about the history of the park on this one-hour hike. \nParticipants should dress for the weather and remember to bring snacks and water\, and binoculars\, if desired. Friendly pets are allowed on a six-foot leash. \nA valid 2026 Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for entry and can be purchased at the park.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/first-day-hike-at-fort-kearny-sra/
LOCATION:Fort Kearny State Recreation Area\, 1020 V Road\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:Community Fishing Night: Kearney
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Community Fishing Night at Fort Kearny SRA Lake 6! \nHosted by Nebraska Game and Parks\, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. \nLook for the Family Fishing Trailer\, where loaner rods and reels\, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to provide helpful tips and answer questions. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished for years to learn. \nAll participants ages 16 and older need a fishing license. A valid state park entry permit is also required for events at state park areas. Visit gooutdoorsne.com for permits.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/community-fishing-night-kearney/
LOCATION:Fort Kearny State Recreation Area\, 1020 V Road\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847
CATEGORIES:Fishing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Pape":MAILTO:larry.pape@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Go Fishing Fest at Fort Kearny SRA
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 28 at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area on Lake #6 for Go Fishing Fest! \nLearn the basics of: \n-fishing \n-fly fishing \n-bowfishing \n-kayak fishing \n-and more! \nRods\, reels and bait will be available to use at our Community Fishing Trailers.  Volunteer fishing instructors will be on hand to provide information and help participants learn how to fish – and learn new ways to enjoy fishing. \nGame and Parks staff will also have a station where visitors can learn more about aquatic invasive species identification and prevention in Nebraska\, as well as an Outdoor Cooking Trailer where staff will demonstrate how to make milk can cooker fish. \nThose who attend will also have the opportunity to enter youth (age 15 and under) into a half price youth lifetime fishing permit drawing. \nA valid state park permit is required for park entry.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/go-fishing-fest-at-fort-kearny-sra/
LOCATION:Fort Kearny State Recreation Area\, 1020 V Road\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847
CATEGORIES:Fishing
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SUMMARY:Becoming an Outdoors Woman – Introduction to Fishing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this fun\, educational event on June 9 from 6 – 8 pm that allows women to learn and experience fishing. This event will take place at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area. Participants will learn basic skills like selecting equipment\, baiting a hook\, casting a line and releasing the fish safely back into its habitat. All equipment and bait will be provided for the evening full of fun\, fellowship\, and females fishing. \nAll participants 16 years and older are required to have a Nebraska fishing licenses. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/becoming-an-outdoors-woman-introduction-to-fishing-4/
LOCATION:Fort Kearny State Recreation Area\, 1020 V Road\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847
CATEGORIES:Fishing
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Plugge":MAILTO:Julia.Plugge@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Community Fishing Event: Kearney
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Community Fishing Event at Fort Kearny SRA! \nHosted by Nebraska Game and Parks\, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. \nLook for the Family Fishing Trailer\, where loaner rods and reels\, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to provide helpful tips and answer questions. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished for years to learn. \nAll participants ages 16 and older need a fishing license. A valid state park entry permit is also required for events at state park areas. Visit gooutdoorsne.com for permits.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/community-fishing-event-kearney/
LOCATION:Fort Kearny State Recreation Area\, 1020 V Road\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847
CATEGORIES:Fishing
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