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OFW sites, WMAs impacted by fires closed

Open Fields and Waters public walk-in access properties and wildlife management areas affected by wildfires are closed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission until further notice.

Hunters are urged to stay away from OFW sites and WMAs affected by the recent wildfires in Lincoln, Dawson, Keith, Arthur, Morrill, Garden, and Cherry counties for public safety reasons and to allow recovery efforts to proceed.

See a list and maps of closed Game and Parks properties at OutdoorNebraska.gov. Search “Closures and Safety Advisories.” Refer to the Nebraska Public Access Atlas for a legend that applies to maps of closed OFW sites at OutdoorNebraska.gov/guides-maps/public-access-atlas/.

Areas impacted may change as fires are still active.

Nebraska remains under a statewide burn ban through 11:59 p.m. March 27. Game and Parks has a temporary ban on campfires at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas.


About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at [email protected] or 402-471-5008.

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