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Boat ramp improvements made at Merritt Reservoir
There will be a closure at Beed’s Landing for concrete work; repairs finished at Powder Horn ramp.
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Women looking to learn fishing skills or expand what they already know are invited to events hosted by the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program in April.
The free offerings are:
Introduction to Fishing – April 16 at Platte River State Park, April 23 at Conestoga State Recreation Area, April 24 at Olive Creek SRA.
This evening of fun and fellowship will include selecting a beginner’s fishing equipment, baiting a hook, casting a line, and safely releasing fish. All equipment and bait will be provided.
Fishing: Next Steps – April 21 at Platte River SP, April 30 at Conestoga SRA, May 1 at Olive Creek SRA
This evening is focused on women who have cast a line before and would like to build their confidence to fish independently. It will include fish identification, bait selection, choosing equipment for a type of fish, finding your fishing hole, cleaning panfish, and cooking a panfish over an open campfire. All equipment and bait will be provided.
The cost is $10. All events are from 6-8 p.m. A park entry permit is required.
See the calendar event entries at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov to register.
The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program empowers women with the knowledge of outdoor skills. Outdoor experts and instructors teach women a variety of workshops and interactive courses related to hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, kayaking, archery, target shooting, plant and wildlife identification, nature photography, outdoor cooking and more.
