With just 750,000 acres of publicly-owned land, Nebraska ranks low on the access scale. But it does boast a fairly robust private lands access program that opens a substantial amount of private lands.
Open Fields and Waters
• Program that opens private lands to public hunting access
• Areas available across the state
• Merges the former CRP-MAP program with state-run program to open private lands to hunter access
Samuel McKelvie National Forest
• 116,079 acres
• Excellent deer and turkey hunting
• Noted for pheasant hunting
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
• 71,772 acres
• Good waterfowl hunting
• Fishing available in numerous lakes and streams
Niobrara National Scenic River
• 76 miles of river
• Ample access along route for boats, canoes, kayaks
• Excellent fishing and whitewater opportunities
Nebraska National Forest
• 141,000 acres
• Good deer and turkey hunting
• ATV trails
More Links
WMAs
Lake Mapping
2013 Fishing Forecast
Find more public land access opportunities with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Hunt Planner.
Photo: Pine Forest in Nebraska National Forest
Photo credit: flickr