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Interior Secretary proposed big increase in hunting and fishing opportunities
Continuing the Trump Administration’s significant efforts to increase recreational access on public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced today a historic proposal for new and expanded hunting and fishing opportunities across more than 2.3 million acres at 97 national wildlife refuges and 9 national fish hatcheries. This proposed rule is the single largest expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in history. See the details HERE.

March was second highest month for U.S. gun purchases on record
Experts believe increasing concern over potential civil unrest as the Covid-19 virus crisis continues is a contributing factor. Read the story HERE. While stores in some areas have seen inventory depleted, Nexgen Outfitters still has a good supply. 

Nebraska’s Fort Robinson Post Summer Playhouse summer season canceled
Concerns over the spread of the corona virus have resulted in the cancelation of this summer’s season at Fort Robinson State Park. See the details HERE. The story contains information about ways those who have purchased tickets in advance can get a refund.

Nebraska Mountain Lion Season ended on March 31 ^st
The 2020 mountain lion hunting season in the Pine Ridge closed March 31 with seven mountain lions harvested. See the story HERE.

Nebraska Game and Parks closing camping in many areas
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission announced Thursday it will prohibit overnight camping at state parks, state recreation areas and wildlife management areas starting Monday, April 6 through Friday, May 8, with a possible extension. See more HERE.

Idaho suspends sales of non-resident hunting and fishing licenses
At their April 4 meeting, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted a rule that temporarily suspends the sale of several types of nonresident fishing and hunting licenses, tags, and permits. The action is effective immediately and lasts until the rule is repealed consistent with relevant state of Idaho public health orders. Get the details HERE.

See the top fishing gear of 2019
Southwick Associates has published a list of the most popular fishing gear brands by category. See if your favorites made the list HERE.

Top hunting and shooting gear of 2019
Hunters and recreational shooters continue to spend millions of dollars on outdoor equipment each year, but what are the brands they are purchasing the most? Get the answers HERE.