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A Special Community Fishing Night

You and your family are invited to come join us at a special Game and Parks Community Fishing Night at Lake Halleck in Papillion, NE this Tuesday night, July 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. Come, get some fresh air, sample some Dutch oven cooking and find out how easy and fun fishing is! Hungry sunfish await you! We at Game and Parks will be hosting the event. We will be furnishing loaner fishing tackle and bait as well as …

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2016 Family Fishing Events

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I taught a “basic fishing” class last Thursday evening.  That class was planned to be in a classroom and I am afraid the participants had to listen to me ramble about fishing for a couple of hours.  I hope I did not bore them to tears.  One thing I mentioned to them that I want to “hit” again today is our Family Fishing events.  Yes, some of these events have already been held this late spring/early summer, but there is …

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Special Family Fishing Night

On my weekly TV outdoor report, I’ll be inviting you and your family to come to come join me for a fun, special Game and Parks/WOWT 6 Family Fishing Night event at Lake Halleck in Papillion, NE next week. It’ll take place from 6-8 p.m. next Thursday, July 9th at the lake which is located just a quarter mile to the east of the intersection of Washington and Lincoln Streets in downtown Papillion. It’s nice! Look below. You’ll note that we at Game and Parks provide the …

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Photos of, Record Crowd at Lake Halleck’s Family Fishing Night

We had record-breaking attendance (well over 600 people) for tonight’s NE Game and Parks/WOWT 6 Family Fishing Night at Lake Halleck in Papillion, NE.  It was a beautiful night and a fun time was had by all! Special thanks to Ross Jernstrom and Omaha’s WOWT 6 News for the advanced publicity on the event! Below are some photos of the night to share with you. Get more information on upcoming family fishing nights by clicking here. Hope to see you and your …

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Come Join Us at Family Fishing Night in Papillion

You and your family are invited to come join us at our annual Game and Parks/WOWT 6 Sports Family Fishing Night at Lake Halleck in Papillion, NE this Thursday night, July 10th from 6 to 8 p.m. Find out how fun fishing is! Lake Halleck is located just a quarter mile to the east of the intersection of Washington and Lincoln Streets in downtown Papillion. We at Game and Parks will be furnishing the fishing tackle and bait as well as fishing instruction. Family fishing nights provide a wonderful opportunity for you and …

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Trout Family Fishing Nights Scheduled

LINCOLN – Take advantage of the March stocking of rainbow trout in waters across the state and bring the family to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Trout Family Fishing Nights. Game and Parks will provide loaner equipment, bait and volunteer instructors. All participating lakes will be stocked with trout, and each event runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Just look for Game and Parks staff and the fishing trailer. The schedule of events is as follows: March 22 – Holmes Lake, …

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Come to Family Fishing Night on Channel 6 Outdoors

On my Weekly Channel 6 Outdoor Report, I’ll be encouraging you and your family to come to come join the fun at Papillion’s popular Family Fishing Night event at Lake Halleck next Thursday, July 11th from 6 to 8 p.m. Lake Halleck is located just a quarter mile to the east of the intersection of Washington and Lincoln Streets in downtown Papillion. Here are some pics from last year’s event. You’ll notice that we in Game and Parks provide the fishing …

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Head to a Park and Wet Some Lines!

Sharing an article from today’s Omaha World-Herald by my buddy and Outdoor Writer Mark Davis regarding our Nebraska Free Fishing and State Park Entry Day tomorrow plus a few other pertinent items for you to know about heading to a park and wetting some lines: http://www.omaha.com/article/20130516/SPORTS/705169832/1603#free-fishing-day-aims-to-hook-participants See you on the water!

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Go Fishing, Visit a Park for Free Saturday on Omaha’s WOWT-TV/Channel 6

I’ll be telling you why you should go fishing with your family and visit a Nebraska park this Saturday on my Weekly Outdoor Report airing on Omaha’s WOWT-TV/Channel 6 and online at www.wowt.com. That’s because this Saturday, May 18th marks Nebraska’s Free Fishing and State Park Entry Day, woo-hoo! Special events encouraging you and your family to get on the water and try fishing will be held around the state similar to this one which was held at Lake Halleck …

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Family Fishing Nights 2013

Here is the poster and schedule for our Family Fishing Nights this year. Notice the first event is coming soon and will be a special one with the dedication of a new fishing trailer to be stationed in western Nebraska.  Pick one of several of these dates, bring the kids, expect to learn something and expect to have fun! To our volunteer fishing instructors, pick a date and location and show up to help!  I know you will and we …

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