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Event# 403-471-5539

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As of January 1, 2016, the Ash Hollow State Park, and Historical Park, are both closed to hiking and all other outdoor activities.

The Nebraska Game/Park Commission has opened these parks to hunting and trapping. Insurance representatives have decided the risk for injury is too great for persons visiting Nebraska parks that otherwise would enjoy hiking, picnics, photography, other outdoor activities.

This decision by Game/Park officials poses a very real threat to people who are otherwise unaware that hunting and trapping is permitted in Nebraska parks. To lose life, or limb, while visiting a Nebraska park is a real threat. One professional pointed out that traps for mountain lions are large, all traps are hidden, disguised as natural. At some point a child will step into one of these traps and likely suffer permanent limb damage.


If you have concerns about this decision by Game/Park officials please contact their office in Lincoln, Nebraska. Until then, we strongly advise all persons to avoid placing themselves, their family or pets, at risk until this decision to allow hunting/trapping in Nebraska parks is reversed.

Officials telephone contact: 402-471-5539
Mr. Jim Douglas, Director Game and Park, Nebraska
Mr. Tim McCoy, Director of Game Management
Mr. Jim Svenson, Director of Park, Recreation

Ash Hollow Closed to Hikers

Address : Ash Hollow State Parks Oshkosh Nebraska Oshkosh NE
Phone : 403-471-5539   (Always call and confirm events.)
Fax : NA

Email Address : tim.mccoy@nebraska.gov

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