Apr 23, 2026

Pressey WMA Temporarily Closed due to Wildfire

Posted Apr 23, 2026 3:38 PM

By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Fogs rolls through the forested bluffs of Indian Cave State Park, which lies in the Missouri River bluffs south of Brownville. (Courtesy of Nebraskaland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission)
Fogs rolls through the forested bluffs of Indian Cave State Park, which lies in the Missouri River bluffs south of Brownville. (Courtesy of Nebraskaland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission)

Nebraska Game and Parks has temporarily closed Pressey Wildlife Management Area in Custer County after a wildfire broke out there April 22.

For public safety, all individuals should stay out of the area as emergency responders actively manage this fire.

Severe drought currently grips more than 81 percent of the state. Game and Parks reminds outdoor enthusiasts to recreate responsibly. For tips on fire safety, visit OutdoorNebraska.gov and search “Fire Safety.”

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