I can still remember my fist trip to the incredible Nebraska Sandhills with a shotgun in hand. It was nearly 25 years ago and it literally changed my life. The Nebraska Sandhills are home to many species of game birds including the northern zone of our ducks coming from the Dakotas into the central part ...
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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission adopted special area regulation changes for wildlife management areas at its meeting Jan. 28 in Lincoln. The changes concern hunting at Gifford Point WMA in...
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved grant awards for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Stateside Assistance Program and the Recreational Trails Program at its meeting Jan. 28 in...
By Amber Schiltz Woodpeckers are special birds known for exactly what their name describes — “pecking” at wood. Using their strong beaks to drill into living or dead trees helps them look for...
I hope I do not offend anyone with this blog post. I found an interesting article that made some observations about the personalities of some of our favorite fish. Now, I have told you before I...
She Goes Outdoors Podcast · What can we do About CWD? What Can We Do About CWD? Chronic wasting disease is found in cervids, such as deer, moose and elk. What is it? And why is it so fatal? How...
I mentioned in the latest Trout Slam Update that my son and I had finally completed our Trout Slams. It took us far too long to finally get back to the northwest corner of our great state where...
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraskans receiving an income tax refund this year have an opportunity to support wildlife and habitat conservation. On Line 46 of the Nebraska state income tax form, 1040N,...
As I often do, start with the news release. In this case I took the liberty of modifying it: Learn ice-fishing at events in January LINCOLN, Neb. – Anglers can learn the basics of ice-fishing or...
If there ever was a time to share your harvest as a hunter, it is now! With the impacts of the coronavirus and higher meat prices, folks are struggling. There are people around you that are in...
Alternative Routes and Scenic Drives Best Ways to Travel Through State Desoto National Wildlife Refuge Drive the roads through the Desoto National Wildlife Refuge one afternoon and there’s no...
By Justin Haag Justin Haag · Panhandle Afield: Wildlife in Winter A weekly radio segment featuring outdoor topics relevant to the Nebraska Panhandle. This week, the show focuses on the remarkable...
Been halfway across the state and back a couple of times recently. Had to sit in on a couple of meetings, but have managed some time on the ice too. First let me say this: Ice conditions vary...
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider special area regulation changes for wildlife management areas when it meets Jan. 28 in Lincoln. The meeting will start at 8...
LINCOLN, Neb. – Landowners and leaseholders can get a free elk permit based on accumulated antlerless elk harvests on their Nebraska property. The Free-earned Landowner Elk Permit Program was...
Follow along as Julia from the She Goes Outdoors podcast joins the Hunt Nebraska team to discuss new regulations about the use of trail cameras. Hunt Nebraska · Banning Trail Cameras Air Date:...
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in February. Here are several opportunities: Nature Tales story time for...
LINCOLN, Neb. – Guests can enjoy special lodging, gift packages or events this Valentine’s Day at four Nebraska state parks. Ponca State Park will offer its annual Birds and Breakfast event Feb....
The Hardest Part is Deciding Which Flavor to Make Of all the outdoorsman’s food groups, trail mix, sausage and salami are good, but jerky is the best in my book. Packed with protein and low in...
OGALLALA, Neb. — In registering visitors for campsites, Nebraska’s largest reservoir sailed uncharted waters in 2021. The predominant verdict is that it was a highly successful voyage. Last April,...
If you have read any of my ice fishing “stuff” over the years you have probably heard me say, “Drill baby, drill”. Fundamentally, when you are ice fishing, you are fishing a relatively small area...
