Five state recreation areas will allow fireworks on July 4
Visitors to five state recreation areas will be allowed to touch off fireworks on July 4. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission urges them to be careful when lighting fireworks. The areas that...
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Special elk season at capacity; hunters reminded to follow safety tips
Access to land included in the Special Elk Depredation Season area is extremely limited at this time, as landowners in contact with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission have indicated they are at...
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Bordeaux Creek
I have some news about an Aquatic Habitat project and evaluation underway in the beautiful Pine Ridge of Nebraska: Stream renovation underway at Bordeaux Creek WMA Workers have begun a project to...
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Game and Parks officers to participate in BUI awareness and enforcement campaign July 2-4
As part of a national effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will participate July 2-4 in Operation Dry...
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Limited boat ramps available at Lake McConaughy for Fourth of July weekend
Boaters planning to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday weekend at Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala state recreation areas will find ramps available at select locations. The available boat ramps at...
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She Goes Outdoors Podcast: Tick Talk
Tick talk — there’s a lot to be heard about this nasty, little, bloodsucking arachnid. Kait Chapman, an Extension Educator at Urban Entomologists, talks to us about the different species of ticks...
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Ernie’s Snapping Turtle
Recipe by Kim Rutten, Edited by Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley Ernie was Kim and Ben Rutten’s mother, who prepared the family’s favorite meal of fried and steamed snapping turtle before her passing in...
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She Goes Outdoors Podcast: Tick Talk
Tick talk — there’s a lot to be heard about this nasty, little, bloodsucking arachnid. Kait Chapman, an Extension Educator at Urban Entomologists, talks to us about the different species of ticks...
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Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run donation has $40K impact for Nebraska trails
The Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run, an annual race aimed at raising awareness and understanding of mental health, raised more than $8,000 for Nebraska Game and Parks state park trails. The...
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Right Tool
Before I get to the point of this blog, let me post the disclaimer. . . . “My name is Daryl, and I have a fishing tackle problem.” Yes, I have just as much fishing tackle as any, probably more...
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All-Season Dog Training
By Todd Mills Keeping your hunting dog in shape during the summer can be challenging, to say the least. With nothing to hunt, and kids and family activities getting in the way, it’s easy to...
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She Goes Outdoors Podcast: Backpacking
Have you thought about trying backpacking? What do you take? Where do you go? Why are ladies tossing in bare minimal essentials in a bag, hiking into the backcountry and camping for many days at a...
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Special Elk Depredation Season FAQs
A special elk depredation season has been ordered for July in a portion of southwest Nebraska because of excessive crop damage caused by elk. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Director Tim McCoy...
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Special Elk Depredation Season FAQs
A special elk depredation season has been ordered for July in a portion of southwest Nebraska because of excessive crop damage caused by elk. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Director Tim McCoy...
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Explore the parks with these Game and Parks events in July
Spend some time this summer in Nebraska’s state parks. During July, a variety of events are planned for those interested in history, conservation, nature and just having a good time. Here are...
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Enders Reservoir SRA Extravaganza
Enjoy music, barbecue and many hands-on activities at Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area on June 25. The free daylong event will be near Area A Campground off Highway 61. All activities, craft...
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Special elk depredation season designated in southwest Nebraska
A special elk depredation season has been ordered for July in a portion of southwest Nebraska because of excessive crop damage caused by elk. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Director Tim McCoy...
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Merritt Boat Ramp
Once again, spreading a news item. This will be of interest to some of you: Work on Main Ramp Area at Merritt SRA now set to begin June 27 A repair project at the Main Ramp Area at Merritt...
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Panhandle Afield Podcast: Bordeaux Creek Project
By Justin Haag A weekly radio segment featuring topics of the Nebraska Panhandle’s great outdoors. This week, the topic is a cool-water stream improvement project at Bordeaux Creek Wildlife...
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Panhandle Afield Podcast: Nature Photography
By Justin Haag A weekly radio segment featuring topics of the Nebraska Panhandle’s great outdoors. This week, the topic is nature photography. Justin Haag · Panhandle Afield: Nature Photography...
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