Bass N’ Basics
I made a quick trip back to some of my old stomping grounds last weekend. I was out there to attend a kid’s fishing event. Actually, it was more than that. I was there to honor the founder and...
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Five Trips to Fish Right
By Jeff Kurrus, Nebraskaland Magazine Not all fishing trips are created equal, nor do they need to be. Some are after-work, two-hour jaunts in the middle of the summer and others are all-day...
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Southwest Nebraska state parks get improvements
Guests at southwest Nebraska state park areas were treated to some improvements in 2022, with more set to be completed in 2023. The following is a roundup of those improvements and projects:...
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Lake McConaughy guests seeing results of park upgrades
Upgrades to Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area near Ogallala in 2022 have improved boating access, traffic flow, fishing amenities, beach access and more. A $3.5 million boating access project...
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Yankee Hill WMA access road project is complete
A project to move the west entrance to Yankee Hill Wildlife Management Area along Southwest 56th Street in Lancaster County is complete. The entrance to the road that leads to the boat ramp has...
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That Was Quick!
I know I just blogged about this a week ago, but this news release went out near the end of last week: Riverview Marina, Brownville Riverside Park boat ramps reopened The boat ramps at Riverview...
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Spring Wild Turkey Hunting: Addiction, Obsession, Passion
Noted turkey hunter and outdoor writer Tom Kelly once wrote, “I do not hunt turkeys because I want to. I hunt them because I have to. I would, really, rather not. But I am helpless in the grip of...
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Duck, Duck, Crane! — Nebraska’s Spring Migration
By Delanie Bruce, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies & Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Many of us relate March to the beginning of spring, madness over college basketball and hunts for the...
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Big Event
Big, big event this weekend. In fact it is already happening. No, I am not talking about the regionals of some big college ball tournament. I am talking about the BassMaster Classic! Follow...
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Caring for Your Aging Gun Dog
By Todd Mills It’s impossible to measure the heart of your hunting dog, or in my experience, your retriever. Even more impossible is measuring when you should shut down your dog, or in some cases,...
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Riverview Marina, Brownville Riverside Park boat ramps reopened
The boat ramps at Riverview Marina State Recreation Area in Nebraska City and Brownville Riverside Park are reopened after several improvements were completed. The erosion at the base of the boat...
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Depth and Speed
A week ago I blogged about a favorite discussion topic among anglers–lure or bait color. Actually, I did not blog about it so much as stole my buddy, Greg Wagner’s blog post on the subject. That...
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At-risk Species Spotlight: Timber Rattlesnakes
In March, we highlight the timber rattlesnake, a Tier I at-risk species in Nebraska. Like Indian Jones, many people are terrified of snakes, but this fear is not much more than a defense...
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Three archers repeat as NASP state champions
Three archers repeated as state champions at the National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament March 17-18 at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln. Winning back-to-back titles were...
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Guests at central Nebraska state parks will enjoy many improvements
Plenty of improvements in Nebraska’s state parks await visitors in central Nebraska this year. Projects completed in 2022 or to be finished in 2023 will appeal to an array of park users. The...
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Guests at central Nebraska state parks will enjoy many improvements
Plenty of improvements in Nebraska’s state parks await visitors in central Nebraska this year. Projects completed in 2022 or to be finished in 2023 will appeal to an array of park users. The...
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Some Boat Ramp News
Got a news item today that will not affect many Nebraska anglers, but it will some. In fact, I heard some questions can comments about these ramps at the Omaha Sport Show. So, to spread the...
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Game and Parks, Gering PD, responded to mountain lion on video
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission conservation officers and the Gering Police Department responded to the occurrence of a mountain lion on a security video twice recently. A mountain lion was...
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Catch these Game and Parks education events in April
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in April. Here are some opportunities: Little Saplings program presents Terrific Trout...
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Spring Forward With These 8 Outdoor Activities
Spring has sprung! The amount daylight is increasing. The weather will be warming. In Nebraska, there are a multitude of activities that you can do in early spring. Here are eight to encourage you...
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