A couple weeks ago, I blogged about discovering Glossy Ibis nesting in the Rainwater Basin. This species has been increasing in the state since its first documented occurrence in 1999. Glossy Ibis are similar in appearance to the more common White-faced Ibis. White-faced Ibis have also increased in our state over the last several decades. ...
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Peeing or pooping outdoors is a real concern for women. We are human, and when you got to go — you got to go! There’s no hiding the truth that the process is uncomfortable and can be messy. While...
Calendar says yesterday was “Ground Hog Day”. That does not mean a lot, but there are some interesting little observances. Unfortunately, I really do not pay a lot of attention to what ole...
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, individuals may...
Nebraska Game and Parks, in collaboration with the Platte Basin Timelapse project, released expanded wetlands educational content on World Wetlands Day, Feb. 2. These new resources offer the...
Mormon Island State Recreation Area in Hall County is undergoing a sewer improvement project that could affect ice-fishing. With the area’s typically high groundwater level, contractors must pump...
Winter offers the best opportunities for viewing these large birds of prey. By Olivia DaRugna, Watchable Wildlife Biologist Is there an animal more majestic than the bald eagle? A once-endangered...
The calendar has turned over, it is a new year. It is also time to look back at last year and summarize some things. Things, like state record fish. . . . First of all, I have one update to...
Four volunteer Hunter Education instructors were recognized for their extraordinary service at the 2023 Hunter Education Conference on Jan. 28 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Instructors were...
Efforts to control the light goose population continue with the Light Goose Conservation Order, which begins Feb. 10, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The dates for the...
By Renae Blum, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Looking for your next date idea? Or maybe a fun afternoon you can enjoy with family, friends, or just yourself? Look no farther than a Nebraska...
Got a blog post for some of you most hardcore fish heads. I know some of you are out there! One of my co-workers found this and called it to my attention. . . . The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service...
Bushcaft. Have you heard the term? If run in outdoor circles like I do you probably have. Do you know what it means? It was brought to my attention recently, and I did not have a good explanation...
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will burn tree and brush piles on the west side of Ash Hollow State Historical Park on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The burn will be conducted in conjunction with local...
By Ted LaGrange, Wetland Program Manager When my oldest child was in elementary school in the 1990s, I was invited to give a class presentation on wetlands. When I asked the students if Nebraska...
You might have deduced from my previous blog post that I made a quick trip “out west” a week or so ago. There is something else that happened on that little adventure that I have had on my mind...
By Justin Haag A weekly radio segment featuring outdoor topics and opportunities of the Nebraska Panhandle. This week, the program focuses on the special features that help wildlife species make...
I had something happen on the ice last week that I want to tell you about. . . . You better believe I religiously ice-fish with a depth-finder in my hole just like every other hard-core ice angler...
At-risk Species Spotlight is a new, monthly blog post that will highlight one Nebraska animal that is at risk of extinction, with the goal of bringing awareness to the incredible diversity of...
Here’s to the New Year filled with outdoor experiences! Start off 2023 with small and achievable goals. Challenge yourself to come with goals for the same categories as we did. She Goes Outdoors...
In its meeting Jan. 20 in Lincoln, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved changes to boating regulations regarding waters with special restrictions. However, some of the changes were...
