LINCOLN – Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park will host the summer celebration Rally ’Round the Flag, Boys! on Aug. 22-23 to commemorate the re-dedication of the newly painted Post flagpole. The flagpole re-dedication will take place at noon on Aug. 22. There will be a flag-raising ceremony and other activities, including a barbeque and watermelon ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
