Bighorn sheep lottery applications begin April 19
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept applications for a 2021 bighorn sheep lottery permit beginning April 19. The application period ends Aug. 6, and the permit will...
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Don’t Be Stupid
I heard another report from the weekend that brings to light another topic I have blogged about before, going to again. . . . Some of you may know what I am talking about; apparently, a couple of...
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New monthly series by Game and Parks to explore science of nature
LINCOLN, Neb. — A new monthly series by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will explore the science and secrets of Nebraska nature. Nebraska Nature Nerd Night, a free webinar series for...
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Long Pine SRA reopens to public
LINCOLN, Nebraska — Long Pine State Recreation Area has reopened to the public after a cedar tree removal project finished early. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission removed trees near the...
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Hunters Helping the Hungry surveying deer meat processors
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Hunters Helping the Hungry program is surveying meat processors that take deer in order to improve the delivery of the program to the public. Processors may request a survey by...
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Nebraska Game and Parks to offer Pollinators and Paperbacks educator workshop
LINCOLN, Neb. – Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in investigating ways to use literature books to engage children in meaningful lessons during the virtual Pollinators and Paperbacks...
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Public urged to leave wildlife babies alone
LINCOLN, Neb. — Seeing young wild animals, such as deer, possums, ducks, rabbits and song birds, alone is common this time of year. Though the inclination may be to intervene, the best choice is...
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Gray wolf confirmed in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — Genetic testing results recently confirmed a large canine killed Jan. 28, 2021, near Ueling, was a gray wolf. The female wolf had been legally shot by coyote hunters, who contacted...
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Commission to consider deer, antelope and elk hunting recommendations
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider recommendations for 2021 deer, antelope and elk hunting seasons when it meets April 20 in Kearney. The meeting will begin at 8...
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New anglers, do you have everything you need?
By Jerry Kane Nebraska Game and Parks Commission LINCOLN, Neb. – Consider this scenario: You are an angler new to the sport and go out fishing on your own. You have a license, rod-and-reel combo...
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Take ’em Fishing to share love of the sport
LINCOLN, Neb. – Catching fish is fun and addicting. The more fish you catch, the more you want to keep fishing. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission encourages experienced anglers to share that...
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Know What you Caught!!!!
It is Monday. That is really no big deal, sun comes up and sets on Monday just like it does any other day of the week. However, this Monday I could tell there had been “stuff” blow up on the...
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Morels Aren’t The Only Edible Mushroom In Spring
Topside photo of a dryad’s saddle, a.k.a. pheasant’s back or hawks wing, in Nebraska. Photo by Greg Wagner/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Hey, what’s that mushroom? Hmmm … Wonder if it’s...
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Location of the Locators?
On the eve of my annual spring turkey addiction, I am a bit flustered. I have misplaced my locator calls. I had four calls on a lanyard. Where they have gone I have no idea. I have looked...
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Duck hunters will choose from two bag limits this year
LINCOLN, Neb. — Duck hunters in Nebraska and South Dakota will choose between two daily bag limits — two tiers of limits — before waterfowl season this year. The new “two-tier” duck hunting...
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Long Pine SRA to temporarily close to public for tree removal
LINCOLN, Nebraska — Long Pine State Recreation Area will be closed to the public between April 11-18 for cedar tree removal. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will begin removing and grinding...
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Weigand Campground services temporarily limited at Lewis and Clark SRA
LINCOLN, Nebraska — Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area near Crofton will have reduced services at Weigand Campground while the sewer lift station is replaced. The lift work is tentatively...
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Road construction to begin at Chadron State Park
CHADRON, Neb. — Visitors to Chadron State Park will be greeted with road construction in coming weeks. Beginning April 12 and ending in late May, construction workers will be resurfacing the...
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Campers may reserve sites at Box Butte
HEMINGFORD, Neb. – Campers planning to visit Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area on May 1 and after will be able to reserve a site. Beginning this year, half of the reservoir’s 40 campsites,...
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Lincoln families encouraged to participate in Speaker Series, City Nature Challenge
LINCOLN, Neb. – As part of the upcoming Lincoln City Nature Challenge, Lancaster County families are encouraged to participate in the virtual City Nature Challenge Speaker Series in April....
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