Finding a Balance
Program helps corn grower manage deer population By Justin Haag It’s no secret to those living in the Cornhusker State: Nebraska is serious about its agriculture. Also evident: Nebraskans are...
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Under the Pink Moon
I have noted in my blog many times before that spending time in the outdoors with friends and especially family is very important. Have spent a lot of time in the spring turkey field with both my...
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Stalking Nebraska’s Wild Asparagus
The apple blossoms have emerged. Why is that important, you say? Well, it is a reliable indicator that tells me I now will find one of my most valued vegetables in Nebraska’s rural landscape —...
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Mothering Strategies of Nebraska’s Wildlife
In the animal kingdom, maternal behaviors vary widely across different species. By Monica Macoubrie, Wildlife Education Specialist Mother’s Day is a celebration of the nurturing, unconditional...
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It’s Not Too Late!
Still plenty of time! Nebraska anglers still have time to join Midwest Walleye Challenge Nebraska anglers still have plenty of time to enter the Midwest Walleye Challenge and be eligible for...
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Merritt Road Work
Going to spread some news around some more today. If you fish Merritt Reservoir, this will affect you this year: Highway project underway around Merritt A highway widening and resurfacing project...
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Nebraska’s Obscure Prairie Milkvetches
Milkvetches are small, less eye-catching wildflower species that sadly go unnoticed. Story and photos by Gerry Steinauer, Botanist Wildflowers are like wildlife in that the big, showy species,...
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Tick Tactics
Just because ticks aren’t your favorite creatures doesn’t mean you can’t admire their life strategies. Story and photos by Chris Helzer I found a deer carcass one April day while walking around my...
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Race Winner
Time for my first report from this spring’s turkey fields! If you have been reading my blog for some time, you know my attention in the spring gets drawn from fins to feathers–gobbling, turkey...
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Fishing Flanagan – A Lake in the City
Flanagan Lake in Omaha offers anglers action-packed fishing in the spring. Story and photos by Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley “You call this a lake?” said my friend Hank Shaw as we unloaded out of the...
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Nebraska Sandhills
I love Nebraska’s sandhills. The original Bauer homestead was on the western edge of those beautiful hills. As a child, my first residence was just a couple of miles from there. Although I have...
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That Other Edible, Tasty Spring Mushroom: The Dryad’s Saddle
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. Along with finding and picking morel mushrooms, there...
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Nebraska Nature in Color – Blue Hair and Bumble Bees
Community science specialist Alie Mayes talks about the challenges in sharing her love of nature with her nephew. By Alie Mayes, Community Science Specialist As I was scrolling through the photos...
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Turkey Time
It is that time of year again. Spring! The fish are biting, the ‘shrooms are popping, turkeys gobblin’. I hate that I have to do anything this time of year other than spend time on the water or...
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Breaking Down Birding Barriers
Meet a Nebraska woman working for more inclusive and accessible birding in the state. By Renae Blum In conversation, Cassandra Dean smiles easily and laughs often. But her eyes well up with tears...
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Fish Handling Reminder, Again
Believe me, I LOVE fish pictures! Do not think that I ever get tired of looking at them. Unfortunately, I have to admit, I cringe at many of them. Yes, that is mostly because I am a pointy-headed...
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A Guide to Herping
Try a new outdoor activity this spring. Herping is the practice of searching for reptiles and amphibians. By Monica Macoubrie, Wildlife Education Specialist Looking for ways to get kids outside...
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Fly-Fishing Basics
Have a learning opportunity I want to publicize: Ponca SP hosting beginner fly-fishing, fly-tying class Anglers can learn the basics of fly-fishing and fly-tying at a workshop April 27 at Ponca...
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Rise Art
Sometimes you just need to pull over, put it in park, and de-stress for a little bit. Of course the best way to do that is by spending time on the water. Regrettably, some days a person cannot...
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The Diversity of Eggs
Egg shape, color and size are remarkable adaptations for successful reproduction. By Monica Macoubrie, Wildlife Education Specialist Eggs are fascinating biological structures that serve as the...
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