LINCOLN – The shooting range on Pressey Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Custer County will be temporarily closed during the opening weekend of pheasant and quail hunting season, Oct. 31 – Nov. 1. With the expected influx of hunters during this weekend, the shooting range will be closed as a safety precaution. Pressey WMA is ...
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Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can flex their artistic skills and outdoor stewardship by participating in the fourth annual Nebraska Fish Art Contest. This international art and...
Many of us are patiently/impatiently waiting for safe ice so we can go ice-fishing. Those of you who are tipup anglers simply cannot get enough of this: Have a great weekend. If you find safe...
Nebraska’s bighorn sheep hunting season ended Dec. 6 when a hunter from the eastern end of the state punched his tag, one of the two permits issued for the season. Todd Nordeen, the Nebraska Game...
If you have followed my blog for a while, you know that my first day on the ice each year is a day to be celebrated! In fact, I proclaim that day each year as “New Year’s Day”. It is the first...
If you have followed my blog for a while, you know that my first day on the ice each year is a day to be celebrated! In fact, I proclaim that day each year as “New Year’s Day”. It is the first...
Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game issues during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public information meetings this winter. Three-hour meetings are...
“Ordinarily, I go to the woods alone, with not a single friend, for they are all smilers and talkers and therefore unsuitable. I don’t really want to be witnessed talking to the catbirds or...
Believe it or not, I know there have been some folks on the ice in Nebraska already. Most of us are going to have to wait. How long we might wait, I have no idea, hopefully not long. But, I...
The holiday season is upon us and the arrival of 2023 is just around the bend. The holiday period with the new year beckoning gives us a segue to pause and reset, recharge and re-focus our...
As muzzleloader deer season gets underway, hunters are being reminded that the Pine Ridge was added to Nebraska’s list of Mule Deer Conservation Area units this year. That means hunters must carry...
A few common birds’ nests in Nebraska By Monica Macoubrie, Wildlife Education Specialist I’m sure all of us have seen a bird’s nest before. It’s normally a conglomeration of sticks, mud, twine,...
Ash Hollow State Historical Park will have limited access starting in mid-December to allow for park improvements focused on improving accessibility. Both the public bathroom and the sidewalk...
By Renae Blum Hikers seeking a challenge will find what they’re looking for on these five Nebraska trails. Along several, hundreds of feet of elevation changes will test your hiking stamina, but...
Will give a quick report today on some of my adventures over the Thanksgiving holiday. My wife and I ventured west to spend the long weekend with my son, aunt, cousins and their families. We had...
Preliminary Nebraska deer check-in numbers indicate 2022 statewide harvest is down 9% compared to 2021 for the November firearm season. During the nine-day season, which was Nov. 12-20, 33,866...
By Justin Haag A weekly radio segment featuring topics of the Nebraska Panhandle’s great outdoors. This week, the topic is preparations for ice fishing. Justin Haag · Panhandle Afield: Ice Fishing...
Don’t give up on your deer hunt just yet. Winter hunting is peaceful, crisp and some believe it is easier. Many states extend hunting into January with intentions of regulating the deer population...
I know, not much demand for boat ramps at the end of November, but some news items I want to share anyway: Hershey Beach boat ramp at Sutherland, two ramps at Enders to reopen Three boat ramps at...
Three boat ramps at Sutherland Reservoir and Enders state recreation areas will reopen to the public Nov. 29 after several improvements were completed. At Sutherland, the erosion under the Hershey...
Spend some time in Nebraska’s state parks this fall and winter by attending a variety of events throughout December. Don’t forget a vehicle park entry permit is required at Nebraska state parks....
