Commissioners to Consider Big Game Changes

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Board of Commissioners will consider changes to big game regulations when they meet March 8 in Kearney. The meeting starts at 8 a.m. at the Fairfield Inn and Suites, 510 Talmadge St.

The public hearing on proposed big game changes starts at 8:45 a.m.

The board also will consider adding Ash Hollow and Rock Creek Station state historical parks to the list of parks that allow hunting. That public hearing is at 8:30 a.m.

Agency staff will show a brief video to the board. The video is an outreach effort to build appreciation for the fishing, wildlife and recreation opportunities of the Niobrara River.

Also on the agenda are appearances by Mark Harrell of the Nebraska Forest Service and Keith Cline of the Northern Nebraska Special Youth Challenge.