LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will train apprentice firearm hunter education instructors Oct. 18 in Norfolk. The workshop is from 6-9 p.m. at the Northeast Community College Lifelong Learning Center, 601 E. Benjamin Ave. Register by Oct. 17. Contact Mike Streeter at 402-471-6134 or mike.streeter@nebraska.gov or …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Tyler Krivohlavek of Seward hit 37 of 40 targets to win the 2012 Nebraska High School Silhouette Championships at Pressey Wildlife Management Area south of Broken Bow on Sept. 29. Haylee Schoenrock of Cortland and Colin Wooldrik of West Point each hit 36 targets to claim the …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Enjoy autumn in the outdoors by celebrating Halloween at Nebraska’s state park areas. Pre-Halloween activities will take place at four park areas. A park entry permit is required at each park. Indian Cave State Park (SP) – Haunted Hollow Hayrack Rides will be given Oct. 13, 19 …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Colby Johnson is the new park superintendent at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area (SRA) effective Nov. 1. “I’m very excited,” Johnson said. “I look forward to coming back to Nebraska and working with the people of Keith County.” Johnson was born in Ogallala and is a graduate …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Catchable-size trout are being stocked in bodies of water by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to enhance fishing opportunities this fall and winter. Trout fishing is a great way to introduce children to fishing because simple equipment may be used. A spinning or spin-cast rod and …
LINCOLN, Neb. — Youth hunters ages 15 and younger are encouraged to participate in special youth pheasant hunts at nine wildlife management areas (WMA) across Nebraska during the Oct. 20-21 statewide youth pheasant, quail and partridge season. This is the second year of the special hunt, which is intended to …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is offering a maximum $2,000 grant for individuals or organizations to develop watchable wildlife and nature based experiences in Nebraska. With a total budget of $10,000 provided by the Wildlife Conservation Fund, Game and Parks is seeking to advance their mission of …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is offering special antlerless deer hunting opportunities within Eugene T. Mahoney and Platte River state parks (SP), as well as Schramm Park State Recreation Area (SRA). Successful applicants will be issued a special access permit that allows them to hunt antlerless …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Visit the Autumn Harvest Art Show on Oct. 6-7 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park for original artwork that may not be found anywhere else. Art will include wildlife, southwestern, wood sculptures and pottery. The show will be held at Peter Kiewit Lodge from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Come to Arbor Lodge State Historical Park on Oct. 7 for a day of living history demonstrations. The day will include quilting, leather crafts, hayrack rides and a vintage baseball game. A park entry permit is required. There is a fee to tour the mansion. Contact the …
