LINCOLN, Neb. – Indian Cave State Park near Shubert will have activities for all ages, including guided horse trail rides and living history demonstrations, during the Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 1-3. The following trades will be demonstrated: candle, soap, butter and broom making, blacksmithing and wood carving. The museum, where …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Chain Challenge disc golf tournament will be held Sept. 8 at the new disc golf course at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park near Ashland. Competition, which starts at 10 a.m., will include two rounds of 18 holes. Divisions of competition are: pro, advanced masters, advanced, intermediate, …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The north portion of William Gilmour/Tobacco Island Wildlife Management Area south of Plattsmouth will be closed to public access temporarily, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The flow-through chute on the area is being repaired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The repairs are …
LINCOLN, Neb. – A mountain lion was euthanized in Kimball on Saturday, Aug. 18, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. A Game and Parks representative darted and euthanized the 90-pound male after it was reported in a tree in a residential area. Since 1991, there have been 71 …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Every hunter is responsible for obtaining landowner permission when accessing private ground. In doing so, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission offers the following suggestions: – Plan ahead. Do not approach a landowner on opening day of the season, especially as a group of hunters. Pick a …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) continues to kill deer over much of Nebraska, spreading from the Missouri River to as far west as Garden County. This disease historically has occurred in the state since the 1970s, but this year seems to be particularly prevalent. EHD normally occurs in …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Discover birds of Nebraska’s Panhandle when the Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program hosts a birding event Sept. 15 at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. All ages are welcome for the 7 a.m. event. The center is located 8 miles south of Scottsbluff. A valid park entry permit …
LINCOLN, Neb. – There are no operational boat ramps at Sherman Reservoir because of the low water level, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The Farwell Irrigation District’s website states that the flood pool elevation of Sherman is 2,162.3 feet. Its elevation on Aug. 15 was 2,142. The …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Aquatic habitat projects began Aug. 1 at Victoria Springs State Recreation Area (SRA) and Arnold Lake, both in Custer County. The goal is to improve water quality and fishing at both lakes. The dam at Victoria Springs SRA has been breached to allow draining and drying of …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Hunters will have an extra month of fall turkey hunting opportunities this season. Permits now are available at OutdoorNebraska.org and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission permitting offices. The fall season has been extended by a month, as the season now runs Sept. 15-Jan. 31, 2013. A fall …
