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 …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is accepting grant applications for fiscal year 2013 funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The LWCF is a federally funded grant program for outdoor recreation projects. Eligible projects include, but are not …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Firearm and bow hunter education courses are scheduled throughout the state for hunters seeking certification in Nebraska. Visit HuntSafeNebraska.org for a listing of courses and to register. The listing is updated frequently. Firearm hunter education certification is required for all hunters age 12 through 29 who hunt …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Tests results of common carp samples do not reveal the exact culprit in die-offs at Sutherland Reservoir and Lake Maloney. In testing completed at Washington State University, results revealed no explanation why mortality was seen only in common carp. As many as seven diseases contributed to the …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska High School Small Bore Rifle Silhouette Championship will be held at the Pressey Wildlife Management Area south of Broken Bow on Sept. 29. The competition is open to all hunter education graduates who are at least 11 years of age but have not graduated from …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The North Platte I-80 City Lake will be treated with the chemical rotenone on Aug. 21 to eliminate the entire fish population as part of a fishery renovation project by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. There will be no public access to the lake during chemical application. …
