Game and Parks INSIDER – February

The mission of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is stewardship of the state’s fish, wildlife, park, and outdoor recreation resources in the best long-term interests of the people and those resources.

To accomplish that purpose, the Commission plans and implements its policies and programs efficiently and objectively; maintains a rich and diverse environment in Nebraska’s lands and waters; provides outdoor recreation opportunities; manages wildlife resources for the maximum benefit of the people; and attempts to help Nebraskans appreciate their role in the natural world.

The Game and Parks Insider servers to further that mission by sharing agency news and events that might not otherwise be available to the general public.

Game and Parks “Insider” – January

    Commissioner Forney and Family Host Mentored Youth Deer Hunt  Eleven recent Hunter Education Graduates, ages 11-15 years-old from Chadron, Gordon and Lincoln, took part in a mentored deer hunt on the Forney Ranch south of Gordon Jan. 7-9. While the levels of experience ran the gamut from limited …

Game and Parks “Insider” – December

Good weather on the opening weekend of the deer firearm season made for a successful harvest. The season produced record numbers of deer harvested and a possible new state record taken near the Butler/Saunders county line ..

Game and Parks Insider – November

Scout Quest Jubilee Draws 8,000 to Mahoney Mahoney State Park hosted the Mid America Scout Quest Jubilee Oct. 8-10. There were approximately 8,000 attendees over the three day event. Activities for the Scout Quest Jubilee focus on the entire family, offering activities for all ages and members. The event featured …

Insider – Education

Hastings Area Ducks Unlimited Annual Greenwing Event    The Greenwing event for Ducks Unlimited hosted 90 members age 17 and under for their Oct. 2 event at Bunker Hill Hunting Resort just outside of Hastings.  The cost of the event was $10 per child for their DU Greenwing membership and every participant …

Insider – Recreation

Wet Water Festival Held at Two Rivers SRA (Pat Engelhard – Web Content Producer)  On Sept 10, the 9th  annual Project Wet Water festival was hosted by Two Rivers State Recreation Area.  There were 19 stations with a variety of activities. Radon & water, Canoeing, fishing, archery & fire prevention and perennial …

Insider – Recreation

Riders Raise More than Saddles at Annual Paint Horse Trail Ride  (Pat Engelhard – Web Content Producer ) The National Paint Horse Association sponsored their Paint Horse Trail Ride at Fort Robinson State Park in Sept 6-11. More than 100 Riders from Nebraska, Illinois, Arkansas, Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico, Kentucky, Missouri, Colorado, California, …

Game and Parks Insider-Update

The Nebraska Wildlife Federation tapped Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Director Rex Amack as its Lifetime Achievement Award recipient at the organization’s annual 2010 Wildlife Conservation Awards Dinner and Auction on Oct.14 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Each year, the Federation honors Nebraska individuals and organizations that have made …

September 2010

R E C R E A T I O N FORT HARTSUFF STATE HISTORICAL PARK Fort Hartsuff a Hub of Activity as the Rodeo Rolls into Burwell The last weeks of July and the first half of August were busy at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park. The last weekend of …

August 2010

RECREATION Fort Robinson has Trotters, Tubers, Shooters, Crafters, and Quasiquicentennial Celebrators Working in unison, “The Trotters” equestrian group spent the last weekend of June performing for guests on the parade ground. The group also performed at the Sunday night rodeo. The performance was a favorite event of park attendees as …