First “Enterprise Award” Recipients Named Agency staff members received the first two Game and Parks’ Enterprise Awards on May 25 at the board of commissioners meeting in Blair. Administration conceived the idea for the award to recognize agency staff who perform exceptionally well on projects, display innovation, creativity and initiative …
Douglas Named Director by Game and Parks James N. Douglas was hired as Game and Parks new director on March 16, 2012. Douglas, currently the deputy director, succeeds Rex Amack, who is retiring in April following 45 years at Game and Parks, the last 24 as director. “It is a …
WILDLIFE Nebraska’s Bighorn Sheep Management Program – 30 Years and Climbing Bighorn sheep are considered one of the most majestic big game mammals in North America. Their presence has created many recreational opportunities such as viewing, photography and hunting. In the early 1900s bighorn sheep were extirpated from Nebraska due …
Amack to Retire as Game and Parks Director Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Director Rex Amack today announced his intent to retire in April 2012, at the end of his current term. Amack’s 24 years at the helm of the 475-employee agency distinguishes him as the longest-serving director in Game …
Game and Parks Hosts Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Annual Meeting Game and Parks hosted the 101st annual meeting of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) in Omaha Sept. 11-14. Approximately 600 participants from more than 30 states, as well as Canada, attended the meeting, which featured …
Iron Horse Trail Lake Celebrates Grand Re-Opening [ Renovation Photo Gallery ] The Nemaha Natural Resources District (NRRD) celebrated the grand re-opening of Iron Horse Trail Lake on June 25. Deputy Director Jim Douglas represented the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, which was a partner in the $2.2 million …
PARKS March for Babies 2011-Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Eugene T. Mahoney State Park was the location for the “March for Babies” fundraiser in May. The event, organized by the March of Dimes, had over 25 sponsors, including Children’s Hospital, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Con Agra, & HDR to name …
PARKS Great Parks Pursuit Expanding Looking for a family friendly activity this summer that will benefit body and mind? Listen to Outdoor Nebraska Radio Interview with Tim Montgomery Talking About the Great Parks Pursuit. How it works – Visit any or all of the 20 participating local, state or …
Pictured above, a support team helps map trails at Fort Robinson. From left to right- Jerry Garris, Engineering; Tiffani Gerber, Engineering; Mike Morava, Fort Robinson - Park Superintendent; Fort Robinson’s dog, Copper; Dave Hewitt, Fort Robinson – Assistant Superintendent. Treckin the Trail with a Trusty Trimble GIS Mapping Project Ongoing Success Story If …
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.
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