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New Program Encourages Families to Fish for Fun

Nebraska Game and Parks to Provide Resources for Fishing Novices The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is encouraging people of all skill levels to go fishing in Nebraska. In support of this mission Game and Parks has launched a new section on its website at OutdoorNebraska.org/GoFishing.   The purpose of the …

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Mueller Named Park Superintendent II for Eugene T. Mahoney SP

Darrell Mueller has been appointed the position of Park Superintendent II at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park.  Mueller lived in North Platte where he enjoyed a career for many years with the North Platte Park & Recreation Department as their Administrator.  Mueller is a militay veteran who served overseas in …

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Trekking the Ranch for Turkey-Commissioner and Cohorts Get their Gobblers

[ Submitted by Commissioner Mick Jensen] After my last turkey hunting excursion to Lynch, Nebraska with Commissioner Fisher, I decided to try again with friends from Atlanta, Georgia and Minneapolis, Minnesota. After getting permission from Gene and Kelsey Timperely, we headed back to ranch country. Andy Smith had joined me …

Andy Smith and Commissioner Mick Jensen with one of the three turkeys they took home from the hunt.

Leprechaun Chase Gave the Luck of the Irish to the Lads this Year

View Flickr Gallery of Past Runs | The Leprechaun Chase 10k is a St. Paddy’s Day run with a twist, where ladies get a head start and the guys follow in chase. Registration for the race was capped at 2,500 runners and has sold out every year. This year’s Leprechaun …

Runners at Leprechaun Chase 2013 at the Strategic Air and Space Museum.

Johnson Lake SRA Appoints Boyle as Park Superintendent III

Look for a new face among our staff members at Johnson Lake this summer.  Tim Boyle has been appointed  the position of Park Superintendent III at Johnson Lake State Recreation Area.  Boyle has worked for the Agency for more than 40 years and began his career with the Agency at …

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Midland Musings with Jenny Nguyen – Fort Hartsuff’s Spring Muster

Bringing Fort Hartsuff back to life, 67 Civil War re-enactors from Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa gathered this past weekend, April 13-14, to portray Fort McPherson in 1867.  In this semi-immersive event, re-enactors lived, ate and slept like 19th century Union soldiers and civilians to offer visitors an accurate representation of …

Fort Hartsuff Spring Muster.

Outdoor Educator Learns How to Study Sturgeon

[ Submitted by Christy Christiansen-Outdoor Education Specialist NGPC ] As an avid outdoor educator, I have taught myself to never pass up an opportunity to learn something new.  I got one of those chances recently when I teamed up with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s (NGPC) Fisheries Division for the …

Outdoor Education Specialist - Christy Christiansen with a Pallid Sturgeon

Two Commissioners Roadtrip for Turkey, Jerky and Coyote

[ Submitted by Mick Jensen- Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioner ] In Nebraska we are fortunate to have a variety of outdoor opportunities available to us regardless of the season.  Recently another commissioner, Rex Fisher, and I experienced a whirlwind (30 hour) outdoor experience we won’t soon forget. We left …

Mick Jensen walks along the spring fed creek with his dogs.

FREE Day of Outdoor Fun at Fort Kearny SP – Coming Up May 11

Family Day Web Site | Outdoor Discovery Program Web Page | Watch the Video A full day of FREE outdoor fun awaits families at the Family Outdoor Discovery Program at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area . The parks spring celebration of Nebraska’s outdoors runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May …

Outdoor Discovery Program at Kearney

Lake Wanahoo SRA Bald Eagle Event Is April 6

Visit the Wanahoo Eagles Web Page | More about Eagles Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area (SRA) is hosting an  Eagle Extravaganza on April 6. The event is planned to introduce the public to the lake’s nesting eagle pair.   The public will be provided the opportunity to learn about the …

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