I am ‘all about habitat’ and learning all I can about making habitat improvements on our farm in southeastern Nebraska. One of the best places for you to learn about wildlife habitat, available habitat programs and habitat improvements you can make on your farm or ranch, will be at the …
As my 2010-2011 hunting seasons here in Nebraska draw nearer to their closing dates, I gotta confess that it’s hard for me to not ‘think spring’ and ‘talk turkey’ (ahhhh … warm sunshine, slight breezes, greenery, flowers, vocal, colorful and lovestruck gobblers, etc., etc.) Hey, if you have not heard, the 2011 …
I have received the highest honor for the upcoming National Pheasant Fest event in Omaha at the Qwest Center, Jan. 28-30. I have been named The Grand Marshall of the Bird Dog Parade, WOO-HOO! Here’s the press release on it. Bird Dog Parade Wags into Nebraska on January 28th OMAHA …
A quick blog to remind all of you that when the snow flies and blankets the ground (as it has over most of Nebraska), the many state park (SP)and state recreation area (SRA) nature trails we have are awesome places to traverse with cross-country skis, snow shoes or just your …
If you are not a fan of ice fishing, but love to wade or bank fish there’s an awesome winter alternative for you — the Verdigre Creek. Flowing through the public Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area near Royal, NE about 45 minutes northwest of Norfolk, the East Branch of the Verdigre …
If you’re in the process of planning your 2011 Nebraska vacation (like the crazy Wagner family is), be sure to pick up or access a copy of the new, colorful, all-inclusive 2011 Official Nebraska Travel Guide. Here’s the cover shot (of our majestic Game and Parks Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area …
We – your Nebraska Game and Parks Commission outdoor experts and conservation professionals – will be at the following outdoor expos and shows this month of January around the Omaha-Metro area. Be sure to stop by our exhibits and chat! Here’s the info on them: Nebraska Chapter of the Safari Club International Convention …
The following message comes to us from fellow conservation compatriot Pete Berthelsen of Nebraska Pheasants and Quail Forever … Read on … Dear Friend, The link below presents an opportunity to support a cause that I know both you and I are passionate about: the future of CRP. Without CRP (the USDA’s Conservation Reserve …
Sharing a note with regard to ice fishing at the popular DeSoto Refuge Lake near Blair with all of you … Happy New Year! GW. DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Opens to Ice Fishing on January 2, 2011 The DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge near Blair, NE will open to ice fishing starting the …
The late firearm deer hunting season for antlerless whitetail deer in the Season Choice/Area-Numbered Units around Nebraska is underway. I’ll be out hunting this afternoon. Being a longtime late firearm deer hunting season hunter, I thought I’d offer up some tried-and-true tips to help you find and bag whitetail does. – HUNT THE …
Greg's e-mail address: greg.wagner@nebraska.gov
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