LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioners, at their meeting March 9 in Lincoln, renamed the shooting sports complex at Platte River State Park the Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Education Complex. Sykes, of Louisville, passed away on Dec. 13, 2011, following a sudden illness. He was the …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area (SRA) will open April 28, Director Rex Amack told the Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioners at their meeting March 9 in Lincoln. Game and Parks agreed in January to manage the SRA owned by the Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (NRD). …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will stock catchable-size rainbow trout in several city ponds and lakes across the state this month. The schedule, subject to change depending on conditions, includes date, location, approximate time of stocking, and quantity: March 14 – Niobrara State Park (SP) Ponds, …
LINCOLN, Neb. – A new family archery-shooting program begins in Lincoln on March 10. The Families on Target Program will be held at the Air Park Recreation Center on Saturdays through April from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Families can enjoy archery shooting in a fun, relaxed atmosphere under the …
LINCOLN, Neb. – A Nebraska Turtles and Frogs workshop will be held March 17-18 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium. Greg Hartel, an education specialist with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, will display the state’s common frogs and turtles. The public can see and touch these …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will conduct prescribed burns this spring when conditions are favorable. The primary goal of a burn is to reduce invasive species competing with native species. Burning also improves the diversity and quality of habitat available to a variety of wildlife. Areas …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioners will consider staff recommendations for 2012 big game regulations when they meet March 9. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at Game and Parks’ Lincoln headquarters, 2200 N. 33rd St. There will be a public hearing at 9:45 a.m. for big …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The following is a listing of Nebraska Game and Parks Commission events and important dates in March: March 2 – Crane viewing begins, Fort Kearny State Historical Park visitors center, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 308-865-5305 March 3 – Becoming an Outdoors-Woman birding workshop, 9-11 a.m., Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium, Gretna, …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The trout lake at Two Rivers State Recreation Area (SRA) will open March 10 for family fishing this spring. All trout caught in the lake must be harvested and not released. Anglers must first purchase from the park office a daily trout tag for $4. Each tag …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Public informational meetings regarding the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) are scheduled around the state, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. To view a list of upcoming meeting locations and times, visit: www.outdoornebraska.ne.gov/crp/. The next CRP general sign-up is March 12-April 6. Landowners interested in learning …
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