If you’re like me, you probably saw numerous bald eagles in Nebraska this winter and early spring — if not on the wing then in photographs circulating the Internet. The bald eagle’s resurgence is a true conservation success story. Today, though, I find it appropriate to give a little publicity …
[ 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 …
Nebraska’s fish and fishing guru Daryl Bauer of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Fisheries Division comes to your airwaves Saturday morning on The Great Outdoor Radio Show. We have much to talk about when it comes to fishing here in the Cornhusker State this spring, don’t we? Absolutely! I …
[ 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 …
Nebraskans can lower their risk of heart disease, lose weight and sleep better simply by walking. And now they can also help grow the Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) donating $20 to Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation for every organization that participates …
I love pike. I have since the first time I hooked one and it tried to rip my rod and reel from my grasp. Therefore, it was a no-brainer for me to tag along with Jordan Katt and his surveying crew yesterday morning at Lake Wanahoo in Wahoo. What I …
I will always tell you that big fish are not hard to catch because they are so smart, but because they are so rare. In almost any population of sport fish, any species, large specimens usually are the least abundant. For that reason, I am a huge proponent of selective …
Alright, so my question to you looking at the photograph above is this: Where was it taken? Well, guess what? You’ll find out if you tune in to my Weekly Outdoor Report airing on Omaha’s WOWT-TV/Channel 6 and online at www.wowt.com LIVE Thursday night at 6 p.m. CST during sports! …
What do pheasants and bees have in common? More than you might think. Click below to learn how and why Pheasants Forever is focusing on prairie conservation, including the promotion of pollinator habitat. http://prairieecologist.com/2013/03/19/prairies-forever-collaborative-conservation-for-pheasants-pollinators-and-people/
I have to admit that I’m not much of a book reader. I do enjoy reading professional journal articles, hunting and fishing magazine articles as well as current and older NEBRASKAland magazine issues from cover to cover. However, I have been thoroughly enjoying a new book by a fellow outdoor/conservation …
I have blogged about the handicap-accessible fishing pier project at Bowling Lake before, http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/blogs/2012/09/bowling-lake-fishing-pier-project/ . The group of anglers who got the ball rolling on that project, “Anglers of the Blue Moon”, have already had one fund-raiser at La Paloma Restaurant here in Lincoln. That evening was such a success …
It is my educated opinion that those of us afflicted with wild turkeys have an affinity for gadgets. It likely can be traced to the simple fact that we are in a constant hunt for the perfect call, decoy or camouflaged thingy that will help improve our chances to lure …
Although I may resemble the guy in this commercial, it is not me. However, the scene IS pretty much how I felt last weekend. Seriously, I have that battery-operated, table top fishing game! I do not know about the kids, but it is one of my favorites. For some reason …
As a Public Information Officer and NEBRASKAland Regional Editor, I spend the majority of my time out in the field. Being new to the region, I’ve been on a whirlwind mission to hit as many locations as I can. I’m usually out taking photographs by myself, meeting with local park …
