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 …
This past week, I received a phone call from Dan Sutherland, Superintendent at Willow Creek State Recreational Area. He said that there were approximately twenty eagles flying around the lake! Excited, I ran back home to grab my camera gear and then headed out there to catch them before sundown. …
Today was a great day in the sandhills!! The day was windy and partly sunny but it made for a great day of viewing 14 trumpeter swans on a sandhills lake. I love the sandhills! There is so many cool places to see and take in. Anyone that can get …
Wow, it has been one of those mornings for me. Judging by the “alligators nipping at my behind” this morning there must have been a bunch of folks who had a bad Valentine’s Day. So, lighten up! It’s Friday, here is another stupid fishing commercial for you. Hard-core bass anglers …
I can hardly wait for Saturday mornings to arrive so I can chat with you on the radio airwaves about a variety of outdoor topics, literally! If you know me, you know I like to talk … and talk … and talk, HA!). I look forward to visiting with you …
On Friday mornings at about 8:30 a.m. I hop in my truck and venture to the heart of historic Dundee Omaha. I go to 5010 Underwood Avenue and park in the back lot of Clear Channel Communications (a.k.a. The KFAB Building). I walk to a small porch area and make …
Don’t miss my Weekly Outdoor Report on Omaha’s WOWT-TV/Channel 6 (www.wowt.com) when we take you to a state recreation area near the metro area to show you where you can go to view wild Canada geese (and perhaps a few wild ducks) up-close. Here’s a sample of what you’ll see …
Four Omaha police officers received commendations January 18 at the Game and Parks Commission meeting in Omaha. The citations of achievement, presented by Game and Parks Commissioner Ron Stave, were for their “…selfless action performed in the line of duty and in saving the lives of others.” Last November 18 …
One of my favorite things I get to do in my present position here at the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission is keep track of our state record fish. I will periodically give updates and show a few pictures here on my blog; at this time let me summarize the …
Position #04017T, Temporary Park Superintendent I at Red Willow Reservoir SRA at McCook is being advertised on the Game and Parks website at: http://www.outdoornebraska.ne.gov/ http://www.statejobs.nebraska.gov/. | View the Brochure |
On Wednesday mornings at about 7:35 a.m.CST my land line office phone at Game and Parks rings. I answer it and it’ll be my buddy -Steve Crawford of WNAX Radio/570 AM in Yankton, South Dakota (www.wnax.com). I’ll be put on hold briefly and then he and his Morning Report crew …
