One thing I like is the sight of a fish coming over the side of a boat. That’s just one of the reasons I thoroughly enjoyed a boat ride Thursday with Al Hanson and Joe Rydell, fisheries biologists for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s northwestern district. Hanson, district supervisor, …
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 …
I am thrilled and honored to be part of the upcoming Hunt with the Huskers event on March 23rd which is a pheasant hunting fundraiser for Tom Osborne’s Teammates Mentoring Program (www.teammates.org). It will be a wonderful opportunity for me to connect with Coach Osborne again (yes, I said “Coach”) …
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In time for spring, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is hosting two Hunt Master – Mentor Trainings for individuals interested in mentoring during the turkey hunting season. The first will be held on Friday, March 8, at the AkSarBen Aquarium south of Gretna on Hwy 31. The second will …
I checked something off my bucket list this week — Last Sunday, I finally got to ride in a helicopter. The ride came during an operation to capture and place GPS tracking collars on elk on the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge near Valentine. Before things got underway, I asked …
I promised you a time lapse of the storm, so here it is. There are still some kinks to work out (including figuring out an easy way to remove the text at the bottom of the video and the transitions between night and early morning light), but I’ll take you …
Have you ever thought how fun and rewarding it would be to become a Nebraska Hunter or Bow-hunter Education Instructor and give something back to the sport you love? Here is your opportunity! Trainings in Lincoln are held once in spring and once in fall (generally) so don’t delay. Having …
It has been a busy week. I am back in the office getting caught up on some things . . . oh yes, did some fishing while I was “out” this week . . . I will give you a report next week. Anyway, I am glad it is Friday, …
Mahoney State Park held its annual Valentine’s Day Special Feb. 10 -14 . Seventy couples reserved packages for the special event. The special could be added on for an additional $50 to any lodge room or cabin reserved. The package included a meal for two at the Mahoney Grille restaurant, …
More than 75 people turned out for the Birds & Breakfast at Ponca State Park. The Valentines Day special was offered with the opportunity to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count while staying at the Park. More than 65 people enjoyed the home-cooked breakfast made by the Park Superintendent …
Waterfowl hunting guru Jim Druliner of Omaha, NE with his famous Sillosocks Darn Fine Decoys (www.SilloSocks.com) comes to my talk show airwaves this Saturday morning to talk about what he knows thoroughly — hunting Snow and Ross’s geese during this late winter/early spring light goose conservation order on them. Trust …
