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 …
The growing outdoor sport of ice fishing will be featured on my Weekly Outdoor Report airing on Omaha’s WOWT-TV/Channel 6 and online at www.wowt.com Thursday night LIVE during sports on the 6 p.m. CST newscast. See video of our very own Daryl Bauer in action on the ice at Mahoney …
[ Photo Gallery] A fresh blanket of snow welcomed participants to the first WINTERFEST event held on Dec. 29 at Ponca State Park. Over 350 people ventured out to enjoy the wide variety of activites and events offered for the day long entertainment. Family, friends and outdoor enthusiasts participated …
What’s the best way to increase plant diversity in a degraded prairie? Some ideas here: http://prairieecologist.com/2013/01/15/lessons-from-a-project-to-improve-prairie-quality-part-2-overseeding-and-seedling-plugs/
Sharing a few cool pics graciously sent to me and taken by Lisa Miller of Omaha, NE of an immature Red-tailed hawk having lunch in downtown Omaha’s Gene Leahy Park Mall recently. Lisa and I thought you folks would enjoy seeing them! Thanks to our resident nongame bird expert Joel …
Jenny Nguyen has been selected for the position of regional public information officer. Nguyen started with the agency on Jan. 14. Stationed in Norfolk, Nguyen will serve all of northeast Nebraska and surrounding areas. Her duties will include: community relations, media relations, public information, photography and writing for NEBRASKAland and …
I can think of no better way to spend a cold January weekend than at deer camp. This past weekend I did just that thanks to the good folks at the Crane Trust, a non-profit conservation group in central NE, and Mark Jensen, Hunter Education Instructor in Grand Island. Being …
‘The Hallelujah Girls’ Make a Joyful Noise at Mahoney State Park KBC Productions opens “The Hallelujah Girls” on Jan. 19 at the Kountze Theater at Mahoney State Park. The female comedy runs weekends through Feb. 17. Whats the story line? After losing a close friend, the women of Eden Falls, …
The hunter incident report is now available online. To access the report visit this link http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/hunting/programs/education/pdf/IncidentReport.pdf
This news release went out late last Friday, but let me bring it up again as a reminder: Lake Wanahoo SRA Visitors Asked to Comply with Bald Eagle Exclusion Zone January 11, 2013 News No Comments LINCOLN, Neb. – Ice anglers and other visitors to Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area (SRA) …
I hunt for many reasons … To clear my head … To relieve stress … To get spiritual … To understand and appreciate all things natural and wild in the state which I live – Nebraska … To fully use all of my senses … To experience a tremendous challenge …
