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 …
Once in awhile I post something that does not have anything to do with fish or fishing or even Nebraska. This is one of those times. However, it is about a wild creature and I found this video to be totally amazing. Click on the video, take 7 minutes to …
What, hunting dog puppies in the studio, on the radio? You heard right! On The Great Outdoor Radio Show I host Saturday morning, we’ll be goin’ to the dogs, literally! It’s all about hunting dogs, hunting dog training and the unique small munsterlander breed with friends Kris Hill of the …
Sometimes the light is so spectacular, a guy just has to pull off the road and shoot something. http://prairieecologist.com/2012/12/06/photo-of-the-week-december-6-2012/
Don’t get a hikers hiking boots unless you know exactly what theywant. Don’t get waterfowl hunters decoys unless they’re hand-picked by the hunters themselves. One of the most common responses to these gifts will be “Thanks. Do you have the receipt?” But there are several things that can be bought, …
In all of my years of fishing and the thousands of fish I have caught, I have had exactly one fish mounted. In high school I had a buddy who was teaching himself taxidermy, so when I caught a big pike, still my biggest at 40 inches, I took it …
Yes, indeed we are … It’s been sooo nice outside that we’re goin’ fishin’ on my Weekly Outdoor Report on Omaha’s WOWT-TV/Channel 6 and online at www.wowt.com Tune in and find out what fish we’re targeting and where we’re heading Thursday night LIVE at 6 p.m. CST during the sportscast. …
I believe the conservation went something like…”Hey Dave! When elk hunting in the Pine Ridge I saw several deer in the 150-160 class!” “We need to get back up there for a deer hunt in the future!” “Uh…okay.” Said Dave. And from there, the adventure was planned over a few …
Got an outdoor enthusiast on your list and looking for some great gift ideas? Cool, because I have all sorts of thoughts on the perfect gift for the hunter, angler, camper and recreational shooter – however, these are not them! In fact it’s my opinion that you should avoid the …
Early this morning, that big Washington County bruiser of a buck showed his face ( and his antlers) again! He’s teasing us now on that game camera, isn’t he? I should re-name him the “Big O-Dark-Thirty Buck!” Here he is again for your viewing pleasure. Thanks to huntin’ buddy Jimmy …
By Jon Morgenson, Park Horticulturist We get a lot of questions in our Landscape Services program from people asking “What tree can I plant that will have good fall color?,” and by that they mean oranges, reds and even some purple not just yellow or gold or yikes only a …
