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 …
When it comes to Instagram, there are two camps: those who absolutely love it and those who hate it. A lot of hardcore photographers will grumble and gripe, criticizing the application and its users because it’s not “real photography.” And they’re right. Instagram is NOT photography. It requires very little …
Do you know what you’re looking at below? A one-eyed channel catfish whose eye looks to be completely healed. They sure are tough suckers. How tough? Stay tuned to an upcoming issue of NEBRASKAland Magazine and I’ll tell you. You of course know what you’re looking at in the second …
The “theme” of our current “Go Fishing” promotion, http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/gofishing/ , is “It’s never JUST fishing”. Maybe next week I will blog more about how we came up with that theme and what it means to us. That theme reminded me of this song by Trace Adkins: I like a variety …
Time to camp. For me spring turkey hunting and fishing are the excuses I have given already this year for spending time around the campfire with friends and family at some of our state parks and recreation areas. During these early season trips the aromas of camp are a simple …
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick off of America’s grilling season. Look at those nice Nebraska steaks! And, no better person to ask about grilling food that than the Master Griller and Processor of Fine Meats himself Mr. Ken Stoysich. Ken and his family own, manage and work the famous Stoysich House of …
Nebraska Game and Parks to Provide Resources for Fishing Novices The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is encouraging people of all skill levels to go fishing in Nebraska. In support of this mission Game and Parks has launched a new section on its website at OutdoorNebraska.org/GoFishing. The purpose of the …
By this time I imagine most of you probably have seen our new “Go Fishing” commercial. Just in case you have not . . . . This is a promotion we are doing this “spring” in order to try to recruit more folks, especially families, to go fishing. To go …
Live video feeds. Click lower right-hand corner to view full-size video. The Nongame Bird Blog below is written by the Commission’s Nongame Bird Program Manager Joel Jorgensen. // Click HERE to go back to the Nongame Bird Blog mainpage Want Kestrels? http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/wildlife/webcam/kestrel/kestrelcam.asp
As dedicated Peregrine watchers have already noted, at least two of our falcon’s eggs have hatched. The weather is a little bit cool, so the female is spending a lot of time brooding the youngsters to keep them warm. However, activity at the nestbox will increase as there are …
Looking for a great family outdoor getaway for Memorial Day Weekend or perhaps this summer where you can pitch a tent, wet a line, kick back, relax and have fun with the family? Well, I have just the place for you and I’ll tell you about it on my Weekly …
