Deer Hunters Reminded to Follow Four Key Safety Rules
The November firearm deer season is quickly approaching, and hunters are reminded to follow the four primary rules of firearm safety: Treat every firearm as
Deja Andersen
Nebraska American Legion Donates to All-Terrain Wheelchair Program at Nebraska State Parks
The Nebraska American Legion recently donated $16,055 to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for the purchase of an all-terrain wheelchair for state park visitors.
Wind Cave National Park Closes Route 5 this Winter for Maintenance
National Park Service (NPS) Route 5, a gravel road in Wind Cave National Park’s backcountry, will be closed for several months this winter for the
Research Backs Lean Beef as a Heart Healthy Option at NCVPRN Conference
The Nebraska Beef Council recently participated in the Nebraska Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Network’s (NCVPRN) annual conference. 2022 marked the 40th anniversary of NCVPRN and
Cow-Calf Cost of Production Workshops to be Held in the Panhandle
The Cow-Calf Cost of Production Workshops will provide a hands-on learning experience for producers to learn how to calculate a unit cost of production for
Game and Parks to have special hours for deer permit sales
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission offices will be open to serve deer hunters seeking permits on two days otherwise closed in November. Offices in Lincoln,
Changes on tap for 2022 Special Landowner Deer Season
Landowners interested in the Special Landowner Deer Season, now in its second year, should be aware of three changes beginning in 2022. This season gives
Wind Cave National Park Burns 1,037 Acres to Reduced Wildfire Risk
Firefighters from several agencies assisted Wind Cave National Park with a 1,037-acre prescribed fire the week of October 16. The fire bordered the park’s headquarters,
Christmas Dinner Returning to Fort Robinson
Fort Robinson State Park’s historical Christmas dinner is roaring back with a theme from the Roaring ’20s. The dinner is set to return Dec. 3
Sioux County, Nebraska Warrior, Becca Reece Finishes Near the Top at 2022 State FFA Range Judging
By Mike Kesselring Sioux County, Nebraska Warrior, Becca Reece worked her way through Senior FFA Distric Range Judging in early September followed by NE State
The Mystery of Hunting’s End Chosen as 2023 One Book One Nebraska
People across Nebraska are encouraged to read the work of a Nebraskan — and then talk about it with their friends and neighbors. The Mystery
Commissioners Approve Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Plan
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved a five-year plan to recruit, retain and reactivate outdoor enthusiasts at its Oct. 21 meeting in Broken Bow.
Camp Norwesca: A Secluded Setting for Camps, Weddings, Retreats
By Kerri Rempp Discover Northwest Nebraska Nestled in the Pine Ridge near Chadron State Park and the Nebraska National Forest, thousands of kids have made
Nebraska Students Score Among the Best in the Country on National Math and Reading Assessments
Nebraska’s 2022 fourth and eighth graders scored higher than the national average and higher than most other states across the country in math and reading
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
October 23-29 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), intended to raise awareness to reduce children’s exposure to lead and prevent serious harmful health effects,