Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available
February 2nd 2026, 2:12 PM UTCExplore Nebraska Game and Parks’ 2026 Fishing Forecast and 2026 Fishing Guide to help plan your next fishing trip — no matter the season.
Outdoor notes: Wildcat Hills education events set for February
January 31st 2026, 8:56 AM UTCNaturalists with the Wildcat Hills Nature Center offer year-round programming focused on ecological education for preschoolers, homeschool programs and the public, including the following events scheduled for February.
After warm start to winter, ice fishing conditions arrive across Nebraska
January 30th 2026, 4:54 PM UTCWhile a warm start to the winter limited early opportunities, a recent cold snap has led to safe ice, and therefore, proper conditions for ice fishing across Nebraska.
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Outdoor notes: Valentine’s Day featured in February at state parks
January 24th 2026, 9:15 AM UTCWhether it’s a nice Valentine’s Day dinner or a cozy stay in a warm cabin, you can find them in February in Nebraska’s state parks.
Outdoor notes: Surveillance detects 197 positive CWD cases
January 12th 2026, 2:04 PM UTCThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is opening parts of Box Butte Wildlife Management Area to firewood collection for those who obtain permission.
Outdoor notes: Hunters may start buying spring turkey permits Jan. 12
January 10th 2026, 10:54 AM UTCHunters may begin purchasing 2026 spring turkey season permits from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning at 1 p.m. Central time Jan. 12.
Outdoor notes: Grant program to fund research on state’s at-risk species
January 3rd 2026, 10:09 AM UTCThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is accepting applications for proposals to fund research on Nebraska’s at-risk species.
Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration
December 31st 2025, 6:31 PM UTCFarmers are now learning how much aid they can expect to receive from a $12 billion package that President Donald Trump announced earlier this month.
Central Nebraska producer named Nebraska Cattlemen president
December 28th 2025, 11:33 AM UTCCraig Uden began his one-year term this month as president of Nebraska Cattlemen, the organization announced earlier this week.
Outdoor notes: Multispecies lottery permit applications accepted beginning Jan. 2
December 28th 2025, 10:18 AM UTCApplications for multispecies Super Tag and Combo lottery permits will be accepted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning Jan. 2, 2026.
Outdoor notes: Celebrate 2026 with First Day Hikes
December 20th 2025, 11:12 AM UTCStart the new year by getting outdoors and participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska’s state parks Jan. 1.
Farmers share ideas to maximizes profits at annual conference
December 16th 2025, 7:21 PM UTCWith farming facing tight profit margins this year, farmers are looking to learn more ways to save some green.
NGPC recaps rifle deer season, sees expected drop in whitetail harvest
December 15th 2025, 4:47 PM UTCWith the 2025 rifle deer season in the books, Nebraska Game and Parks is further examining the harvest numbers, to get a better sense of the deer population in Nebraska.
Outdoor notes: Info sought on wanton waste of deer
November 29th 2025, 5:59 AM UTCThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is seeking information on the illegal shooting and wanton waste of a white-tailed buck in southeastern Arthur County.
Outdoor notes: Pheasants to be released for hunting before Thanksgiving
November 22nd 2025, 6:31 AM UTCThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will release adult rooster pheasants on 18 wildlife management areas leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Outdoor notes: Firearm deer hunters should think safety first
November 15th 2025, 6:57 AM UTCAs anticipation builds toward the November firearm deer season, hunters need to remember safety is most important. Make sure to always follow the four primary rules of safe firearm handling.
Warm temperatures to add new wrinkle, caution as rifle deer season begins
November 13th 2025, 3:38 PM UTCAn added wrinkle tot his weekends opener - warmer weather.
Hunters may donate deer to Hunters Helping the Hungry
November 8th 2025, 9:10 AM UTCHunters are reminded they may donate whole field-dressed deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program at 10 processor locations in Nebraska.
Outdoors notes: Game and Parks closed for customer service on Veterans Day
November 1st 2025, 8:20 AM UTCThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, including customer service offices, will be closed on Veterans Day.
American farmers welcome China's promise to buy soybeans, but the deal doesn't solve everything
October 30th 2025, 9:56 PM UTCAmerican farmers welcomed China’s promise to buy some of their soybeans, but Iowa farmer Robb Ewoldt cautioned this won’t solve all the problems as farmers continue to deal with soaring prices for fertilizer, tractors, repair parts and seeds.
Outdoor notes: Explore the parks with these Game and Parks events in November
October 25th 2025, 9:20 AM UTCSpend some time this fall in Nebraska’s state parks. Don’t forget a vehicle park entry permit is required at Nebraska state parks. Get one at OutdoorNebraska.gov or at state park entrances.
Game and Parks websites temporarily unavailable
October 23rd 2025, 12:06 AM UTCThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s core websites, including OutdoorNebraska.gov, are temporarily unavailable due to technical difficulties.
US ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower prices
October 21st 2025, 7:12 PM UTCPresident Donald Trump’s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years.
Outdoor notes: Make the most of Nebraska’s fur harvesting opportunities
October 18th 2025, 8:35 AM UTCNebraska offers long seasons and abundant opportunities to harvest furbearers and coyotes throughout the state.
Outdoor notes: Commissioners approve sportfishing orders
October 11th 2025, 2:50 PM UTCThe Oct. 18-19 statewide youth pheasant, quail and partridge season for hunters ages 15 and younger provides an excellent opportunity to mentor new hunters.
Outdoors notes: Carrizales wins fourth Smallbore Silhouette Invitational title
October 4th 2025, 8:11 AM UTCGavin Carrizales of Scottsbluff hit 38 of 40 targets, then won a shoot-off, to capture his fourth Nebraska Youth Smallbore Silhouette Invitational title Sept. 27 at Pressey Wildlife Management Area south of Broken Bow.
Games and Parks urges Nebraska drivers to use caution to avoid collisions with deer
October 2nd 2025, 5:42 PM UTCFall is the time of year when deer are more active. Crops are being harvested, and deer breeding season is in full swing.
Outdoor notes: Fort Robinson makes way for new pool
September 27th 2025, 9:16 AM UTCContractors at Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford have started demolition of the swimming pool complex to make way for a new aquatic facility.
Outdoor notes: Catch these Game and Parks education events in October
September 20th 2025, 11:24 AM UTCNebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in October.
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