Ag and Outdoor

Nebraska Game and Parks warns of ice safety after ATV incidents

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is urging residents to exercise caution on frozen lakes and ponds after two incidents involving all-terrain vehicles breaking through the ice on Saturday in Nebraska.

Outdoor notes: Wildcat Hills mountain lion season closes

Potter bull rider earns World Champion title

Game and Parks offices closed Jan. 9

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission offices and service centers will be closed Jan. 9 to honor the passing of President Jimmy Carter.

Mountain lion killed near Nenzel as season ends swiftly

The 2025 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska’s Niobrara Unit ended almost as quickly as it began, closing on its opening day after hunters reached the limit of two females.

Outdoor notes: $5 park entry permit for active-duty military now available

Active-duty military personnel stationed in Nebraska can now buy a vehicle park entry permit for $5 and gain access to more than 76 state parks year-round.

Outdoor notes: Catch these Game and Parks education events in January

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in January.

Outdoor notes: Learn ice-fishing at four events in January

Anglers can learn the basics of ice-fishing or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers at Discover Ice-Fishing clinics in January.

Outdoors notes: Firearm deer harvest down 2% statewide

Preliminary results from the 2024 Nebraska November firearm deer season show statewide harvest was down 2% from 2023 and down 24% from the 2019-2023 average.

Sidney teen finds healing, joy in rodeo

At 14 years old, Austin Hurt has her vision set on all things rodeo.

Outdoor notes: No public ice fishing at Hudson Lake

Hudson Lake, 15 miles southwest of Valentine, will not be open to the public for ice fishing this winter.

AgCeptional Women's Conference celebrates 16 years hard work in agriculture

Celebrating its 16th year at North East Community College, the AgCeptional Women's Conference brought together around 400 women to honor their significant contributions to agriculture.

Tri County’s Farm 2 Fork provides both food and education for local students and families

By acquiring, preparing and serving meat of all kinds every month, the Farm 2 Fork program aims to provide both good food and a good education about the food to Tri County students and families.

Outdoor notes: Hunters asked to report collared deer

Hunters who harvest a tagged and collared deer in western Nebraska are being asked to contact wildlife professionals conducting big game disease research.

Outdoor notes: Hunters encouraged to test deer for CWD in 6 management units

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is encouraging hunters in six deer management units to bring their harvest to in-person check stations for chronic wasting disease testing during the upcoming firearm deer season.

Outdoor notes: Firearm deer hunters should think safety first

As excitement builds toward the November firearm deer season, hunters should remember safety is most important. Make sure to always follow the four primary rules of firearm safety.

Outdoor notes: Excitement high for state’s pheasant opener

Eager hunters will take to the fields Oct. 26 for Nebraska’s pheasant season opener.

Outdoor notes: 2024-2025 Stubble Access Guide now available

Wheat and milo stubble left tall following harvest provides excellent cover and hunting opportunities for pheasants and other wildlife.

Northeast Community College to lead National Ag Education Consortium

A multi-state consortium of two-year ag colleges will be headquartered in Nebraska.