Ag and Outdoor 

Outdoor notes: Firearm deer hunters should think safety first
Outdoor notes: Firearm deer hunters should think safety first

As 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.

Outdoors notes: Game and Parks closed for customer service on Veterans Day

Outdoors notes: Game and Parks closed for customer service on Veterans Day

The 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

American farmers welcome China's promise to buy soybeans, but the deal doesn't solve everything

American 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

Outdoor notes: Explore the parks with these Game and Parks events in November

Spend 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

Game and Parks websites temporarily unavailable

The 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

US ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower prices

President 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

Outdoor notes: Make the most of Nebraska’s fur harvesting opportunities

Nebraska offers long seasons and abundant opportunities to harvest furbearers and coyotes throughout the state.

Outdoor notes: Commissioners approve sportfishing orders

Outdoor notes: Commissioners approve sportfishing orders

The 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

Outdoors notes: Carrizales wins fourth Smallbore Silhouette Invitational title

Gavin 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

Games and Parks urges Nebraska drivers to use caution to avoid collisions with deer

Fall 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

Outdoor notes: Fort Robinson makes way for new pool

Contractors 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

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

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

Outdoor notes: Sight-in opportunities available for hunters

Outdoor notes: Sight-in opportunities available for hunters

Nebraska hunters are encouraged to fine-tune their gear and skill at shooting ranges across the state as hunting season approaches.

Outdoor notes: Boat ramp improvements made at Merritt Reservoir

Outdoor notes: Boat ramp improvements made at Merritt Reservoir

The Beed’s Landing boat ramp at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area will close to access Sept. 9-19 to allow for concrete work and improvements.

Ash Hollow SHP to host book signing Sept. 5

Ash Hollow SHP to host book signing Sept. 5

Ash Hollow State Historical Park will host a meet-and-greet and book signing Sept. 5 for Martha A. Sandweiss, author of “The Girl in the Middle.”

Outdoor notes: Kester receives Public Lands Hero Award

Outdoor notes: Kester receives Public Lands Hero Award

The Nebraska chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers presented its inaugural Public Lands Hero Award to Adam Kester, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission access program manager, Aug. 13 in North Platte.

Nebraska Game and Parks accepting applications for watchable wildlife grants

Nebraska Game and Parks accepting applications for watchable wildlife grants

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is enhancing efforts of providing watchable wildlife opportunities and nature-based experiences in Nebraska.

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