If you live in Nebraska and want news and information about fishing, hunting, state parks, and outdoor recreation, then this page is for you!
The state agency responsible for outdoor related resources is the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. You can visit their website for complete details about any of the items on this page.
But to make it easier for you, we have collected the information and links we believe you’ll find the most helpful.
Nebraska fishing information and regulations
NE Fishing News
- Fishing Flanagan – A Lake in the City
Flanagan Lake in Omaha offers anglers action-packed fishing in the spring. Story and photos by Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley “You call this a lake?” said my friend Hank Shaw as we unloaded out of the tr … - Nebraska Sandhills
I love Nebraska’s sandhills. The original Bauer homestead was on the western edge of those beautiful hills. As a child, my first residence was just a couple of miles from there. Although I ha … - Turkey Time
It is that time of year again. Spring! The fish are biting, the ‘shrooms are popping, turkeys gobblin’. I hate that I have to do anything this time of year other than spend time on the … - Fish Handling Reminder, Again
Believe me, I LOVE fish pictures! Do not think that I ever get tired of looking at them. Unfortunately, I have to admit, I cringe at many of them. Yes, that is mostly because I am a pointy-headed fis …
NE Hunting News
- Race Winner
Time for my first report from this spring’s turkey fields! If you have been reading my blog for some time, you know my attention in the spring gets drawn from fins to feathers–gobbling, tu … - Turkey Time
It is that time of year again. Spring! The fish are biting, the ‘shrooms are popping, turkeys gobblin’. I hate that I have to do anything this time of year other than spend time on the … - How to Spring Wild Turkey Hunt in Foul (No pun intended) Weather
Nebraska weather. Don’t like it? Wait a short while. It’ll change, maybe. Reality is rarely so kind. The Cornhusker State’s spring archery wild turkey hunting season is in full swing and soon the spri … - Prep your equipment for spring outdoor activities
Those of us who enjoy outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, boating and camping are spending an awful of time around the house when there is inclement outside. Nevertheless as you think of or p …
NE Outdoor News
- News moves to OutdoorNebraska.gov
With the recent launch of an improved Nebraska Game and Parks website, all news releases now will be posted to OutdoorNebraska.gov. The post News moves to OutdoorNebraska.gov appeared first on Nebrask … - Commission will consider big game hunting recommendations
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider staff recommendations for 2023 deer, antelope and elk hunting seasons when it meets April 19 in Fremont. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. at the Ho … - Another season of family fun scheduled with Community Fishing Events
Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for another spring and summer of fun with Community Fishing Events. Community Fishing Events provide opportunities for people of all ages who have never fis … - Standing Bear Lake to be chemically renovated
Standing Bear Lake in Omaha will be chemically renovated April 11, weather pending, to remove the remaining fish population as part of an ongoing Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project. Public access to …