Ag and Outdoor 

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks soon accepting wildlife viewing grant proposals
Outdoor notes: Game and Parks soon accepting wildlife viewing grant proposals

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission soon will accept grant proposals that will enhance watchable wildlife opportunities and nature-based experiences in Nebraska.

Outdoor notes: Public encouraged to take part in summer turkey survey

Outdoor notes: Public encouraged to take part in summer turkey survey

The public is invited to participate in the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s annual summer turkey brood survey July 1-Aug. 31.

Outdoors notes: Three SRAs will allow fireworks on July 4

Outdoors notes: Three SRAs will allow fireworks on July 4

uests at three state recreation areas will be allowed to touch off fireworks on the Fourth of July, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

McCully catches, rises to eighth place finish at CNFR

McCully catches, rises to eighth place finish at CNFR

Chadron State College senior Brooke McCully of Mullen placed third in the final go-round of breakaway roping at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper on Saturday night and finished eighth in the final standings.

Outdoor notes: Paddlefish snagging permits accepted July 1-14

Outdoor notes: Paddlefish snagging permits accepted July 1-14

Applications for paddlefish snagging permits will be accepted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission from July 1-14.

Lincoln County woman named Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2026

Lincoln County woman named Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2026

A new Miss Rodeo Nebraska was crowned Wednesday night during the opening of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo at the Wild West Arena.

McCully, Chasek headed to National Rodeo

McCully, Chasek headed to National Rodeo

CSC senior rodeo team members Brooke McCully and Jake Chasek will compete at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this upcoming week, and hopes are high the two Eagles will fare well.

Outdoor notes: Try multiple fishing disciplines at Go Fishing Fest

Outdoor notes: Try multiple fishing disciplines at Go Fishing Fest

Learn fishing basics – and explore new ways to fish – at the Go Fishing Fest on June 28 at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area.

Hotels full, restaurants busy: HS rodeo finals brings surge to Valentine economy

Hotels full, restaurants busy: HS rodeo finals brings surge to Valentine economy

As hundreds of rodeo fans pour into the Sandhills this week for the Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals, the town of Valentine is seeing more than thrilling competition—it's seeing an economic boost.

How one cowgirl honors her mom’s legacy at the Nebraska HS Rodeo Finals

How one cowgirl honors her mom’s legacy at the Nebraska HS Rodeo Finals

The bond between a cowgirl and her horse is often hard to put into words. For Reagan Stracke of Stuart, Nebraska, that bond is deeply personal — and rooted in loss, love, and legacy.

Rodeo royalty: Queen competition kicks off Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals

Rodeo royalty: Queen competition kicks off Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals

Cowboy hats, Cinch jeans and confidence took center stage Wednesday as the Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals kicked off with a different kind of competition—one that crowns rodeo royalty.

Outdoor notes: Professionals to discuss benefits of Farming with Prairie Strips

Outdoor notes: Professionals to discuss benefits of Farming with Prairie Strips

Join resource professionals for a discussion of prairie strips and their benefits during the Farming with Prairie Strips event June 17 south of Craig, Nebraska.

Commissioners to consider 2026 Nebraska mountain lion season

Commissioners to consider 2026 Nebraska mountain lion season

Staff will recommend a mountain lion season in the Pine Ridge, Niobrara and Wildcat Hills units, with adjusted harvest limits compared to the 2025 season.

Nebraska Extension to host June 5 webinar on drought strategies for beef producers

Nebraska Extension to host June 5 webinar on drought strategies for beef producers

Nebraska Extension will host a free drought management webinar for beef producers June 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Outdoor notes: Campfire ban lifted at all Nebraska state parks, WMAs

Outdoor notes: Campfire ban lifted at all Nebraska state parks, WMAs

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has lifted its temporary ban on campfires at central and western state park and wildlife management areas. Campfires already were permitted at locations in eastern Nebraska.

Campfire ban lifted at all Nebraska state parks, WMAs

Campfire ban lifted at all Nebraska state parks, WMAs

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has lifted its temporary ban on campfires at central and western state park and wildlife management areas

Outdoor notes: Trail Trek challenge launches May 17

Outdoor notes: Trail Trek challenge launches May 17

Travel the more than 50 trails in this year’s Your Parks Adventure: Trail Trek for a chance to explore trails in your area or discover news ones at locations across Nebraska.