Ag and Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: 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

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.

Outdoor notes: Packer wins 55th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Kahne Packer of Wilber 5 Clovers 4-H capped off a huge day by winning a shoot-off to capture the Cornhusker Cup at the 55th Cornhusker Trap Shoot on Saturday in Doniphan, Nebraska.

Sidney’s Sara Allard wins Ladies’ Title at Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Sidney’s Sara Allard takes top honors in the ladies’ division at the Cornhusker Trap Shoot with a 72.

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks extends campfire bans in portions of Nebraska

Nebraska Game and Parks is extending the temporary ban on campfires at Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas in central and western Nebraska through May 10.

Exeter-Milligan’s Harre is junior high champion at Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Braxton Harre of Exeter-Milligan broke 96 of 100 targets on Thursday, May 1, to win the junior high competition of the 55th Cornhusker Trap Shoot in Doniphan, Nebraska.

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks enforces temporary campfire ban

Spend some time this spring in Nebraska’s state parks. During May, a variety of events are planned for those of all ages and interests.

Outdoor notes: Handle fish with care when releasing them

Whether you intend to release a fish you catch or plan to legally keep it, the fish should be handled properly. For the fish’s sake – and yours.

Ranchers hope Trump's tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty

Ranchers hope President Donald Trump's tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburger and steaks.

Outdoor notes: Southwestern Nebraska state parks enjoy many improvements

Participate in the third Nebraska Birding Bowl and learn about birds, enjoy the outdoors and contribute data toward bird conservation.

Outdoor notes: Choose from six locations at Ladies Day on the Range

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, a program that empowers women with the knowledge of outdoor skills, will host Ladies Day on the Range on April 26 at six locations across Nebraska.

In the midst of turkey season, a look at populations across Nebraska with NGPC

NCN spoke with Nebraska Game and Parks about the current state of turkey populations, as well as factors that cause those numbers to fluctuate.

Outdoor notes: State parks in north-central Nebraska see improvements

Visitors to state park areas in north-central Nebraska will find enhanced day-use and camping amenities.

US agency kills Colorado wolf in Wyoming where it was suspected of killing sheep

A federal agency says it killed a collard wolf that apparently crossed from Colorado into Wyoming and killed several sheep.

Outdoor notes: Commissioners approve 2025-2026 waterfowl recommendations

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved 2025-2026 waterfowl hunting season recommendations at its March 21 meeting in Ord.

How weather extremes will impact fishing - now and later

Wild swings can impact the states fishing, as one day fish are active and feeding, the next, confused by a sharp drop in temperature.