Ag and Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Hunters may start buying spring turkey permits Jan. 12

Hunters may begin purchasing 2026 spring turkey season permits from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning at 1 p.m. Central time Jan. 12.

Outdoor notes: Grant program to fund research on state’s at-risk species

Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration

Central Nebraska producer named Nebraska Cattlemen president

Craig Uden began his one-year term this month as president of Nebraska Cattlemen, the organization announced earlier this week.

Outdoor notes: Multispecies lottery permit applications accepted beginning Jan. 2

Applications for multispecies Super Tag and Combo lottery permits will be accepted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning Jan. 2, 2026.

Outdoor notes: Celebrate 2026 with First Day Hikes

Start the new year by getting outdoors and participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska’s state parks Jan. 1.

NGPC recaps rifle deer season, sees expected drop in whitetail harvest

With the 2025 rifle deer season in the books, Nebraska Game and Parks is further examining the harvest numbers, to get a better sense of the deer population in Nebraska.

Outdoor notes: Info sought on wanton waste of deer

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is seeking information on the illegal shooting and wanton waste of a white-tailed buck in southeastern Arthur County.

Outdoor notes: Pheasants to be released for hunting before Thanksgiving

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will release adult rooster pheasants on 18 wildlife management areas leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

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.

Warm temperatures to add new wrinkle, caution as rifle deer season begins

An added wrinkle tot his weekends opener - warmer weather.

Hunters may donate deer to Hunters Helping the Hungry

Hunters are reminded they may donate whole field-dressed deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program at 10 processor locations in Nebraska.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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.