Ag and Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Commissioners approve 2025-2026 waterfowl recommendations

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.

Chadron State College ropers place at Gillette Rodeo

Ropers had the most success among Chadron State College contestants at the Gillette College rodeo last weekend.

Outdoor notes: Challenge rewarded: Upland Slam grand prizes awarded

Tyler McGrady made two drives from his Ragland, Alabama, home to complete his first Nebraska Upland Slam.

Tracking Nebraska’s elk: Scientists study growing population

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has partnered with University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientist John Benson to conduct the first statewide elk study.

Outdoor notes: Join Game and Parks in virtual discussion on fisheries in March

Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in a virtual discussion on fisheries management during meetings March 24-26.

Outdoor notes: Prescribed burns set for WMAs, state park areas

Controlled burns to remove tree and brush piles will end as the snow melts.

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks to host fly-tying workshops in March

Anglers can learn the basics of fly tying that will prepare them to catch trout and panfish this spring.

Outdoor notes: Deadline for Nebraska Fish Art Contest is Feb. 28

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade have until the end of the month to submit entries for the Nebraska Fish Art Contest.

2025 Fishing Forecast, Guide now available

Explore Nebraska Game and Parks’ 2025 Fishing Forecast and 2025 Fishing Guides to help plan your next fishing trip — no matter the season.

‘People should be able to compete’: Some Nebraska ranchers break with Pillen on ‘lab-grown meat’ ban

Gov. Pillen called for the Legislature to ban 'lab-grown meat,' arguing the state needs to protect Nebraska's farmers and producers. But not all in the ag sector are on board with this plan.

Congressman Mike Flood's thoughts on tariffs, especially for farmers

Tariffs may raise prices; farmers worry about trade impacts.

Light Goose Conservation Order begins Feb. 10

The Light Goose Conservation Order begins Feb. 10, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Unseasonably warm weather requiring extra caution for ice fishing

With recent unseasonably warm conditions for much of the state, the season could soon wrap up.

Outdoor notes: Nebraska mountain lion season ends

The 2025 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska ended Jan. 19 after the final harvest limit was reached in the Pine Ridge Unit.

Outdoor notes: Deer season closes in Nebraska

Deer season in Nebraska officially closed Jan. 15 when the late antlerless seasons ended.

Nebraska Game and Parks warns of ice safety after ATV incidents

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is urging residents to exercise caution on frozen lakes and ponds after two incidents involving all-terrain vehicles breaking through the ice on Saturday in Nebraska.