Help document rare butterflies across Nebraska by getting trained to monitor for regal fritillaries and monarchs at one of two upcoming events.

Although near record snowfall this winter brought many challenges in areas of Nebraska, the moisture the snow provided was welcomed after three years of below normal precipitation.

Surveys by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission show many Sandhills lakes fared better than expected after a harsh winter led to fish kills.

Zach Hennecke lost one shoot-off Saturday in the 53rd Cornhusker Trap Shoot, but he made the next one – the one that really counted.

Mason Hettler of Grand Island Northwest broke 74 of 75 targets and won a shoot-off Friday to capture the individual title in the 16-yard competition at the 53rd Cornhusker Trap Shoot at Doniphan, Nebraska.

Sara Allard, of Sidney 4-H, shot a 94, one shot better than defending champion Sara Thiellen of Ashland, to win the Junior High Championship at the 53rd Cornhusker Trap Shoot Thursday in Doniphan, Neb. 

The trap shooting season is going out with a bang.

Two federal grant programs administered by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission are accepting applications starting May 1 from communities across Nebraska for recreation improvements.

Students studied food insecurity in various countries and presented their findings and solutions to a panel of PREEC researchers.

More than 2,400 students in grades 6-12 are expected to compete in the 53rd Annual Cornhusker Trap Shoot April 27-29 on the home grounds of the Nebraska Trapshooting Association in Doniphan, Nebraska.

The Nebraska Cattlemen are putting out the call for donations to help farmers and ranchers affected by the recent wildfires. 

While you enjoy the great outdoors floating, take precautions to avoid trespassing.

Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for another spring and summer of fun with Community Fishing Events.

Spring turkey youth shotgun season opens April 8 and Hunter Nikolai, Nebraska hunter education coordinator with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, reminds hunters to always practice the four basic rules of firearm safety.

Guests at southwest Nebraska state park areas were treated to some improvements in 2022, with more set to be completed in 2023. The following is a roundup of those improvements and projects:

Over 400 students and 130 parents attended the farm day held at the Northeast Community College’s Chuck Pohlman Ag Complex during the morning and the afternoon.

It was announced on Monday that the First National Bank of Omaha is investing in the future of agriculture by supporting FFA with donations. 

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in April.

Northeast Community College and Central Valley Ag have created a new chemical applicator apprenticeship program that offers a pathway for students or adults who are looking to break into a new career field.

A public informational meeting about the walleye fishery at Lake McConaughy will be March 27.

Every spring Nebraska’s central Platte River valley hosts one the most remarkable wildlife spectacles in North America: sandhill crane migration.

Registration is open for the Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run, an annual race aimed at raising awareness and understanding of mental health that also acts as a fundraiser for Nebraska Game and Parks state park trails.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will certify youth fishing instructors at workshops in five locations across the state in the coming months.

Campers at Chadron State Park soon will have more power — more electrical power, that is. Later this year, workers are scheduled to upgrade 44 campsites to 50-amp electricity.

Horseback riders are among those sure to appreciate upcoming improvements to Fort Robinson State Park.

Looking for your next date idea? Or maybe a fun afternoon you can enjoy with family, friends, or just yourself?

While the hay shortage is nationwide, Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers have felt its biggest impact due to the ongoing drought. Nebraska has been in a drought state since June 2020.

Don’t let the cold stop you from getting outdoors and having fun this winter.

A Schuyler kindergarten teacher received the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Award.

Improvements to the Nebraska Game and Parks online permitting system require landowners to submit their parcel identification number as part of their user account profile.

The 2023 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska’s Pine Ridge closed Jan. 8 when the harvest sublimit of two females was met.

Ivan Rush, producer and Emeritus UNL Beef Nutrition Professor, will discuss the past, present, and future of beef industry at next week’s Nebraska Cattlemen Northern Panhandle Affiliate meeting.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is seeking public input on potential changes to elk management unit boundaries.

Anglers can learn the basics of ice-fishing or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers at three Discover Ice-Fishing clinics this month.

Anglers need to be aware of fishing regulation changes in Nebraska that take effect Jan. 1, 2023.

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

Nebraska’s bighorn sheep hunting season ended Dec. 6 when a hunter from the eastern end of the state punched his tag, one of the two permits issued for the season.

Agriculture students at Northeast Community College are getting real-world, hands-on training as they help plan the workflow and other tasks at the new Acklie Family College Farm livestock facilities.

Three boat ramps at Sutherland Reservoir and Enders state recreation areas will reopen to the public Nov. 29 after several improvements were completed.

An Indianola man was seriously injured in a deer hunting incident at about 5 p.m. Nov. 20 in Red Willow County.

Yankee Hill Wildlife Management Area’s boat launch access will reopen Nov. 10 after several improvements were completed.

As election day arrives, a group of farmers in northeast Nebraska is expressing support for abortion rights.

Deer hunters are reminded to locate their nearest in-person check stations prior to hunting during the nine-day firearm season this year.

Nebraska Extension has scheduled workshops in Chadron and Rushville on estate and transition planning for farmers and ranchers.

Fort Robinson State Park’s historical Christmas dinner is roaring back with a theme from the Roaring ’20s.

The Cow-Calf Cost of Production Workshops will provide a hands-on learning experience for producers to learn how to calculate a unit cost of production for a cow-calf operation.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is in the midst of their fall trout stocking.

Deer are more active this time of the fall. Crops are being harvested and deer breeding season is in full swing.

The Acklie College Farm at Northeast Community College was a busy recently with over 170 agriculture students meeting with industry representatives during a day designed to connect the two groups and showcase employment opportunities in the industry.

Fall is here, with limitless possibilities for outdoor fun. If you’re looking for ways to enjoy the autumn season, look no further than Nebraska’s state parks, which are perfect for recreation of all kinds.

Nebraska wildlife officials say conditions throughout much of the state are suitable for the spread of deadly viral diseases among big game populations.

Williams Gap Wildlife Management Area southeast of Gering has reopened to the public after being closed because of a wildfire.

Several cows have died of anthrax in western South Dakota, officials said Tuesday.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is better able to monitor the health, movements and distribution of bighorn sheep in the Wildcat Hills thanks to a project completed this month.

Spend some time this fall in Nebraska’s state parks. While history is a major theme during October park events, other types of events are scheduled, too.

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area, renowned for its Sandhills location providing spectacular astronomical views, has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park.

Nebraska’s fall wild turkey season opens Sept. 15, when hunters will get out to the woods and fields for a chance to bag some birds.

Two hundred forty-six fifth grade students from eight schools in Northeast Nebraska gained firsthand experience about where their food, fiber, and fuel come from by attending the sixth annual Growing Potential Agriculture Festival.

Nebraska landowners are reminded of a new program beginning this fall that could provide them a free elk permit. In the Free-earned Landowner Elk Permit Program, a person who owns or leases at least 80 acres of farm- or ranchland for agricultural purposes

A Northeast Community College agriculture program has been featured in a national publication.

The latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows an economic downturn for agriculture in Nebraska. 

Busy state parks are busy for a reason: There’s plenty to do and lots to see. But there are plenty of quieter parks, too.

Eight elk were harvested during Nebraska’s first special elk depredation season.

Platte River State Park will celebrate its 40th anniversary Aug. 13 with a daylong event for the entire family.