Stewardship; Public and Private Initiatives; Regional
Biggest Brands Supporting Professional Fishing Tournaments and Anglers
Professional bass fishing sponsors continue to pave the way for bass fishing to be a part of our national conscience. Pro fishing and sponsorships are inseparable; they’re everywhere you look. Between the MLF and B.A.S.S. circuits, we can see nearly every one of the best brand names in the fishing industry huddled together on the […]
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H-E-B and Texas Parks and Wildlife Announce New Conservation Partnership
H-E-B is partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife in conservation efforts. Iconic grocery chain H-E-B has joined forces with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation in a new effort to help conserve natural resources in the Lone Star State. More specifically, H-E-B is planning to support conservation efforts across the state on projects like black […]
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Bill in New Hampshire Blocked, Would Have Banned Rabbit Capture for Dog Training and Trials
Recent legislation proposed in New Hampshire threatened the age-old New England tradition of rabbit hunting with hounds. A proposed New Hampshire bill, which was introduced in January 2022, set to limit the ability to train hunting dogs with wild rabbits. Presented by representatives Edith Tucker (D) and Dennis Thompson (R), the initiative also had the […]
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Pronghorn Antelope: A Deeper Look at America’s Speed Goat
The pronghorn antelope is fast, wily, and has eyes like a hawk. Here are some pronghorn facts for hunters and everyday sportsmen alike. The pronghorn antelope is the fastest land mammal in North America. In fact, it’s the fastest in the entire western hemisphere. Sportsmen and women have been giving chase to these wily “speed […]
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How a Harsh Winter Can Affect Deer Herd Health for Years to Come
Deer herd health is subject to weather conditions, and a harsh winter can have a bigger impact than most of us realize. While there’s plenty of variation in range, topographical area, and food sources for North American deer, when it comes to winter, nothing is unaffected by the extreme cold. Some deer mortality is expected […]
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Outdoors Shows on Netflix: Hunting, Fishing, and Survival Videos You’ve Got to See
Here’s the lineup of outdoor shows on Netflix that you’ve been looking for. Whether you’re into hunting, fishing, or general outdoor and nature shows, Netflix seems to have something for everyone. It’s become a great place for outdoors loving men and women everywhere to absorb quality content. So when the time comes for every outdoorsman […]
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Hunters of Color: Helping Build Bridges Over the Barriers to Hunting
Hunters of Color has set out to build bridges over the barriers that blocked Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) from hunting. A few years ago, the founders of the Oregon-based nonprofit Hunters of Color, Lydia Parker, Jimmy Flatt, and Thomas Tyner, were three friends from Oregon State University who had noticed an alarming […]
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Outdoor Recreation Act: Details and Explanation of the Proposed Legislation
What is the Outdoor Recreation Act and how will it effect outdoorsmen and women? Two U.S. Senators from different sides of the aisle have come together for the benefit of outdoor recreation including camping, hiking, climbing, and access to federal lands. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo) have introduced the Outdoor Recreation […]
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Ducks Unlimited Just Celebrated Its 85th Year of Waterfowl Conservation
The storied conservation organization celebrates 85 years and 15 million acres saved. Arguably the most storied conservation organization ever formed, Ducks Unlimited celebrated its 85th anniversary last week and the organization is happy to celebrate years of key wetlands preservation. The role of public hunting areas is more important than ever these days. Mostly because […]
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Making the Case Against Trail Camera Bans
Hunters in some western states are no longer allowed to use trail cameras in the taking of wild game. Is that the right move? The question of whether trail cameras cross the line of ethics in hunting was raised a few years ago when the Boone & Crockett Club updated their Big Game Records Eligibility […]
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Ice Fishing Workshop, Holmes
As I often do, start with the news release. In this case I took the liberty of modifying it: Learn ice-fishing at events in January LINCOLN, Neb. – Anglers can learn the basics of ice-fishing or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers at Discover Ice-Fishing clinics this month. The Nebraska Game and …
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Hunters: Share Your Harvest!
If there ever was a time to share your harvest as a hunter, it is now! With the impacts of the coronavirus and higher meat prices, folks are struggling. There are people around you that are in need of healthy protein. Enter wild game. YOUR wild game. In your freezer, that is. Don’t you agree …
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I’ve Been Around
Been halfway across the state and back a couple of times recently. Had to sit in on a couple of meetings, but have managed some time on the ice too. First let me say this: Ice conditions vary widely! There are some Nebraska waterbodies where you can hit the ice right now with no problem. …
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“Should I Stay, or Should I Go?”
If you have read any of my ice fishing “stuff” over the years you have probably heard me say, “Drill baby, drill”. Fundamentally, when you are ice fishing, you are fishing a relatively small area right below your hole. If you ain’t catching anything, likely there are not any fish there. I do not care …
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Pronghorn Research
By Dr. Andrew Little, University of Nebraska-Lincoln In February 2021, Dr. Andrew Little at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Dr. Ranglack at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and biologists with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission began a 2-year study designed to identify critical ranges, temporal and spatial distribution, habitat use, migration corridors and survival …
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American Burying Beetle Reintroduction
Nebraska Game and Parks assists in collecting American burying beetles for Ohio reintroductions By Shaun Dunn, Zoologist This summer, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and partner biologists led and participated in several trapping efforts for the federally threatened American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus) in the Loess Canyons and Sandhills regions of the state. The …
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Nebraskies on TV!
Keyes Outdoors produces a muskie fishing show for TV, Keyes Outdoors Muskie Hunting Adventures. You will not find Keyes Outdoors Muskie Hunting Adventures on any Nebraska TV stations. Who fishes for muskies in Nebraska? I will tell you who fishes for muskies in Nebraska–Keyes Outdoors! They filmed not just one, but two episodes in Nebraska …
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Ice Fishing Workshop
Spreading the word on this: Note: Saturday is in the classroom, bring your questions! Then, hopefully you can also venture out Sunday morning for hands-on, on-the-ice application of what we spent Saturday afternoon talking about! Be sure to pre-register, NO CHARGE! Hope to see you there, looking forward to it. This clinic is always fun …
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