Stewardship; Public and Private Initiatives; Regional
Conestoga, Finish Line in Sight!
Our Aquatic Habitat Rehabilitation project at Conestoga Reservoir west of Lincoln has taken a while to complete. Ain’t no excuses for that, and in fact there is no reason to make excuses–it takes some time to move over a half-million cubic yards of sediment. There literally are a couple of new hills that were created …
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Species of greatest conservation need identified
LINCOLN, Neb. – The list of Nebraska species of greatest conservation need has been revised. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and other species experts recently reviewed and revised the list, which is identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan. The development and implementation of the Plan is the goal of the Nebraska Natural Legacy …
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Pretty Time of Year, Pretty Fish Too!
I was wondering what to blog about today, it’s Friday and you know I try to keep things “light” for the weekend. Stepped outside for a bit over the lunch hour; since our mini-ice age earlier this week, the weather has been gorgeous and many of our trees are at their fall-color peak right now. …
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Cornhusker Fly Fishers
I will always tell you that if you like to fish, if you want to improve as an angler, join a fishing club! I can think of no better way to learn, plus it is a whole lot of fun to hang out with a bunch of folks who have the same interests, and our …
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Fall Trout Stocking Update
I hate publishing the lists of trout stockings in spring and fall because I know plans change. I have helped with a fish stocking or three in my career and I know that things do not always go as planned. . . . Two Omaha rainbow trout stockings rescheduled LINCOLN, Neb. – Catchable-size rainbow trout …
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Go Slow, Go Big, or Go Home
Does not matter what part of Nebraska you live in, the past couple of weeks have been wet and they have been cold. Some parts of our state have already seen significant snow. To say we are in the middle of fall would be an understatement because the weather has been a whole lot like …
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It is October and Fish Sampling is in the Air
Our Nebraska Game & Parks Commission fisheries professionals are always busy doing something. Each season brings a different set of jobs and duties. Autumn is when much of our fish population sampling is done, and our field biologists are on the water throughout the state right now. Yes, that work goes on in the rain, …
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Sweet Spot
Had a conversation recently with one of my hard-core fishing acquaintances, reminded me of similar conversations I have had over the years with other good sticks, and finally it dawned on me that it might be a good blog post. That is it would be a good blog post if I can actually communicate what …
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Fall Trout Stocking, 2018
Waters are starting to cool and stocking trucks are starting to roll! Rainbow trout stockings scheduled this fall LINCOLN, Neb. – Catchable-size rainbow trout are being stocked in city ponds and lakes across the state by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. These stockings will enhance fishing opportunities this fall and winter. Trout fishing is …
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How to Raise Big Walleye
New program offers improved survival rates, catch rates for walleye. For years, Game and Parks biologists have stocked walleye fingerlings in popular lakes and reservoirs across the state. Results have been mixed, with some waters yielding major benefits and others seeing poor survival. Southeastern Nebraska reservoirs fall into the latter category, where there has been …
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Pesky Beavers
You all know that I usually try to lighten things up for the weekend with my Friday blog posts. Oftentimes, I will use some unbelievable headline that I have found on the interwebs. This one is a couple of years old, but it is a doozy! Wisconsin Man’s Prosthetic Leg Found in Beaver Dam I …
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Trout Slam Update, September 2018
It has been a few months since I gave an update on our Trout Slam recognition program . With the weather cooling, one of the best times of year to catch our cold-water trout lies ahead of us. So, let me see if I can pique your interest to get out there and explore our trout …
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Niobrara River project partners take major step to protect river basin for all users
Kearney, Neb. — The Niobrara River Basin Alliance (NRBA), the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC), and the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) took a significant step forward today towards protecting the Niobrara River Basin, water flows and all users of the river now and in the future. The three partnering groups celebrated this accomplishment …
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Banding Canada Geese
Process allows researchers to monitor changes in survival, abundance and movement over time. By Tim Lyons and Mark Vrtiska Canada geese are perhaps one of the most easily recognized birds in Nebraska. From record lows in the 1960s, the goose population in Nebraska has rebounded, and geese are now common throughout the state. This growth …
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How Many?
Got a chuckle out of this new Hank Patterson video this week: Now I will be the first to admit that since I was a grade school kid I have kept a log of all of my fishing trips, species, numbers, sizes, etc., etc. So yes, I have an idea of how many fish I …
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These Photos of Theodore Roosevelt Hunting Are Unbelievable
These historic photos show how good of a hunter Theodore Roosevelt really was. Perhaps no man has ever done more for hunting, fishing and conservation in the United States than the 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt. A hunter and naturalist, Roosevelt established the U.S. Forest Service and designated 18 National Monuments and 150 National Forest areas. He was
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Pelican Renovation
I was outta the office a week or so ago to help do some field work. I got to help with some work on one of my favorite waters in one of my favorite parts of the state–Pelican Lake on the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). I am not going to rehearse the details, or …
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Sept. 22 proclaimed National Hunting and Fishing Day in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Lt. Gov. Mike Foley honored the state’s hunters and anglers on Monday during a ceremony in which he proclaimed Sept. 22 National Hunting and Fishing Day in Nebraska. For more than four decades, National Hunting and Fishing Day has recognized America’s hunters and anglers for their leadership in fish and wildlife …
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