Stewardship; Public and Private Initiatives; Regional
2022 Fishing Guide, Here Ya Go
Earlier this week I mentioned something about our 2022 Fishing Guide–it is coming. I said that the hard-copy, printed version would be a while yet, but it would be published on-line sooner than that. Turns out, sooner than I even expected, 2022 Fishing Guide. Take a few minutes to page through the 2022 Fishing Guide. …
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Hunting Stories in 2022: 4 Important Topics to Follow
These are the hunting stories we’re watching closely. The past couple of years have been a time of action, change, and development within the hunting community. There have been conservation victories, big moves towards inclusion, and massive growth as the ongoing pandemic pushes people outdoors. On the flip side, there have also been social scandals, […]
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Out With the Old, In With the New
I was “out of the office” a little over a week during the holidays. Man was it hard to go back. During that time I managed to cover a large portion of the state, dried a few off while I was at it. Christmas day was low-key. I slipped out for few hours of fishing–on …
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2022 Fishing Guide
The 2022 Fishing Guide is on the way, I promise. A hard copy, printed version is probably a few weeks off yet, an on-line version will be posted a lot sooner. Until then. . . . Anglers must be aware of fishing regulation changes for 2022 LINCOLN, Neb. – Anglers must be aware of fishing …
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A Historic Gathering: Whooping Cranes
My phone almost always rings when whooping cranes show up in the central Platte River valley. A good friend, who simply appreciates seeing the tallest and rarest bird in North America, called in early November. So did another. There weren’t just a few whooping cranes on the river: There were a lot of them. When …
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A Day With a Conservation Officer
Questions for Conservation Officer Cory Krause I had the opportunity to patrol the Elkhorn River with Game and Parks Conservation Officer Cory Krause, who is stationed in West Point in northeastern Nebraska. Shortly after getting on the water, we came upon two fishermen in a remote area of the river. As Cory predicted, they did …
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Annual Ice Safety Reminder
I have been on the ice, in Nebraska and realize a few of you have too. Hoping there will be a few more in the coming days. So. . . it is that time again. . . . This time of year I am as anxious to get on the ice as anyone. However, you …
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Wintertime Muskie Barely Fits Through Drilled Hole
Getting a monster muskie through this hole will be a chore. Putting it back will be even harder! When the ice fishing is this productive, you can take your choice if fish to target. It’s just that by-catch fish like the muskellunge get big, really big and letting them go instead of putting a trophy […]
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While We Wait
We are getting closer, but depending on where you are we still are waiting for safe ice and ice fishing. Might as well at least read about it! One of my buddies here at Game & Parks, Jeff Kurrus, had a good ice-fishing story in the recent issue of Nebraskaland. He even got the cover! …
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What is the 30 by 30 Movement, and What Does It Mean for Hunting and Fishing?
The 30 by 30 movement aims to preserve 30 percent of land and water by 2030. What does that mean for us as outdoorsmen? You’ve probably already heard, as just about everyone is talking about it–Wilderness Society, National Geographic, Oceans Unite, and us right here at Wide Open Spaces. With outdoorsmen and women continuing to […]
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WMA Habitat Fuels Songbird Migration
By Stephen Brenner and Joel Jorgensen, Nongame Bird Program managers Migration is a critically important event in the lives of many avian species. This period accounts for over a quarter of the annual cycle for some birds and is extremely risky as individual birds travel long distances through unfamiliar areas. Consequently, many species experience higher …
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5 Sustainable Outdoor Products Making Disposable Gear Obsolete
We’re heading towards a greener future, and these five sustainable outdoor products are just the beginning. I do it, and you probably do it too. Or at least I like to think you do. You pick up those cups and wrappers you see on the side of the trail or floating in the lake. You […]
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Winter Trout Fishing: How to Catch Them After the Snow Falls
Let’s talk about doing some winter trout fishing! Trout are a cold water species, but that doesn’t automatically make them easy to catch in the colder months of the year. Even with that in mind, there are many reliable tactics that’ll put some fresh trout in your creel this winter. From coast to coast, winter […]
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Merry Christmas, 2021
Heading out the door for the Christmas holiday. I will be “out” more than “in” over the next week or two. Will blog when I have a chance. Hopefully, I will have some adventures to blog about! Until then: OK, full disclosure, that photo does not come from Nebraska. I have to be honest with …
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2022 Fishing Forecast
To make our wait for fishable ice even worse. . . here is what is waiting: I will always tell you that fish populations are dynamic, always changing. Hot bites come and go, new ones burst on the scene. Better do your homework.
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Targeted Conservation for Pheasants
Targeted conservation for ring-necked pheasants in agriculturally dominated landscapes By John Laux, NGPC Upland Game and Access Program Manager Similar to many surrounding states, Nebraska’s ring-necked pheasant populations have experienced long-term declines – a trend driven largely by continued habitat loss. Over time, changes in agricultural land-use (i.e. grassland conversion to cropland, “cleaner” farming techniques, …
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Santa, Berkley Heading to California for Post-Christmas Fishing
On Dec. 27, Santa will be heading west to Long Beach, California to fish and help with improvements at El Dorado Regional Park. Although Santa has a busy week ahead of him, he managed to carve out a little extra time for both fishing and wildlife conservation. Berkley recently held a contest through which it […]
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When?
I am trying to patiently wait for ice. I am about out of patience. Pretty much every day I check, double-check the forecasts and long-range forecasts. It ain’t looking good. I am ready. The tree is up. The lights are hung. Even the missletoad. I am ready for ice! And this is all we get: …
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