Stewardship; Public and Private Initiatives; Regional
Hackberry Update
Got another news item today. You may have seen the news release already. If you have, ignore me. If not, well, that is exactly why I am spreading this around: Hackberry Lake to be chemically renovated Aug. 9 LINCOLN, Neb. – Hackberry Lake on the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge will be chemically renovated the week …
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Back in Blue
In the past couple of years we have seen water levels in the sandhills unlike anything any of us remember. Roads have been closed, valleys have been flooded, water has been everywhere. I would not say water levels are low now, it is all relative. Certainly they are lower. So, I want to spread the …
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Wing Commander
Commission biologist Randy Stutheit’s experience evaluating duck wings over the years has helped formulate waterfowl regulations across central U.S. Quickly studying a duck’s wing, Randy Stutheit plays a role in determining waterfowl regulations and seasons in states throughout the central portion of the country. But he’s been doing it awhile — 35 years — and …
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Becoming Part of Something Bigger
The Wildlife Conservation Fund The Nebraska state income tax form isn’t known for its wildlife illustrations. Yet, tucked on the second page is a small illustration of a peregrine falcon, along with a space to donate to the Wildlife Conservation Fund. These tax-deductible donations play a vital role in conserving Nebraska’s wildlife, said Melissa Panella, …
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Wade In
It’s hot. I will always tell you that you cannot catch anything sitting at home on the couch. However, when it gets this hot, I have to admit my motivation to go fishing wanes a bit. I might still “wet a line”, but I will be selective about the times and places to do it. …
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“Smile!”
I try to “lighten up” with my Friday blog posts. There were a couple of things I had in mind for today, but I changed my mind. . . . I love fish pictures, never get tired of fish pictures. So what could be better than looking over a bunch of fish pictures? We are …
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Trout Slam Update, Summer 2021
There have not been a lot of Trout Slam entries coming in, but there have been a few. Time to give an update and get certificates mailed out. . . . In case you forgot, the Trout Slam is an angler recognition program we initiated a couple of years ago. We started it to highlight …
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Missouri River Sauger and Walleye Tracking
I want to point out some fisheries research work currently being done on the Missouri River in northeast Nebraska. The easiest way for me to do that is to “copy and paste” a page from our July 2021 Nebraskaland Magazine: As the article says, if you happen to catch one of these tagged fish, we …
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McConaughy White Bass
There is no doubt “the” topic of the week has been the fish die-off at Lake McConaughy. Here is our official statement from yesterday: LINCOLN, Neb. – The cause of a fish die-off at Lake McConaughy, Nebraska’s largest reservoir, remains inconclusive. Fisheries biologists from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission are investigating a die-off, in …
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Take ‘Em Fishing 2021
As I have mentioned in previous blogs, this is the third year of our “Take ‘Em Fishing” promotion. In previous blogs, I have mentioned the benefits to finding someone and passing your love of hunting and fishing on to them (e.g. Take ‘Em, Passing It On). I have emphasized the importance of family in establishing …
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Twin Lakes Boat Ramps
One thing you learn as a fisheries manager is that there are a lot of things out of your control. Take, for example, water levels, either due to “Mother Nature”, power and irrigation districts, or other entities, we have no control over water levels in many Nebraska fisheries. In recent years, we have completed some …
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“As Seen on TV”
I found this YouTube channel called “RetroBassin“. There is some interesting “stuff” there and a person can even learn a thing or three. This one was kind of fun: Yeah, I know, that video is 18 minutes long. But, I am betting a bunch of you watched all of it because you remember a bunch …
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Bluegreen Algae
It is mid-summer, it is hot, and that means primetime for bluegreen algae blooms. There is a lot of hysteria and misunderstanding about our waters and algae blooms. I originally wrote this blog over ten years ago. Let me dust it off, update some things and hopefully clear up some misconceptions. . . . Bluegreen …
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Eva Shockey: Growing Up Shockey
Growing up in the Shockey family meant an interesting upbringing, but it led to a true love for the outdoors. Welcome to the first episode of a very special collaboration between Eva Shockey and Wide Open Spaces! For those of you who don’t know, Eva Shockey is a wife, mother, author, and hype-woman for all […]
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Man Learns the Danger in Removing a Hook from a Beached Shark
This guy found out the hard way. Shore fishing is one of the most tried-and-true ways to get a rod and reel into someone’s hands, and shark fishing is one of the reasons it’s so popular. As saltwater anglers already know, putting a shark on the beach is just the beginning of the adventure. Here’s one […]
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Top 10 Fishing Mistakes
Going to share an article for this blog post. I have mentioned Gord Pyzer before, retired Canadian fisheries biologist, and great stick. So yes, this article was written a little over a year ago, and this guy fishes mostly in Canada. But, he is right on with these ten mistakes! Read this. I am betting …
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What is Fishing Worth?
Hunters, anglers and trappers have been and continue to be the original conservationists! How? By buying permits, hunting and fishing gear! Thank you for your support. Our resources thank you. While you are at it, you better pick up a couple more crankbaits in at least a couple more colors! Fishing is worth any amount …
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Passed It On
I cleaned some “stuff” off the dresser at home. Found some newspaper clippings I wanted to keep. While I was filing them away at the office these old clippings fell out: Those would be my maternal grandparents. The clippings were from the Atkinson Graphic. I love looking back at those old pictures; love remembering times …
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