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Nebraska Game and Parks cares for our state's fish, wildlife and outdoor recreation resources. Active: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Our official social media accounts, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, are managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. All NGPC social media accounts are created to provide people who have an interest in Nebraska’s outdoors with access to information about NGPC. These pages are monitored and managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and its employees. View our Social Media Policy: https://outdoornebraska.gov/about/notices/our-social-media-policy/

05/31/2026

We saw your successful turkey hunts, and now it's time to fire up the grill!

These harissa turkey kabobs bring smoky heat, bold North African flavors and just the right amount of char. Marinated overnight and grilled hot, they're perfect served with flatbread, a simple yogurt sauce and a fresh cucumber-tomato salad.

Find the recipe: https://brnw.ch/21x2Yzb

Photo by Ryan Sparks for Nebraskaland Magazine

05/30/2026

To keep the fish or not isn't the question. How you handle the fish is.

For the best outcomes next time you go fishing, follow these top tips:

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵. Land the fish as quickly as you can, and don't play the fish to exhaustion. The keep the fish in water as much as possible by using a net made for catch-and-release fishing. Do not let the fish flop on the bottom of the boat or on the ground!

𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵. Handle fish as little as possible and only with wet hands. Avoid touching its eyes, don’t put fingers in its gill flaps and be aware of sharp points on the fish. Hold fish horizontally, grasping small fish from above and using two hands to support large fish from below.

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗸. Use a needle-nose pliers or forceps to remove hooks from the fish. These tools should be readily available to prevent digging through your tackle box when you land a fish. If you plan to release all fish, use the pliers to bend down the barb on the point of the hook to make removal easier.

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵. Return fish you do not intend to keep to the water immediately with as little stress to the fish as possible. Release the fish while standing in water or use a net made of fish-friendly material.

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵. If you plan to eat the fish, bring a bucket of water or stringer to keep the fish for a short time. Otherwise, take a cooler and place the fish on ice immediately after being caught.

Find additional resources for your next fishing adventure on https://brnw.ch/21x2XA5.

📸: Jeff Kurrus

05/29/2026

Whether it’s relaxing evenings by the campfire, long hours on the water, or action packed time on the trail, there’s no better place to make the most of your summer.

Spend your days exploring Nebraska State Parks and see why it’s always time well spent.

Find your next adventure: https://brnw.ch/21x2Wy5

Photos by Nebraskaland Magazine

05/28/2026

Outdoor Nebraska through your lens. 📸

Want to see your photos in our social media feed? Tag in your posts or send us photos via DM for a chance to be featured.

05/27/2026

The Nebraska spring wild turkey season wraps up on May 31, 2026. Have a photo or story from this season? Share it in the comments! 🦃

Photo by Julie Geiser, Nebraskaland Magazine

05/27/2026

Playful and built for the water, river otters are one of Nebraska’s true conservation success stories. Once nearly gone from the state due to habitat loss and unregulated trapping, river otters have made a strong comeback thanks to reintroduction efforts and improved water quality.

Today, they can be found along rivers and wetlands across Nebraska, where they spend their time hunting fish, crayfish, and other aquatic prey. If you're lucky, you might spot their tracks along muddy banks or see them sliding down into the water.

Their return is a reminder of what healthy habitats can support and why conservation work matters.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x2RZ2

Photo by Bob Grier

05/26/2026

Do you own land in Nebraska? Consider enrolling your property in the Open Fields and Waters program!

OFW is a voluntary program that offers financial incentives to landowners who allow public walk-in access for hunting, trapping and/or fishing in Nebraska. In 2025, 97% of landowners returned to the program totaling 944 participating Nebraska landowners on over 471,000 acres.

Enroll by June 17 to ensure your property is included in the Public Access Atlas. Find program and enrollment details here:

https://brnw.ch/21x2QuG

05/26/2026

Nebraska wetlands are full of color. From deep blues and greens to golden grasses and earthy browns, these landscapes create a patchwork of habitat that supports migratory birds, fish, amphibians and countless other species.

Home to more acres of wetlands than any neighboring state, Nebraska’s wetlands help improve water quality, reduce flooding and provide critical resting and nesting areas for wildlife across the Central Flyway. Protecting these places means protecting the many species that depend on them.

Learn more about Nebraska's wetlands: https://brnw.ch/21x2PR8

Photos 1 & 2 by Ethan Freese
Photos 3 & 5 by Eric Fowler
Photo 4 by Mariah Lundgren

05/25/2026

Whether you spent Memorial Day weekend camping, fishing, hiking, paddling, grilling or just relaxing in a Nebraska state park, our team was there helping make the unofficial start to summer a fun and safe one.

Thank you to every park employee and conservation officer who spent the holiday weekend working to keep parks clean, campgrounds running and visitors enjoying the outdoors — and who will continue doing it all summer long.👏

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05/24/2026

Invasive species can change Nebraska’s waters, prairies and forests for generations. During Invasive Species Awareness Week, there are simple steps everyone can take to help protect the places and wildlife we care about.

Attend an Awareness Event.
Attend a webinar, online trivia, wine tasting, or activity day at Schramm SRA to learn more about how invasive species impact Nebraska. Find the events: https://brnw.ch/21x2MCy

Clean. Drain. Dry.
Zebra mussels spread easily between lakes and rivers by hitching rides on boats, trailers and equipment. Once established, they can damage infrastructure, alter aquatic ecosystems and threaten native species. Cleaning, draining and drying your boat and gear after every outing helps stop their spread.

Play. Clean. Go.
Seeds and invasive plants can travel farther than you think on boots, bikes, pets and vehicles. Before leaving an area, brush off mud and debris to help protect Nebraska’s prairies, trails and wildlife habitat.

Burn it where you buy it.
Moving firewood may seem harmless, but it can spread destructive insects like emerald ash borer to new areas. Buying and burning local firewood helps keep Nebraska’s forests healthy.
Small actions make a big difference in protecting Nebraska’s natural resources.

Learn more about invasive species prevention: https://brnw.ch/21x2MCx

Photos by Nebraskaland Magazine

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
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Friday	8am - 5pm

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