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Justin Haag

Justin Haag has served the Commission as a public information officer in the Panhandle since 2013. His duties include serving as regional editor for NEBRASKAland Magazine. Haag was raised in southwestern Nebraska, where he developed a love for fishing, hunting and other outdoor pursuits. After earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Chadron State College in 1996, he worked four years as an editor and reporter at newspapers in Chadron and McCook. Prior to joining the Commission in 2013, he worked 12 years as a communicator at Chadron State, serving as the institution’s media and public relations coordinator the last five. He and his wife, Cricket, live in Chadron, and have two children.

Panhandle Afield Podcast: Crappies

By Justin Haag A weekly radio segment featuring topics of the Nebraska Panhandle’s great outdoors. This week, the topic is the beloved crappie. Justin Haag · Panhandle Afield: Crappies Air Dates: May 6-13 Length: 3:00 Episode 218  

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Panhandle Afield Podcast: Nebraska Bird Month

By Justin Haag A weekly radio segment featuring topics of the Nebraska Panhandle’s great outdoors. This week, the topic is Nebraska Bird Month, which is celebrated throughout May. The program features Olivia DaRugna, a watchable wildlife biologist for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Justin Haag · Panhandle Afield: Nebraska Bird Month Air Dates: April 29-May 6 Length: 3:00 Episode 217

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Panhandle Afield Podcast: Spring Turkey Hunting

By Justin Haag A weekly radio segment featuring topics of the Nebraska Panhandle’s great outdoors. This week, the topic is spring turkey hunting in the Pine Ridge. The program features Rick Arnold, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission biologist who oversees the nine state wildlife management areas in the Pine Ridge. Justin Haag · Panhandle Afield: Spring Turkey Hunting Air Dates: April 22-29 Length: 3:00 Episode 216

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Panhandle Afield Podcast: Blanding’s Turtle Research

By Justin Haag A weekly radio segment featuring topics of the Nebraska Panhandle’s great outdoors. This week, the topic is the Blanding’s turtle and research of the species. The program features Dr. Jeffrey Lang, a retired college professor who studies the species. Justin Haag · Panhandle Afield: Blanding’s Turtle Research Air Dates: April 15-22 Length: 3:00 Episode 215

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Panhandle Afield Podcast: Junior Duck Stamp Competition

By Justin Haag A weekly radio segment featuring topics of the Nebraska Panhandle’s great outdoors. This week, the topic is the federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition. The program features Brooklyn Glennon, a 14-year-old student from Scottsbluff whose painting won Nebraska’s contest and will represent the state in the national competition. Justin Haag · Panhandle Afield: Junior Duck Stamp Competition Air Dates: April 8-15 Length: 3:00 Episode 214

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Panhandle Afield Podcast: Take ‘Em Fishing

By Justin Haag A weekly radio segment featuring topics of the Nebraska Panhandle’s great outdoors. This week, the topic is the state’s Take ‘Em Fishing campaign. Justin Haag · Panhandle Afield: Take ‘Em Fishing Air Dates: April 1-8 Length: 3:00 Episode 213

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Turtles at Home in Nebraska

The Sandhills region is tops for Blanding’s turtle habitat and numbers Grass-covered sand dunes accented by wetland marshes and lakes as far as the eye can see. Humans and vehicle traffic sparse. Vibrant community of turtles and other wildlife. If real estate advertisements targeted wildlife, such words would catch the eye of at least one species. Thanks to research at the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, we know many Blanding’s turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) are already living the good life in the …

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A More Family Friendly Lake McConaughy

In registering visitors for campsites, Nebraska’s largest reservoir sailed uncharted waters in 2021. The predominant verdict is that it was a highly successful voyage. Last April, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission implemented changes needed to create a safer, family-friendly environment at the 22-mile-long Lake McConaughy and the smaller reservoir below its dam, Lake Ogallala. One change was requiring reservations during the peak season for camping at the two state recreation areas. The new system, largely implemented to combat problems …

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Panhandle Afield Podcast: Prescribed Fire

By Justin Haag A weekly radio segment featuring topics of the Nebraska Panhandle’s great outdoors. This week, Rick Arnold of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission discusses prescribed fire. Justin Haag · Panhandle Afield: Prescribed Fire Air Dates: March 25-April 1 Length: 3:00 Episode 212

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Panhandle Afield Podcast: North American Model of Wildlife Conservation

By Justin Haag A weekly radio segment featuring topics of the Nebraska Panhandle’s great outdoors. This week, the topic is the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Justin Haag · Panhandle Afield: North American Model of Wildlife Conservation Air Dates: March 18-25 Length: 3:00 Episode 211

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