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
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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
Read More »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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