Barbs and Backlashes

I am going to be lazy today.  I do not often do this, only once in a while. . . . My blog post today is simply going to be to share with you something one of my co-bloggers recently posted.  Greg Wagner is one of my best buddies here at Game & Parks.  We talk frequently, and often discuss current topics and potential content for our blogs.  We have both been blogging for several years now, and have learned …

Nebraska’s outdoor community lost another giant last week.  Larry Porter passed last Wednesday.  For those of you who may not know, Larry was the long-time outdoor writer for the Omaha World-Herald.  The paper had this to say: Longtime World-Herald Sportswriter Larry Porter dies at 80 I spent a bit of time with Larry; am going to miss him.  It does me good to write some things about these good friends that have passed.  If you wish, you can read along. …

By now many of you have seen the news release, but I have learned to never assume everyone has seen everything.  So, I am going to spread the word, again, some more: Trout stockings begin; Two Rivers Trout Lake opens March 12 It’s time to go trout fishing again in Nebraska. Rainbow trout are being stocked in city ponds and lakes across the state in March to enhance fishing opportunities this spring, especially in urban areas. Additionally, the Two Rivers …

Spreading the word.  Here is the news release: Participate in virtual fisheries meetings in March Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in a virtual discussion on fisheries management during meetings March 14-16. Four meetings – one for each Game and Parks district – will occur over three days, with fisheries biologists presenting updates on regional projects and providing local fishing outlooks. The informal, interactive gatherings will provide a chance for questions, dialogue and feedback. Registration to attend a regional …

Last time I blogged about my recent ice fishing adventures (Been Around Some More), I mentioned that in spite of deteriorating ice conditions, I was not sure I was done, yet.  I was not.  I slipped another afternoon in on the ice a week ago.  By the way, the ONLY way I push it as early and late as I do is by religiously following ice safety protocols (Annual Ice Safety Reminder).  If you are not able to do that, …

It used to be an annual event.  Every year about this time, I called it “sport show season”.  Then the stinkin’ coronavirus came around.  So, it has been at least a couple of years, but I am happy to say I will be back at a sport show! Omaha International Boat, Sports and Travel Show I will see if I can remember my social skills.  Will spend some time hanging around the booth telling stories, answering questions and talking to …

It has been a while since I posted a “Fish Tales” newsletter; time to change that: If you are one of our certified youth fishing instructors, you should have received a copy of this newsletter.  However, I like to post it here in case you have not seen it, especially for those who are not youth fishing instructors.  There are several good news items and an educational thing or three there. My motive is this:  Our certified youth fishing instructors …

My name is Daryl. I am an ice-fisherman. In many circles, that makes me crazy. Many of you know, you hear the whispers, see the looks, the rolling of the eyes, shaking of the heads.  “Normal” society judges you to be a half-bubble off level if you enjoy going out on the ice, drilling holes and catching fish.  Afterall, who likes the cold?  Must be something wrong with you if you do. While “normal” people rejoice in mild, warm winter …

I have continued to be “out of the office” with some frequency the past few weeks.  Have continued to get around the state and dry off a few while I was at it.  Time for a report. . . . How far have I been?  Well, far enough to see some sights! Caught some fish while I was out there! Thanks for sharing your fishing spot with us, Robby! Then I met up with my kids for a few days …

I want to spread the word on some more job opportunities.  Want to be on the front line preventing the spread of aquatic nuisance species? Conservation Technician II, 3 month Conservation Technician II, 7 month Again, these are great entry level positions for folks interested in careers in natural resource management, especially fisheries and water resources.  Primary job duties will involve on-site inspections looking for aquatic nuisance species, but workers in these positions will get involved in a lot of …