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Published since June, 1926 by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Nebraskaland Magazine promotes the stewardship and conservation of Nebraska’s natural resources and outdoor spaces. With outstanding photography and engaging storytelling at its core, Nebraskaland showcases the many outdoor opportunities available across the state—hunting, fishing, camping, boating, and wildlife viewing among them—within the state parks system and beyond.


History

  • 1926 – The first issue of Outdoor Nebraska, precursor to Nebraskaland, was published by the Nebraska Bureau of Game and Fish.
  • 1958Outdoor Nebraska began publishing monthly rather than quarterly.
  • 1964 – The name of the monthly magazine was changed from Outdoor Nebraska to Nebraskaland.
Front cover of the first issue of Outdoor Nebraska Magazine (now Nebraskaland Magazine) published in June, 1926 featuring a black and white illustrations of outdoor recreation

The first issue of Nebraskaland Magazine (formerly Outdoor Nebraska) published in June, 1926 by the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Game and Fish in Lincoln, Nebraska.


Magazine Staff

Many talented writers, illustrators and photographers have dedicated their time and talents to the magazine over the last 100 years. These individuals have set the highest standards for outstanding journalism and have achieved many awards over the course of their careers showcasing outdoor Nebraska.


UNL Digital Archive

Looking for past articles or searching for topical information from our publication? The Nebraskaland Magazine Digital Archive allows you to browse the pages of Nebraska’s favorite hunting, fishing, and conservation magazine from the beginning. Explore over fifty years of content in this fully searchable digital archive, with additional issues added as they become available.


Photo Library

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Photo Library is home to over a million photographic images taken by our award-winning Nebraskaland Magazine staff. The collection contains both digital and film assets, many of which are viewable within our online photo database.


Submissions

Freelance

Nebraskaland Magazine welcomes a small selection of high-quality photography and writing submissions. Subject matter includes all varieties of outdoor recreation including camping, travel, canoeing, hunting, fishing, Nebraska’s state parks and recreation areas, wildlife, natural history, unique personalities, art, culture, history and personal reminiscence.

Portraits of the Past

Submit your pre-2000 photos and memories enjoying outdoor Nebraska activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, boating, exploring and more through our online form or by mail.