After 47 years of service, including nine years serving as director of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Jim Douglas is retiring.
Stories
Fort Robinson: Exceptional Horses and Fine Fish
The ponds that attract anglers to Fort Robinson State Park played part in the fisheries history of the Great Plains.
One Trail
Two camera traps placed on a trail for the better part of two years in hopes of capturing a photo of a river otter photographed otters, bobcats, turtles, countless raccoons, birds and more.
A Retired Wildlife Ecologist Gives Back
Schrad, age 71, isn’t your typical researcher. While he’s doing professional-level work for several organizations in the state, it’s all for free, on his own time.
The Lazy European Mount
By Jeff Kurrus While I’m quite fond of traditional white-tailed deer shoulder mounts, European mounts — showing just the skull and antlers — are a spectacular alternative. For my first European mount, I removed the head and as much hair as possible, boiled the “stuff” attached to the skull on […]
Restoring the Blowout Penstemon
It is extremely difficult to restore the rare blowout penstemon, but encouraging efforts are underway.