Nebraskaland Magazine

Check out the new positions that are open on the Game and Parks website at http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/admin/jobs/ and the State of Nebraska jobsite at http://www.statejobs.nebraska.gov/. Temporary Conservation Technicians; Wildlife Division-Scottsbluff & Alliance; wldf2013-NW; Application Deadline: February 1, 2013. Temporary Conservation Technicians; Wildlife Division-Myrtle Hall, Battle Creek, Royal & Bassett; wldf2013-NE; Application Deadline: February 1, 2013. Temporary Conservation Technicians; Wildlife Division-Loup City, North Platte & Clear Creek; wldf2013-SW; Application Deadline: February 1, 2013. Temporary Conservation Technicians; Wildlife Division-Raymond & Plattsmouth; wldf2013-SE; Application …

LINCOLN, Neb. – Ice anglers and other visitors to Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area (SRA) are asked to comply with an exclusion zone implemented to protect the lake’s nesting bald eagles. The exclusion zone is an area closed to all access from Dec. 1-July 15. A pair of bald eagles first built a nest at Lake Wanahoo in 2011. They produced two fledglings in 2011 and two more the following year. The nest is located in a large, dead cottonwood …

LINCOLN, Neb. – Football fans, family and friends can enjoy the Super Bowl in a scenic surrounding with the Super Bowl Special at Ponca State Park. One- and two-night mini-lodge stays are available Feb. 2-3 at a 30-percent discounted rate of $189 per night, not including tax and reservation fee. A two-night stay includes two free pizzas, five bundles of firewood and late check-out. A one-night stay includes a free pizza and two bundles of firewood. Each mini-lodge includes four …

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Pheasants and Quail Forever will host a prescribed burn training workshop in David City on Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshop will take place at Hruska Memorial Library, 399 5th St. The workshop will introduce the basic concepts of prescribed burning. A $10 fee includes a meal. Registration deadline is Jan. 14. Visit NebraskaPF.com or call Pam Grossart at 308-850-8395 or Brian Teeter 402-219-2572.

LINCOLN, Neb. – A mountain lion was unintentionally killed in a cable restraint trap in Scotts Bluff County on Jan. 9, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The mountain lion was a female weighing approximately 81 pounds that appeared to be in good health. The trapper called Game and Parks immediately upon discovering the mountain lion, as required by Game and Parks policy. High pelt prices have led to an increased effort to trap bobcats and may have …

OK, it’s Friday, let me have some fun. I love this commercial for the trash-talking antelope: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaP0VrwqtHM[/youtube] But then my kids roll their eyes because their somewhat “anal”, pointy-headed biologist dad has to point out a few things: First of all, how are those antelope looking forward through those goggles?  Antelope have eyes on the side of their heads–“Eyes in front, made to hunt.  Eyes on the side, made to hide.” And I hate to tell this to the creative …

I needed to hunt birds.  It’s one of those urges that you cannot explain and best not to ignore.  Not hearing any protests from the spaniels we loaded up and headed out.  We didn’t really have a plan and were even less sure of what to expect.  However, our goal was to hunt ahead of the rain Thursday morning prior to hitting the office.  I will admit to hitting the snooze button a time or two which meant it was …

The Great Outdoor Radio Show I host hits the road on Saturday morning and heads to the CenturyLink Center in downtown Omaha for the popular Midlands International Auto Show (http://www.omahaautoshow.com/). We’ll be there for a special, LIVE broadcast thanks to the folks at Toyota. I’m looking forward to it and hopefully seeing you there! I’ll be previewing what’s new here in 2013  for S.U.V.’s, 4X4 pick up trucks and much, much more! It all happens on Saturday morning specifically from …

This morning I was listening to the radio and a broadcaster mentioned their sports wishes for 2013. While a huge sports fan, my brain immediately went in a different direction: outdoor wishes. And here is my list: 1)      to find myself lost at the Valentine NWR this spring, wading through cattails in search of bass and pike for at least one day with a pile of friends within shouting distance. 2)      to squirrel hunt with my Ruger 10-22. Several years …

A great morning in the snow with hoar frost and a hazy sunrise.  And what I did I photograph?  Holes in the snow… But they’re kinda purty… See more here:  http://prairieecologist.com/2013/01/10/photo-of-the-week-january-10-2013/