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The public is invited to participate in the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's annual summer turkey brood survey July 1-Aug. 31. The survey provides useful estimates about annual production by wild turkey hens and how many poults, or young turkeys, survive the summer brood-rearing period. These records lend insight into population indices and trends, which inform management decisions regarding wild turkeys. During July and August, survey participants are asked to record all turkeys they see....
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved wildlife orders that move the start of the spring turkey season at its meeting June 12 in North Platte. The change to orders will: • Move the start of the spring archery season from March 25 to the Saturday closest to April 8. • Move the start of the spring youth shotgun season from the Saturday closest to April 8 to the Saturday closest to April 15. • Move the start of the spring regular shotgun season from the Saturday closest to April 15 to the Saturday closest to April 22. Delaying harve...
Turkey hunters will take to the woods for Nebraska's spring shotgun season April 18. They can expect a season consistent with the past five years, according to Carlie Gizel, wild turkey program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Statewide spring population indices indicated an 18% increase from 2024 to 2025. Regionally, the average number of turkeys observed increased from 2024 in all regions except the Sandhills and Northeast. Gizel said that while overall turkey numbers are...
Hunters may begin purchasing 2026 spring turkey season permits from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning at 1 p.m. Central time Jan. 12. Hunters are reminded they may harvest no more than one turkey per calendar day during the spring season. All harvests also must be reported via Telecheck at OutdoorNebraska.gov/Hunt/Telecheck or by phone at 844-279-4564. Resident turkey permits, including issuing fee, are $34; nonresident permits are $158. Landowner permits are $18.50 for residents...
It's Oct. 1. That means one thing in Nebraska: Fall turkey hunting season is here. Nebraska Game and Parks has reminders for hunters who will take to the field in search of a bird for the season, which runs Oct. 1 to Nov. 30: All harvested turkeys must be reported via Telecheck within 48 hours of harvest. This can be done at OutdoorNebraska.gov/hunt/telecheck/ or by calling the phone number on the permit. Reporting via Telecheck is mandatory. When hunting during the Nov. 15-23 firearm deer...
Hunting at Nebraska’s state recreation areas began Sept. 2. Several hunting seasons opened in early September, including archery deer, dove, grouse, early teal and other small game and furbearer seasons on Sept. 1. Regulations state that portions of some SRAs are open to hunting from the first Tuesday following Labor Day – this year is Tuesday, Sept. 2 – through the end of the spring turkey hunting season, unless restricted. Standard hunting regulations apply. A park entry permit is required for vehicles entering the SRAs. Parks with managed hu...
7 Nebraska fall turkey permits at 1 p.m., Central time, on Aug. 11. A fall turkey permit is valid statewide, and each hunter may have no more than one fall permit per calendar year. Also: • The fall bag limit allows the take of one turkey of either sex with a shotgun or archery equipment. • Fall turkey permits are valid only for the year they are purchased. • All turkey harvests must be reported via Telecheck. Visit OutdoorNebraska.gov/hunt/telecheck/. • The fall turkey season is Oct. 1 to No...
As hunters plan their spring wild turkey hunt, safety reminders need to be included to ensure a fun outing. Kyle Gaston, hunter education coordinator with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, reminds hunters to practice the four basic rules of firearm safety. “With the excitement of a new season beginning, never let your emotions distract you and get in the way of a safe hunt this spring,” Gaston said. The four basic rules of firearm safety are: Treat every firearm as if it is loaded; Always point the muzzle of your firearm in a safe dir...
Spring wild turkey season begins March 25 for archers in Nebraska. The youth shotgun season opens April 5, with the regular shotgun season starting April 12. All spring turkey seasons close May 31. Turkey hunters must use archery equipment March 25-April 11 and may use either archery equipment or a shotgun April 12-May 31. Youth turkey hunters must use archery equipment March 25-April 4 and may use either archery equipment or a shotgun April 5-May 31. Hunters are limited to two turkey permits...
Spring turkey season permit sales began Monday. Hunters are reminded they may harvest no more than one turkey per calendar day during the spring season. All harvests also must be reported via Telecheck at OutdoorNebraska.gov/Hunt/Telecheck or by phone at 844-279-4564. Resident turkey permits, including issuing fee are $30; nonresident permits are $143. Landowner permits are $16.50 for residents and $73 for nonresidents. All youth turkey permits remain $8. The spring archery season opens March...
As Christmas draws near and holiday cheer fills the air, one figure looms large in the imaginations of children and adults alike: Santa Claus. With his twinkling eyes, rosy cheeks and hearty "Ho, ho, ho!" Santa is now synonymous with the spirit of giving, but few are aware that his origins stretch back centuries, through a rich history of generosity, religious devotion, and evolving cultural traditions. The Saint Behind the Legend The story of Santa Claus can be traced all the way back to the...
Fall turkey season will open soon, and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission wants to reacquaint hunters with the changes that first became effective last fall. Changes to the fall season are: • The fall turkey season is Oct. 1 through Nov. 30. • Each hunter may only have one fall permit. • The bag limit allows the take of one turkey of either sex with a shotgun or archery equipment. • All turkey harvests must be reported via Telecheck. Turkeys may be checked by internet at Outdoor...
At peace. That's how Jordan Larson felt back in Lincoln after her fourth, and likely final, Olympic Games this summer. Her journey to tranquility started well before Paris, before capping an unprecedented career with the U.S. national team by winning silver, even before returning to her alma mater to help coach a championship contender. "This last two years really has been a journey of pure reflection ... of healing," Larson said at an August press conference. "I'm soaking in the essence of...
The year was 1974. It was early fall. Or was it late spring? Never mind all that, Gary Hergenrader says. It isn't the season he remembers today, but the site: the old campground across the water, a dozen red cabins clinging like ticks to the canyon walls, the lodge overlooking Keystone Lake, the geology exposed in the rocky shelves above. Before retiring in 2005, Hergenrader served nearly 25 years as the Nebraska state forester. But back in 1974, he was a 34-year-old professor at the University...
Spring turkey season permits are now available from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Hunters also should reacquaint themselves with major changes from 2023. Those spring season changes that began in 2023: • Hunters may purchase up to two spring permits instead of three. • A hunter may harvest no more than one turkey per calendar day during the spring season. • 10,000 spring permits are available for sale to nonresident hunters. • All turkey harvests must be reported via Teleche... Full story
Fall turkey season is approaching quickly and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has some reminders for hunters, as there are several changes in 2023. The changes concerning this fall season are: • The fall turkey season is Oct. 1-Nov. 30. • Each hunter may only have one fall permit. • The bag limit allows the take of one turkey of either sex with a shotgun or archery equipment. • All turkey harvests must be reported via Telecheck. Turkeys may be checked by internet at OutdoorNebraska.gov/hunt/telecheck/ or by phone at 1-844-279-4564. This...
Having guests for Thanksgiving dinner is great. Having treasured friends and family stick around for a couple of extra days is even better. But guests have to eat and you just spent a week (or more!) preparing that big holiday meal and you're simply "cooked out." Sure, leftovers will work for a meal or two, but eventually you're going to have to prepare something else. And don't forget that big football game coming up on Friday afternoon, with even more games on TV over the weekend. That adds...
The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce will continue to develop plans for a proposed building at the organization’s rodeo grounds. The size of the building is yet to be decided, following a vote of members at the chamber’s Nov. 1 meeting. President Curt Thiele said the organization entered a purchase agreement, with Carla and Eli Jacob, for approximately 1.73 acres adjacent to the chamber property during July. Then, plans were devised to construct a 60-foot by 50 -foot building, which would hou...
Lantanas are blooming their little hearts out. They love the hot, humid days of July in Nebraska. Humidity occasionally fogs over the view out my kitchen window but, as it slides off, we are delighted to again see mama turkey by the flower garden. She was standing as if on guard this wet morning. On guard she was, as to our delight, we spotted a young turkey nearby, busily pecking away for bugs in the grass. Summer out the kitchen window includes, not only the turkeys, but also bright bursts of...
I recently heard somewhere that burgers cooked in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop are better than burgers cooked on a grill. I’m not buying it. The “experts” say a skillet allows the patties to baste in their own juices as they cook and that’s a huge improvement over losing all-important moisture to the spatters that cause annoying grilling flare-ups. OK, that part I can get behind (and I’ll file the info for non-grilling season), but I still think burgers cooked on a grill are a summer trea...
Turkey basics If this is your first time preparing a turkey, here are a few pointers to keep in mind. These safety tips and recommendations come from the United States Department of Agriculture. Before you start cooking: Thaw the turkey, if frozen. If you haven't yet taken it out of the freezer, do it soon. Thaw it in its original package on a tray. Allow almost 24 hours for every 5 pounds of turkey. A 12- to 16-pound turkey will take 3 to 4 days to thaw in the refrigerator. If you forget to tha... Full story
As much as I love fresh fruit, salads and sandwiches, I can't eat them for every meal when the weather is warm. Sometimes I want something cooked, but I really don't want to take much time to make it. And who wants to heat up the kitchen any more than you have to? Sheet pan meals may be the answer. "Sheet pan meals are a godsend when you're busy, or don't particularly love to cook," says food writer Gretchen McKay. "For starters, they're super easy to pull together. They also cook quickly, are... Full story
Like most people, I'm guessing, I know that Catholics don't eat meat on Fridays during Lent. (For the record, I'm Methodist.) And like most people, I'm also guessing, I never really stopped to think about why they don't. And why is fish OK? So, doing like most people do these days when looking for an answer to "why," I turned to our good friend Google. This is what I found on the website for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis at www.archspm.org: "Catholics abstain from flesh meat on... Full story
Dear Santa, It is almost Christmas and I am feeling very excited! Some presents I would like to ask for this year are ukulele and a Mp3 player. To show you what I think of when we talk about Christmas, I drew you a picture of joy and Jesus' birthday. Merry Christmas! Love, Makenna Bergman Dear Santa, It is almost Christmas and I am feeling very jolly! Some presents I would like to ask for this year are OMG surprise, American Girl doll, Omari, a bouncy ball, and a fingerling. To show you what I...
Third-grade students at Summerland Public School were asked what they would serve for Thanksgiving dinner if they were the host or how they would cook a turkey. Their responses appear, in original form, as submitted to SAM. This is how I would cook a Turkey! First I will put seasoning on it. Then I’ll stick it on a grill for 1 hour. Take it off. It will smell wonderful. Now I can eat it with my family. It will be great! -Tony Ahlers I would help mom serve Thanksgiving. I would get the bowls read...
