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Register now for annual Vanderheiden Memorial Run
Enjoy time outdoors while supporting mental health awareness and state park trails.
Registration is open for the fourth annual Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run, a race aimed at raising awareness and understanding of mental health that also acts as a fundraiser for state park trails.
Runners can choose to sign up virtually to run or walk a 2-mile or 5-mile distance from anywhere in the country. They can also attend the annual event on May 25 at Cody Park in North Platte.
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Pillen acknowledges 50 years of Hunter Education
Gov. Jim Pillen signed a proclamation March 18 recognizing the 50-year anniversary of Hunter Education in Nebraska in 2024.
The Hunter Education program began in Nebraska in 1974 and Bowhunter Education program in 1994. The program has reached more than 200,000 students. Commission data shows that since that time, hunter incident rates have fallen by more than 80 percent.
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Two state records set at state NASP tournament
Two state records fell at the 18th annual National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament March 15-16 at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln.
NASP is an in-school curriculum covering target archery for students in grades 4-12. The state tournament is the largest archery event in Nebraska.
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Explore Nebraska nature with free webinars
Do you enjoy learning about the Nebraska outdoors? Then you have to check out Nebraska Game and Parks' "Science of..." videos. Dozens of webinars cover everything from bighorn sheep to animal eyes, woodpeckers, edible plants and more, all led by professional wildlife educators. Check it out!
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Attend a turkey calling clinic
Improve your turkey calling skills just in time for spring turkey season. A series of turkey calling clinics will be held in the coming weeks, starting March 23. Sign up and learn something new!
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 Sign up to become a Master Naturalist
Dive deep into the world of Nebraska's natural resources: Become a Nebraska Master Naturalist. You'll get in-depth training as well as exciting volunteer opportunities.
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 Visit a nature center this spring
Looking for something fun to do this spring? Visit a nature center, like Schramm Education Center or Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Enjoy fun, interactive exhibits for all ages and learning about nature.
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 From the marsh to the stage
It's one thing to call in ducks from a blind, but earning a championship title in duck calling requires different skills. Check out this interview with championship duck caller Nick Brichacek.
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 Do cranes sleep? An in-depth look
After trail cameras captured seemingly odd behavior from sandhill cranes, Eric Fowler, a Nebraskaland Magazine writer, set out to investigate ? and find out if cranes do, in fact, sleep.?
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 The obsession of spring turkey hunting
For Greg Wagner and many other turkey hunters, the spring season is a passion for them, even an obsession. Why is it so compelling? Here's a personal view from Greg.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Whooping cranes on the Platte River in Hall County.
Eric Fowler/Nebraskaland Magazine
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-471-0641
www.OutdoorNebraska.gov
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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