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Time for morels! Foraging season has begun
The soil is warming up, rain is in the forecast, and morels are being spotted around the state. Nebraska's morel mushroom season is now underway!
This will be the best time of year to find these prized delicacies. Once they've emerged, individual clusters may appear for just two to three weeks at a time. Learn about the best places to look, what to bring and how to cook them in the link below.
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Commission approves 2025 big game hunting recommendations
At a recent meeting, Nebraska Game and Parks approved staff's recommendations for 2025 deer, antelope and elk hunting seasons. Season dates were approved, and a range of permits were reduced in number, which will help Game and Parks meet its management goals for big game populations.
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Campfires temporarily banned at all Game and Parks areas
A temporary campfire ban is in place at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas, in conjunction with a statewide ban on fires through April 30. Camp stoves using liquid or gas fuel are permitted; read more for details on which kinds of fires are prohibited, as well as precautions park visitors can take right now.
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Mark your calendars: Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is May 17
Every other day of the year, you need a permit to go fishing or to enter a Nebraska state park. But not on Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, which falls on Saturday, May 17, this year.
To celebrate, several parks are hosting family-friendly activities featuring free fishing instruction and loaner gear. But any state park area can be a great destination for, say, a group picnic or hike. Find a park near you, bring a rod and reel, and go explore!
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Recent state park improvements in southeastern Nebraska
Curious how your park dollars are benefiting the places you know and visit? Our latest roundup of updates and improvements is for the southeastern part of the state, including Branched Oak and Rock Creek Station state recreation areas.
See previous updates for southwestern and south-central parks, too. In the north, we've also covered north-central and northeastern parks. More updates to come!
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Special event celebrates the Cowboy Trail
This year marks 30 years of the Cowboy Trail, and you can help celebrate. Join this April 26 event to run, ride, hike, bike or relay the 7 miles from Rushville to Clinton or 8 miles from Gordon to Clinton.
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 Nebraska on the Discovery Channel
The hosts of RV There Yet? traveled to three Nebraska state parks in their RV, and had a rollicking time. Catch their adventures April 26 at 7:30 a.m. CT on the Discovery Channel.
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 Ponca State Park hosting Mother's Day buffet
Springtime is gorgeous at Ponca State Park, making the perfect setting to celebrate the mom in your life. Book reservations for the park's Mother's Day buffet, with broasted chicken, ham and more.
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 Check season dates for 2025
While spring turkey season is well underway, Nebraska hunters have a range of other seasons and potential game to pursue in 2025. Find upcoming season dates and other helpful info online.
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 Make a difference: Volunteer with us!
Volunteers are a crucial link in the Game and Parks family, whether they're wowing visitors in living history scenes, crafting pollinator gardens, assisting campers and more. Find your fit today.
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 Peregrine falcon webcams get an upgrade
For nearly two decades, Game and Parks has provided up-close views of peregrine falcons nesting at the Capitol, via two webcams. Thanks to a recent upgrade, the livestream video is now much sharper!
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Invasive yellow flag irises along the Niobrara River in Sioux County.
Justin Haag/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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