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Fall means woolly bear caterpillars on the move

When the days get cooler and the trees show fall colors, I remember to keep an eye on the ground. I’m hoping to spot a tiny, fuzzy caterpillar.

All this water will mean more fish — eventually

It’s safe to say the long-term drought that has persisted for the past several years in Southeast Nebraska is over.

How wildflowers took root

In 1926, when Outdoor Nebraska was first published, conservation in Nebraska and across the United States was still in its infancy.

Tips for cooking wild game

With so many options for cooking harvested wild game, it can sure be perplexing for the new or inexperienced wild game cook to know where to start.

Dabblers and divers: Ducks of late summer

While the appearance of the season might seem muted, late summer is one of the most vulnerable periods in a duck’s year.

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Reminders for a safe late-summer river tubing trip

Leisurely floating on one of Nebraska’s scenic rivers in an inflated tube is a refreshing, relaxing way to enjoy a late-summer day with family and friends.

Summer may be hot, but so is bluegill fishing

The bluegill remains active and eager to bite, even in the midday heat, during what folks refer to as the “Dog Days of Summer.”

When predator fish are in the ‘zone’

I have been on a few different waters in the past couple of weeks, despite the heat. What I have been seeing on the water has been typical.

Keep on top of summer fishing with top-water lures

Chug Bug. Jitterbug. Hula Popper. Creek Chub Knuckle-Head. Zara Spook. They are the go-to fishing lures of summer. They are top-water lures.

Assassin bugs: Not your garden-variety predators

Every assassin has a signature style — at least, that’s what I know from the movies. Nebraska’s assassin bugs check all the boxes.

Johnny Carson, UFOs and giant lake monsters? 100 years of Outdoor Nebraska.

It took three years to digitize and publish online the first 50 years of Nebraskaland magazine.

Disc golf’s popularity soaring in state park areas

Disc golf courses are attractive to park managers for many reasons, including cost and that there’s not much extra maintenance required.

There’s always ‘s’more’ to know about campfires

Learning the basics of building and managing a fire is an essential outdoor skill that combines preparation, safety, and respect for nature.

Multipurpose mulberries are the right pick

Mulberries make for superb summer fishing bait, particularly where mulberry tree branches hang over the water.

Groundhogs are Nebraska’s backyard bulldozers

If you’ve ever been halfway through your morning coffee, glanced out the window and caught a flash of brown waddling across your yard like it owns the place, then you’ve seen a groundhog.

Tips for avoiding camping crowds

Here’s some advice from our Nebraska state park superintendents, conservation officers and wildlife and fisheries biologists.

Three of Nebraska's most common non-native bird species have a relationship to New York City.

The first is one people likely see in abundance wherever they live — the house sparrow.

250-Mile Challenge celebrates America’s anniversary

As warmer weather approaches, head outside and participate in the Outdoor Nebraska 250-Mile Challenge.

Belted kingfisher: small bird with big attitude

Kingfishers are loud, fast and just a little bit dramatic — appropriate behavior for a bird that dives headfirst into the water for a living.

Swift fox: The fast and furry

At 3-to-7 pounds, the swift fox is the smallest wild canine species in North America.

Fishing for an answer: How important is water temperature?

No doubt, knowing that we have a variety of fish species that prefer different temperatures is an important factor in my fishing strategies throughout the year.

Springtime means crappie time

With warm days, the spring fishing bug spreads far and wide. Many folks think of crappies as the days get longer and warmer. Truly, it is one of the best times of year to target those popular panfish.

Spring forward with these outdoor activities

The amount of daylight is increasing. The weather is warming up. For all intents and purposes, spring has arrived.

Recreation variety keeps Pawnee State Recreation Area busy

If you want to hop in a boat or personal watercraft and go fast, there aren’t many places to visit. Pawnee State Recreation Area is one of those spots.

Northern pike make big splash in Nebraska fishing scene

With its big, alligator-like mouth, torpedo-shaped body and a striking olive-green-and-white-scale pattern, the northern pike has a way of standing out on Nebraska’s fishing scene.

Water’s open, so go fish!

The days are getting longer. Open water is now prevalent in many water bodies. Now is the time to get ready for some early open-water fishing.

Silent slaughter: The cost of poaching for hunters, taxpayers

"Poachers are stealing from hunters, but they are stealing from all of us, whether you hunt or not, because wildlife belongs to all of us."

A primer for a snow goose hunt

This is the year you start snow goose hunting during Nebraska’s Light Goose Conservation Order. Here’s all you need to know to begin

Lawman turns tables on poachers by claiming trophies, but the prey is elusive

Prosecutors across Montana say poaching cases are hard to win — and even harder to prove.

 

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