Ropers had the most success among Chadron State College contestants at the Gillette College rodeo last weekend.

Tyler McGrady made two drives from his Ragland, Alabama, home to complete his first Nebraska Upland Slam.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has partnered with University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientist John Benson to conduct the first statewide elk study.

Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in a virtual discussion on fisheries management during meetings March 24-26.

Controlled burns to remove tree and brush piles will end as the snow melts.

Anglers can learn the basics of fly tying that will prepare them to catch trout and panfish this spring.

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade have until the end of the month to submit entries for the Nebraska Fish Art Contest.

Explore Nebraska Game and Parks’ 2025 Fishing Forecast and 2025 Fishing Guides to help plan your next fishing trip — no matter the season.

Gov. Pillen called for the Legislature to ban 'lab-grown meat,' arguing the state needs to protect Nebraska's farmers and producers. But not all in the ag sector are on board with this plan.

Tariffs may raise prices; farmers worry about trade impacts.

The Light Goose Conservation Order begins Feb. 10, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

With recent unseasonably warm conditions for much of the state, the season could soon wrap up.

The 2025 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska ended Jan. 19 after the final harvest limit was reached in the Pine Ridge Unit.

Deer season in Nebraska officially closed Jan. 15 when the late antlerless seasons ended.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is urging residents to exercise caution on frozen lakes and ponds after two incidents involving all-terrain vehicles breaking through the ice on Saturday in Nebraska.

The 2025 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska’s Wildcat Hills Unit closed Jan. 5 after three mountain lions, two males and one female, were harvested.

POTTER -- Barry Shepard topped off 2024 as the World Champion Bull Rider for 60 and above in the Senior Pro Tour.

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission offices and service centers will be closed Jan. 9 to honor the passing of President Jimmy Carter.

The 2025 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska’s Niobrara Unit ended almost as quickly as it began, closing on its opening day after hunters reached the limit of two females.

Active-duty military personnel stationed in Nebraska can now buy a vehicle park entry permit for $5 and gain access to more than 76 state parks year-round.

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in January.

Anglers can learn the basics of ice-fishing or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers at Discover Ice-Fishing clinics in January.

Preliminary results from the 2024 Nebraska November firearm deer season show statewide harvest was down 2% from 2023 and down 24% from the 2019-2023 average.

At 14 years old, Austin Hurt has her vision set on all things rodeo.

Hudson Lake, 15 miles southwest of Valentine, will not be open to the public for ice fishing this winter. 

Celebrating its 16th year at North East Community College, the AgCeptional Women's Conference brought together around 400 women to honor their significant contributions to agriculture.

By acquiring, preparing and serving meat of all kinds every month, the Farm 2 Fork program aims to provide both good food and a good education about the food to Tri County students and families.

Hunters who harvest a tagged and collared deer in western Nebraska are being asked to contact wildlife professionals conducting big game disease research.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is encouraging hunters in six deer management units to bring their harvest to in-person check stations for chronic wasting disease testing during the upcoming firearm deer season.

As excitement builds toward the November firearm deer season, hunters should remember safety is most important. Make sure to always follow the four primary rules of firearm safety.

Eager hunters will take to the fields Oct. 26 for Nebraska’s pheasant season opener.

Wheat and milo stubble left tall following harvest provides excellent cover and hunting opportunities for pheasants and other wildlife.

A multi-state consortium of two-year ag colleges will be headquartered in Nebraska. 

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is giving its wildlife-viewing guides a makeover – with the help of the public.

During this International Color Blindness Awareness Month, Nebraska Game and Parks is launching its campaign to make the outdoors more enjoyable to those with color blindness.

The Nebraska Game and Parks is implementing a temporary ban on campfires at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas until further notice.

The annual fall stocking of rainbow trout into ponds and lakes across Nebraska has begun.

Youth ages 11-15 may register for the Ash Hollow Youth Mentored Waterfowl Hunt, which is Oct. 20 at Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area near Lewellen.

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.

Para athlete Matt Stutzman returns to display his shooting skills at the Missouri River Outdoor Expo, Sept. 21-22 at Ponca State Park. This time he does it as a Paralympic gold medalist.

A Philadelphia-based, multi-state company has been one of the largest buyers of Nebraska ag land in recent years.

Construction soon will begin on a project addressing angler access at one southwest Nebraska reservoir, while work on aquatic habitat at another will be delayed.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission soon will accept grant proposals that will enhance watchable wildlife opportunities and nature-based experiences in Nebraska.

Spend some time this fall in Nebraska’s state parks.

With the annual dove season opener on Sept. 1, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has some reminders for hunters, as well as recommendations for areas to hunt.

Duck hunters again must choose between two daily bag limits when they register for their Harvest Information Program number this year.

EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe joined Gov. Pillen for a press conference and tour of Jacobsen's farm near Omaha.

Nebraska Game and Parks is asking for the public’s help in reporting an occurring illness in Nebraska’s big game.

Hunters may begin purchasing 2024 Nebraska fall turkey permits at 1 p.m. Central Time Aug. 12.

Blazing temperatures can put a damper on outdoor fun during the day. So why not head outside after dark? Bring a friend and explore one of the following options under the cover of night.   

Cowboys lined up for their turns to compete with livestock during the PRCA Rodeo during the Cheyenne County Fair Tuesday night.

You might think paying hundreds of dollars for a cake and cookies is reserved for a fancy patisserie in Paris, but this week 4-Hers in Sheridan County got paid big buck for their baked goods.

Anglers can use all the help they can get in the heat of summer when fishing gets tough.

Eric McKay sat down with NU System President Dr. Jeff Gold to discuss where Nebraska fits into the state of higher education in the 21st Century and who he'd like to see helping lead NU's campuses in the future. 

Updates to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Chronic Wasting Disease Management Plan are the focus of a virtual public meeting at 7 p.m. Central time July 16.

As he grew Nebraska’s largest hog operation, Jim Pillen made economic and environmental assurances to residents of small communities where he was looking to build. Some residents profited. Others say Pillen Family Farms prospered while they suffered.

Nebraska big game hunting permits will be available for purchase by residents beginning July 10.

On a hot summer’s day, there is no better place to be than poolside or at the beach beneath Nebraska skies.

Applications for paddlefish snagging permits will be accepted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission from July 1-14.

A new Miss Rodeo Nebraska was crowned Wednesday night at the Wild West Arena.

Celebrate the pollinators in the state during Nebraska Pollinator Week on June 17-23 by participating in one of many events hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks or its partners.

Enjoy music, Teddy Roosevelt, barbeque, hands-on activities, and 50 years of Hunter Education in Nebraska at Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area on June 8.

The CME live cattle and feeder cattle contracts opened this Monday with new daily and expanded limits. The live cattle futures complex previously had a daily limit of $6.75, now its new daily limit is $7.50, and the new expanded limit is $11.25. The feede

H5N1 or bird flu, was diagnosed in a third dairy farmworker last week, marking the first U.S. case with respiratory symptoms, said to be mild.