Nebraska Game and Parks

Missouri River Outdoor Expo honors America 250th

Sep 1, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Shawna Richter-Ryerson

The Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary Sept. 19-20 with more than 100 outdoor activit...

Ash Hollow Youth Mentored Waterfowl Hunt is Oct. 18

Aug 31, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Youth ages 11-15 may register for the Ash Hollow Youth Mentored Waterfowl Hunt, which is Oct. 18 at Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area near Lewel...

Wetland water conditions better than last year

Aug 28, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Wetland water conditions throughout the Rainwater Basin currently are better than last year but still variable across the state, according to the N...

All-terrain wheelchairs now available at Smith Falls

Aug 25, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Shawna Richter-Ryerson

Smith Falls State Park now offers all-terrain wheelchairs to help visitors with mobility challenges experience the beauty of the park in north cent...

Deer hunters in 8 units can request a free CWD testing kit

Aug 25, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Shawna Richter-Ryerson

Hunters in the chronic wasting disease testing zone for 2026 deer hunting seasons are encouraged to order a free mail-in sampling kit before they h...