Whopper saugeye in Oklahoma
Tweet Devontay Brown caught this 5.5 lb Saugeye on Lake Carl Blackwell. Share your catch with us on Facebook, Twitter and I Camp Chef Square Dutch Oven. nstagram. … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Great Plains
New mountain biking trails featured in July Nebraskaland
Tweetshawna richter-ryerson June 29, 2020 Comments Offon New mountain biking trails featured in July Nebraskaland LINCOLN, Neb. – The mountain biking trails at Platte River State Park near Louisville are among many topics featured in the July issue of Nebraskaland Magazine. Regional … Continue reading →
SD – Randall Creek Campground Reopens
TweetRandall Creek Campground Reopens, Reservations Available PIERRE, S.D. – The campground at Randall Creek Recreation Area near Pickstown is now open, following a 15-month closure to allow for bridge reconstruction. “We’re excited to get back into the campground, and we know … Continue reading →
Nebraska Outdoor Education facilities to reopen
TweetThe health and well-being of Nebraskans and caring for our natural and cultural resources are our top priorities. We are working to restore services while also reducing the spread of the novel coronavirus disease to our guests and the greater … Continue reading →
Grant Expand Hunting and Fishing on South Dakota’s Private Lands
TweetGrant Will Help Expand Public Hunting and Fishing Access Opportunities on South Dakota’s Private Lands Public access opportunities for hunting and fishing on private lands will be expanded thanks to a grant awarded to the South Dakota Department of Game, … Continue reading →
Nebraska Paddlefish snagging permits accepted through July 14
TweetLINCOLN, Neb. – Applications for paddlefish snagging permits are being accepted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission through July 14. Drawing results will be available by July 20. Any permits remaining following the drawing will be sold on a … Continue reading →
Boat safe this holiday July 4th
TweetPRATT – Fireworks, good food and spending time outdoors are on the menu for many Kansans this Independence Day weekend. As such, state lakes and reservoirs will be filled with boaters taking advantage of the long weekend to relax on … Continue reading →
SD Funding Available for Outdoor Recreation
TweetPIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota State Parks and Recreation Director Scott Simpson announced today that applications are being accepted for grants from the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Public outdoor recreation projects sponsored by city, county, township and tribal … Continue reading →
Oklahoma hybrid bass
Tweet Sam Gregory had a great time catching hybrids on the Neosho River between Lake Hudson and Grand Lake. This dandy weighted 5.5 lbs! Share your catch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Photo by Wade Free. Frogg Toggs … Continue reading →
SD – Lake Mitchell Declares No Wake Zone
TweetS.D. – The city of Mitchell, in cooperation with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department (GFP), has declared Lake Mitchell a “No Wake Zone.” The “No Wake Zone” declaration means boaters will have to abide by a 5 … Continue reading →
SD – Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Stations
TweetThe South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department (GFP) will begin operating mobile watercraft inspection and decontamination stations across the state to help combat the spread of zebra mussels. GFP staff has been trained to inspect boats for zebra mussels … Continue reading →
Win a Bass Tracker Classic Boat
Tweet New Take ’em Fishing grand prize: Bass Tracker Classic LINCOLN, Neb. – With a donation from the Cabela’s/Bass Pro Shop and the Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation, this year’s Take ’em Fishing Challenge just got a little more exciting: … Continue reading →
Nebraska Some state park service centers to reopen July 1
Tweet Some state park service centers to reopen July 1 LINCOLN, Neb. – Select state park area service centers will reopen to the public July 1 for customer service, information and permit sales. Amenities such as interpretive displays and gift … Continue reading →
Oklahoma blue catfish
Tweet Kensington Kerbs of Shawnee caught this unusual blue catfish on a jugline at Kaw Lake last week. Share your unusual catch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Photo by Wade Free. … Continue reading →
Wild About Kansas Photo Contest Going on Now
Tweet PRATT – Have you been working on your outdoor photography skills recently? If you’ve taken a photo highlighting Kansas wildlife, outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, or local landscapes consider submitting your work in the 2020 “Wild About Kansas” 8th annual … Continue reading →
Win a boat in Nebraska
Tweet Take Someone Fishing. Submit Pictures of Your Adventures. Win Prizes. You love to fish. It’s how you enjoy a beautiful day, and how you relax after a stressful week. It’s an excuse to spend time outdoors, away from screens … Continue reading →
Big Fish, Second Week in a Row! in Nebraska
TweetGot into the office this morning and found documentation for another state record fish. This was another notable catch, a big fish, a big popular sport fish! For years I have been saying that if our rod & reel record … Continue reading →
THE LITTLE SHOCKING BOAT THAT COULD
Tweet The boat that collected the first robust redhorse in 1991 is still in use ( Studying fish and other aquatic species is often difficult, especially if the species you’re searching for is rare and access to its habitat is … Continue reading →
Oklahoma Fishing Trail Marking 1st Year With Guided Fishing Trip Giveaway
TweetENTER TO WIN TODAY ON NATIONAL GO FISHING DAY, JUNE 18 Today, June 18, is National Go Fishing Day, when people are encouraged to take a break from daily routines, bait a hook, drop a line into a nearby lake, pond … Continue reading →
Nebraska – limited overnight lodging in park cabins June 18
Tweetne 1LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will begin restoring limited overnight lodging in park cabins June 18 while continuing to protect the public and staff from the spread of COVID-19. Starting June 18 and continuing until … Continue reading →