Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? Try Rifle is your place to start! This safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules, handling demonstrations, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! […]
Want to see what archery is all about? Never held a bow before? Not sure where to begin? Try Archery is your place to start! This easy-going program covers basic range rules and procedures, along with starter techniques. Participants get to fling arrows on their very first visit! And whether archery turns out to be […]
Are you interested in learning how to hunt or just want to be comfortable handling a shotgun safely? Maybe you want to brush up on your shotgun skills with a patient instructor? Our certified instructors are hitting the road this fall to put together a "Just for the Ladies" series of shotgun skill workshops - […]
Join us for Just For the Ladies Shotgun Shooting! Our certified instructors are hitting the road this fall to put together a "Just for the Ladies" series of shotgun skill workshops - just in time for the hunting season. They will each consist of an instructional and safety portion, followed by a hands-on shooting skill […]
Come along and explore the dark and mysterious creatures of the night; bats. Explore the bats that call Merritt SRA home and discover why dark skies are important for these nocturnal critters. This is a FREE event but participants will need to have a Nebraska Park Entry Permit. Location: Snake River boat dock
Experience living history at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park on Sept. 9 and 10 for a weekend of Fall Muster! Activities will include: Reveille, Assembly and Post Colors Orders of the Day Soldier drills on the parade ground Blacksmithing Candle-making (Saturday) Cannon-firing (Saturday) Soap-making (Sunday) Other historical reenactments of duties at the fort Hours: Sept. […]
Join us at Ash Hollow Historical Park for the 3rd Annual Ash Hollow Rendezvous! The rendezvous will allow park visitors to absorb themselves in pre-1840 history, unique culture and educate themselves of an era gone by. Rendezvous were historically held in the fall between fur traders and local Native American tribes and were a time […]
Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]
Mondays in September, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a three-week intro pistol class or a 'next-level' weekly practice and skill-building section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with a pistol […]
Mondays in September, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a three-week intro class or 'next-level' advice section, depending on your comfort with the material. The intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 […]
Join us at E.T. Mahoney State Park every Tuesday for Beginner Birding! Explore the world of birding and hike the park looking for birds with a Naturalist. Meet at the Owen Marina. *** Programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Please […]
The Wildcat Hills preschool programs will meet once a month at 10am MT at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center. Certified staff will lead various programs that include a story, hands-on activities and themed lesson. Activities will focus hands-on learning and observations, specifically targeted for early learners’ ages 2-6 years. These programs will be conducted rain […]
