Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Have you ever wondered how astronomers read the night sky or how researchers study nocturnal animals? Or maybe you want to know what is like to have incredible night vision like an owl! Join us on August 9th, 2024 from 5-10 PM at Platte River State Park to explore how fascinating nature can be from […]
Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month at the range by participating in a Steel Plate Challenge at Platte River State Park Outdoor Heritage Education Complex near Louisville. The Steel Plate Challenge is a speed shooting competition that consists of standardized stages with 5 steel targets, ranging in size from 10″ round plates to 18×24″ rectangular plates […]
Take your first shots with us! The biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shooting very easy – and, thanks to NSSF partnership*, it’s only $10**! At a First Shots seminar, you’ll receive: -An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms -Individual and group training […]
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 […]
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 […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Join us at Platte River State Park to enhance your shooting skills and prepare for time afield this hunting season and beyond. This free, skill-building competition is for youth ages 11 or older who have successfully completed Hunter Education and have not yet graduated high school. Proof of successful Hunter […]
Mondays in August, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-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 pm to […]
Mondays in August, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. Choose from a four-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 each week. […]
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 […]
Join us at Red Willow SRA for a Family Fun Night of fishing! Fishing instructors and volunteers will be on hand to help. All equipment will be provided, but you can bring your own fishing gear if you prefer. Meet at the boat launching area near the marina. There will also be a s'mores station […]
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 […]
