Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Woodpeckers are special birds known for exactly what their name describes- pecking at wood. There are several types of woodpeckers that range in size, appearance, and habitat. Some are distinct and easy to identify such as the red-headed woodpeckers. But others look quite similar to each other like the downy and hairy woodpeckers. In this […]
Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game issues during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public informational meetings this winter. The format for the meetings will be slightly different than years past. All in-person meetings will open at 5 p.m. local time. The first hour will be an open house […]
Explore Archery is a fun and perfect fit for beginners of any ability wanting to get started in the sport of archery. If a student is fairly new to archery and looking for a full introductory program, Explore Archery has everything you need - bows, arrows, and enthusiastic instructors! You'll learn range safety, fundamentals of […]
A Combination Course will provide instruction from knowledgeable and dedicated volunteer instructors in the safe use of firearm and archery equipment, fundamentals of hunting, shooting and hunting techniques, game identification, conservation management as well as hunter ethics. Students 11 years of age and older on the examination day will be able to take the test […]
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 […]
Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for a new, online professional development opportunity centered on a brand-new curriculum which connects little learners to the trees in their neighborhood! During this virtual workshop, we will explore activities from Project Learning Tree’s Trees & Me Curriculum focused on early childhood students […]
Looking for a good way to be introduced to the lifelong habits of safe gun handling and the basic concepts of marksmanship? Whether you have interest in recreation, competition, or hunting, this class is where you need to be! This Explore Rifle session is a 4-week course designed for youth ages 11-16, but open to […]
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's GSSF Indoor League Series - Match 2 on January 3 -or- 7, 2023. For this series, each match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is the SECOND match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available […]
A Combination Course will provide instruction from knowledgeable and dedicated volunteer instructors in the safe use of firearm and archery equipment, fundamentals of hunting, shooting and hunting techniques, game identification, conservation management as well as hunter ethics. Students 11 years of age and older on the examination day will be able to take the test […]
During this month's session we will explore how we can find out what animals have visited an area, all without laying eyes on them! We will learn about animal tracks and other signs, and sharpen our observation skills as we search for any clues that point to what animals are visiting our neighborhood. Registration is […]
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 […]
Mondays in January, 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 […]
