Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
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 […]
Second Shots Pistol is designed to build on the handgun skills introduced in our FIRST SHOTS course. It's also a good refresher for those who are years out of practice. Students learn more about ammunition, loading a magazine, clearing a pistol and locking the slide back, and handling malfunctions. Plus, students get the practical experience […]
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 […]
Learn about bullfrogs & then catch some! We will begin the evening with an informational session about bullfrog biology, regulations, catching methods & more. Next, we’ll head out to the water’s edge and see what we can catch. Note: NE fishing license required for ages 16 and up. Registration is required. Call 402-332-5022. View Venture […]
Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park's golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin […]
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 […]
Learn about bullfrogs & then catch some! We will begin the evening with an informational session about bullfrog biology, regulations, catching methods & more. Next, we’ll head out to the water’s edge and see what we can catch. Note: NE fishing license required for ages 16 and up. Registration is required. Call 402-332-5022. View Venture […]
Join us for an evening at Wildcat Hills SRA to observe this year’s Sturgeon Moon and explore the Perseid Meteor shower. Participants are encourage to view the night sky through a high powered telescope. This program will take place at the back loop of the park. Bring along a blanket or chair, water, bug spray […]
Learn about bullfrogs & then catch some! We will begin the evening with an informational session about bullfrog biology, regulations, catching methods & more. Next, we’ll head out to the water’s edge and see what we can catch. Note: NE fishing license required for ages 16 and up. Registration is required. Call 402-332-5022. View Venture […]
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. […]
