Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Platte River State Park
Join us at the Outdoor Heritage Education Complex located within Platte River State Park for our Steel Plate Challenge! 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 from 7 yards – 35 yards away. […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Join us for an indoor archery adventure! Perfect for friends, family, or a date, Cosmic Archery is a twist on your regular range time that features black lights, music, and glowing targets. No archery experience needed - beginners welcome. Reserve your group under one registration and choose from a group check-in time. Group reservation is […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 3, 2025 @ 8:00AM This outdoor skills-focused camp, especially for girls, will take campers to the next level in outdoor preparedness. Youth that are new, intermediate, or advanced will all find a path that adds to their knowledge and ability. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor trips, more […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in July, 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' practice and coaching 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 […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in July, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. The Intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with various caliber firearms. Intro class will be available from 6:45-8:00 pm. The sessions will be taught at an indoor facility and space is limited. $60/participant, ages 16+ […]
Platte River State Park
Join us for a shotgun shooting workshop series for women, taught by women on July 9, 16, and 23 at Platte River State Park from 7 - 8 pm. This class will lead you through the basics of shotgun safety, handling and technique by shooting clay targets. At the conclusion of the three part workshop, […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Platte River State Park
Never shot a shotgun? Want to see what trap is all about? We’ve got you covered! Join us for our introduction to Shotgun/Trap at the Outdoor Heritage Education Complex at Platte River State Park! This class makes getting started in shooting very easy – and, thanks to NSSF partnership (National Shooting Sports Foundation), it’s only […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
The Turpin Outdoor Education Center will be hosting a National Field Archery Association (NFAA) Field Hunter Animal (FHA) League at our beautiful outdoor Field Course this summer! The FHA round simulates real-world conditions and challenges archers with varied distances, target sizes, and terrain. Each week we will alternate between the Field, Hunter or Animal round […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 3, 2025 @ 8:00AM Learning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. Participants […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in July, 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' practice and coaching 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 […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in July, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. The Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your firearm skills while receiving individual instruction. The main focus will be on pistol, but firearms such as rifles, shotguns, and muzzleloaders may also be covered in this […]
Platte River State Park
Join us for a shotgun shooting workshop series for women, taught by women on July 9, 16, and 23 at Platte River State Park from 7 - 8 pm. This class will lead you through the basics of shotgun safety, handling and technique by shooting clay targets. At the conclusion of the three part workshop, […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Platte River State Park
Are you a scout looking for your Rifle Merit Badge? Look no further! We are offering a class to complete the requirements for your Rifle Merit Badge at the Outdoor Heritage Education Complex at Platte River State Park. We have certified instructors and a partnership with the BSA to ensure that all requirements are met. […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
The Turpin Outdoor Education Center will be hosting a National Field Archery Association (NFAA) Field Hunter Animal (FHA) League at our beautiful outdoor Field Course this summer! The FHA round simulates real-world conditions and challenges archers with varied distances, target sizes, and terrain. Each week we will alternate between the Field, Hunter or Animal round […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 3, 2025 @ 8:00AM Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. Campers may […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in July, 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' practice and coaching 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 […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in July, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. The Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your firearm skills while receiving individual instruction. The main focus will be on pistol, but firearms such as rifles, shotguns, and muzzleloaders may also be covered in this […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on July 22nd & 26th, 2025. This match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is a three-match series open to pistols from all manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the […]
Platte River State Park
Join us for a shotgun shooting workshop series for women, taught by women on July 9, 16, and 23 at Platte River State Park from 7 - 8 pm. This class will lead you through the basics of shotgun safety, handling and technique by shooting clay targets. At the conclusion of the three part workshop, […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Platte River State Park
Join us at Platte River State Park for our centerfire handgun night at the Outdoor Heritage Education Complex at Platte River State Park! We will be allowing participants to bring their own centerfire handguns and ammunition (nothing larger than the energy equivalent of .45 ACP; contact us if you have questions). Price is $10 dollars, […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
The Turpin Outdoor Education Center will be hosting a National Field Archery Association (NFAA) Field Hunter Animal (FHA) League at our beautiful outdoor Field Course this summer! The FHA round simulates real-world conditions and challenges archers with varied distances, target sizes, and terrain. Each week we will alternate between the Field, Hunter or Animal round […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Registration for the Outdoor Education Center's Umbrella Match for handguns on July 22nd & 26th, 2025. This match will be offered on two dates - attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). This is a three-match series open to pistols from all manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 3, 2025 @ 8:00AM Students will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting, including hunting techniques, archery skills, firearm handling and marksmanship, species identification, tree stand safety, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. Campers may […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in July, 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' practice and coaching 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 […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
Mondays in July, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women, taught by women. The Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your firearm skills while receiving individual instruction. The main focus will be on pistol, but firearms such as rifles, shotguns, and muzzleloaders may also be covered in this […]
Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln
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 […]
Platte River State Park
Enjoy shooting clays? Never tried 5-Stand? Join us for our Introduction to 5-Stand Clay Shooting at the Outdoor Heritage Education Complex at Platte River State Park! You will learn all about the shooting sport 5-Stand, which consists of shooting 25 shells from five different shooting stands. Each participant will partake in two rounds (25 shells […]