Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join us at Louisville State Recreation Area on August 18 at 6 pm for an exciting, hands-on adventure in Bullfroggin'! Learn about bullfrogs, their habitats, and how to catch them safely and responsibly. From a kayak or the pond bank, you’ll “frog” alongside experts, picking up tips on timing, techniques, regulations, and handling. Perfect for […]
Join us for this fun, educational event on August 21 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. that allows women to learn and experience fishing. This event will take place at Merritt Reservoir State Rec Area. Participants will learn basic skills like selecting equipment, baiting a hook, casting a line and releasing the fish safely back into […]
Join us for this fun, educational event on August 23 from 8 - 10 a.m. that allows women to learn and experience fishing. This event will take place at Merritt Reservoir State Rec Area. Participants will learn basic skills like selecting equipment, baiting a hook, casting a line and releasing the fish safely back into […]
Join us August 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Holmes Lake for a birding adventure! Bird watching can be done anywhere, at anytime, and with anyone. Whether you're at the park, relaxing on the balcony, or taking the dog for a walk, you can be birding. A pair of binoculars and an identification guide […]
Join the Outdoors-Women crew on Tuesdays, August 26 through September 16! This four week course is designed specifically for women interested in learning how to safely and effectively use a shotgun for hunting. Whether you're new to shotguns or looking to refine your skills for upland game or waterfowl hunting, this course offers practical, hands-on […]
Join the Outdoors-Women crew on Tuesdays, August 26 through September 16! This four week course is designed specifically for women interested in learning how to safely and effectively use a shotgun for hunting. Whether you're new to shotguns or looking to refine your skills for upland game or waterfowl hunting, this course offers practical, hands-on […]
Join the Outdoors-Women team on September 4 from 6 - 8 pm at the Turpin Outdoor Education Center and get cooking! Learn the basics of Dutch Oven cooking in this hands-on workshop. Discover how to cook and bake over coals using cast iron—perfect for camping or backyard meals. You'll practice heat control, care for your […]
Join the Outdoors-Women crew on Tuesdays, August 26 through September 16! This four week course is designed specifically for women interested in learning how to safely and effectively use a shotgun for hunting. Whether you're new to shotguns or looking to refine your skills for upland game or waterfowl hunting, this course offers practical, hands-on […]
Join the Outdoors-Women crew on Tuesdays, August 26 through September 16! This four week course is designed specifically for women interested in learning how to safely and effectively use a shotgun for hunting. Whether you're new to shotguns or looking to refine your skills for upland game or waterfowl hunting, this course offers practical, hands-on […]
Nebraska Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Weekend Workshop, a program through the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is the cornerstone event. It is held annually on the first weekend in October at Fort Robinson State Park. This three-day workshop includes sessions taught by expert instructors in a supportive environment conducive to learning, making friends and […]
Join Becoming an Outdoors-Woman and Pheasants Forever on a fun weekend learning how to pheasant hunt! The hunt will take place near Beatrice, Nebraska on October 18 - 19, 2025. The weekend will include shotgun basics at the Beatrice Gun Club, safety while hunting and handling a firearm, shotgun selection, upland bird cleaning, meals prepared […]