Nebraska Game and Parks

Low water hinders access at northwest Nebraska lakes

Aug 7, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Justin Haag

Low water levels from drought and irrigation are limiting access to lakes in northwestern Nebraska.  Joe Rydell, northwest district fisheries...

Commissioners to consider 2027 mountain lion season

Aug 6, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider recommendations for a 2027 mountain lion hunting season at its Aug. 14 meeting in Blair. The ...

State parks reducing services heading into back-to-school season

Jul 28, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Heading into the back-to-school season, Nebraska Game and Parks state park areas are adjusting operating hours and some services due to a limited w...

Pressey, Petersen WMAs to reopen Aug. 1

Jul 27, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Pressey and Petersen wildlife management areas, temporarily closed because of wildfires, will reopen to public access Aug. 1. Properties enrolled i...

Nebraska fall turkey permits available beginning Aug. 10

Jul 27, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jer

Hunters may begin purchasing 2026 Nebraska fall turkey permits at 1 p.m. Central time Aug. 10. A fall turkey permit is valid statewide, and each h...