Nebraska Game and Parks

Nebraska Birding Bowl welcomes all experience levels

Apr 8, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Registration is open for the Nebraska Birding Bowl, a friendly competition to observe as many bird species as possible while supporting wildlife co...

Register for annual Vanderheiden Run

Apr 3, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Shawna Richter-Ryerson

Registration is open for the annual Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run, set for May 30 at Cody Park in North Platte. This race to raise awareness of ...

Game and Parks lifts temporary campfire ban

Apr 2, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has lifted its ban on campfires at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas. Game and Pa...

NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Apr 1, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is offering pastures and hay tracts on some of its properties to landowners affected by the recent wildfires...

Verdel WMA boat ramp reopens following renovation

Mar 31, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

The boat ramp at Verdel Wildlife Management Area in Knox County has reopened following completion of a renovation project. The improvements enhance...