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Hunters may enter lottery for deer hunting access on the Central Platte

Aug 17, 2023

Hunters may enter lottery for deer hunting access on the Central Platte

Apply to enter a lottery to gain deer hunting access to Platte River Recreation Access lands.

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Dove hunting season opens Sept. 1 in Nebraska

Aug 17, 2023

Dove hunting season opens Sept. 1 in Nebraska

Dove season opener is Sept. 1; don't forget these reminders.

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Public asked to report dead, sick big game animals

Aug 8, 2023

Public asked to report dead, sick big game animals

Public asked to report unexplained death or illnesses of deer, pronghorn, elk and bighorn sheep.

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Mountain lion presence confirmed along Papillion Creek

Aug 3, 2023

Mountain lion presence confirmed along Papillion Creek

Mountain lion presence was confirmed in Omaha on Aug. 2 via tracks and photo evidence.

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Nebraska fall turkey permits available beginning Aug. 14

Aug 1, 2023

Nebraska fall turkey permits available beginning Aug. 14

Hunters may begin purchasing 2023 Nebraska fall turkey permits at 1 p.m. Central time Aug. 14.

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Mountain lion spotted second time in southwest Omaha

Jul 28, 2023

Mountain lion spotted second time in southwest Omaha

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is aware a mountain lion was spotted again July 28 in Omaha.

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