Sep 9, 2025
16-year-old injured in hunt incident
A 16-year-old male from Chadron was injured in a dove hunting incident Sept. 6 southwest of Chadron.
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The public is invited to share their feedback on the 2026-2030 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan: Guiding Success in Nebraska Outdoor Recreation between Sept. 17 and Oct. 2 online.
Read the updated plan at OutdoorNebraska.gov and search for “SCORP;” then provide comment via the feedback form or by emailing erin.l.johnson@nebraska.gov.
SCORP is a resource for Nebraska communities, recreation professionals and government agencies planning for outdoor recreation opportunities. It provides guidance on the development, improvement, renovation or acquisition of park lands and shares information on outdoor recreation trends and Nebraska demographic information.
The plan is required in order for the state to receive federal Land and Water Conservation Fund dollars, which then are distributed to select grant applicants for recreation projects. To remain eligible for access to LWCF funds, the plan must be updated every five years.
Since 1964, the fund has contributed more than $53 million for Nebraska outdoor recreation facilities, such as playgrounds, sports fields and aquatic centers, as well as hiking, camping, fishing and wildlife viewing areas.
The plan is developed by Nebraska Game and Parks staff with public involvement. The plan has been undergoing its revision process since 2023 and will be submitted to the National Park Service by the end of this year.
