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Support Nebraska wildlife conservation this tax season
Nebraskans, are you getting a tax refund this year? If so, you have the opportunity to do something good for wildlife.
When you fill out your taxes, you may donate $1 or more of your tax refund to the Wildlife Conservation Fund, which is used to help several hundred species in Nebraska that are rare, endangered or threatened.
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A look at Game and Parks' depredation work in 2023
Depredation response and prevention remain a top priority for Nebraska Game and Parks. In 2023, approximately 300 landowners were helped with damage issues related to deer, elk, pronghorn, turkeys and other species.
Biologists utilized a variety of depredation response options to successfully mitigate and alleviate damage, logging more than 10,500 hours of depredation work.
If you would like to receive assistance with depredation issues, please reach out! Visit us online to learn more.
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Latest issue of Nebraskaland includes photo contest winners
Nebraskaland Magazine?s first issue of 2024 showcases gorgeous photography and plenty of resources for outdoor enthusiasts.
This great issue includes the winners of the 2023 photo contest, as well as tips on what to do outdoors, Nebraska history, the story of a young woman who learned to hunt, an exploration of how animals survive the winter, and much more. Subscribe now to enjoy great reading like this all year long.
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Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count
Each February, for four days, the world comes together for the love of birds. We invite you to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 16-19, when you can spend time in your favorite places watching and counting birds, and then report what you see to help scientists. Here's how to participate.
If you're interested in participating with a young child, attend this month's Little Saplings program at Schramm Education Center. Scheduled for Feb. 7, this event will focus on the Great Backyard Bird Count, and is for children ages 2-5 and their adult caregivers.?
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Enjoy special Valentine's Day offers?
You still have time to snatch up a great deal for Valentine's Day. Whether it's a cozy cabin stay, a special birding event or a steak dinner, you can find it at Nebraska's state parks.
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 Learn about Nebraska's bighorn sheep
When you picture bighorn sheep, you may picture them climbing steep mountainous terrain. But did you know they're also native to western Nebraska? Learn more in this Feb. 8 virtual event.
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 Explore Valentine's Day history at Arbor Lodge
Love is in the air at Arbor Lodge! Visit this elegant mansion, home to Arbor Day, where you can learn about the history of Valentine's Day and discover vintage cards and weddings.
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 The clever minds of corvids
Corvids ? which include crows, ravens, blue jays and black-billed magpies ? are some of the most adaptable and clever birds on the planet. Let's take a closer look at these fascinating birds.
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 Enter Super Tag and multispecies lotteries
Ready to hunt Nebraska's favorite big game species ? all on one permit? Enter the Super Tag lottery for the chance to win a permit with tags for elk, antelope, deer and turkey. Apply now!
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 Tips for winter trout stream fishing
If ice-fishing isn't your thing, you can still enjoy some good fishing this time of year: fishing for trout in cool-water streams. Here are some helpful tips to make your fishing trip a success.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 The sun sets over Calamus Reservoir in Loup County.
Eric Fowler/Nebraskaland Magazine
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-471-0641
www.OutdoorNebraska.gov
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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