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Join Game and Parks' virtual fisheries discussion
Hear updates on fishing in your area and interact with Game and Parks fisheries staff during virtual meetings March 18-21.
These four regional public informational sessions ? one for each Game and Parks Fisheries district ? will provide local updates on the fishing outlook and special projects near you.
These meetings are informal and interactive, with the chance for questions, dialogue and feedback. All meetings will be hosted through Zoom.
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Panhandle parks receiving upgrades
Visitors will enjoy more than $1 million of recent upgrades to state park and recreation areas in the Panhandle this summer. Enjoy expanded equestrian camping at Fort Robinson, upgraded campsites at Chadron State Park and much more.
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New restaurant to open at Mahoney State Park
Soon, visitors to Eugene T. Mahoney State Park will be able to stop in at Peter Kiewit Lodge to enjoy food and beverages. Carl's at Mahoney, the park's new restaurant service, will open later this month. Service will begin March 15-17 with a convenient Grab and Go format.
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Fishing pier to be built at Two Rivers Trout Lake
A fishing pier is being built at the Two Rivers State Recreation Area Lake No. 5 (Trout Lake). Stay tuned for news about a dedication taking place later this spring. To keep the public safe, the construction area will be fenced off before the March 9 opening of the trout lake.
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Call ahead to check on fire bans at state parks
Some Nebraska state park and wildlife management areas are temporarily banning campfires as drought and wind conditions have triggered extreme fire danger. Before your visit, call the park to check on whether a fire ban is in effect, since conditions change frequently.
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Deadline extended for kids' art contest
Good news for young artists: The deadline has been extended for the Nebraska Fish Art Contest, and new activities are available for participants. The new deadline is March 31, 2024.
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 New outdoors program for seniors
Wise and Wild is a new program for those age 55 and up who love the outdoors. Join us on select Tuesdays at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park to explore various outdoor topics.
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 Mushroom hunt at Schramm
March is a great time to learn about morel mushrooms, as they'll start to show up this time of year. You're invited to join one of two mushroom hikes at Schramm Education Center on March 12.
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 Volunteer spotlight: Helen Brazee
Meet one of Nebraska Game and Parks' passionate volunteers: Helen Brazee. She became a campground host at Windmill State Recreation Area in 2000; 24 years later, she still loves her work.
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 Exploring monthly moon names and traditions
Monthly moon names, such as January's Wolf Moon or March's Worm Moon, have a rich history of folklore and tradition surrounding them. Take a closer look in this new Nebraskaland article.
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 Tips for early open-water fishing
As waters begin to heat up, now is a great time to get outside and do some recreational fishing. Here are some tips, courtesy of fisheries biologist Daryl Bauer, to help you make the most of it.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Killdeer in Dawes County.
Justin Haag/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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