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Tips to give anglers edge during summer heat
Fishing gets tougher in the heat of summer. Fish are happily feasting on an abundance of natural prey, and may not be as interested in whatever you're casting.
However, knowing when and where to fish can make all the difference. Daryl Bauer, fisheries outreach program manager for Nebraska Game and Parks, recently shared a few tips:
- Prime times to fish ? when fish are most likely to be feeding ? are early and late in the day or after dark.
- Find your "best spots," such as drop-offs and places with an abundance of natural bait, and be there during those prime fishing times.
For additional tips, visit our website.
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Take ?em Hunting grand prize winner Luedtke introduces friend to hunting
Outdoor activities are better with friends ? including hunting. Noah Luedtke introduced his friend, Preston Cuddy, to turkey hunting last fall through the Take ?em Hunting challenge and gave him the start he needed.
Luedtke's name was randomly selected from more than 1,100 participants to receive the Take 'em Hunting grand prize, a John Deere Gator donated by AKRS Equipment.
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Duck hunters must choose from two bag limits when they register for HIP
Duck hunters again must choose between two daily bag limits when they register for their Harvest Information Program number this year.
Nebraska is entering the second year of a ?two-tier? program for the regular duck season, with the goal of helping?novice hunters gain skill and experience without fear of breaking bag limit laws.
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Nebraska fall turkey permits available beginning Aug. 8
It's not too soon to start thinking about fall turkey season. Hunters may begin purchasing 2022 Nebraska fall turkey permits at 1 p.m. Central time Aug. 8. Permits will be available online and at Game and Parks permitting offices.
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Get an up-close look at Nebraska's moths
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area has a special opportunity for visitors on July 23: the chance to see moths and their nocturnal predators up-close. Bring your curiosity and come ready to learn!
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 Learn about Nebraska's edible plants
Identifying edible plants is an important skill for outdoor enthusiasts ? and a fun one! Join us for this live webinar July 28 to learn about Nebraska's edible plants and how they can be used.
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 Enjoy Campfire Christmas in July
It's time to get in the Christmas spirit. Come out to Indian Cave State Park July 29-30 for this popular annual event, including a yule log quest, polar express hayrack rides and more!
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 Rare black vulture spotted in Nebraska
On April 26, a birder in Nebraska made a rare find: a black vulture, a species that is common in much of the southern United States but had only been recorded twice before in Nebraska. Read the full story from Nebraskaland Magazine.
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 Proper fish handling in the heat of summer
Proper fish handling is important any time of year, but especially when you're practicing catch-and-release in summer. In the heat, fish are more stressed by being caught. Here's how to handle them so they live to be caught again.
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 Can you find these hidden posts?
Twenty Nebraska parks have a secret: They're hiding special posts that teams across the state are setting out to find. You could be one of them! It's all part of the Great Park Pursuit, a free treasure-hunt style program.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Texas longhorn cattle near Red Cloud Buttes at Fort Robinson State Park.
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.org
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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