Nebraska Game and Parks

Fish kills occurring in Nebraska

Aug 12, 2025 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Recent hot temperatures, followed by several cloudy days, have contributed to the occurrence of fish kills in Nebraska. The Nebraska Game and Park...

Southwestern WMA roads damaged from heavy summer rains

Aug 7, 2025 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Roads or portions of roads leading to several wildlife management areas in southwestern Nebraska are closed following heavy rains throughout the su...

Fort Kearny SRA expands reservations during crane migration

Aug 7, 2025 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

For the first time, Fort Kearny State Recreation Area will open reservations early to accommodate visitors planning trips to witness the spring san...

Leftover big game permits available Aug. 6

Aug 1, 2025 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Hunters may purchase leftover Nebraska big game permits beginning Aug. 6. These 2025 permits, which remain from earlier application and purchase p...

Hunters may enter lottery for deer hunting access on central Platte

Aug 1, 2025 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Hunters may enter a lottery to gain deer hunting access to Platte River Recreation Access lands in the central Platte River Valley, according to th...