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Inspiring outdoor adventure since 1926; published by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

In June of 1926, the first issue of Outdoor Nebraska, precursor to NEBRASKAland, was published by the Nebraska Bureau of Game and Fish. In 1958, Outdoor Nebraska began publishing monthly rather than quarterly. In 1964, the name of the monthly magazine was changed from Outdoor Nebraska to NEBRASKAland. Published 10 times a year by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, NEBRASKAland currently has over 22,000 subscribers.

09/09/2025

"A drive up 440 Lane rarely disappoints when I'm looking for Pine Ridge scenery. It did all right for me again on this morning."

📝&📷: Justin Haag, Nebraskaland Magazine
📍 Metcalf Wildlife Management Area

08/09/2025

Small game, big rewards. Squirrel hunting is a fun, accessible way to get outdoors, sharpen your skills and enjoy a delicious wild meal.

Read "A Case for Hunting Squirrels" here: https://brnw.ch/21wVzCV

📝&📷: Jeff Kurrus

05/09/2025

The Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park has welcomed over half a million visitors, creating countless memories and outdoor recreation “firsts.” In 2025, more than 90 vendors, activities and demonstrations will fill the park Sept. 20-21. On the school day preceding the public event, about 700 students from 35 schools will kick off the event.

From fishing and kayaking to lumberjack shows, dog demonstrations, river boat rides and fair-style food, this annual event is the largest of its kind in the Midwest. Thanks to Nebraska Game and Parks staff, volunteers and the town of 1,000 that hosts it, the expo celebrates its 20th year with much to be proud of.

Read "Missouri River Outdoor Expo 20th Anniversary" here: https://brnw.ch/21wVvRq

📝: Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley
📷: Nick Sauvageau

04/09/2025

"Witnessed some fishing success at Walgren Lake!

Really enjoy watching great blue herons wade the shallows and use their S-shaped neck and dagger-like bill to strike prey, which is usually fish but can be just about any other bite-sized living creature if the opportunity presents itself. Some herons that aren't adept at making judgments on "bite-sized" have died by trying to swallow too big a prey.

This character managed to swallow its yellow perch just fine and caught one more while I was watching."

📝&📷: Justin Haag, Nebraskaland Magazine
📍 Walgren Lake State Recreation Area

03/09/2025

Have you spotted these unexpected visitors? Black-bellied whistling-ducks are showing up farther north than ever before, including here in Nebraska!

Read "Whistling-Ducks Push North" here: https://brnw.ch/21wVrkI

📷: Tobin Brown
📝: Joel Jorgensen

01/09/2025

A western meadowlark perches on one of the countless cultivated sunflowers in bloom.🌻

📷: Justin Haag, Nebraskaland Magazine

28/08/2025

Michael Forsberg’s newest book, “Into Whooperland — A Photographer’s Journey with Whooping Cranes” is a celebration and warning to readers regarding one of the world’s rarest birds.

The book starts where Forsberg is at his best — in the field. A journal entry prepares readers for what is yet to come: “A flash of lightning from a predawn thunderstorm lit up the roost and revealed a glimpse of white among the thousands of dark shapes. As the storm passed and the veil of night lifted, there he was: a rare white wonder standing tall above the noisy pulsing masses of sandhill cranes.”

This description of seeing a lone whooping crane on the Platte River in Nebraska is indicative of this book’s most resonating strength: When Forsberg decides to tackle a subject, he is all-in. His work goes beyond photography, which is as stunning as it’s ever been.

Read "Into Whooperland – A Photographer’s Journey" here: https://brnw.ch/21wVhmx

📝: Jeff Kurrus
📷: Michael Forsberg

26/08/2025

Have you ever questioned the science behind ice, coolers and keeping stuff in them cold?

What's the best kind of ice, blocks or cubes? What kind of cooler should you use?

Read "The Science of Coolers" to find answers: https://brnw.ch/21wVdeF

📷&📝: Eric Fowler

25/08/2025

It's sad but true: Walgren Lake continues to experience low water levels. One group of visitors that surely don't seem to mind, though, are the countless shorebirds that are making their amazing journeys covering thousands of miles from north to south. One of these subjects, the Baird's sandpiper, may migrate from the high arctic tundra to the southern tip of South America. Photographing these characters as they fuel up for the next stretch of their trip is among my favorite things to do, and Walgren is a fine place to do that.

📍: Walgren Lake State Recreation Area
📷&📝: Justin Haag

22/08/2025

Every spring and fall, the skies above Nebraska fill with thousands, if not millions, of migrating birds. From tiny warblers — weighing less than a few nickels — to towering sandhill cranes, birds are on the move.

However, bird migration is more than just “flying south for the winter.” It’s a deeply complex journey essential for the survival and nesting of many Nebraska species.

Read "How Migratory Birds Find Their Way" here: https://brnw.ch/21wV82H

📷: Chris Masada
📝: Delanie Bruce, Education Manager

21/08/2025

If your first reaction to catching a drum fish is disappointment, listen up!

Despite it's bad rap, freshwater drum fish can be fun to catch and tasty to eat when prepared right.

Read "Freshwater Drum: Hard-Fighting, Tasty Native Game Fish" here: https://brnw.ch/21wV6aj

📝: Greg Wagner
📷: Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley

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In June of 1926, the first issue of Outdoor Nebraska, precursor to Nebraskaland, was published by the Nebraska Bureau of Game and Fish. In 1958, Outdoor Nebraska began publishing monthly rather than quarterly. In 1964, the name of the monthly magazine was changed from Outdoor Nebraska to Nebraskaland. Published 10 times a year by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Nebraskaland currently has over 22,000 subscribers.