Nebraska Game and Parks

Commissioners to consider 2027 mountain lion season

Aug 6, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider recommendations for a 2027 mountain lion hunting season at its Aug. 14 meeting in Blair. The ...

State parks reducing services heading into back-to-school season

Jul 28, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Heading into the back-to-school season, Nebraska Game and Parks state park areas are adjusting operating hours and some services due to a limited w...

Pressey, Petersen WMAs to reopen Aug. 1

Jul 27, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Pressey and Petersen wildlife management areas, temporarily closed because of wildfires, will reopen to public access Aug. 1. Properties enrolled i...

Nebraska fall turkey permits available beginning Aug. 10

Jul 27, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jer

Hunters may begin purchasing 2026 Nebraska fall turkey permits at 1 p.m. Central time Aug. 10. A fall turkey permit is valid statewide, and each h...

Leftover big game permits available Aug. 5

Jul 24, 2026 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane

Hunters may purchase leftover Nebraska big game permits beginning Aug. 5. These 2026 permits, which remain from earlier application and purchase p...