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On-ice Discover Ice Fishing event at Norfolk cancelled
LINCOLN — The on-ice portion of the Discover Ice Fishing event scheduled for Jan. 10 at Norfolk’s Skyview Lake has been cancelled because of a lack of ice.
Because of that cancellation, the classroom clinic hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks and the Nebraska Fish and Game Association will be extended beyond noon. That event begins at 9 a.m. Jan. 10 at Norfolk Lodge and Suites, 4200 Norfolk Ave.
The program will feature presentations by some of Nebraska’s top ice fishermen. Registration is requested by emailing [email protected] with names of attendees.
Game and Parks’ Youth Fishing Program is scheduled to host another on-ice event from 2-4 p.m. Jan. 24 at Omaha’s Flanagan Lake (near boat ramp). A lack of safe ice would force its cancellation.
To get a reminder for the on-ice event or notification in case of cancellation, visit the calendar event entries at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska. gov.
Check Game and Parks’ Facebook page for any cancellation announcement.
Hunters may start buying spring turkey permits Jan. 12
LINCOLN - Hunters may begin purchasing 2026 spring turkey season permits from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning at 1 p.m. Jan. 12.
Hunters are reminded they may harvest no more than one turkey per calendar day during the spring season. All harvests also must be reported via Telecheck at OutdoorNebraska.gov/
Hunt/Telecheckor by phone at 844-279-4564.
Resident turkey permits, including issuing fee, are $34; nonresident permits are $158. Landowner permits are $18.50 for residents and $80.50 for nonresidents. All youth turkey permits are $8.50.
Hunters are reminded only 10,000 permits are available for nonresidents; these permits have sold out quickly in recent years. Resident permits are unlimited and available for purchase through the end of season. Both residents and nonresidents are allowed up to two permits in total.
The spring archery season opens March 25, youth shotgun April 11, and the regular shotgun April 18. All spring turkey seasons close May 31.
Visit OutdoorNebraska.gov or a permitting office to purchase permits starting Jan. 12.
For more information on turkey hunting in Nebraska, visit OutdoorNebraska. gov.
‘Science of’ owls’ program will begin soon
LINCOLN - Explore the hidden lives of Nebraska’s owls, investigating their biology, behavior and unique adaptations in Nebraska as Nebraska Game and Parks’ popular “Science of” virtual webinar series returns.
On Jan. 15, Nebraskans can learn how owls hunt so silently, what they eat, where they live, and the important roles they play in local ecosystems.
In this series, on select Thursdays at 3 p.m., Game and Parks educators discuss some of the science behind common things regarding nature and animals.
The hourlong webinars are free, but separate registration is required for each. See the calendar event entries at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska. gov for registration links.
