Family-Outdoors

To hear audio of the meeting, click  here .   The Wildlife Management Institute presented their summary of the Big Game Management review to the Commission.  Their presentation can be seen  here .   The Commission set the 2014 Mountain Lion Hunting Season with a harvest limit of 75 total cats or 50 female cats.   Several fishing regulations were proposed, including: a prohibition on felt soled waders, a statewide increase in the possession limit of three times the daily limit for all fish and several spearing modifications.   The Commission also proposed adjustments in hunting, fishing and park license fees.   For more information on these proposals, and for meeting highlights, click  here .   To comment on any of these proposals, click  here . Related articles Mountain Lion Reported in Oahe Dam Area (family-outdoors.blogspot.com) South Dakota WPA Public Hunting Land Re-Opened ...

10-inch Rainbow Trout are Being Stocked Across Nebraska      If the recent warm weather has you itching to get outside, we have the perfect reason: our annual round of spring trout stockings!  Hatchery trucks have been out stocking catchable sized rainbow trout in many Nebraska locations this month and we have additional locations coming up, including this Saturday's stocking bonanza. Image via Wikipedia Don't sneak off fishing by yourself either; trout fishing is a great family activity .  Trout are easy to catch on a variety of baits, making them good for beginning anglers. Bait options include marshmallows, corn and nightcrawlers, but artificial flies and small spinners can also be used. Tackle is simple: a basic rod and reel, cane pole or a fly rod.  Locations stocked earlier this Month:    Bridgeport State Recreation Area (Northwest Lake)   Terry's Pit in Terrytown   Lake Ogallala...

Image by Nick Chill Photography via Flickr September 24-25 at Camp Kateri just south of York Bring the whole family for a weekend of boating, fishing and shooting sports followed with outdoor cooking, camping and a whole lot more!  Camp Kateri located just south of York, Nebraska near McCool Junction.  Cost is $99/family of six and includes all supplies, meals, cabins, etc.  For more information or to register contact Christy Christiansen at 402-471-5547 or christy.christiansen@nebraska. gov .