Nebraska Games &
Parks News
2005 “BECOMING AN
OUTDOORS-WOMAN” WORKSHOP TO BE SEPT. 30-OCT. 2
LINCOLN, Neb. – The 14th annual
“Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” workshop will be held at the 4-H
Camp at the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National
Forest at Halsey, September 30-October 2.
The three-day workshop gives women 18
years and older the opportunity to enjoy the rugged Nebraska
Sandhills and the majestic Nebraska National Forest at Halsey
while learning the skills associated with a variety of outdoor
activities. Participants will stay at the 4-H Camp which is
known for its aesthetic setting, comfortable facilities and
excellent food service. Camping is also available adjacent to
the 4-H Camp.
The unique workshop atmosphere offers
women a great opportunity to learn outdoor recreation skills in
a friendly, non-intimidating and non-competitive environment.
Among the 31 classes from which participants choose the sessions
they wish to attend are canoeing, kayaking, firearm safety,
fishing, map and compass, camping, duck hunting, outdoor skills,
kids in the outdoors, rifle marksmanship, shotgunning,
photography and backyard wildlife.
Brochures will be available June 1.
Women interested in participating in this years workshop should
act quickly, because the program is limited to 120 people and
tends to fill quickly. Registration is on a first-come,
first-served basis. No registrations will be accepted by phone
or fax. The workshop fee is $180 and includes six meals, two
nights lodging, instructional supplies and materials.
For more information, contact BOW, Game
and Parks Commission at (402) 471- 5482, (800) 577-8283, e-mail
Peg Kapeller at
kapeller@ngpc.state.ne.us , or visit the Commissions web
site at
http://www.outdoornebraska.org
NEW FISH IDENTIFICATION GUIDE ON
GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION WEB SITE
LINCOLN, Neb. – A new feature
on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s web site at
www.outdoornebraska.org is an easy-to-use educational reference
tool that will allow people to identify most of the 100-plus
fish species found in Nebraska.
The new Fish Identification Guide
features full-color illustrations of 75 fish species by Joe
Tomelleri of Leawood, Ks., an identification key, information on
each species that may include where the fish can be found, its
general habits, habitat preferences, whether it is a native or
“introduced” species in Nebraska, what it eats and the
likelihood of capturing it.
Jeff Blaser, the Commission’s private
waters specialist, says the Fish Identification Guide is
designed primarily for anglers to help them identify the fish
they catch or observe in Nebraska’s waters. “It’s an educational
tool that will help people learn more details about the physical
characteristics and habits of different species of fish.
“Although people can type-in the common
name of a particular fish, such as ‘bluegill,’ and go directly
to the picture, we hope they will use the key to go through the
information step-by-step to learn more about the fish,” Blaser
said.
Blaser said the key will
eventually be expanded to include more detailed information on
the numerous “small minnow” species.
