September 2022

Target shooting will be prohibited permanently, effective immediately, at Memphis Wildlife Management Area as a new shop complex is being planned for construction. Pending approval, an office building and two storage sheds will be built at Memphis WMA to support the management needs of 10 other wildlife management areas in Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Cass and Otoe counties.

On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Peru State College held its annual kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, and outdoor education event at Duck Creek. This event was organized by: Dr. Frank Lynott, Dr. Darolyn Seay, Dr. Kelly Kingsley, Dr. Robert Ingram, Dr. Sara Westerlin, Nebraska Game and Parks, Student Activities, School of Education, Methods professors and college 101 professors. The Lincoln Paddle Company provided kayaking and paddle boards for the second year in a row.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has selected 64 meat processing facilities, including two in Otoe County, to receive grants designed to support the growth of meat processing in Nebraska. NDA awarded a total of $4,914,247.08 of grants in the first round of funding through the Independent Processor Assistance Program.

Nebraska’s fall wild turkey season, which runs through Jan. 31, 2023, is a great opportunity to get outdoors, either on a solo hunt or with family and friends. Fall 2022 permits may be purchased over the counter, are unlimited in quantity, and are valid statewide. Youth permits for hunters ages 15 and under are $8. Fall hunters can buy up to two turkey permits. Qualifying landowners also are eligible for a reduced-price landowner permit.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in American women, and is the leading cause of cancer death in less developed countries, says the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. According to Susan G. Komen, more than 680,000 breast cancer deaths occurred worldwide in 2020.

The Nemaha Natural Resources Board of Directors met on Thursday, September 8th, 2022. Two public budget hearings were held prior to the board meeting.

Nebraska 4-H awarded fifty-two youth with the Members of Excellence distinction at the 2022 Nebraska State Fair. 4-H members earned the award for engaging in livestock-related learning experiences throughout the year in addition to caring for and exhibiting their 4-H livestock projects. Nebraska 4-H recognized Members of Excellence across all 4-H livestock project areas.