Artist inspired by close encounters  Wildlife artist Anthony J. Padgett's life changed 15 years ago when he attended a Ducks Unlimited art show. "I can do this," he thought to himself as he looked at the various waterfowl and wildlife paintings on display. He can. His paintings of birds are so lifelike that many viewers believe they are photographs. Padgett, who recently brought his talent to Omaha, finished 15th this year - his highest placement ever - in the federal duck stamp competition.
Antelope painting is a stamp champ  Zach Even is no stranger to competition. He threw the discus, javelin and hammer at Chadron State and still owns the school hammer record of 184 feet, 31/2 inches he established as a senior in 2003. But Even, an art director for Cabela's catalog department in Sidney, Neb., was a mess Thursday after learning that he had won the Nebraska habitat stamp competition.
Tackle box A collection of links designed to enhance your enjoyment of the outdoors.
Sandhill Cranes at Rowe Sanctuary
Crane Meadows Nature Center
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servive
Solunar Services
Chronic Wasting
Nebraska bird guide
Wildlife species
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Purchase a Nebraska hunting or fishing permit
Renew your Nebraska boat registration
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks
Trophy Board
A compilation of special outdoor achievements and memories.
Trophy Board: Gary Howey, April 2
Trophy Board: Richard Smith and Mike White, March 12
Steve Freese, March 5
Mark Bristol, Feb. 19
Michael Dvorak, Feb. 12
Mark Johnson, Feb. 5
Tracy Milke, Jan. 29
Terry Smedra, Jr., Jan. 22
Doug McCall, Jan. 15
Cole Scott, Jan. 8
Cameron Roth, Jan. 1
Seth Denton, Dec. 26
Thanks for the memories, Dec. 20
Ian Spicha, Dec. 17
Kevin Souerdyke, Dec. 4
Lance Eberhart, Nov. 26
Kirk Sharp, Nov. 12
Dan Cordes, Oct. 29
Thomas McTizic and Bennie Robinson, Oct. 22
Kylie Porter, Oct. 15
Jeff Poeppe, Oct. 8
Mike Roehr, Oct. 2
Charlie Sheffield, Sept. 25
Dan Hussey, Sept. 18
Mary Dempsey, Sept. 11
Jim Filipiak, Sept. 4
Mike Poe, Aug. 28
Rich Wajda, Aug. 21
Ray Werner, Aug. 14
David Meinzer, Aug. 7
Matthew Cable, July 31
Mary Bouc, July 19
Malcolm Charles Lee, July 10
Greg Dougherty, July 3
Mike O'Connor, July 2
Makaela Harder, June 23
Madeline Burns, June 11
Robert Christianson, June 5
Trent Kirchmann, May 28
Frankie Krejci Smith, May 22
Christopher and Dr. Michael Sullivan, May 15
Kaitlin Newton, May 7
Ethan Schroeder, May 1
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Stories and Features
Latest outdoor report
Antelope permits to be reduced for fall season, March 31
Amazing mounts, March 26
Road work helps Omaha women bond, March 20
Papa Bear carves his own niche, March 19
Pheasant Fest set for Des Moines, March 10
The Hermit calls, March 5
Iowan rewarded with duck artwork, Feb. 23
Midlands youths a part of casting call, Feb. 23
Enjoying the Rocky Mountain High, Feb. 18
Better education, safer hunting?, Feb. 13
All-Canada Show to tackle passport issues, Feb. 12
Light bites at Waubay Lake, Feb. 11
Sandhill crane fans have a choice of viewing spots, Feb. 9
Eurasian invasion, Feb. 4
Running Notes: VOICE run will aid Hallam tornado recovery, Jan. 31
Promising start to winter season of fun melts away, Jan. 29
Warm weather a bonus for these hunters, Jan. 22
Good news for fish, anglers at Elwood, Jan. 21
Commission could tighten jackrabbit season within state, Jan. 21
Game Time: Annual feast brings old-timers together, Jan. 15
Mountain lions will be focus of Jan. 22 talk, Jan. 13
Enjoying the fresh powder, Jan. 8
Old Mossy Horns to be on display at Bluffs expo, Jan. 8
Senator's bill takes aim at cyberhunting in state, Jan. 8
Winter habitat keeps pheasant losses small, Jan. 1
Hunter returns to the duck blind, Dec. 28
Trophy mount, trust stolen from Andrews family, Dec. 26
Final land for trail purchased, Dec. 21
Medusa: The story of a trophy whitetail, Dec. 17
Side-by-side bucks taken by friends, Dec. 17
Running Notes: Outdoor local races on schedule, Dec. 13
Pheasant hunting dollars flock to S.D., Dec. 4
Waterfowl arriving in big numbers, Dec. 1
The one that got away, Nov. 27
A simple solution to help load your buck, Nov. 26
Breezes, warmth hinder opener, Nov. 13
State deer herd to be monitored for CWD signs, Nov. 9
Pint-sized hunters raise some questions about age minimum, Nov. 5
Mixed success for pheasant opener, Oct. 30
Hunting is Gretna girl's passion, but she loves fly-fishing, too, Oct. 29
NU-OU game won't distract hunters, Oct. 28
Commissioners simplify turkey hunt, Oct. 28
Cabin fees to rise at 5 sites in Nebraska, Oct. 26
Commission to help create Omaha lake, Oct. 26
Bass Pro store unveiled, Oct. 25
Stairway to adventure, Oct. 25
Unique species set lake apart, Oct. 22
DeSoto hunts help thin the herd, Oct. 22
Deer project finds DeSoto perfect habitat, Oct. 22
Visually impaired children get sense of the wild at zoo, Oct. 19
Youth hunt scheduled, Oct. 19
Running Notes: McMahon's busy summer hasn't slowed her, Oct. 17
Woman's death, problem bears trigger calls for a spring hunt, Oct. 15
Making impressions in the North Woods, Oct. 7
Hawk watchers are kept busy, Oct. 1
Canoer Hassel at top of game, Oct. 1
Fishing tourney a success, Oct. 2
Running Notes: Marathon mainstay still an inspiration, Sept. 27
Gerard, Larsen beat the heat at Omaha marathon, Sept. 25
Tracking small rattlers, Sept. 24
Winner surprised by ease of task, Sept. 24
Several ranges will allow hunters to sight in rifles, Sept. 24
Runner follows in her father's steps, Sept. 24
Commission plans pumping, Sept. 23
Neither trees nor snow will stop these runners, Sept. 21
John Martin Fey: Finishing race is the ultimate, Sept. 21
Marathon Notes: Other big number: 500 helpers needed, Sept. 21
Greg Carlberg's achievements are long-running, Sept. 20
Walleye prove to be a tough catch in Kansas, Sept. 19
Nielsen, Keiser win Corporate Cup, Sept. 19
A Fishy Salute: Pro anglers treat Fort Riley soldiers, Sept. 18
Angler's masterful day ends with 3 trophy fish, Sept. 18
Corporate Cup ready to go, Sept. 16
Iowa mulls campsite reservation system, Sept. 15
Heat, wind don't slow road racers, Sept. 12
Hunters to aim at nuisance geese, Sept. 8
Running Notes: Still time to sign up for Corporate Cup, Sept. 5
New "fingers" let Lincoln man hunt again, Sept. 4
Duck, goose seasons will match last year, Sept. 1
Game and Parks rejects deal to pay state for legal services, Aug. 31
Wayne bar owner wins sheep permit, Aug. 31
Amack's term extended, Aug. 31
Bowfishing on a creek yields plenty, Aug. 28
Lake Manawa fishing contest to be all night, Aug. 27
Former Husker Glenn reels in salmon, Aug. 21
Iowa will review higher dock fees, Aug. 18
Seeking OK to hunt key part of show, Aug. 18
South Dakota targets mountain lions, Aug. 17
Major fish kill plagues lake, Aug. 16
Commission's nongame bird biologist dies at 51, Aug. 16
Fun but no thrill, Aug. 14
'Little bitty team' wins national trapshooting title, Aug. 14
Iowa committee OK's use of AK-47s to hunt deer, Aug. 9
Milford becomes Walleye World, Aug. 7
Schuyler teenager has top duck call, Aug. 6
Accident helps a sky diver regain perspective, July 31
Finding dog-day trout, July 31
Enjoying the West Quest, July 26
Omahan gets first-hand feel of Tour de France, July 24
Lincoln cyclist leaves opponents, past health problems in the dust, July 24
Iowa allows use of high-powered rifles, July 22
Angler goes to school with the big fish, July 19
Lincoln writer has firearms history squarely in his sights, July 19
Will mallard population be ducky?, July 13
A towering addition to Ponca, July 9
Ribbons and bows, July 8
Going the distance for Justin Nealon, July 8
Wildlife plan draws ideas from many, July 8
Dive Iowa? You bet!, July 8
Hunters like duck stamp price hike, July 8
Hunters are given earlier start, July 8
Running Notes: Ex-Wesleyan star a 'Roads Scholar,' July 6
South Dakota's Oahe Reservoir on the rebound, July 3
Four-wheelin' it at River Valley park, July 2
Warming threatens waterfowl, July 1
Kayak allows angler to be stealthy, June 23
Exchange student finds territory not so foreign, June 22
Man hooks piranha in Missouri River, June 20
Young shooters are finally unmuzzled, June 19
Cyclists weather storms, lightning, wind on 25th anniversary of BRAN, June 12
Guide takes gamble, June 11
It's one stop south of Heaven, June 5
South Dakota trip gives newcomers taste of climbing, May 27
The All-American pheasant hunter, May 22
Job let Brown see stars, May 22
Running Notes: Lincoln duo fares well at championships, May 19
NFL lineman Zach Wiegert puts more on the line than football, May 15
Stormy weather benefits Elwood, May 14
Marsh conquers harsh conditions for Cornhusker Cup, May 8
A reservoir reborn, May 7
Elwood in 'severe jeopardy,' May 7
Snow geese leave Schilling behind, May 7
G.I. youth becomes a big shot, May 6
Running Notes: Lincoln offers plenty of incentive, May 4
Nielsen wins Lincoln Marathon in a breeze, May 2
Meet the leader of the band, May 1
Lincoln Marathon results, May 1
For 14 Bellevue teachers, marathon is a dash, April 30
Nebraskans reel in pro fishing cash, April 27
Goose caller's dedication pays off with trip to international finals, April 26
Officials look to eradicate wild pigs in Nebraska, April 25
Biologists determined to erase wild pigs in Fremont County, April 24
Harlan cleanup planned, April 24
Omahan wins as co-angler, April 19
Running Notes: Omaha bid for major race fails, April 19
Hunter, 12, bags white turkey, April 18
DeSoto turkey hunters have their day, April 17
A special season for young hunters, April 16
Morel seminar draws crowd of hungry hunters, April 16
Rising turkey numbers have hunters optimistic, April 14
Omaha fisherman wins 'monster' battle, April 13
Omahan conquers disability on track, April 11
April and May are prime months for crappie, April 9
Running Notes: USATF women's half marathon seeking home, April 5
Notes: No CWD in Iowa, April 2
The two-wheeled dilemma, April 2
Recumbents, tandems are gaining momentum, April 2
DeSoto opens Friday for anglers, March 30
Running Notes: Omaha covets women's nationals, March 25
Vasquez, Omaha cycling teammates head south for international spin, March 24
Tough to reach fish at shrinking Elwood, March 21 Worth the weight, March 20
Commission hopes to build fishing interest by stocking trout, March 18
Bighorn painting selected for stamp, March 15
Running Notebook: Schedule a nod to St. Pat's, March 15
More deer to be tested for disease, March 14
This is one big hunt, March 13
Deer hunters allowed to use rifles at DeSoto, March 12
Nesting boxes serve nature and waterfowl, March 5
Lincoln outdoor show looking past walleyes, March 4
Pro-hunting amendment is shelved, Feb. 28
Nebraska birding takes a tern for the better, Feb. 26
Merritt resort changes hands, Feb. 25
Dealers hope RV sales hit full speed at Qwest, Feb. 24
Boat dealers trade broadsides, Feb. 23
Wildlife program is hoping to expand, Feb. 23
Group wants bird watching to take flight in Nebraska, Feb. 22
$83,000 bid wins bighorn sheep permit, Feb. 22
Running Notebook: High school athletes offered early start during Sunday meet, Feb. 22
Minors make major decisions, Feb. 20
$9,000 in fines levied over shooting incidents, Feb. 18
Bigger fish, fewer people are Canadian lures, Feb. 16
Walls tumble down with help from trio, Feb. 13
Land to use by disabled is a big factor, Feb. 12
Bill would increase permits, Feb. 10
Nelson bill addresses wildlife regulation, Feb. 9
More out-of-state Iowa deer licenses sought, Feb. 8
Fishing for walleye is popular at Lake Oahe, Feb. 5
Giant turtle on display in Lincoln, Feb. 4
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