Videos tagged with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

This video explains how federal excise taxes on firearms and ammunition, established by the Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, are crucial for funding conservation efforts. These funds support habitat management, wildlife research, shooting range development, and youth programs, ensuring the continuation of hunting and shooting heritage for future generations. Manufacturers play a vital role in this ecosystem.

The 44th annual Corn Husker High School and Junior High School trap shoot in Grand Island, Nebraska, is the world's largest youth shooting event, attracting over 2600 participants. The event emphasizes firearm safety, responsibility, teamwork, and sportsmanship, with all participants required to have completed a hunter safety course. The event highlights the accessibility of trap shooting for all ages and sizes, fostering a family-friendly atmosphere and contributing positively to the local economy.