Burkhalter wins prize in fishing challenge

David Burkhalter of Elsie was one of 10 anglers who took home outdoor prizes in the first round of prize drawings for the Take ’em Fishing challenge, sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and partners who have donated prizes.

Burkhalter won Alps Outdoors crosshair camp chairs and Camp Chef cooking iron.

Anglers answered the challenge to take a new or lapsed angler fishing with them, for the chance at a range of prizes. To date, more than 700 photos of fishing trips have been submitted for contest entries.

This round of prizes included a fishing pole and tackle kit, three-night state park stay, Kearney Archway passes, Omaha – DAB guided fishing tour, Vista Outdoors Camp Chef camper stove, $100 Scheels gift card and a $50 Scheels gift card.

“Having a healthy, growing population of anglers in Nebraska provides tremendous benefits for the state, its wildlife and people,” said Nebraska Game and Parks Director Jim Douglas. “It is exciting to see such a response to Take ’em Fishing. We encourage anyone who loves to fish to take the pledge and help us encourage more people to discover fishing and keep this tradition alive and well in Nebraska.”

There is still plenty of time to participate. Game and Parks will continue drawing prizes weekly through Sept. 15. 

The winner of the grand prize, a Bass Tracker Classic fishing boat, will be announced at the Missouri River Outdoor Expo in September. To learn more about Take ’em Fishing and sign up, visit Outdoornebraska.org/takeemfishing.