November 2021 • Nebraskaland 23
C
reated by Douglas, the Commission's
communications division connects
people with outdoor Nebraska
through marketing and public relations,
social media, special events and programs,
outreach and skills-based education.
These efforts have helped grow the
agency's customer base and participation
in many outdoor activities, such as hunting,
fishing, boating, camping and wildlife
viewing.
"Jim Douglas was key to the development of the Recruitment, Retention
and Reactivation plan. He understands that the Commission needs to create
opportunities for our user groups. He also knows how important it is to keep
our sportsmen and sportswomen actively engaged if our outdoor heritage and
traditions are going to remain healthy and survive. This is why you can always
count on Jim Douglas to work tirelessly to make R3 a success."
– Mark Pinkerton, former Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioner
Creation of family-friendly shooting ranges and the addition
of ranges at parks across the state have helped grow shooting
sports participation.
JENNY NGUYEN-WHEATLEY, NEBRASKALAND
One of the many successful ways Douglas
has worked to recruit youth has been
through supporting mentored hunting
programs and skills-based education
programs.
ERIC FOWLER, NEBRASKALAND
