Climbing Tips, Tricks And Gear
Does an ATV Mess Up a Deer Hunt?
People fall on both sides of this fence, but who is actually right? Certain controversies draw hard lines in the sand. We see this in societal ideologies, politics and yes, even hunting. When it comes to those never-ending debates among hunters, the use of ATVs seems to always land near the top of the list.
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The 12 Best Upland Hunting Guns Available
Here are some of the best upland bird shotguns you can buy. Upland bird hunting seasons are a time-honored tradition for many states. To hike the fields after our favorite game birds is to practice a custom done for generations, that ebbs and flows with the status of wild bird populations that, in many ways, represent their
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‘North Woods Law’ Uses Old Deer Decoy Trick to Catch Illegal Road Hunters
There’s one strategy game wardens use that seems to never fail to catch poachers. Buck fever can get the best of any hunter. You wait all season–usually multiple seasons–to see that perfect buck you’ve fantasizing about at work every day. So, when the two of you cross paths, it’s hard to keep your emotions under
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Paddlefish Snagging Season
Today is the eve of our 2019 paddlefish snagging season. Most have probably already seen this news release, but this is a good time for a reminder: Paddlefish snaggers should be cautious with high flows below Gavins Point Dam LINCOLN, Neb. – With paddlefish snagging season set to begin Oct. 1, dangerous conditions will be …
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The Leveraxe is Touted as a Smarter Way to Split Logs
The Leveraxe is a new, more efficient way to chop wood. See how it works. The Leveraxe is a new, more efficient way to chop wood. It hooks into the log and then uses leverage to split it, rather than the old way of cleaving. The inventor is from Finland and came up with the unique design when he
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Chicken of the Woods: Everything You Need to Know About This Wild Mushroom
This is everything you need to know about chicken of the woods. North America’s mushroom hunting season doesn’t have to be strictly confined to the spring months looking for morels. The late summer and fall months are the ideal time to find chicken of the woods mushrooms. Never heard of them? These mushrooms are so named
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This Big Wave Surfer Bowhunts, Spearfishes, and Basically Defines the Term ‘Badass’
First Lite’s new video highlights what it’s like living through the pressure. There’s something about the videos coming out of apparel brand First Lite that’s catching our eye each and every time a new one’s released. It’s the combination of good cinematography, a close tie to the outdoor values we align with, and a truly
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Boldly Crop Where None Have Cropped Before
I’ve often said or written, “Exhaust All Possibilities” when it comes to photography. Depending on your eye, creativity, imagination and…
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Want to Cook Up Some Fried Rattlesnake? Here’s How
The next time you have to dispatch a rattler, be sure to get the most out of it. Rattlesnakes can be some of Mother Nature’s biggest nuisances. Southerners have to take them into account whenever doing anything outdoors, especially those in the southwestern states. When the unthinkable happens and a rattlesnake bites, it can leave
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YETI Opens New Store in Chicago
The industry-leading cooler brand is now expanding north with a new retail location. YETI Holdings, Inc., has announced the opening of its latest retail store in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. The 4,900-square-foot location is located at 1572 North Milwaukee Ave., conveniently located across from the Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line stop at Damen
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How to Debone a Deer in a CWD Zone
Here’s a helpful video showing how to debone a deer harvested from a CWD Management Zone. “As hunters, we need to reckon with a new and scary reality.” The words that open the video below couldn’t be more true. It doesn’t matter what your personal opinions about the spread, seriousness, and impact of chronic wasting
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National Hunting and Fishing Day
Tomorrow, September 29, is National Hunting and Fishing Day. Governor Ricketts signed a proclamation this week recognizing that here in Nebraska. I have always thought that a national hunting and fishing day is especially appropriate for Nebraska because we have some great opportunities for a variety of fish and game. We are the mixed bag …
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Sneaky Pete Hides Your Handgun in Plain Sight
For a lot of us, concealed carry is a practical fact of everyday life. Men and women concerned about being as prepared as they can be don’t leave home without attaching somewhere on their person, among other things, at least one handgun.
First Annual Putt & Pull Charity Event
Join us on September 28, at 10:00 am for the First Annual Preserve Putt & Pull benefiting Pets in Need Veterinary Clinic of Riverside, a nonprofit clinic whose mission is to provide low-cost professional services to those who need it most, for the pets they love in need of veterinary care!
The Preserve
The idea was formed by a brilliant man
They all said he was crazy and were not a fan
The idea was simple, to enjoy the outdoors
He thought it was sound and wanted applause
He said if we build it, they will come
Cutthroat Stockings
A couple of weeks ago I gave a “heads-up” that we were finally getting some cutthroat trout stocked in Nebraska waters again. Many anglers have been looking hard for a cutthroat to complete their Trout Slam. At that time, the first of those stockings was made in the White River southwest of Ft. Robinson. We …
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Thoughts on Waterfowl
It’s just my humble opinion, but I believe those of us involved in fish and wildlife conservation on a professional level are “wired” a bit differently than the rest of society. There’s some innate draw or attraction to wild and natural things and places that is difficult to explain, let alone understand. That attraction has …
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Breakfast in the Blind
When you’ve been up and dragging decoys since 4 a.m., you’re ready for some grub by the time the ducks have flown and the midmorning lull begins. Whether you’re hunting from a heated pit blind, camouflaged among the reeds or lying in a small layout blind, there’s never a reason to go hungry. Read on …
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