One reason Nebraska claims to have the nation’s best turkey hunting is its variety of subspecies of the big bird. Bryce Gerlach, a forester for the National Wild Turkey Federation and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission who is an avid hunter, said the Cornhusker State is special because three of the four subspecies of the …
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This compound bow pushes the limits of archery technology. Archery has come a long way since the days of Art Young and Saxton Pope. Companies are continually pushing the limits of what is possible with new technologies. Previously, speeds of up to 300 feet per second were thought to be reserved primarily for heavy crossbows.
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The year was 1909 in America and a young, green scientist stepped boldly from a stage on the campus of Yale University, his hard-earned Master of Science degree firmly in his grasp. Now, he was a forester! Bonafide, certified and anxious. The university had captioned his yearbook photo with his personal motto, “To Hell with…
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*BLOGGER’S NOTE: The National Wild Turkey Federation calls it: The Great Jake Debate. And, it has surfaced again. It is the continual debate regarding whether or not to shoot a jake (a juvenile or nearly one-year old male wild turkey) during a spring wild turkey hunting season, if legal. In Nebraska, it is allowable to …
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Is it possible to take two feral hogs with one crossbow shot? The problem of feral hogs in Texas is well-documented. These highly destructive animals can cause havoc on native game populations and they can devastate a farmer’s entire crop in just a single evening. As a result, Texas regulations for hunting the animals are
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These are our top choices for turkey vests. Turkey hunting is in full swing in most parts of the country. Whether you are a casual turkey hunter just hoping for one gobbler or a serious addict travelling to multiple states in search of a grand slam, a good hunting vest will make your turkey hunting
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Ready for some spring scouting? These game cameras will help you do it. In a few months it will almost be time to start early summer scouting for deer and other big game animals. Monitoring the animals through the off-season should give you a good feeling for what is on your hunting property and where
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Three men are facing misdemeanors after trespassing to take shed antlers. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources cited three men who they say trespassed on private property without permission while picking up 30 shed antlers. According to a DWR press release, it happened on April 24 when conservation officer Jeremy Wilcox got a tip about
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From what I am hearing and seeing, Nebraskans are doing a pretty good job of this! And that is a great thing! Just make sure you do it a rod’s length apart! Have I ever mentioned that I prefer longer rods? Have a great weekend. Stay safe.
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“I’m hunting the roost, I’ve got to be at work by 8!” Rut Daniels is at it again. The last time we caught up with him, he was showing everyone how to hilariously brush in a blind for spring turkey season. The former Olympic legend has to get his bird early because he works at
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