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Want to Cook Up Some Fried Rattlesnake? Here’s How

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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

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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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National Hunting and Fishing Day

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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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Thoughts on Waterfowl

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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

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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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BB Gun Beginning

Henry Matulka of Gretna went on his first hunting trip when he was 5 years old. Without a driver’s license to operate a vehicle, or his own money to purchase gear, he was reliant upon someone taking him. That person was his dad, Tim. With BB gun in hand, Henry continued to accompany his dad …

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Tree Stand Safety

As you hit the field this deer season, be sure to keep tree stand safety in mind. Every year hunters have accidents, some fatal, when hunting out of a tree stand. Before the season starts, here are some tips to consider: • Always check old tree stands for safety. Look at welds, nuts and bolts …

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