Take The Kids On a Night Hike

Here is a fun idea…Next evening when you are all sitting around the TV…sugges to the kids to get their boots on, a good hat and a flashlight and take them outside on a night hike!  You don’t have to be a biologist to find criiters in the night and …

Nebraska Hunters Had 100% Success In 2009!

Yep!  You read it right!  Now, I am not going to even discuss the excellent hunting opportunities present in Nebraska.  I am talking about the true measure of success.  According to studies supported by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, hunters agree that success is had each time they go afield.  …

Handgun Cartridges For Deer

This is the time of year I begin planning my fall hunting forays, replacing gear, buying permits, etc.  I have been hunting deer with a handgun for about 20 years now and would have to say it is my first love for big game.   If you have been thinking about …

Carp-O-Rama Brings Out Families

Sorry it took me so long to get this out.  We absolutely had a blast with all of you on Saturday at Pawnee Lake for the Carp-O-Rama program.  Lots of fish were caught by kids, anglers, die hards, and even more fun was had by all!  I really enjoyed teaching …

Summer Outdoor Safety Tips

With summer on top of us and the high temps baking this short fat guy (did I mention I melt above 70 degrees?), it is a good time to keep some safety tips in mind while enjoy the great outdoors in Nebraska. The sun – personally I am not a …

Let's Shoot More Does This Year

As a hunter, I like the numbers of deer in most of the state.  In many places though, our greatest partner in conservation, the landowner, needs our help in harvesting does to slow the growth of the deer herd.  I hope each of you sees your role in this effort.  …

Nebraska Big Game Permits Go On Sale!

Mark your calendars for Monday, June 14 at 1 p.m. when Nebraska Big Game Permits will go on sale over the counter.  Tickets can be purchased via our web page at www.outdoornebraska.org or by stopping by to visit with the friendly folks at your local Commission Office.  Believe me, you …

One Good Knife

It is this time of year I begin thinking about all the gear that worked well for me and some of the gear that either needs repairing, replacing or just failed to deliver.  Every outdoorsman needs at least one good knife.  Actually, you really need several.  From the trusty schrade …

…And Carry A Big Stick

Of all the crazy things to blog about, a walking stick would seem pretty boring but My stick is anything but.   My walking stick gets thrown into the truck for just about every outing.  It  has 1001 uses and it gives me great comfort just knowing it is there.  I …

Lincoln Live – 1240 A.M. KFOR 11am

Hershy and I will be hosting Lincoln Live on 1240 a.m. with Dale  Johnson this Friday 11 a.m. – noon.  Our guests will be Herb Angell, Boating Law Administrator and Suzanne Ridder from our Parks Division.   We will be talking about boating safety this Memorial Day Weekend along with the top …

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