Many of our readers are familiar with the recent attempts by some groups (such as the Center For Biological Diversity and the American Bird Conservancy) to ban traditional ammunition and fishing tackle from the field. A new bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would protect traditional ammunition and …
Nebraska deer hunters do a good job of wearing blaze orange and with good reasons. 1. it is the law to wear 400 square inches in head and torso (front and back). 2. it stands out well in nature and can save your life! The rest of the secret is …
Many have tried as hard as they could to head out to the field with the biggest magnum bolt gun they can afford and that is okay provided you can hit with it. In keeping with the idea of keeping all my rounds in the magical 9″ pie plate (not …
For many, good duck numbers were seen in the last several weeks, especially around the Rainwater Basin area. Many of us hunt the farm ponds and wetlands around Lincoln and have good success. We have played with resident birds and now need those pushes from the north for good duck/goose …
I was helping out at the Lincoln Ike’s Hunter Sight In day today and am amazed at how many people only shoot their deer rifles once a year and then are frustrated when they can’t make the shot. Sighting in is important (even if the gun shot well last year) but …
By all accounts I think most hunters were pleasantly surprised at the number of birds they saw in the field this weekend. Having crops out of the field helped a lot in many areas with the corn harvest around 75-80% and beans over 95%. Hunter numbers were down across the …
After a long week hosting the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Conservation Ed Training Academy I took the weekend to head out west with my father-in-law to chase grouse. We had a blast! I think grouse hunting is just plain awesome and truly enjoy chasing these psychotic sandhill chickens. …
We have another great show lined up for you this Thursday evening from 6-7pm on 1240 AM KFOR Lincoln. Our guest will be Dr. Dick Winter, a sporting dog enthusiast and trainer who will cover some of the finer points in preparing your dog for the upcoming season, training, etc. We …
Much has been said about deer movement in regards to the various phases of the moon and I will offer my limited observations on this. Now some may say….”Jeff…how can you comment on the moon having never been to the moon before?” These observations come from the physical phenomena of …
Are you the real deal or just some TV watching couch potato deer hunting wanna-be who thinks camo is trendy? You know your a deer hunter if… If you ever paid more for a rifle scope than you spouse’s wedding ring. If you’re kneeling beside a 10 point buck…in your …
