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State Bass Fishing Tourney

On the water with chauffeur/boat driver/youth leader TJ Fontaine at Summit Lake SRA. Some fish being caught. Come out and see the weigh-in at 1:15. JK

Photo of the Week – The Prairie Ecologist

The sun rises over the Niobrara Valley Preserve two days after the big wildfires this week…  Read more here: http://prairieecologist.com/2012/07/27/photo-of-the-week-july-27-2012/ .

Getting Ideas

Where do a writer’s ideas come from? For me, it’s listening to other people talk about subjects important to the outdoors. Therefore, I’m currently sitting in on the public Commission meeting hearing the most pressing issues regarding nature in this state, writing down Nebraskaland topics as they arise. JK

August Outdoor Calendar

Perusing through emails this morning, I came across the following August Outdoor Calendar by the NGPC. My first response was “Wow, there’s a lot going on in August.” Therefore, I thought I’d share. Enjoy. August Outdoor Calendar LINCOLN, Neb. – The following is a listing of Nebraska Game and Parks …

Update on the Wildfires along the Niobrara River – The Prairie Ecologist

Click below to see photos and read about the big fire(s) along the Niobrara: http://prairieecologist.com/2012/07/24/update-on-niobrara-river-wildfires-july-24-2012/

Antiques versus Current Lures

While my brief, un-scientific study today showed that antiques compete with modern lures just fine, there is a point to be made here. I wanted to get these lures, all pre-dating 1960, in the water but wanted to do so where I thought they stood a chance. So I called …

2nd Hour Score

Antiques: 8 Modern Lures: 13 I’ll share my thoughts on the short trip later today. JK

1st Hour Score

Antique lures: 17 Modern tackle: 14

Old Versus New

Today’s fishing experiment pits antique lures versus today’s lures. I’ll report from the water.

Alberta Bighorns Doing Fine

  By Eric Fowler While at Fort Robinson last week for a family reunion, I snuck over to Sowbelly Canyon north of Harrison to check on the bighorn sheep the Commission relocated from Alberta, Canada, in February, a trip I was a part of along with 16 other staff.  One …

Ewe and Lamb

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