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Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Sports Alive and Well in Nebraska

As most of you know, our conservation efforts hinge on the ability of our hunting, fishing, shooting sports, boating and camping communities to introduce new participants each year to these time honored traditions.  These activities just make our lives better.  Each of us strives to keep these traditions alive and …

Pretty sure he'll be back!

An Outdoor Weekend Just For The Ladies!

Perhaps some of us grew up hunting, fishing, shooting, camping, kayaking or just simply enjoying the outdoors.   Imagine that you would love to do those things but simply do not know where to start.  For thousands of women in Nebraska, that is unfortunately the case.  I know this may be …

Kayaking the Loup River near Halsey is a blast!

Clays for Conservation Shoot

We are blessed to have some very active individuals here in Nebraska that are looking for ways to have a positive impact in the lives of our young citizens and help preserve our natural legacy.  You can be one of those people by burning some powder and breaking some rock …

Scholarship Shoot

How to shoot a Triceratops

Lions, Leopards and Bears – oh, my! In effort to avoid a case of the off-season blues I shot a turkey, deer and a triceratops this past Sunday.  The targets were all part of Blair’s own Orion Archery Club and their annual Brandon Tomcak Memorial 3D Shoot.  The entire event …

Bearing down on a Triceratops

Last Day Hunt

Friday, May 31.  Final day of the 2013 Nebraska Spring Turkey Season.  And what a season it was.  Each year brings challenges and this year seemed to contain them all.  Snow and cold, wind and dust, rain and flooding – sometimes it seemed as if they all occurred in the …

End of Season Dance

Camp Coffee

Time to camp.  For me spring turkey hunting and fishing are the excuses I have given already this year for spending time around the campfire with friends and family at some of our state parks and recreation areas.  During these early season trips the aromas of camp are a simple …

Here it comes

To This Late Season There is a Morel

Don’t give up as there are still plenty of morels left to find.  With the new bout of rains and the warm temps, there should be a nice batch for the picking!  This year has been spotty with the weird weather but if you hit your old haunts a few …

Brother in law after a successful hunt...notice the morel hunting camo!

Wearing Your Life Jacket to Work This Friday Kicks off Boating Safety Week

Friday, May 17th, is National Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day.  Show your friends and colleagues your outdoor side and strap on a life jacket with the rest of us.  Let everyone know you are an outdoor nut and that you stand for safety.  Plus….some of these jackets are …

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Long Range Rimfire Challenge!

Looking for a challenge? How about a 200 yard target match with a .22LR rifle or pistol? May 26, 2013 is the date. Golden Points Ranch is the place. The match will run from 2pm to 5pm.

All shooters are welcome. Any firearm chambered in .22LR ammunition is eligible to participate. All firearms must be unloaded and the action open until you are on the firing line!

You may shoot from any position. You can bring a chair or portable shooting bench if you wish. You can use iron sights or a scope. If it is a .22LR, you can use it!

You can shoot a few practice targets, or go right to the firing line and shoot for score. Practice targets will be available (two for 1$)

For the match, you will need to fire 20 rounds in 10 minutes. The best score will win! It is that simple.

Entry fee is $5 and there will be a cash payback and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, plus bragging rights as the “Top Gun” in the Platte Valley!

The goal of this match is simply to give shooters an opportunity to enjoy their sport and have some fun!

Call 308-539-0684 or email at RWmedia@atcjet.net for more information.




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Looking for a challenge? How about a 200 yard target match with a .22LR rifle or pistol? May 26, 2013 is the date. Golden Points Ranch is the place. The match will run from 2pm to 5pm. All shooters are welcome. Any firearm chambered in .22LR ammunition is eligible to …

Halsey 027

Hung Up Toms

A lot of turkey hunters ask me about this because it can make a hunt tough when that old Tom gobbles but then hangs up just out of range or fails to come in.  I have had that happen many times and there are a few tricks to help. First …

Sometimes you can easily see what has him "hung up"

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Aaron Hershberger and Jeff Rawlinson share straight forward and timely information on hunting, fishing, shooting skills, techniques, tips, and worldly insights. You also can catch Aaron and Jeff on their weekly radio show...Nebraska Outdoors, every Thursday evening from 6-7 p.m. on KFOR 1240 AM.

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