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 capital! Fall is a great time to “combo up” and do both, hunt and fish. Need an example? One of my co-workers here in our …
Read More »The Woodland Double
You have heard of and perhaps been participating in the Upland Slam challenge. Maybe you’re working on successfully completing your Trout Slam. But, have you ever done a woodland double? Woodland double? What’s the “woodland double?” It is harvesting a deer and a turkey in one hunting session, when legally possible. Oh yes, after checking regulations, you will find that it’s very doable in Nebraska. It’s an unofficial competition though, more of a personal test of skill and ability. And, guess what? …
Read More »Half Combo
Got a little report to give you about a recent adventure. I have a buddy from Iowa that I met through some turkey hunting I have helped him with ( Turkeys Down! Turkey Camp , Turkey Camp 2014 ). I am always telling folks what a mixed bag capital Nebraska is, and this fall Don came back over to sample more of that. He had a Nebraska archery pronghorn tag in his pocket, and figured while making the trip across our great state he …
Read More »A Combo of Tournaments
A few weeks ago I told you about the 2014 High School Bass Fishing Championship held at Merritt Reservoir. I want to return to that event in this blog post because there was something else about that day that I think was really special. When the state high school bass championship was held at Merritt this year, there was also a Nebraska Walleye Association tournament at the same time. As a matter of fact the NWA folks were kind enough …
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