A sandhill crane banded and outfitted with a GPS unit in Nebraska ended up nesting south of the Bering Strait on the eastern trip of Russia, wintered in New Mexico and Texas, and is likely back in the Cornhusker State by now. The bird logged at least 11,000 miles.
Stories
Behind Wildlife Antler Recycling
Antlers lost to the woods serve as a valuable resource for a wide range of wildlife species. Squirrels, like other rodents in Nebraska including mice, woodchucks, porcupines, rabbits, chipmunks and beavers, have elodont teeth, which are continuous-growing incisors.
A Change in the Nebraska Turkey Woods
Over time, my passion has evolved. Those early days of filling my own tags gradually shifted into something else.
Crafting with Bones
Bone crafting is one of the oldest human art forms … Today, crafting with bones continues as an artistic practice and a way to honor animals though intentional use.
Harissa Turkey Kabobs
Harissa is a North African chili paste that, when combined with wild turkey, makes a perfect weeknight meal when you feel like grilling.
Northern Pike – A Ferocious Fish
With its big alligator-like mouth, torpedo-shaped body and a striking olive-green-and-white-scale pattern, the northern pike has a way of standing out on Nebraskaโs fishing scene.
