Stewardship; Public and Private Initiatives; Regional
Take Part in the Bowhunter Survey
I am one of you. I am among the thousands of you who hunt deer and turkey with archery equipment. I want you to join me once again in voluntarily participating Nebraska’s Bowhunter Survey. Bowhunter survey? Hmmm … Another survey? Yes! So why should you, an archery deer hunter, consider maintaining a diary and counting …
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Motivations
Human dimensions studies are a part of fisheries science. Man, or the human component is an important part of any fishery. To manage a fishery, you have to understand something about the human component as well as the fish, other aquatic creatures, and the habitat. A big part of human dimensions studies are understanding motivations. …
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Muskellunge: Profiling the Fish of 1,000 Casts
When it comes to the muskellunge, what do we really know? If you ask anyone who’s been chasing muskellunge long enough, they might just change that number to 10,000. And yet there are those who make a living putting these amazing freshwater predatory fish in the boat for their clients. Whichever end of the muskie […]
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Some Updates, Aug. 30, 2021
Short, simple blog post today. Once again, just spreading the word on some news items: Watercraft access limited, swimming beach closed at Summit Lake LINCOLN, Neb. – A planned water-level drawdown of Summit Lake is underway, prompting the closure of the swimming beach and creating limited access for watercraft launching. A sediment basin maintenance project …
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Why Hunting Is So Important
With September just a one more quick flip my on NEBRASKAland magazine calendar, it is time once again to reflect on the age old question of why hunting is so important. Yeah, I know hunting is important. But, why do you think hunting is important? Give it some more thought. Really think about the question: Why is hunting important? Why is hunting important to …
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Gotta Get One of These!
I have been watching the Head to Head Fishing Pro Walleye Series on Lake McConaughy all week. Two techniques have accounted for most fish. Both techniques are somewhat uniquely Nebraskan. In fact it could be argued that they have been perfected if not developed in Nebraska. Trolling has been one of the winning techniques, including …
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Late Summer but Still Fishing!
Yes, it has been hot, and yes, my motivation to fish lags under those conditions. That does not mean I have quit! I have been “around” a bit, spent some time on several different waters. What I have found has been typical for late summer. . . . First, was some bass fishing. I should …
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Gonna Be Watching this Week
I remembered late this morning that Head To Head Fishing Pro Walleye Series is fishing Lake McConaughy this week. Their anglers will be there all week, and you can watch the competition LIVE! Follow the link on their webpage or pick it up on their FaceBook Page. Fishing this first day was tough, the lake …
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The Fun of Bullfroggin’ in Nebraska Waters
It is a season that is open here in eastern Nebraska. It is an unusual season, but one that just flat out reeks of adventure, challenge and tremendous entertainment value. It is a season tailor-made for kids. And, trust me, this is the season that will create memories and stories like no other! No, it …
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Filson and Ducks Unlimited Expand Collaborative Line with Luggage and More
This unique new line of Filson Ducks Unlimited luggage is now available. Two commendable companies are continuing their relationship to offer up some impressive apparel and travel bags. The new Filson Ducks Unlimited luggage and apparel pieces are an expansion of a partnership the began last year and their accompanying product collection has now grown […]
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Sharpen ‘Em!
If I miss a fish, first thing I do is look at the hook. At times the size may need to be adjusted, but always you have to make sure it is sharp! I found this on the interwebs. It will help you get it right! View this post on Instagram Just listening to some …
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Hackberry Renovation
Several of you have asked about last week’s renovation project at Hackberry Lake on the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge. I was there, helped a little bit, took some pictures. . . . First of all, some context: If you are not aware of the work being done on the Valentine Refuge, it has been cussed …
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Summit Maintenance
Another one of my news blogs today. . . . Spreading the word on a news release: Summit Lake sediment basin reclamation set to begin LINCOLN, Neb. – Summit Lake is being drawn down this week for a sediment basin reclamation project at the Burt County reservoir. Reclamation of the sediment basins on the south …
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Gotta Love It!
I have had this video for a while. Love the kid, love the fish, love the reaction. That right there is what it is all about! tribe.simmons-IG Scot Simmons-FB.MP4 There are so many things to love about fishing. It's easy to get wrapped up in how many fish are caught or how big they are, …
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State Record Update, Stickin’ Em, 2021
Time for a state record update. It is the time of year that the spear-fishing and bow-fishing records come in. White Sucker The first one actually came across my desk a few months ago. Brionna Schafer of Alliance was bow-fishing when she arrowed a 6 pound 6 ounce white sucker back in April. She found …
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Barriers
What did the fish say when it ran into the concrete wall? Dam. I will let that sink in for a minute for some of you. For the rest, let me talk about fish barriers. You know, things like dams. There are thousands of barriers to fish movements on Nebraska rivers and streams. Some of …
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Dad Songs
You have heard of “dad jokes”; in fact you probably have a few. I was reviewing some tunes the other day and realized I also have a repertoire of “dad songs”. You know what I am talking about. Your kids roll their eyes too. On long road trips I would occasionally pop the ole cassette …
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Take It to the Next Level
I have long been a proponent of fishing for a variety of fish species. By targeting different species of fish, you can stay on top of a variety of “hot bites” for the maximum length of time. If the walleyes do not want to bite, but the crappies are jumping in the boat, well, why …
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