Passing it on: Youth and Beginner Hunts Bringing a newcomer or youth on to the big game hunting scene is different than doing it alone or with your fellow long time hunting partners. Instead of just getting an animal or trophy being the goal, you are passing on important skills and a heritage. Whether your newcomer is young or old, you are also developing a relationship.
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Nebraska GPC Approves Low Cost Youth Permits 11/09/09
There has been a national trend of declining participation in hunting for years. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission took a step Thursday to attract more young big game hunters. [Comments?]
No Nebraska Bighorn Sheep Hunt in 2010 11/09/09
The hunting of bighorn sheep in Nebraska has been suspended for 2010 as a herd tries to recover from a disease outbreak, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. [1 Comment]
Nebraska GPC Considering Low Cost Youth Permits 10/28/09
The Nebraska Game and Parks Board of Commissioners will consider regulation amendments designed to attract more youth hunters by creating youth deer, turkey and antelope permits that cost $5 each. [Comments?]
Nebraska Deer Hunt at Eugene T. Mahoney SP 10/16/09
Deer are numerous in the Eugene T. Mahoney State Park area, causing crop damage and collisions with vehicles. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is looking for hunters to harvest antlerless deer in designated areas of the park this season. [Comments?]
Senators Fight Ban of Traditional Ammo in National Parks 09/28/09
A letter signed by numerous United States senators to Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar raising important questions about actions by the National Park Service (NPS) to ban the use of traditional ammunition in parks . . . [4 Comments]
Iowa and Nebraska Work Together to Allow Hunting Along Missouri River 09/14/09
In an effort to provide more opportunities for sportsmen to utilize a number of public areas in both states, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission have entered into a reciprocal agreement for upcoming hunting seasons. [Comments?]
Nebraska Gifford Point WMA Hunt Apps Due Aug 15th 08/12/09
Deer hunters have until Aug. 15 to apply for special access permits for hunting at Gifford Point Wildlife Management Area (WMA) this year, according to Pat Molini, southeast district wildlife manager of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. [Comments?]
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The Coyote Hunting Addiction It could be the plumes of dust kicked up by the combines, the abrupt change in the dominate colors of the landscape, or the appearance of thousands of geese making their yearly migratory journey; whatever triggers it, fall is here! As my mother puts it, "I have been dealing with your father's neck swelling this time of year, for 26 years; and now I have to deal with both of you going into rut!"
