Nebraska Fish and Game Association - Nebraska Hunting Forum http://www.nefga.org/forum/ Post your pictures, share your ideas and stories, ask for advice. en Sun, 19 May 2013 00:32:17 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.nefga.org/forum/images/smoothred/misc/rss.png Nebraska Fish and Game Association - Nebraska Hunting Forum http://www.nefga.org/forum/ Question morels around niobrara http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51789-morels-around-niobrara&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 01:39:20 GMT Have a huge chunk of private ground up there and have never hunted it, wondered if anyone finds them that far north or if i would b wasting 3.5 hours... Have a huge chunk of private ground up there and have never hunted it, wondered if anyone finds them that far north or if i would b wasting 3.5 hours worth of gas? Thanks, woody ]]> Nebraska Hunting Forum Woody_22_Bass http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51789-morels-around-niobrara Can I carry both a bow and a shotgun for turkey http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51788-Can-I-carry-both-a-bow-and-a-shotgun-for-turkey&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 01:25:08 GMT As I understand the deer regulations it is illegal to carry both a bow and a firearm while deer hunting even if I have both permits or a season... As I understand the deer regulations it is illegal to carry both a bow and a firearm while deer hunting even if I have both permits or a season choice permit that allows any weapon. I can't find anything about this in the turkey regs. Is it legal/ethicall to carry both and use the gun if he wont come into gun range? ]]> Nebraska Hunting Forum Riverbowhunter http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51788-Can-I-carry-both-a-bow-and-a-shotgun-for-turkey First Turkey! http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51761-First-Turkey!&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 19:07:28 GMT It's been something I've wanted to do for the last few years, but never got around to it.... Buglem got me off my butt two or three weeks ago, and I got my first taste of turkey hunting, and lots of frustration as we were unable to get any birds in range.

I've read lots of excellent advice here on the NEFGA hunting forum regarding turkeys, and I'd like thank all that have posted that advice over the years, big thanks to Buglem for really helping me out, even if he doesn't come on here much anymore :zbow:

Took a few days off work this week, and headed back out to see if I could get one solo. Got there Tuesday late afternoon, set up where turkeys had been roosting, but had also been pressured. Turns out, the pressure had them change patterns. One lone hen walked by...

Wednesday morning, set up different location, as it was new to me, I was going in half blind and trying to work off of memory of an aerial photo, heard the roost, and set up in the first likely spot I could. Wrong spot.

Wednesday afternoon, set up different location again, well worn game trail, turkey tracks... a known route to the roost. Turns out, they now use private land to get to their roost. And to kick a man when he's down, lots of gobbles could be heard on my way out after legal..

Thursday morning, back to the area I hunted Wednesday morning, set up along the route I think they had taken the previous morning (went behind a hill, so only had vague idea). 8 minutes after legal shooting, 4 hens and a tom came strolling by. I'd wanted to use my bow, but the route they took was out of my comfort zone and not the way I thought they would go. It wasn't out of range of my back up plan though!




Alex ]]> Nebraska Hunting Forum holdemplyer http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51761-First-Turkey! Lock, Stock and Bedlam: Wearing Your Life Jacket to Work This Friday Kicks off Boating Safety Week http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51740-Lock-Stock-and-Bedlam-Wearing-Your-Life-Jacket-to-Work-This-Friday-Kicks-off-Boating-Safety-Week&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 22:40:07 GMT 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... 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 ...

More... ]]> Nebraska Hunting Forum Bumpus http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51740-Lock-Stock-and-Bedlam-Wearing-Your-Life-Jacket-to-Work-This-Friday-Kicks-off-Boating-Safety-Week First Big Game Application Period Begins May 20 http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51736-First-Big-Game-Application-Period-Begins-May-20&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 21:26:11 GMT From the NEFGA.ORG News Release Forum. ---Quote--- LINCOLN, Neb. – The first application period for big game hunting permits begins May 20 at... From the NEFGA.ORG News Release Forum.

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LINCOLN, Neb. – The first application period for big game hunting permits begins May 20 at 1 p.m. Central Time and runs through June 7.

A summary of the application period:
Deer – Residents and nonresidents may apply for one permit in any one draw unit. The draw units are: Republican Mule Deer, Platte Mule Deer Conservation Area (MDCA), Platte Whitetail, Frenchman MDCA and Frenchman Whitetail.
Antelope – Residents and eligible landowners may apply for one buck or either-sex firearm permit or one muzzleloader permit.
Elk – Residents and eligible landowners may apply for one permit.

Residents will get preference over nonresidents in the application process. The permits will be drawn in mid-June.

All remaining big game permits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning July 8 at 1 p.m. Central Time.
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For Bumpus. ]]> Nebraska Hunting Forum Harold http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51736-First-Big-Game-Application-Period-Begins-May-20 Lock, Stock and Bedlam: Long Range Rimfire Challenge! http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51734-Lock-Stock-and-Bedlam-Long-Range-Rimfire-Challenge!&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 20:30:17 GMT 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.... 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 ...

More... ]]> Nebraska Hunting Forum Bumpus http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51734-Lock-Stock-and-Bedlam-Long-Range-Rimfire-Challenge! <![CDATA[Now that's how to go bird hunting!]]> http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51719-Now-that-s-how-to-go-bird-hunting!&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 02:43:37 GMT Thought this was cool enough to share, if it's real.

]]> Nebraska Hunting Forum Flash04jv http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51719-Now-that-s-how-to-go-bird-hunting! looking for input http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51672-looking-for-input&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 01:15:55 GMT Considering starting a sportsman based competition and am looking for input. What I am considering would be a 3 to 5 event competition, basically... Considering starting a sportsman based competition and am looking for input. What I am considering would be a 3 to 5 event competition, basically looking at having a weekend long competition where things would start on Saturday and people would compete in several events, then have a meal and entertainment Saturday evening, people could camp out on site or get hotel room, or we have several cabins on our 3000 acre ranch. then competition would continue sunday until mid after noon where points would be tallied and winners decided. we have several small ponds that we could use for a fishing competition for one event, maybe an archery competition, sporting clay, etc.. What I am looking for from you guys is if this would be of interest to anyone, and what type of competitions you would like to see incorporated if this moves forward. Thanks ]]> Nebraska Hunting Forum Royal Flush! http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51672-looking-for-input Question Going door to door... http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51656-Going-door-to-door&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 01:29:13 GMT Does anyone have much success on knocking on doors to get permission to hunt???
Because, I'm pretty bad at it. I think I'm being polite but I'm just not having any luck.
On a recent hunt out to the McCook area I must have gotten shut down at least 12 times. My brother and 2 cousins come out and are getting hooked up left and right!
Any tips? Suggestions? ]]> Nebraska Hunting Forum Papio http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51656-Going-door-to-door Treestand in a windmill http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51651-Treestand-in-a-windmill&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 20:27:43 GMT Anyone have any experience with hanging a treestand in a windmill? Did you have to make any modifications to the stand/ what did you do to...]]>
Anyone have any experience with hanging a treestand in a windmill? Did you have to make any modifications to the stand/ what did you do to get the stand level and secure?
]]> Nebraska Hunting Forum ssmith http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51651-Treestand-in-a-windmill New to whitetail hunting, need help understanding 2013 NE deer permits... http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51646-New-to-whitetail-hunting-need-help-understanding-2013-NE-deer-permits&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 04:50:40 GMT I'll be hunting whitetail for the first time this fall, with my bow. I have a couple hundred acres of private land to hunt on. Wooded bottoms on the Republican River, with corn and soybeans planted along that. I am not interested in a trophy per se, just want meat on the table. Is the $30 permit for 2 deer, and one can be a buck, but does not have to be? Is a 2nd permit available, Antlerless River Permit, good for just 2 antlerless deer, for an additional $11? Total 4 for $41? Can I just purchase the $11 permit only? I guess if I did get a shot on a buck with that permit, I would have to pass it up. Do I have to have a separate hunting permit also? Do I have to have a separate habitat stamp? Thanks in advance for any help and advice! I can't seem to find 2013 info, just 2012. ]]> Nebraska Hunting Forum plainsman http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51646-New-to-whitetail-hunting-need-help-understanding-2013-NE-deer-permits need some advise http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51624-need-some-advise&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 00:20:23 GMT I have a five month old gsp that will not respond to the come command no matter what I do.Any suggestions would be helpful. I have a five month old gsp that will not respond to the come command no matter what I do.Any suggestions would be helpful. ]]> Nebraska Hunting Forum madtom2 http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51624-need-some-advise Wahoo Meat Locker Fire http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51604-Wahoo-Meat-Locker-Fire&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 23:29:36 GMT Dozens of firefighters battle Wahoo Locker Plant blaze Updated 17:22 May 08, 2013 WAHOO, Neb. A fire at the Wahoo Locker Plant is now under... Dozens of firefighters battle Wahoo Locker Plant blaze
Updated 17:22 May 08, 2013
WAHOO, Neb.


A fire at the Wahoo Locker Plant is now under control.

Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the animal processing plant at 157 W 5th St. around 2 p.m. Wednesday.

According to Saunders County Sheriff Kevin Stukenholtz, an explosion at the plant caused the fire, which then moved to a neighboring storage building.

The Wahoo Fire Department said the fire was difficult to put out because of building materials. The chief said 80-100 firefighters battled the blaze for more than two hours.

One firefighter suffered smoke inhalation, but there were no other injuries reported.

Fire departments from Wahoo, Cedar Bluffs and Mead were among those that responded to the call.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Wahoo fire chief said a meat smoker may have started the fire.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ]]> Nebraska Hunting Forum Done http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51604-Wahoo-Meat-Locker-Fire <![CDATA[Daryl's Barbs and Backlashes: Turkeys Down! Turkey Camp]]> http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51596-Daryl-s-Barbs-and-Backlashes-Turkeys-Down!-Turkey-Camp&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 18:30:21 GMT Let me tell you about something very rewarding I got to help with a couple weeks ago. *I was asked to assist with a turkey hunting camp at Maranatha... Let me tell you about something very rewarding I got to help with a couple weeks ago. *I was asked to assist with a turkey hunting camp at Maranatha Bible Camp, http://www.maranathacamp.org/ . *This was a men’s ministry camp organized by the Fellowship of Christian Sportsmen, Plus, http://fcsplus.org/ (I believe ...

More... ]]> Nebraska Hunting Forum Bumpus http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51596-Daryl-s-Barbs-and-Backlashes-Turkeys-Down!-Turkey-Camp Pictures On the Road http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51586-On-the-Road&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 00:44:47 GMT Just a few random shots of things I came across while on the road for work. Image:... Just a few random shots of things I came across while on the road for work.
















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