Nebraska Fish and Game Association - Camping and Nature http://www.nefga.org/forum/ Contains all outdoors topics not covered under Hunting or Fishing, including camping and wildlife. en Fri, 24 May 2013 07:19:54 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.nefga.org/forum/images/smoothred/misc/rss.png Nebraska Fish and Game Association - Camping and Nature http://www.nefga.org/forum/ Question Bader Park http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51890-Bader-Park&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 18:48:28 GMT How is Bader Park? I just heard about it in another thread but am wondering how it actually is? pretty secluded and quiet or does it get packed? lots... How is Bader Park? I just heard about it in another thread but am wondering how it actually is? pretty secluded and quiet or does it get packed? lots of partiers or pretty quiet? decent fishing and other outdoor activities? would it be worth the drive from Omaha for a relaxing weekend of camping? ]]> Camping and Nature r8rfan121 http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51890-Bader-Park Re-Enactment Set for Fort Hartsuff SHP May 25-26 http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51860-Re-Enactment-Set-for-Fort-Hartsuff-SHP-May-25-26&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 22:02:31 GMT From the NEFGA.ORG News Release Forum: ---Quote--- LINCOLN, Neb. – The Fremont Pathfinders re-enactors will portray life as soldiers at a... From the NEFGA.ORG News Release Forum:

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LINCOLN, Neb. – The Fremont Pathfinders re-enactors will portray life as soldiers at a 1870s infantry outpost on the Great Plains at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park on May 25-26.

The uniformed soldiers will occupy the Enlisted Men’s Barracks and go about their daily activities, and a blacksmith will be on duty. The buildings will be open from 8 a.m.-sunset each day. There also will be a quilt display at the Commanding Officer’s Quarters from noon-5 p.m. each day, and there will be a firing of the cannon at 10 p.m. on May 25.

Fort Hartsuff is located southeast of Burwell in Valley County. A park entry permit is required.
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For Bumpus. ]]> Camping and Nature Harold http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51860-Re-Enactment-Set-for-Fort-Hartsuff-SHP-May-25-26 Northwest District Birding Day Set for May 29 http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51859-Northwest-District-Birding-Day-Set-for-May-29&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 22:01:09 GMT From the NEFGA.ORG News Release Forum: ---Quote--- LINCOLN, Neb. – Birders of all ages and experience levels are invited to join the Nebraska... From the NEFGA.ORG News Release Forum:

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LINCOLN, Neb. – Birders of all ages and experience levels are invited to join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for Northwest District Birding Day on May 29 at Buffalo Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA).

Groups of birders will leave from the WMA parking lot at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Participants should bring binoculars, field guides, insect repellant, sunscreen and clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather.

Interested persons should call Game and Parks’ Northwest District office in Alliance at 308-763-2940. The WMA is located just east of Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area.
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For Bumpus. ]]> Camping and Nature Harold http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51859-Northwest-District-Birding-Day-Set-for-May-29 Burn Ban? http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51834-Burn-Ban&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 21:50:50 GMT Is there any place we can check on any current burn bans in place? I just got an email from Loren Murray up at Valentine saying Merritt is still... Is there any place we can check on any current burn bans in place? I just got an email from Loren Murray up at Valentine saying Merritt is still under a burn ban, so I would like to make sure I know where I can have a campfire. Does anyone else know how much more moisture we would need in order for the Cherry County burn ban to be taken out? ]]> Camping and Nature sassafrass http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51834-Burn-Ban American Avocets - unusual bird opportunity http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51648-American-Avocets-unusual-bird-opportunity&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 06:28:58 GMT I disturbed a flock of shorebirds I didn't recognize while fishing at Holmes Lake the other day. My guide book showed them to be American Avocets. I found them on the face of the main dam, in the sandy shallows.

(photo credit: owenslakeproject.com)


]]> Camping and Nature Val Didrichsons http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51648-American-Avocets-unusual-bird-opportunity ON THE ROAD TO... Scenic Adventures (2 of a 4 part series, PIC HEAVY!) http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51545-ON-THE-ROAD-TO-Scenic-Adventures-(2-of-a-4-part-series-PIC-HEAVY!)&goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 06:37:46 GMT EARLY Monday morning we took the detour route from Oliver Reservoir ( _*ON THE ROAD TO... part 1*_... EARLY Monday morning we took the detour route from Oliver Reservoir ( ON THE ROAD TO... part 1 ) and the Highway resurfacing- to Bushnell, Nebraska. The paved county road North of town soon "petered out" and we were immediately introduced to the different weather in the Panhandle from our Central Nebraska home!

The temps back home on Sunday were to reach 88 degrees. So, this was a surprise:


HAD to stop for a bit of "wintery fun"!

HEY, You could put an EYE OUT!

But it didn't take long as we headed back east "country road" style, and found THESE in the lowly hills:




A couple miles later a Buck-a-lope was wandering the hills all alone! You'll have to "picture it" yourself! Ha!

FINALLY, a HARD SURFACE and North to...

You MAY have to clic the yellow bar above the pic to read this- unless you are RICH like Redefining Fate and have a 26" monitor! :badgrin:

BEEEEUUUTIMUS AREA!!

I'll just "shut down the noise" for a bit and let you ENJOY THE VIEW:








Hope you all enjoyed that "serene" pause!

Now, this beautiful shelter also provided for an "exciting" discovery.


Well, "exciting" may not be the accurate verb! The "find" was more like an "OMG!" Or maybe even"Holy CRAP!" moment!

As a Trained Poopologist, it was an easily identified SCAT from a resident MOUNTAIN LOIN!

Of course, I always have my poop ID with me... (there always seems to be a lot of (crap) where ever I go! :eusa_whistle: ) ...and using my Mister Peabody detective kit (link provided for you "young whippersnappers" that missed out on GREAT cartoons!) the scat was determined to be from #DB09007WCH, the seventh cat released by someone with the initials "DB" into the Wildcat Hills, back in 2009.

Mrs. H-F-E was "on the lookout" as I performed the "pooptopsy", and once identified we made a quick "Exit, Stage RIGHT!" to the truck and "outa there"!!

Next stop on the Adventure was to:


Anyone can take a pic from the FRONT! Ours is from the "back side"...

...where we witnessed a couple TUNNELS!


I do NOT remember them when we climbed the hill way back in the '60's!

A "Flat-Rocker" at the time, I remembered the Bluff as being an "oversized" Sioux Lookout! Ha!

Other formations also stood out in the area:


And this one, not to be confused as the Bayard Area's "world renowned" Chimney Rock- which, of course, we viewed on our way home. Sorry, no pick of that one. Wanna pic? Look on the back of your Nebraska Quarter!!!


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Oh MY! Look at the TIME!

It's back ON THE ROAD (and Part 3) and a date with our NGPC's Family Fishing Nite at Terry's Pit in Terrytown!

Hope to "see you" there!

Harold F. ]]> Camping and Nature Harold http://www.nefga.org/forum/showthread.php?51545-ON-THE-ROAD-TO-Scenic-Adventures-(2-of-a-4-part-series-PIC-HEAVY!)