The Loup TREX took place this year from March 21 through April 3. Almost forty professional wildland firefighters from around the country descended upon central Nebraska to work on their fire line qualifications through participating in live-fire training experiences. While training, these fire practitioners were also delivering much-needed fire to grassland ecosystems. Fire does not destroy habitat, in fact, it ...
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Spring is here and turkey season is right around the corner! That means outdoorsmen/women everywhere are gearing up to hit the turkey woods. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce someone new to the outdoors and allow them to experience those breathtaking sunrises/sunsets, bone chilling gobbles, and beautiful strutting birds we all adore. Just like hunting any other species, turkey hunting always seems ...
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They say a lot can happen in one year. I can say first-hand that it is true! I grew up in a suburb just south of Milwaukee, WI that has a population just over 20,000 people. After high school, I went to college at Lake Superior State University where I received my bachelor’s degree for Fisheries and Wildlife Management. After ...
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Crisp, frosty air during a morning hike; fresh herbs sprinkled over a pan seared breast; and laughs of gathered friend and a smokey wood stove warming the night. Since my journey started, I’ve learned to associate gardening, cooking, and hunting with friends and family. The perfect trio to bring everyone together. Whether or not the activities were successful didn’t matter, ...
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Nebraska’s 3rd Annual Upland Slam concluded January 31st, 2021 hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Pheasants Forever, and Quail Forever. The challenge is to harvest a sharptailed grouse, greater prairie chicken, pheasant, and quail. In total there were 904 submissions from 314 hunters, 144 competition completions, 119 first time harvests, 13 youth slam participants, and 17 states that partook in the ...
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St. Paul, Minn. – Jan. 28, 2021 – Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, and the Monarch Joint Venture have joined forces to support declining pollinator populations, including the iconic monarch butterfly. From February to October 2021, athletes from across the country will run, walk, bike, hike, or paddle to see how many miles the group can log as part of Miles ...
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Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Announce Nebraska Team Promotions from December Kearney, NE – January 21, 2020 – Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever announce the promotion of three Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists across the state. Kelly Mildebrandt, Addie Piernicky, and Trent Findley all received promotions from Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I to II. These individuals showcase their hard work and ...
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