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2017 Mule Deer, Nebraska.

Brother and I were talking in the duck blind this weekend...reminiscing the stupid things we have done while hunting through the years. One of mine: I was probably 20-21 years old, December, temp in the mid-20's, I was walking public Platte River land near Kearney, NE looking for a new spot to...

** Note: due to forum restrictions of 4 pics per post, I am going to do multiple posts to this thread... ** Aunt/Uncle own a ranch in the Sandhills...we visited every summer growing up. Love the area. They hunt the ranch and I would never even think of asking them for permission...It's their...

Didn't really need a new gun, but back in the day I won two fantasy football leagues and had $1k burning a hole in my pocket. Being a lefty meant my choices were limited. Found a beautiful left-handed Winchester model 70, 7mm Rem Mag on Gunbroker and sealed the deal for right around $600...

I have a ton of Gore-Tex gear but have never restored the DWR. Do was my garments with Nixwax Techwash. Going to get some Nixwax TX Direct...should I opt for the wash-in, or spray-on? Or another product all together. Have Cabela's MT050 rainwear, Cabela's Systems parka (cordura), Cabela's...

50th was end of September, but we were out of town. Had a celebration last night for my 50th, and our wedding in May (2nd marriage for both). My old hunting buddies came in from 6 and 3 hours away, as well as friends and family. Wonderful time. After all the adult beverages, smoked pig...

Need new pants for deer and turkey hunting. My "go-to" are old camo / cotton 6 pocket BDU type pants. Years ago my Mom sewed shoelaces in the bottoms, so I can cinch them down over my boots. They are roomy, comfy, and have been patched more than a few times. Here is what I deer/turkey hunt...

Welcome Bluesky: I'm from Nebraska and have hunted the Sandhills hard since 2010 (rifle only no bow hunting). Love the Sandhills, my uncle had a ranch and we spent many summers there. I hunt only public land and have spent many hours/days at McKelvie and the Valentine Refuge. Disease hit that...

I've spent a lot of time at McKelvie and Valentine Refuge since 2011. Pros: - Beautiful, wide open spaces. I absolutely love the Sandhills, and will keep hunting this area! - Not a lot of hunting pressure (I hunt only rifle season...hunters i've talked to complain about all the hunting...

I'm a part time photographer (seniors, weddings, sports, outdoors). If you want really good pictures, get a DSLR from Nikon or Canon. Full frame preferably. Then get ready to spend a lot of $$$ on lenses. Here is some of my work. Then get ready to spend $$$ on software (Adobe Lightroom...

They have permission on a field near a wildlife refuge in western Iowa. Limited out on Canadas and Mallards, and shot five Snows as well. Impressive!!!

Yes, that is corn! We do a lot of that in Nebraska... Old highway HDR image...

Found this in the middle of no-where...probably 5 miles in. 77 degrees and windy...not best deer hunting weather. This never gets old... Sunrise in the Sandhills... Yes, that's the full moon...

I've only been chasing Mule deer the past three years. Concentrate on Nebraska's Sandhill region...absolutely love the area. And while my Uncle has a ranch in the Sandhills, I would never dream of asking permission...their tradition is a "family deer camp" for rifle season. So I hunt public...

First mule deer EVER! I'll tell the story and post more pics in a separate thread. He's not a bruiser (~2.5 years old), but I'm stoked!

Headed to Sandhills of Nebraska tomorrow in advance of Saturday's rifle opener. It's a 6 hour drive, and I've hunted there before. I know where I want to go (from experience hunting there, and google-earth scouting a few new spots). Question is this: Do I walk in and scout around Friday...

Cabela's used to make XXXL fitted hunting hats...thankfully I picked up a few before they discontinued. I wear a size 8 hat (buddy says, "you don't have a forehead...you have a SIX-head!") Filson makes a nice hat, as does Stormy Kromer. Any other options out there?

I haven't subscribed to hunting magazines in over 10 years, find it easier to google search for the information I need. I've subscribed to Wildfowl, Field and Stream, Outdoor Life in the past. Really liked a magazine put out by Columbia sportswear company in the 1980's and early 90's (I...

I'm a lefty, so rifle options were limited. Purchased Browning A-Bolt 15 years ago in 30-06 (black with stainless), then had opportunity to pick up a Winchester Model 70 in 7mm Rem MAG (wood and stainless, beautiful gun). Won two fantasy football leagues that funded this purchase and Leupold...