Author: Bryson Hellmuth

If you take a ride with almost any rancher in Western Nebraska you will learn a fair share of knowledge. They will tell you about that drought from a few years back. They might discuss how long the land has been in the family. They will definitely tell you how many head of cattle they own. Finally, they will reference to those nuisance prairie dogs that are “taking over their pasture.” When that happens, I tend to just sneak a grin out the corner of my mouth and proceed to the next topic.

It’s never too early to prepare for next year’s hunting excursion. Of course you have to plan for which species,

If I were to ask you to name some invasive species that pose a significant risk in the United States, what would your answer be? It may be the Asian carp, house mice, or even zebra mussels. Feral cats may not even be an afterthought for many people in this discussion.

Chadron State College students assisted wildlife managers with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission at the annual deer check station in November.

Freezers are filling up after a successful hunting year. Here is my personal favorite recipe to bring that hard earned animal to the dinner table. This can be especially useful when served to members of the family who don’t like “gamey” food. It can be used for elk or pronghorn as well.

Is there always another spot on the wall?

That annoying alarm clock is buzzing to get you out of bed. However, it is not the typical wakeup call that screams, “Get to work.” This morning you get to go deer hunting. It’s the one time of the year that you jump out of bed with excitement drooling over, like a dog with a bone. Splash some water on your face, get your warm clothes on that you set out the night before, and brew a fresh pot of coffee.

Have you ever wondered how you can enjoy the privilege of your hunting weapons, while living on campus? I have pondered that very thought several times while attending college.