28 Nebraskaland • December 2019
Outdoor Nebraska
By Renae Blum
Winter holds unique delights for the outdoorsman or woman,
with fresh sights and enjoyable reasons to get out of the house.
Here are a few. Learn more about the events listed below at
Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov.
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Roadside hawk viewing
All winter | Statewide
Hawks and other birds of prey, like the red-tailed
hawk and the American kestrel (pictured), can be
readily seen on roadside signs, leafl ess trees and
fence posts across the state, which they use as
vantage points to look out for prey. Your vehicle can
be an eff ective blind. Just be safe when pulling over
and don't block traffi c.
Predator hunting
November-February | Statewide
Because you're often using injured prey calls, predator hunting
off ers a diff erent kind of hunt. "It's just a lot of fun to have an
animal come hunt you," said Game and Parks' Jeff Rawlinson.
Eff ective strategies include good camoufl age, using unique
and diff erent calls, and playing the wind – setting yourself
up so you're calling into the wind but can see any predator
heading downwind. Dress for success with layers and heavy
insulated boots, and always practice fi rearm safety.
PHOTO
BY
JEFF
KURRUS
PHOTO
BY
BOB
GRIER
PHOTO
BY
JUSTIN
HAAG
PHOTO
BY
ERIC
FOWLER
Light Up the Fort
Dec. 7-31, Fort Robinson
State Park
Christmas with
the Codys
Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-
21, Buff alo Bill State
Historical Park
