SEPTEMBER NEBRASKAland

Vol. 45, No. 9 1967 SEPTEMBER ROUNDUP 9 HUNTERS' CHECK LIST 11 WILDERNESS GRUB BOX Lou Ell 12 * CHECKMATING THE CHINK 14 RALLY 'ROUND THE JEEP Bob Snow 16 A TREATY AT HORSE CREEK Warren Spencer 20 BEAR HUNTS DEER Gene Hornbeck WATER WONDER SIGHTS ON QUAIL AND GROUSE FOCUS ON PHEASANTS ON TARGET FOR WATERFOWL CROSSHAIRS ON BIG AND SMALL GAME 22 26 34 36 40 42 THE COVER: Mainlining ringneck blasts from cover in frantic flight to elude hunter's fire Photo by Gene Hornbeck SELLING NEBRASKAland IS OUR BUSINESS EDITOR, DICK H. SCHAFFER Editorial Consultant, Gene Hornbeck Managing Editor, Fred Nelson Associate Editors: Bob Snow, Glenda Peterson Art Director, Jack Curran Art Associate, C. G. "Bud" Pritchard Photography, Lou Ell, Chief; Charles Armstrong, Steve Katula, Allan M. Sicks Advertising Representative, Ed Cuddy Advertising Representatives: Harley L. Ward, Inc., 360 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, III. 60601 Phone CE 6-6269 GMS Publications, 401 Finance Building, P.O. Rov 722, Kansas City, Mo., Phone (816) GR 1-7337 DIRECTOR: M. O. Steen OUTDOOR NEBRASKAland, published mnnthi u Nebraska Game and Park per copy. Subscription rates- $3 for two years. Send NEBRASKAland, State 68509. Copyright Nebraska mission. 1967. All rights reserved Second-class postage paid at Lincoln, Nebraska and at additional mailing offices. NEBRASKAland

ATOKAD RACES

September 27 through October 28-South Sioux City, Nebr.

Enjoy the thrills of Nebraskaland's thoroughbred racing for a full 28 day season. Enjoy the comfort of Atokad's GLASS ENCLOSED GRANDSTAND, and the beauty of South Sioux City's pari-mutuel track. Better horses and bigger purses at Nebraska's newest race track. Atokad Park in South Sioux City.

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SPEAK UP

NEBRASKAland invites all readers to submit their comments, suggestions, and gripes to SPEAK UP. Each month the magazine will publish as many letters as space permits. Pictures are welcome. —Editor.

FARM HOSPITALITY-"I have many hobbies and the main one is hunting. Through it, I have met many wonderful people and had many wonderful hunts in Nebraska.

"Though my pleasure in hunting ducks, geese, and quail on the Platte River has been very great, I think that the friendliness and hospitality of the farmers is the thing that impresses Mrs. Devine and me the most. Although much land is posted, a knock on the door or a honk of the horn insures a friendly welcome. Nine out of ten Nebraskans let you hunt on their land.

"I have always had great hunter's luck in the state and every year we return with high anticipation." —Andy Devine, Newport Beach, Calif.

SPORTSMAN'S HAUNT - "We enjoyed Nebraska when we joined archer Fred Bear of Michigan on a deer bow-hunting trip last fall. Looking down on the state from the air, you might think there is no game. All you can see is farmland, streams, houses, towns, and small patches of timber along the creek and river beds, but those small patches of brush hold some of the largest white-tailed deer found anywhere. Your state is quite a place for sportsmen with so much good hunting on private land.

"One thing sure on our next trip, we want to drop worms in an eddy in a river that does not appear over-fished. That is if we can get our buck with a bow and arrow before the gun season opens." — Murry and Winston Burnham, Marble Falls, Texas.

ENJOYABLE PLACE-"This is a bit like the proverbial busman's holiday. As a rather busy writer, I usually dread doing letters. But not long ago I made a most enjoyable trip to Nebraska for a spring turkey hunt in the Pine Ridge, and it occurred to me that I have had so many satisfying trips to Nebraska that perhaps I should drop a note to say so.

"It seems to me that NEBRASKAland is doing a fine job of pointing out to its readers that Nebraska, somewhat overlooked in past years as a recreational and tourist haven, truly does have a great deal to offer, and is by no means just a 'place to get across' on one's way to somewhere else. I could refer you to the fishing trip I made a few years ago to the lakes of the Sand Hills country. One fall I also made a run to this same region for waterfowl hunting, which proved to be top-notch. Then there was the pheasant trip to the McCook area, made several seasons ago when I had first moved from Michigan to Texas. We had a bit of difficulty that season filling limits, but nonetheless had a most enjoyable hunt. With my family I've made a number of camping and fishing runs to various parts of Nebraska over the past several years, and we have done a good bit of proper, old-fashioned touristing hither and yon over the state.

"I think the recent turkey hunt was probably the high point. I did collect a dandy gobbler. There is just one criticism I have. Let's put a stop to that business of snowstorms toward May first. They're tough on a warm-weather-transplanted Texan.

"You may be certain I'll be back." — Byron W. Dalrymple, Kerrville, Texas

DOWN ARGENTINA WAY-"My sincere and enthusiastic congratulations on Nebraska's Centennial and for the most becoming January NEBRASKAland commemorative issue. Keep up the fine work providing the sportsmen with fish and game while simultaneously keeping the balance in preserving wildlife and protecting the innate beauty of Nebraska." —Raul O. B. Hinsch, Buenos Aires, Argentina

INTRIGUED —"My husband and I were intrigued with your very untypical Nebraska scenery on the June NEBRASKAland cover, identified only as Cedar Canyon. Please, where is it?" —Mrs. R. McManus, Baltimore, Ohio

Cedar Canyon is approximately 15 miles northwest of Crawford, just off the point of the Pine Ridge where it terminates in a hill called Round Top. The canyon can be said to be the beginning of the southeastern tip of the Toadstool Park complex —Editor

BACK-ISSUE CARP-"In the May issue of NEBRASKAland, I read that the August 1966 issue contains a recipe for preparing smoked carp.

"Being a recent subscriber, I do not have that issue. I would very much appreciate you sending me the recipe." — Mrs. Emil A. Kucera, Clarkson.

Smoking is a simple process, and can turn even the lowly carp into a gourmet's delight. Oak, apple, hickory, and cottonwood can be used to create smoke, with a hot plate for heat. Chips and sawdust may be purchased commercially.

Clean and wash fish from % to IV2 pounds, or cut larger fish into uniform pieces. Place the fish or pieces in a cold salt brine for (Continued on Page 6)

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SPEAK UP

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24 to 36 hours. Brine is made by adding 11/2 cups of salt per gallon of water. Use enough brine to cover the fish.

After removing meat from brine, wash in clear water, and dry. Now, place fish in smoker on a rack or on hooks. If on racks, turn every hour for evenness. Smoke at 150 to 200°. Smoking may take from several to 12 hours, depending on the size of the fish. After the fish are removed from the smoker, they should be kept where air is circulating.—Editor

SMOKE SHOP-"Mr. Ira Clinkenbeard of Plattsmouth wanted to make a smoker out of an old refrigerator. Here is how I made mine.

"A single-door refrigerator is best, however, I couldn't find one. Mine has a freezer compartment above which I use to store wood.

"First make sure that you take off all latches and install a different type so someone doesn't get locked inside. Strip the motor, freezing units, and insides out, saving the racks to lay fish on.

"I usually soak my wood overnight for more smoke. A hot plate supplies the heat.

"I like to keep the temperature around 150°. If higher it cooks the meat rather than smoking it. No thermostat is needed, but with the refrigerator insulation you may have to unplug the hot plate for a while to keep the heat down.

"To prepare my fish I use 1/2-gallon of water, 1 cup of salt, 1/2-cup of sugar and 1/2-ounce of pepper. Stir until all salt and sugar is dissolved, then soak fish for four to six hours. For added flavor use three or four crushed bayleaves and a couple of dashes of angostura aromatic bitters.

"After soaking fish, rinse in cold water, and dry at room temperature until a film forms on them. Then place on racks, skin down.

"Smoking takes 4 to 5 hours for small fish and as long as 10 to 16 hours for large ones. Some of the larger fish should be cut up to speed smoking." — Donald H. Crosby, Garden Grove, Calif.

THEY ARE THE BEST-"My hunting days in Nebraska started back around 1923. I was a comparative small-fry then — and my Dad started me out on rabbits, with a .22 rifle or a .410-gauge shotgun. It didn't really matter too much what I was shooting with, or what I was shooting at, as long as I was with 'my Dad'. He was quite a guy!

"Things have changed since those boyhood days back in the '20's. Rabbits are still there, I assume —but the 'bird' population has really exploded; the deer population, too. Over the past several years I have had some of the best bird shooting I've ever had in my entire life right 'back home' in Nebraska. And I look forward to it every year. Sometimes it doesn't happen that I can get there. But you can bet I am always trying.

"And it isn't entirely because I like to shoot birds. It happens that I like the people in Nebraska. They're the best, the most hospitable, the most honest, the most trustworthy people in our whole darned country. And you lucky Nebraskans who are still living there just believe me. I've been a lot of places, and I have met a lot of people, and I still say NEBRASKAland has the best hunting and the best people in the whole country. I'll be there this coming fall if I can possibly make it." —Robert Taylor, Hollywood, Calif.

OUT OF THIS WORLD-"I am interested in information as to how and why Nebraska is able to publish such a beautiful monthly magazine. The color work is out of this world.

"I am in a group interested in publishing a monthly sports and recreation magazine and would like some good pointers." —Geneva Litzel, Charles City, Iowa.

NEBRASKAland magazine is published by the Nebraska Game, Forestation and Parks Commission, at a cost of approximately $14,000 per month for about 67,000 copies. It is financed by a budgeted figure from our fish and game appropriation, and also by subscriptions, newsstand sales, and advertising.— Editor

RARE RABBIT-"Here is a picture of a cottontail which I shot a few miles south of Wilcox. It is hard to believe such a thing as an antler rabbit, but I have plenty of witnesses to verify it.

"The single antler was centered on the forehead and was hard, similar to a deer antler."-Wayne A. Roesler, Wilcox

The "horn" is a type of skin tumor known as a papilloma. It is caused by a virus infection and is spread by bloodsucking insects. Fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and flies spread the virus of papillomas from infected to healthy individuals. The "horns" do not spoil the meat for eating, as they come off with the skin. Early records for the occurrence of this condition in Nebraska cottontails dates back to 1901 -Editor

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WHAT TO DO

Aug. 8-Sept. 4 —Horse Races, Columbus 1 — Order of the Arrow National Conference of Boy Scouts of America, Lincoln 1-2 —Pancake Days, Butte 1-4 —Morrill County Centennial Fair, Bridgeport 1-7 —Nebraska Centennial State Fair, Lincoln l-7_4-H Dairy Show, Norfolk 2 — Old Settlers' Picnic, Venango 2 — "Parade of the Century", Lincoln 2-3-Fall Festival, Brainard 2-4 —National Outboard Association International Championship, Lincoln 2-4 —Brown County Centennial Fair and Rodeo, Johnstown 2-4 —National Outboard Association International Championship, Capitol Beach, Lincoln 2-9-Horse Races, Mitchell 3 — Open horse show, Dodge 3 —Indian Dances, Boys Training School, Kearney 3-4 —Night Rodeo, Bridgeport 3-4 _ "Old Home Town Festival", Brainard 3-5 —Central Western Market Meeting, Omaha 4 —Centennial Labor Day Parade, Fremont 4-Gold & Co., 4-H Club Meeting, Lincoln 4 —State Horseshoe Tournament, Cozad 4 —Community Day, Page 4 —Centennial Pageant, Wallace 4 —Fall Festival, Arcadia 4 —Centennial Picnic Celebration, Uehling 4 — Old Settlers' Day Parade and Picnic, Lodgepole 4 —Labor Day Celebration and Picnic, Paxton 4-8-Scotts Bluff County Fair, Mitchell 6 —All-Star Pro-Wrestling, Lincoln 7 —New Car Show, Omaha 7-23 —Madison Downs Horse Races, Madison 8-9-Fall Festival, Arnold 8-10-Keya Paha County Centennial Fair, Norden 9 —Kearney State College vs. Eastern Montana Univ., football, Kearney 9 —Wrestling, Omaha 9 —Centennial Celebration and Milo Days, Carleton 9 — Farmer-Rancher Appreciation Day, Neligh 9 - Centennial "Whatzit" Day, celebration and parade, Tilden 9-10 —Salt Creek Wrangler Rodeo, Lincoln 9-11 —Nebraska Dental Assistants Convention, Omaha 10 —Blue Valley Wranglers Centennial Horse Show, Fairbury 10-11-Hay Days and State Siphon Tube Setting Contest, Cozad 10-12-YMCA-AOS Conference, Lincoln 11 —18th Annual Meat Animal Exposition, Norfolk 11—West Central Grain Coop Annual Meeting, Omaha 11-13 —Popcorn Days, North Loup 11-13 —Middle west Snipper Motor Carrier Conference, Omaha 11-13 —Federal Land Bank Convention, Omaha 12 —Concordia College School Year begins, Seward 12-13 —Federation of National Farm Loan Associations Convention, Omaha 13-15 —Richardson County Centennial County Fair and Fall Festival, Humboldt 13-15 —Midwest Chapter of Insurance Accounting Convention, Lincoln 14-16 —Nebraska Motor Carriers Convention, Omaha 14-16 —Immediate Care of the Sick and Injured Conference, Lincoln 15-17-10th Annual Plains Rock and Mineral Club Show, Kimball 16 —Kearney State College vs. Washburn Univ., football, Kearney 16 —Nebraska Wesleyan Univ., vs. Midland College, football, Lincoln 16 —University of Nebraska vs. Washington University, football, Seattle, Washington 16 —"Centennial Conversations", Nebraska authors discussion, Lincoln 16 —Doane vs. Colorado College, football, Crete 16 —Concordia College vs. Hastings College, football, Seward 16-Day of Culture, North Platte 16-17 —Nebraska Laymen's League Convention, North Platte 16-18-Range Mangement Contest, O'Neill 17 —Rough Riders Annual Rodeo, Palmyra 17 —Antique Auto Show, Brownville 17-Lutheran Hour Rally, North Platte 17-19-Nebraska Association of Soil and Water Conservation (Continued on page 57)

SEPTEMBER Roundup

State Fair, football, and hunting seasons hit high note as autumn swirls into a swinging symphony of events

THE SEPTEMBER SONG in Nebraska is a lively melody of cheering football fans, festive gatherings, bustling scholars, and rollicking conventions. This symphony is accompanied by a percussion section as rifles crack and arrows whir with the opening of the hunting seasons. The vibrant staccato of the State Fair is countered with the discord of shorter days and dropping temperatures.

Multicolored leaves rival the flash of red hats as Cornhuskers support the University of Nebraska football team which opens its season September 16 against the University of Washington Huskies at Seattle. Big Red's first home game is on September 30 against the Gophers of Minnesota. Around the state, other college and prep teams will put their last year's records on the line.

Traditionally grouse, squirrel, and rabbit seasons are in full swing by midSeptember. Bowmen get their chance on September 16 when the archery deer season makes its debut. It runs to December 31, with an intermission from October 27 through November 5 for deer rifle season. Antelope archery season, August 19 through September 22, ends just in time for a three-day rifle season, September 23 to 25.

A special teal season, September 9 through 17, will find hunters on Nebraska's lakes, ponds, and streams. The three-shell limit still applies to migratory waterfowl, since the federal restriction is not expected to be lifted until the 1968 season.

The 99th annual State Fair in Lincoln expects a record attendance of 425,000. Lawrence Welk and the entire cast from his weekly television show will headline the event in nightly appearances from September 3 through 7.

The Hubert Castle Circus of Dallas, Texas, a grandstand attraction, with animals, clowns, and acrobatic stunts will present four performances on September 1, 2, and 3.

Floats from at least 75 counties, high stepping majorettes, blaring bands, and special units will snake through downtown Lincoln in the Parade of the Century, September 2. This Centennial Commission project, co-ordinated with the State Fair Board, will be patterned after the Tournament of Roses Parade.

Lincoln will be a Mecca for 4,500 to 5,000 Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts arriving August 28 for a four-day conference. The honor society with delegates representing all 50 states will present two public performances, an exhibition of Indian dancing and camping demonstrations at the University of Nebraska football stadium and a talent show at Pershing Auditorium. Dr. Urner Goodman, founder (Continued on page 56)

NEBRASKAland HOSTESS OF THE MONTH Diana Catherine Focht

NEBRASKAland Hostess of the month, Diana Catherine Focht, is practicing her sharpshooting, so that she will be right on target for the coming hunting seasons. She graduated last June from the University of Nebraska with a degree in speech pathology, but will return to the university this fall for graduate study. During her undergraduate years, she was a member of Mortar Board, a Pom Pom Girl, Pi Lambda Theta (teacher's honorary) president, Nebraska Sweetheart Finalist, Homecoming Queen Finalist, and Big 8 Track Meet Hostess.

Last summer, Diana assisted with the Freshman Orientation program at the University but still found time to enjoy her hobbies of swimming, tennis, reading, and sewing. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Focht of Lincoln, and a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority.

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HUNTERS' CHECK LIST

HE TRAVELS fastest who travels lightest, so whether hunting Chinese pheasants or American deer, a sportsman should be prepared for hunting but not snowed under with a lot of needless trappings. Veterans keep their paraphernalia to a minimum, but they wouldn't be caught dead without the essentials. To avoid the, "Oops, I forgot!" lament, they keep a year-round equipment box in the garage or basement and before an expedition prepare a check list.

□ Nebraskans 16 and over and all out-of-staters must have a license. Pheasant, quail, and turkey hunters must have state upland-bird stamps. These and the licenses must be signed. A hunter must have a current license on his person when he is in the field. Waterfowlers must have a current, signed "duck" stamp attached to their permits.

□ Humpty-dumpty may have been set to be broken but Nebraska game laws aren't. Know them and obey them. Hunting guides containing current information and regulations are available from permit vendors, conservation officers, county clerks, and Nebraska Game Commission offices.

□ Go where the action is by contacting Chambers of Commerce and consulting Game Commission news releases throughout the seasons. And once the happy hunting ground is pinpointed, contact landowners for consent to tramp their fields. This should be taken care of prior to the season if possible.

□ In repayment for access privileges, the hunter should leave gates as they were, carefully attend cigarettes to prevent fires, and offer his host a share of the bag.

□ Know hunting area borders and respect the farmers' or ranchers' instructions on certain areas. When away from home, leave word where to be reached in an emergency.

□ Regular exercise puts the hunter in shape for a day of hiking and reduces his chance of heart attack. If hunting from horseback, do some riding ahead of time.

□ Man's best friend might be better off, too, with some sessions of outdoor romping and a refresher course in obedience. Dogs brought into Nebraska must have an official health permit bearing a veterinarian's certificate that they are free from disease symptoms and have current immunizations against rabies.

□ Bone up on gun safety with a National Rifle Association course or similar gun-handling instructions.

□ Polish rusty hunting skills by "sighting in" your rifles or shoot a few blue rocks with the old scattergun. A miss on the range isn't half as disappointing as a miss in the field.

□ For the finance-minded, remember travelers' checks can be cashed more readily than personal checks and a billfold can be saved from a watery demise by wrapping it in a plastic bag.

□ To camouflage or not to camouflage? That is the question. Bowmen and waterfowl shooters must blend in with their surroundings but upland-game hunters should wear a red cap or shirt as safety precautions. A bright red or yellow jacket is essential when shooting big game and if a hunter is out for mixed game, strips of red, pinned or snapped over the front and back of a neutral-toned jacket, convert an upland outfit to big-game garb. Remember, movement instead of color spooks game.

□ Compression is not good for the sole so hunting boots which fit comfortably are always a wise choice. If rain and snow are factors or if marshy treks are on the agenda, rubber hunting boots, or leather boots with rubber uppers will keep feet dry and warm.

□ Hip or chest waders should be loose enough to be kicked off in case of a dunking, but not so tight as to rub the shooter the wrong way. Check waders for leaks ahead of time.

□ Two pairs of socks are usually worn on chilly autumn days —the outer pair generally being woolen while the under pair may be cotton for cushioning and perspiration absorption or silk for further warmth. A third pair for emergencies plus a can of foot powder are luxury items which may become blessings.

□ For the clothes-conscious sportsman, long Johns (Continued on page 53)

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WILDERNESS GRUB BOX

IT WAS THE little red fox that started it all. His black-button nose probed the short grass along the old railroad bed and occasionally he lifted his head, chewing ecstatically, his eyes half-closed with pleasure.

Whatever he was eating must be darned good, I thought. I hooked my thumbs under the shoulder straps of my pack to ease the load and each time the fox buried his head in the grass, I took a cautious step forward.

I had closed the gap to about 30 feet before he caught my scent and scattered cinders in his frantic escape. Ten seconds later, I was savoring the wild strawberries on which the little animal had been feeding.

I filled the drinking cup of my cook kit with the tiny red jewels, and was just rising to my feet when I noticed another plant among the grass stems. I pulled it, but I didn't bite into the white bulb that came easily from the moist earth. Wild onion doesn't mix very well with strawberries.

On the opposite side of the old railroad, a patch of marshy ground was rank with cattails. Near the open water farther out, bulbous eyes dotted the surface of the pond. Rippling into the pond, through an old culvert beneath the tracks, was a tiny stream, nearly choked with watercress. The thought popped into my mind that here, in a small area, were many of the ingredients for a wilderness meal. If a little red fox could wrest his sustenance from the earth every day of his life, I felt that I, too, could find my dinner.

Cattail roots, I knew, are an excellent substitute for potatoes. Since I had no shovel to dig them, I grasped the green stalks as low as possible, and worked the root systems from the muck. Pale, yellowish-white cones jutted from some of the heavy roots. These were the buds of new stalks, and I broke them off and laid them aside. The sprouts would be the bulk of my wilderness salad, although I could have boiled them in a cream sauce, similar to asparagus tips, for a vegetable dish.

With my hunting knife, I scraped the hair roots from the heavy tubers and cut the large pieces into manageable chunks, washing them well in the little stream. As I worked, I wondered how the alchemy of boiling converted these tough, stringy roots into a soft, tasty edible.

From a corner of my pack, I took a small plastic vial, and removed a length of fishline and a hook from it. I tied a four-foot length of line to a long stick, looped on the hook, and decorated the barb with some ravelings from the tail of my red-wool 12 NEBRASKAland shirt. The little fox would have laughed if he had seen me sneakily dangling this silly-looking lure before the bulbous eyes in the pond. Most of the eyes disappeared in a swirl of water, but some remained.

by Lou Ell Woods are market for a hiker with imagination. Cattails, frog legs, and make good meal

Half an hour later, four husky, strong-hammed bullfrogs stuffed the old sock dangling from my belt. Had I wanted other meat, I could have searched the sandbars for fresh-water clams, or, tried for a bass, or even a carp.

I skinned the frog legs and dropped them into a small kettle of salted water. The old cottonwood, under whose arching shade I was making the meal, furnished some dead branches for a cooking fire.

My cattail roots, covered with salted water, were first to feel the blaze. After they came to a boil, I set my little reflector oven before the fire. I decided the meal would be all the better with hot bread. Though it was cheating a little, I lifted a cupful of biscuit mix from the supplies in my pack, mixed it in a small plastic bag, and patted the dough into a thin sheet. On impulse, I spooned some of the strawberries on one end of the sheet, and folded the remainder of the dough over them.

While the biscuit was puffing in the oven, I gathered a large handful of tender watercress from the stream, placed it on a plate, heaped it with cattail buds, and garnished my growing salad with thin slices of wild onion.

The first thick sticks in the fire were now raked aside with a forked stick. Minutes later, the little frying pan with a spoonful of shortening was sizzling on the embers. The frog legs, shaken in a plastic bag with a fistful of biscuit mix to coat them, were dropped into the frying pan.

By this time, the cattail roots were tender to the fork, the biscuit in the reflector was browning, and the frog legs had ceased their quivering and lay quiet in a golden crust.

Suddenly, I realized that plain water was all I had to drink. My eye caught a small green plant growing at the roots of the cottonwood. I pulled some of its leaves and the sharp, clean scent of mint rose as I rolled the leaves in my hand. I tossed them into the tiny coffeepot containing two cups of water, and set it on the coals to steep.

For some, the cattail and watercress salad might have been improved with a dash of salad dressing. But, as I ate, the fresh taste of the wilderness was in the unadorned greens, and I finished them with a longing for more. While eating the rest of the meal, I reflected that obtaining food from the wilderness need not be a problem. For those willing to learn its ways, the wilderness opens up its inexhaustible lockers, although its contents will vary with the particular area and the seasons. If there is any one rule to follow in sampling its wares, it is this: "If it tastes good, eat it!"

As I poured aromatic mint tea for a relaxing after-dinner cup, I saw a flicker of bronze in the grass along the old railroad bed. I raised my drink in a toast to the little fox who was responsible, this time at least, for the satisfying meal I had from the wilderness grub box.

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CHECKMATING THE CHINK

This Columbus quintet knows the right moves when it comes to putting pheasants in the bag

AS THE CAR eased to a stop along a field road, the five hunters slipped quietly from the vehicle, opened the trunk, and picked up their shotguns. Doors were quietly closed and the men talked only in whispers.

An inch of fresh snow lay glistening in the early-morning light of the December day. Somewhere to the north, a rooster pheasant cackled his challenge to the rising sun, and the sound brought grins to the faces of the hunters.

With a gesture, Chris Wunderlick sent three of his hunters toward a woodlot while he and his nephew, Max Wunderlick, waited silently until the three, swinging in a wide arc, disappeared behind the trees. Then they, too, moved toward the woods.

Without talking, Max stopped about 50 yards from the corner of the lot while Chris continued to a stand, some 50 yards from the other end. Kneeling, they loaded their guns, and watched the fringe of the cover in anticipation.

Action wasn't long in coming as soon as the voices of the three drivers, Buck Wunderlick, Chris's son, Dan Eisenmenger, his son-in-law, and Ves Zuerlien, called information to each other:

"Birds running ahead of me."

"Rooster cutting back toward you, Buck."

Wham! A blast from one gun and an excited "got him" triggered a hectic sequence of flying birds and booming guns as a gaudy rooster fell to one shot from Chris's 12-gauge. Max missed a bird on his first shot, but his second was on to upend the fleeing target.

Three roosters cackled into the air from the side of the woodlot, out of range of the blockers. A half-dozen hens winged straight at Max and then flared as they saw the gunner. Catching the wind the birds swept back over the trees.

It was only 10 to 15 minutes after the start of the hunt before the trio of drivers walked out of the woods with 3 of the 5 birds that were downed in the quick coup against the ringnecks.

The hunters had a note of excitement in their voices as they rehashed the action.

"Let's hit that soil-bank patch up north of here next," Chris suggested. "With this snow cover the birds should be holding in that heavy stuff* for awhile before they go out to feed."

Fifteen minutes later, the party halted on a county road beside a narrow patch of grass and weeds that ran for a half-section to the south. As they got out of the car and opened the trunk, there was a flurry of wings as at least 50 birds lifted from the cover and sailed away toward the middle of the section.

"A case in point to illustrate that you can't be too quiet before getting into a field," Chris remarked.

"We can work it out, but chances are that's the extent of the birds in the patch. The way they are bunched up now, I doubt that there are any singles left farther down the field," he continued.

The group, all from Columbus, agreed and decided to try a brome patch where some of the birds had settled. The hunters hiked the quarter mile to the tallgrass field and then spread out in a line with each man about 50 yards from his companion. They swept toward the south end, flushing only a couple of hens.

Chris, through years of hunting Nebraska ringnecks, knew the birds would tend to stick tighter as

Again, the line formed up and the group moved over to drive the other half of the field. This effort was more productive. Chris missed one rooster and then regained his reputation on a long shot. Dan almost stepped on a hiding rooster, whirled and dropped him within 20 yards when the bird swung behind the gunner.

The Columbus hunters take their pheasant hunting quite seriously. They visit with the landowners before the season opens for permission to hunt, which saves them wasting time getting permission at each new area. They also hunt many areas more than once and watch how the birds react when pushed out of the cover. In turn, they adjust their tactics to get the most shooting.

All five of the hunters use full-choke 12-gauge shotguns. Four of them shoot either No. 6's or No. 4's, but Chris shoots nothing but No. 2's. He claims the big shot breaks a bird down quicker and that he doesn't get a mouthful of shot every time he eats a bird.

How successful are these hunters? Fabulously, when you look at their records kept on birds bagged each year. Chris alone bagged 155 birds in 1965. The group had a total of 150 up to December 8, 1966, and felt they had some of their best shooting yet to come.

They are also well aware of bird populations and contend that there were just as many, if not a few more birds in their hunting area of Platte and Madison counties in 1966, than there had been in the past few years. This, in the face of some hunters complaining that bird populations dropped sharply in 1966.

From the brome patch, the group climbed into the car and headed west for another stop. This time their choice was a weed-filled creek bottom bordering a milo field.

Three men dropped off at one end, while the other two drove to the far end to block. Zigzagging, the drivers worked the cover slowly and when the 30-minute drive was over, they had added two more birds to the bag.

As mid-morning approached, they hunted a milo field, bagging a couple more roosters. At noon they switched again to the heavy stuff, knowing the birds had fed and would be in the heavy, loafing cover.

The groups hunting tactics are consistent with the harvest of crops, available cover, and weather conditions. Early in the season they like to hunt the cut milo fields. The birds are more widely dispersed and they get lots of shooting on singles and doubles.

As the corn is harvested and the frosts knock down some of the cover, the birds are gradually pushed into the heavier patches such as soil bank and creek bottoms. Pheasants also use shelterbelts during the day, so a belt was the next stop on the schedule of this well-drilled hunting team.

The average shelterbelt usually has little heavy ground cover, but the birds like the safety of the overhead tree growth and consistently frequent the areas. These belts are tough tests for a group of hunters, because the blockers must get into position without spooking the birds before the drivers are ready.

The Columbus hunters had hunted this belt before, so they dropped the drivers well out of sight of the birds. The two blockers then drove to the other end, quietly got out of the car, and moved into positions about 100 yards from the end. In thin ground cover birds will seldom run all the way to the end of the belt. One of the drivers went down the middle (Continued on page 64)

SEPTEMBER, 1967 15

RALLY 'ROUND THE JEEP

by Bob Snow It is a machine-age circus when Ruff Riders challenge some of the toughest hills in Nebraska

MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS scale peaks because they are there and swimmers take on the English Channel because it is a challenge. But what motivates a person who enjoys bouncing along in a jeep in the roadless back-country of Nebraska? Love of adventure and a sense of mastery over machines and terrain seem to be prime reasons.

The organized sport of jeeping is new in Nebraska, and when Don Dahlinger of North Platte, president of the Nebraska Ruff Riders, headquartered there, invited me to the organization's weekend campout, trail ride, and rally at the Valley View Guest Ranch, south of Maxwell, I had visions of hot-rodding kids. Instead, I met several family groups. My immediate impression was that these were grandpa drivers who wouldn't shift out of first, much less second. They soon changed my mind.

Billowy clouds backdropped the rolling hills as Charlie Easton, also of North Platte, guided our multicolored jeep caravan through narrow valleys to a campground in a bottleneck canyon. A tree-covered hill to the south and a high, barren ridge protected the camp site from the gusty wind.

Our first excitement began when Charlie spotted a lone outrider racing for camp. A two-wheel trailer had slipped off a jeep's hitch and tipped over. Charlie signaled the group to saddle up. Three jeeps with three riders each churned toward the accident. No one was hurt, but as we righted the camper, tinkling glass told of interior damage. Bedding, popcorn, and food scattered inside the trailer made a tossed salad mess, but everyone pitched in to clean it up.

After the ride back, Dahlinger explained that a good jeeper is one who keeps his vehicle in top shape and operates it safely. A driver must be familiar with the gear-lever positions in low and high range and know both the capabilities and limitations of his vehicle. Club members have had some squeakers, but there have been no serious accidents.

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With camp established and supper an hour away, Don fired up his jeep and invited other members to tag along on a late-afternoon trail ride. I decided to ride with Doug Todd, who owns the only Bronco in the club. All other members own jeeps, most of them of 1947 and '48 vintages. For the most part, the four-wheelers were ready for the bone pile when they were first acquired, but hours of work put them in top condition. Some members have even added a touch of luxury to their rigs with padded upholstery.

As we bounced up the first hill, Doug said his four-wheeler lacked some of the maneuverability of the smaller and narrower jeeps, but he claimed it could go anywhere they could go. After we topped a high summit, Don in the lead rig pointed to an even higher ridge. A washed-out road, that looked like a dried-out creek bed, was the only way up. Halfway up, a barbed-wire gate stopped us momentarily. As Don put his jeep in gear, the trail-climber sputtered and for an instant looked as if his ride was over. Then the tires bit in solidly and the four-wheeler gained momentum as it moved upward.

From the top we could see for miles. Here, Indians might have watched pioneers following the nearby Platte River, or the railroad inching across the plains. Although the view was wonderful, our stomachs were growling for dinner so we backtracked for camp.

As the hills cuddled the sun and darkness sprinkled the sky with stars, the campers huddled around a shimmering fire. In cowboy country, only western songs seemed appropriate, and as strains of Red River Valley and Sioux City Sue drifted through the historic hills, a part of Nebraska's past lived again. Near midnight, distant thunder promised to settle the dust for the family trail ride and rally the next morning.

The next morning, Lyle Ross, host at the guest ranch, acted as guide as our nine-jeep caravan wound across country to the site of an original sod house. There were hills to climb, but that wasn't the major objective of this ride. Not entirely a thrill-seeking club, the Ruff Riders' purpose is to combine the unique go-anywhere quality of the jeep with activities that will be both educational as well as recreational for the whole family. Lester Drake, who helped build the soddie in 1904, conducted a tour of the house and told the children how it was built.

From the soddie, we headed toward a log house built in 1864 or 1865. Although remodeled into a farm house, the log home was once a stagecoach stop and then later a headquarters for railroad construction. Timbers from the valley were used to build the house and for railroad ties. It is evident that members of the Ruff Riders are becoming more knowledgeable Nebraskans because of their tours. The trip over we headed for camp where Don, Roland Elhston, and I set up a rally course.

In a rally, flags are placed in several hard-to-get-to spots and a map showing their locations is drawn. The winner is determined not by the fastest time, but by the driver who is the closest to the average time it takes to cover the course. Average time is figured by taking the times of all contestants and striking a mean.

Bob Dahlgren pulled to the line and with the starter's go his jeep seemed to rear back on its wheels before shooting forward. Bob had 12 flags to find, and he wasn't going to waste any time.

As Don Gollihare revved his four-wheeler, I hopped into the back seat as a non-committal passenger. I knew how to get to the flags, but it was going to take an awfully big bump to pry the information *out of me. Half the challenge of any rally is finding a way to reach the pennants.

Don had little trouble spotting the first banner, but Bob, who had a three-minute head start, was scouring the wrong ridge 100 yards down the valley. My driver shoved the jeep into low range and as the four-wheeler nosed up the slope all I could see from the backseat was blue sky ahead and bone-breaking ground behind. Bob, seeing his error, wheeled up the incline to join us. Six other flags were on the same hill, but higher up.

As the two hill climbers clambered up the slope to the second marker, Bob gained an advantage and churned into the lead. Giving up the front is bad enough, but eating the leader's dust is even more unbearable.

Evidently, Don felt the same way. He bounced into the lead as we headed for the third marker on the opposite side of a depression that looked like an inverted camel's hump. The only way down was to hang a sharp right at the edge of a drop-off that led to the valley floor and inch the bump buggy down the slope.

Don shoved the accelerator nearly to the floor as we hit the bottom of the ravine. The ejection seat in James Bond's fabulous car couldn't have thrown me any higher as we hit a hole, but my troubles were minor. Ten yards from the top the jeep sputtered and died. As Don backed down the incline, Bob gunned his four-wheeler and cruised by us, leaving a lot of that's-how-it's-done dust behind.

Don made like an army jeep driver caught behind enemy lines as he stormed (Continued on page 64)

SEPTEMBER, 1967 19

TREATY AT HORSE CREEK

by Warren Spencer

NOTHING MOVED on the sweeping plain except the trickle of the tiny stream and the rivulets of blood that ran to meet it. The screams of the Sioux raiding party died away and the settlers' rifles were silent. An ironical quiet lay over Horse Creek, a place that had once been dedicated to an ever-lasting peace.

Fourteen years earlier, on the same ground that now ran red with settlers' blood, the Sioux and their brothers had pledged peace with the whites. For the first time in western history here was a treaty with teeth. It meant the beginning of a new life on the prairie, a chance for whites to build and develop the land —unmolested. At the time, the Indians wrere willing to go along with the proposal, too.

The whole thing began early in 1850. Under the leadership of Col. D. D. Mitchell, commandant of Fort Laramie, runners were dispatched to tell the tribes of a meeting scheduled for late the following summer. For almost a year, the messengers issued invitations, pleaded, cajoled, and ordered until they were assured that each tribe would send representatives. None of the Indians knew why they were summoned, and most thought it impossible that all could meet in peace, but they were willing to give it a try.

Colonel Mitchell and his superiors had a plan that had never been tried before. Not only did they want a peace padt between the United States and the Indian nations they also hoped to talk the red men into signing individual treaties aifrong themselves. But there was an element of the unknown in the idea. Would it work?

By mid-summer 1851, the Indian population between the Missouri River (Continued on page 63)

Largest council in Indian history met to cement lasting peace. Ironically, it was but a prelude to bloodiest wars

BEAR HUNTS DEER

Even dean of archers gets buck fever when tackling Nebraska's whitetails by Gene Hornbeck

THE LATE-FALL sun sparkled brilliantly in the southern sky, flooding the rugged hills of northern Keya Paha County. Far below us, the Niobrara River glistened, reflecting a cloudless canopy of blue.

A gentle northwest wind moved the grasses of the hills as the two of us, crouching, stalked toward the top of a knoll. Waiting just beyond the rim was a mule deer doe, alert to the danger she sensed, but couldn't see. Her tail flashed as she stamped, looking nervously toward a sound that her ears had picked up.

Only 20 yards separated us when I nocked an arrow and raised carefully to a standing position. The deer and I saw each other almost instantly. Her ears snapped forward and her nostrils flared as she froze, staling; at me.

I could see only her head and neck and as I eased w*upward for the draw, she snorted. The limbs of the bd^ began a slow bend as I drew the string with its feathered shaft to my cheek. A twang sent the shaft in a-silvery blur toward its target. The doe whirled to escape, but the arrow met her before she made her move.

"Hit her!" I blurted loudly. "First time I have shot ra deer in a dozen years, and I scored."

"O.K., Robin Hood," my partner said, grinning at my excitement. "Let's ease up over the hill and see how far she went."

With the target I had and with any kind of a hit, she shouldn't go far," I answered, nocking another arrow.

"Never know till we check," Fred offered. "In bow hunting anything can happen and usually does."

My hunting partner and tutor was that grand old man of archery, Fred Bear. His hunting prowess and skill with a bow have gained him worldwide recognition few trophies in the big-game world have escaped him He has stalked and bagged lion and elephant in Africa, kodiak and polar bears in Alaska, moose and sheep in Canada, and antelope, elk, deer, black bear coyote, and other game in the United States.

A superb hunter, Fred also ramrods his archery company in Grayling, Michigan. Fred's own hunting experiences and constant use of the bow have made Bear Archery a leader in the field and done much to opuf arise the sport of bow hunting.

Topping the rise, we looked down into a brushy draw. There standing along the edge of sumac was my deer apparently ready to topple.

"Should I shoot again?" I questioned.

"I can't see her head," Fred answered, "but with the target you had I would say she'll drop any second."

We watched the deer until she staggered out of sight into the draw.

Just give her a little more time, Gene," Fred coached. "Then we'll go into the thicket after her. She SEPTEMBER, 1967 23   couldn't have gone far after a shot like the one you just had."

A couple minutes ticked off, so I suggested we check to see if there were evidence of a hit. A quick look revealed a large clump of hair, but no blood trail leading toward the thicket.

"Can't quite understand it," Fred noted, "but let's check where she was standing. There has to be blood."

"Hey, look," I stammered. "Is that my deer going up the other side of the draw?"

"Looks like the same one," Fred said, putting the glasses on the doe as she stood 100 yards away, switching her tail at us. "She still acts wobbly, but she isn't bleeding anyplace around the neck. Let's look for the arrow and blood here."

A quick search revealed no blood, but I did find my arrow buried in the sand at the edge of the thicket.

"No blood," I said, examining the shaft. "The insert is gone, but this arrow didn't go through the deer."

After some five minutes of deliberation, we walked through the thicket in time to see my deer bouncing merrily over the distant hilltop.

We weren't sure just what happened, but from the wad of hair, no blood, and the flight line of the arrow, we concluded that the shaft must have grazed the doe across the back of the skull, temporarily stunning her. All I had was a big clump of hair to show for my first shot at a deer in 12 years.

This wasn't Fred's first trip to Nebraska. He has hunted here three times before and has racked up a good mule buck and the best whitetail he has killed anywhere, a nice four-point, (western count). This time, he was trying for another big whitetail in the hills and bottoms along the Niobrara River, north of Bassett.

I got my shot on the second day of our hunt after a luckless first day that was more of a get-acquainted session than an actual hunt. We planned to hunt from a stand during the first couple hours of the morning and then drive the canyons that run off from the river bottom. We intended to return to our stands a couple hours before dark and wait for the deer to come to us.

Some previous scouting on the part of Dick Mauch, Bear sales representative, and Nick Lyman of the Nebraska Game Commission, both of Bassett, had set us up with a couple of tree stands along the edge of a cane field that deer were using. The rifle deer season had just ended, but Dick assured us there were still plenty of big whitetails.

He joined us shortly after my episode with the doe, unpacked a very welcome lunch, and listened to my tale of woe.

"Well, Gene, if you would have bagged that doe you wouldn't have a chance at those big bucks down along the cane field tonight," Dick said, sipping a shot of hot coffee.

"Bucks or does," I offered, "it doesn't make any difference to me, I'm going to shoot at anything I get a chance at."

"Practice time," Fred suggested, digging a couple blunts out of his bow quiver. The range was made to order as we were resting along a bale field. Leveling off on a bale, 30 yards away, Fred sent his first arrow into it, 5 inches off dead center. His next shot was right down the middle.

Fred is not an average bow hunter. He is at an age where most men are retiring, but he's lean and in better shape than most high schoolers. His felt hat, always cocked a little to one side, is a trademark with him.

"Just got used to wearing it," he states. "The soft brim bends when I draw the string back and it gives me good protection from the sun and it has become a good-luck charm."

Fred's bow was a 65-pound-pull, 60-inch tested killer. He is left-handed, uses a two-finger draw, and shoots with the bow canted quite a bit to the left. His stance is much like that of a trapshooter with his weight forward on his right foot. He was shooting aluminum arrows, with 125-grain razor-head points.

I was using one of his 48-inch recurved bows that was rated at 45 pounds on a 28-inch arrow, but my draw is 31 inches, and Fred informed me that the little hunting bow pulled about 3 pounds to the inch over 28, so I was pulling about 54 pounds.

After our practice session, we made a drive on a big canyon that cut toward the tableland, a mile from the river. Dick and I made the push with Fred taking a stand two-thirds of the way down the canyon. A pair of mule does cut around me and headed for the top rather than going down the draw, a typical reaction of mule deer. Halfway down the mile-long drive, I saw the flashes of whitetail flags as two deer spooked ahead of me. After meeting Fred at the end of the drive, he informed us that they were both does and had passed within a few yards of him.

By 3 p.m., the sky began to cloud over and the wind, carrying a hint of snow, picked up. Fred and I headed for our tree stands, while Dick picked a blind along the edge of an alfalfa field. I slipped on an extra 24 NEBRASKAland insulated jacket before climbing into the fork of a huge old oak. Then I settled down for what could be a long wait.

My stand was at the bottom of a small hill. To my left was pasture, while scrub oak, cottonwood, elm, and cedar covered the hillside —cover that whitetails like. Behind me was the big cane patch where we had seen lots of sign. My perch overlooked one runway coming along the fence line and two from the hillside where Fred had his stand. To my right across a 30-yard flat, the wooded hill climbed steeply for 50 yards before the trees gave way to short-grass hills.

Fred's stand overlooked two runways that came from the hills —one of them running right under his stand. Both of us were about 15 feet off the ground. Settling down on my perch, I removed the bow quiver and hooked it on a limb within easy reach, nocked an arrow, and settled back to wait for a deer. I could see Fred hunkered against the main trunk of his tree for wind protection. His stand was about 100 yards away.

We had been in the trees for almost an hour when I heard a deer snort and the cane crackle like a truck was going through it. Swinging quickly, I was just in time to see a huge whitetail with pieces of cane draped on his antlers come bounding out of the patch and head up the hill toward Fred.

The big buck slowed as he reached the cedars along the hill, a hundred yards west of Fred. The deer had evidently bedded in the cane patch and something had spooked him toward us.

Glancing at Fred, I could see that he was aware of the buck's position. A few moments later we heard the whitetail blow again. Somehow, he had picked up the scent of the hunter, but he wasn't sure of the position and was testing the airways for the source of the danger.

A fox squirrel chattered at me as I swung into shooting position, facing the direction of the buck. If he came, I wanted to be ready. The woods became silent again, except for the wind rustling through the trees. Five minutes stretched to 30 and I noticed that my leg had gone to sleep. The light was edging toward darkness, with still no sign of the buck, but we waited out the full 30 minutes after sundown and the close of legal shooting time. Finally, we crawled out of the trees.

"Did you see that rack?" I asked.

"Not bad," Fred replied, "I just caught a glance as he went into the cedars. Was that cane on his rack?"

"It was," I answered. "He must have been in an awful hurry to leave that patch."

"Maybe tomorrow he'll make a mistake, but right now I'm for a shot of hot coffee," Fred offered.

The following morning before light we were in the tree stands, but our stay was uneventful, except for a pair of does that came by Fred.

Later that day we saw two big whitetail bucks that we pushed out on a drive, but they weren't in range. Three does came bounding up to me and stopped within a few feet, but I was on the opposite side of a tree and when I turned, they vaulted a Slowdown and were gone.

Late in the afternoon on our last drive, Fred had a quick shot at a bobcat that was ghosting through some brush, but the arrow was deflected. The bob bounded away, wiser to the ways of the hunter.

The weather was meaner that evening as we climbed into our tree stands. A growing wind filled the woods with noise and since the temperature had dropped to the low 20's, my perch was like an iceberg. After an uneventful hour, I dropped to the ground and found a sheltered spot in some cedars along a runway to wait out the rest of the (Continued on page 59)

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WATER WONDER

photographs by Lou Ell Nature's majesty, man's ingenuity give Harlan Reservoir varied outlook

MILLIONS OF YEARS AGO when Nebraska was covered by a great inland sea, there was 1 not a blade of grass nor a kernel of corn to provide sustenance for life. The sea was then the great provider, the giver of life.

Gradually the waters subsided, giving way to land. Still, water held an omnipotent power over living things, for without water there would be no blade of grass or kernel of corn. Water was the magnificent benefactor that lent greenness to the fields and freshness to the flower.

Even though the giver of life, water has its own identity. Ever moving, ever changing, it knows no single mood, no single personality. Water can be as black as night or blinding as sunlight's glare. Sometimes as quiet as the lull before the storm, it can be as angry as the storm itself. Nebraska's water is water of many moods. Typical of the state's ever-changing water is Harlan County Reservoir, 17,100 acres of personality.

The most southern body of water in Nebraska, Harlan County Reservoir can be as gracious and gentle as a Southern Belle, although she is Amazonian in size. Sitting pompous and proud in a glimmering costume of silver and blue, the pride of Harlan County wears windblown waves for laces and white-frosted sailboats for brooches. Like a gracious mother patiently attending a demanding child, so does Harlan County Reservoir serve hundreds of fishermen. Her fertile waters guard their treasures well but without jealousy, and give up their goods because their store is great.

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From the beginning of time, water has traveled a natural cycle from ocean to cloud, to land, to stream, to inland sea, and then again a part of a great ocean.

The water at Harlan County Reservoir is oblivious to its part in this cycle. Droplets of rain forming ringlets upon the water are soon swallowed up by the bigger body, just as bass swallow up minnows. In a moment, the ringlet is gone, lost forever as if it had never been. As rain creates a hazy mist over the horizon, everything moving disappears from the surface of the water. Only the fish are left as the sportsman in his sailboat and the fisherman in his johnboat scurry to shelter. The sky bends low to the water, joining to create a scene of gray— quiet and moody.

After the rain has spent its fury, surface life returns. The haze lifts and the water takes on fresh activity as sailing man and angler return. Along the shores, flowers of pale yellow and rose-red revive as the sun changes hazy gray to shimmering silver. Once again, all is quiet, calm, and peaceful, the water as translucent as a crystal.

The dam, stretching for more than a mile across the reservoir, is the gateway to a different mood. Below the spillway, the water is a roiling, swirling mass, indignant at having been tossed out of the reservoir. Just below the spillway it spends its vengeance, alone in sorrow, before continuing on its bruised and angry journey down the Republican River.

Just as a woman changes her costume to suit the season, so does Nebraska's water adopt new appearances and moods throughout the year. In winter, it becomes stern and impassive, waiting for the magic of winter sun and frigid air to transform it into a sheet of silvery ice.

Harlan County Reservoir is slow to warm to Nebraska's sun. She takes her time before welcoming swimmers and picnickers to her shores. But once she feels and accepts the power of the sun she quickens her pace and joins the fun with gay abandon.

Harlan County Reservoir has a personality which waits to be discovered anew each visit. She was created by man and serves him well, but Harlan is still water with all its moods, all its faults, and all its appeal. In the final analysis, Harlan Reservoir is a companion, an accomplice, and a partner to man and his pleasures, but never an inferior.

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SIGHTS ON GROUSE AND QUAIL

Feathered deception, these birds can give even the saltiest of scattergunners shooting fits

ONE OF THE smallest, but strongest contributors to NEBRASKAland's reputation as the nation's mixed-bag hunting capital is the bobwhite. Ornothologists say the bobwhite is not a quail at all. Rather, they insist, he is strictly an American specimen. But the sportsman is concerned with his game aspects, so bobwhite's official lineage is unimportant. How and where to hunt him, however, are. This rundown may help you.

Where can I find quail? Though Nebraska is near the northern and western limits of the bird's range, quail can be found throughout the state, primarily along river systems and where woody cover is adequate, except in the Sand Hills.

Are bob whites abundant here? Quail are plentiful and are extending beyond normally established ranges. A mild winter contributed to their overall well-being. Last year's quail season was one of the best.

Are bobwhites easy to find? They will occasionally be found in pheasant cover, but usually they like brush, edge, and short grass rather than heavily weeded areas. The little critters can be found in ground cover that hardly seems capable of hiding a grasshopper. Available water is often a tipoff to the possible presence of quail. As cold weather approaches, they seek heavier cover and move less. In bad weather, they may feed only once a day.

What are recommended hunting methods? Many gunners find bobwhites too elusive to knock down with any regularity. Beginners normally "flock shoot" and rarely get results. It takes control and experience before a quail hunter realizes he must pick out one bird and concentrate on him. A covey will normally scatter, but none of the members journey far, and singles can be jumped once again within a short distance. Quail will stay where they land, but are stubborn about getting up the second time. If 20 birds from a covey land in short grass, a hunter can do everything short of bulldozing the area and still not all of the birds will get up.

What are the best shooting hours? Bobwhites follow rigid routines, giving the hunter a fairly logical pattern to follow. Best hunting can be found after birds have moved to loafing areas from about two hours after sunrise to two hours before sunset.

Is a dog essential? A dog is recommended for working singles and recovering cripples. Quail are a Natural" for a dog. Coveys provide ideal pointing targets. Moving quail coveys leave a scent for a dog. Pointers are a joy to watch while working with quail, but good retrievers are probably more important than pointers. Downed birds are easily lost and a hunter without a dog is at a disadvantage.

Are there any special problems with a dog? Hunters should provide boots for their dogs since some good quail areas are infested with sandburs.

What are the season lengths and the various limits? Last year's daily quail bag limit was 6 with a possession limit of 18. This year's daily and possession limits and season lengths will be set after field surveys are completed. The 1967 opening date of November 10, however, has already been announced.

What about guns and shot sizes? A light, short-barreled gun that comes up fast and swings easily is just the ticket for bobwhites. Quail shooting requires a shot pattern that is relatively "wide" at close range, with Nos. 7 1/2, 8, or even 9 recommended. A modified or improved-cylinder bore will work best, as most shooting is within 30 yards. The 20-gauge is most popular with dyed-in-the-wool bobwhite hunters, but 16 and 12 gauges are also used.

What the Sand Hills lack in quail, they make up in prairie grouse, a general term that includes both sharp-tailed and pinnated grouse or prairie chicken.

What's the difference? Sharptails are easy (Continued on page 60)

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FOCUS ON PHEASANTS

There's no question that ringnecks rule the hunting roost. But these answers may help you to dethrone him

HOW WOULD YOU like to see a solid line of rooster pheasants, beak to tail, from Omaha to Scottsbluff and back to North Platte? That's a lot of birds, but that's how many roosters NEBRASKAland hunters bagged during the 1966 season. The estimated take was 1 1/4 million birds during the 93-day season that began in late October and ended in late January. Figuring the average rooster at 30 inches from beak to tail, this harvest, if laid end to end, would stretch 591 miles. Since Nebraska had a short hen season, you can add a few miles of drabies to make up for detours, rest stops, and wrong turns.

A good start on this colorful trail was made during the first two weekends of the season. Even so, hunters didn't get any lucky breaks. The early days were hot, dry, and windy, three conditions that are not conducive to easy hunting. To make matters worse, farmers were late with their harvests and some prime land was closed to prevent damage.

 

Where did the hunters find their targets? Top producers were corn, wheat, and milo fields, weedy draws, dry-creek bottoms, patches of plum brush, grassy areas, and "dirty" fencerows. Hunters in the wheat country of southwest Nebraska found birds in the stubble but getting within gun shot of them wasn't easy. As the season wore on and the cover decreased, the birds bunched up in draws, brush, and fencerows. Roosting areas of goldenrod, ragweed, matted grass, and cane patches were worth early-morning and late-afternoon passes. Corn and milo fields were good for mid-morning and afternoon hunts while weedy areas were pretty good for middle-of-the-day gunning. Cold and snow tend to huddle birds in the shelterbelts and hunters who knew how to hunt these spots got shooting.

How are these various areas hunted? Some hunters use the block-and-drive method in the big fields. A party divides into walkers or drivers and waiters or blockers. The foot sloggers course through the corn and milo fields at 15 to 25-yard intervals with the side men slightly ahead of the down-the-middle drivers. Blockers wait at the end of the field. Both groups may get shooting. Young and inexperienced cocks often flush in front of the walkers while older and wiser birds leg it ahead until they run out of cover and have to fly, giving the blockers their chance. Huge fields take two or three passes for complete coverage.

How about the loner? Does he have a chance? The lone shooter has it tougher, but the step, step, stop method works well in smaller patches of cover. Old John Ringneck is pretty cagey, but he is also the nervous type. Hell sit tight if he hears the hunter moving, but if his pursuer stops after a few steps, the rooster figures he's spotted and will break — sometimes.

What about shelterbelt hunting? This takes at least two hunters to be effective and four or six are better. This hunting is very similar to the block-and-drive, but on a smaller scale. One team of hunters pushes through the trees, driving the birds toward the blockers. A flanker on each side of the belt can stop the birds that leak out from the drivers.

What about one-man, one-dog hunting? It isn't the easiest way in the world to hunt pheasants, but it is far better than the one-man attempt, especially if the hunter sticks to the relatively small covers. If the dog hasn't got aspirations to be a Kentucky Derby entrant and ranges close to his boss, the hunter will get good shooting. Normally, pheasants do not hold well to a dog and a "big" running canine can spook birds into the next county before the hunter ever gets in range.

Is a dog a must? No, but he is a great help if he is well-trained and easy to control. However, many hunters do very well on their own. A dog is of inestimable value in recovering cripples.

What are the requirements for bringing a dog into Nebraska? All dogs brought into this state must have a health certificate attesting to his freedom from disease and his immunization against rabies, plus a description of the animal.

How about places to hunt? A hunter must have permission to hunt on private property. However, land in the Crop Adjustment Program (CAP), identified by a green and white sign with the legend, CAP FARM, Public Access, is open to public hunting without requiring permission. There are also numerous state and federal areas open. See the Where-to-Hunt listing elsewhere in this magazine.

Will last year's techniques work this year? Yes. Pheasants are creatures of habit and follow rather rigid preferences for roosting, eating, and resting areas. Unless there has been significant changes in habitat, the birds will generly occupy the same areas year after year. However, you may find that you will have to shift your hunting area to find the birds. Subtle changes in habitat can occur which will not be noticed by the hunter but which are important to the well-being of the pheasant.

Where are all the pheasants? Nebraska's conservation officers hear this question in their sleep. Pheasants are scattered state-wide, with the exception of the Sand Hills area in north-central Nebraska. Concentrations vary, depending upon habitat and local climatic and agricultural influences. The accompanying map shows the pheasant range in Nebraska.

Is a guide required? No. Many Nebraskans offer guide service and accommodations during the hunting season for nominal fees, but guides are not required. Strangers, hunting Nebraska for the first time, will undoubtedly do better if they have someone "show them the ropes".

How much is a nonresident license? Such a license to hunt all upland game and waterfowl is $20 plus a $1 game-bird stamp. Licenses are available from vendors, the Game Commission's District Offices, and the Nebraska Game Commission, State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska, and by mail by sending all of the essential information and remittance to the last mentioned office. Licenses do not require advance application and can be obtained after arrival in the state. No restrictions are placed on the number of nonresident permits. All nonresidents, regardless of age, must purchase a nonresident hunting permit and stamp to hunt in (Continued on page 61)

SEPTEMBER, 1967 39

ON TARGET FOR WATERFOWL

Nebraska's webfeet run the gamut—tiny teal to heavy honkers

WATERFOWL HUNTERS are a rare breed. Who else would sit in a blind in sub-zero weather waiting for a target to fly by? And what other sportsmen would belly across 2 miles of frozen Nebraska landscape for at best a 50-50 chance at a feeding honker? Yet, this is what thousands of Nebraska and out-of-state hunters do each year as they take a crack at the cream of Central Flyway shooting. Judging from the 270,444 waterfowl taken in NEBRASKAland during 1966, their madness pays off.

What species are available? Nebraska boasts both puddlers and divers, ranging from mallards to mergansers. The state has at least a flirting acquaintance with some 26 varieties. Five members of the goose family are taken here. Blue, snow, and white-fronted geese are in the majority. The large or Common Canada is the trophy bird of the clan. Smallest of the Canadas is the Hutchins's followed by the Lesser Canada.

Where did the hunters find their targets? During the early part of the season, small ponds and sloughs were ideal. Later, as new migrants moved into the state, large impoundments became prime areas. For field-feeding ducks and the majority of geese, corn, wheat, and milo fields were high-kill areas. Migratory birds were where you found them, regardless of species.

How are these various areas hunted? While many gunners build camouflaged blinds along shallow waters, jump shooting is the most popular here. Hunters move from pond to pond, trying for feeding or resting ducks. Diving ducks call for blind hunting on a larger scale. Decoys, deployed to attract targets, are used. Geese, on the other hand, are often found in fields and are taken by sneak hunting. In this method a hunter creeps as close to a feeding flock as possible. Pits are also used for geese. These are built in fields, then camouflaged to resemble the surroundings. Decoys add to the pit setup.

How about the loner? While duck hunting works for the lone hunter, 40 NEBRASKAland a group is often better. The ideal partner is a dog. Since most kills land in the water, a canine sidekick is worth his weight in gold for retrieving. Geese are probably easiest for the loner, since he seldom must retrieve a floating target. The birds' dry-land habits make them easier to drop on solid ground.

Is a dog a must? No. Many waterfowl gunners get along just fine by using fishing rods and weighted lines for retrievers. However, this technique is confined to smaller bodies of water and will not work on lakes or large rivers. Another idea is to use an inflated rubber doughnut to chase down kills.

When is the best time to hunt? Migrating waterfowl reach peak numbers during the second and third weeks of October. Puddlers comprise the majority of the ducks, but divers are well represented after midmonth. In late October or early November, Nebraska's wintering population moves in. This flight creates the state's best mallard gunning. Nebraska has a September teal season which is open for holders of special permits. Snow and blue geese move into the state between October 1 and 20. White-fronted geese arrive from the 5th to the 15th. A western influx of Canadas arrives around November 7 or 10. The first major storm of the season drives laggard migrants across the state, creating a renewed flurry of gunning.

How about places to hunt? Unless specifically marked as open hunting areas, all wetlands must be considered private property. Hunters must check with the landowners prior to entry. See Where-to-Hunt listing for public hunting areas.

Will last year's hunting techniques work this year? Yes, Resident waterfowl establish regular feeding traits. Sunrise and sunset schedules parallel each other from year to year and choice times of the day last year will be equally good in 1967. Migrating waterfowl are more sporadic, lunching and resting when the mood strikes, rather than on schedule.

Where are all the waterfowl? Ducks and geese are found statewide in wetland areas. Geese frequent drier areas and are usually within easy range of water. An early goose flight crosses the eastern half of the state while another covers the western half a little later. The latter supplies resident wintering populations along the Platte River. An oblong area stretching along Nebraska's northern border around Niobrara also supports good gunning after midseason.

Is a guide required? Many Nebraskans offer guide services and accommodations throughout the season, but guides are not required. Nonresidents and strangers to an area may wish to hire a guide to familiarize them with the terrain.

How much is a nonresident permit? $20. This permit is good for the calendar year and must be renewed after December 31. In addition, a federal waterfowl stamp is required. It is valid from June 1 to May 31 of the following year.

What are the 1967 season lengths and limits? These were not set at the time this issue went to press. State seasons are established within a federal framework for the Central Flyway.

Can anything besides waterfowl be hunted? The (Continued on page 54)

SEPTEMBER, 1967 41

CROSS HAIRS ON BIG and SMALL GAME

There are many ways to hunt them, but no method is easy. Knowledge of quarry's habits will give shooter slight edge

THERE ARE MORE deer and turkey in NEBRASKAland now than there were back in Indian days. This is hard to believe, especially when you consider that men, their major predators, were far and few between back then. Besides, yesterday's firearms were pretty sad compared to today's high-powered performers.

Let's look at Nebraska's big and small-game pictures. In 1966, the rifle-deer success was 68 per cent, while slightly more than 8 out of 10 antelope hunters scored. Turkey nimrods chalked up a success score of 52 per cent.

Squirrel and rabbit hunters also had a popping good time. But game doesn't die of fright because you are carrying a firearm, so it isn't going to help if you don't know the how, when, and where of hunting in NEBRASKAland. The following may help you.

Where is the game found? Mule deer and antelope dwell in the wide-open, rugged sections of the state. Turkey stick closer to the wooded areas, with the Pine Ridge terrain considered typical cover. Whitetailed deer favor the state's brushy, wooded sections. Generally speaking, whitetails are found in eastern Nebraska while mule deer are in the west. However, there are overlaps of both species.

Canyons, ravines, and shelterbelts are good rabbit spots while wooded areas near corn, milo fields, and streams are natural hangouts for high-climbing squirrels.

How are these areas hunted? For mule deer and antelope a "tramp- the-hills" technique is standard. Since mule deer and antelope expe- ditions take planning, pre-season scouting is a great help. Sit and wait is recommended for white-tailed deer and turkeys. A properly operated call will give gobbler hopefuls an edge.

How about the individual hunter? Can he score? Big-game hunting is a sport for the individual. Since a troop of hunters can rattle a buck a mile away, the loner often has the best chance. This also holds true for turkey. In squirrel hunting, a partner may be handy to spook the bushytail to your side of the tree when he hides out. Bunnies may be hunted in groups using the drive method. This is often more productive than a do-it-yourself attempt.

How about places to hunt? Most big game and turkey are on private land and the hunter must obtain the landowner's permission. There are state and federal areas available, so check Where-to-Hunt listings elsewhere in this magazine.

Will last year's hunting techniques work again? Yes. Big and small game are creatures of habit. They do move, but, if they do, they usually frequent areas much the same as those they left. Natural or man-made changes in their habitats may result in an exodus. Hunting techniques will not vary much from year to year in similar terrain.

Are guides necessary and available? Hunters unfamiliar with the terrain and game habits will do better if they have a native helping them, but a guide is not a requirement for big-game hunting.

How much is a nonresident permit? Big-game hunters from outside Nebraska pay a $25 fee for each deer and antelope permit. There are no combination licenses, and the permit is only valid in the management unit for which it is issued. Turkey permits are $15. Permits are obtained through mail-only applications and hunters must be 16 or over. Some units permit a one or two-day, any-deer kill. Permits are valid for the current season only.

What's the procedure on bagged game? Most hunters prefer to field-dress their kills on the spot. Small-game hunters may want to carry an ice chest for transporting their take. Antelope require immediate field dressing, since their meat develops a musky taint if not properly cared for. Deer (Continued on page 55)

SEPTEMBER, 1967 43   44 NEBRASKAland

WHERE TO HUNT STATE AND FEDERAL AREAS

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 Oglala Grassland (U.S. Forest Service) Turkey, Deer, Antelope, (Extreme northwestern corner of Nebraska above U.S. 20 between Harrison and Crawford) Gilbert Baker Special Use Area. Deer, Turkey. (4V2 miles north of Harrison — U.S. 20) Peterson Special Use Area. Deer, Turkey. (10 miles southwest of Crawford —U.S. 20, Nebr. 2) Pine Ridge (U.S. Forest Service) Deer, Turkey. (South of U.S. 20 between Chadron and Crawford) Ponderosa Special Use Area. Deer, Turkey. (7 miles southeast of Crawford —U.S. 20, Nebr. 2) Metcalf Special Use Area. Deer, Turkey*. (14 miles north of Hay Spring's —U.S. 20) Smith Lake Special Use Area. Waterfowl, Pheasant*, Grouse*. (23 miles south of Rushville-Nebr. 250) Shell Lake Special Use Area. Waterfowl. (15 miles northeast of Gordon —U.S. 20, Nebr. 27) Cottonwood Lake Recreation Area. Waterfowl. (1 mile southwest of Merriman — U.S. 20) Nebraska National Forest, both divisions. Grouse, Deer. (1 mile west of Halsey — Nebr. 2; and 19 miles south of Nenzel -U.S. 20) Merritt Reservoir Recreation Area. Waterfowl, Grouse, Deer. (26 miles southwest of Valentine-U.S. 83) Schlagel Creek Special Use Area. Grouse*, Deer*, Waterfowl*. (14 miles southwest of Valentine-U.S. 83, Nebr. spur 483) Big Alkali Lake Special Use Area. Waterfowl. (17 miles south, 4 miles west of Valentine-U.S. 83, Nebr. spur 483) Valentine National Wildlife Refuge. Grouse, Pheasant. Only special areas are open and seasons may vary. See special hunting- regulations. (22 miles south of Valentine-U.S. 83) Ballards Marsh Special Use Area. Waterfowl, Grouse, Pheasant. (20 miles south of Valentine-U.S. 83) Long Lake Recreation Area. Waterfowl, Pheasant, Grouse. (34 miles southwest of Ainsworth —Nebr. 7) Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Grouse, Deer, Antelope. Most seasons follow state-wide seasons. However, prospective hunters should consult special regulations for areas open and any season changes. (I6V2 miles north, 5 miles east of Oshkosh — between U.S. 26 and Nebr. 2) McConaughy Reservoir Recreation Area. Pheasant, Waterfowl, Quail*. (8 miles north of Ogallala-Nebr. 61) Lake Ogallala Recreation Area. Waterfowl (9 miles northeast of Og-allala-Nebr. 61) 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Sutherland Special Use Area. Waterfowl, Pheasant*, Quail*. (6 miles southwest of Sutherland-U.S. 30, Nebr. 25) Maloney Recreation Area. Waterfowl*. (6 miles south of North Platte —U.S. 83) Wellfleet Special Use Area. Waterfowl*, Pheasant*, Quail*. (Wellfleet-U.S. 83, Nebr. 23) Hayes Center Special Use Area. Deer, Waterfowl, Pheasant, Quail. (12 miles northeast of Hays Center) Enders Reservoir Special Use Area. Pheasant, Waterfowl. (8 miles southeast of Imperial-U.S. 6 or Nebr. 61) Swanson Reservoir Special Use Area. Waterfowl, Pheasant, Deer. (3 miles west of Trenton-U.S. 34) Red Willow Reservoir. Pheasant, Waterfowl, Quail, Deer*, Prairie Dog's. (11 miles north of McCook-U.S. 83) Medicine Creek Reservoir Special Use Area. Pheasant, Waterfowl, Quail. (2 miles west, 7 miles north of Cambridge — U.S. 6 or 34) Jeffrey Canyon Special Use Area. Waterfowl, Deer. (5 miles southwest of Brady -U.S. 30, Interstate 80) Gallagher Canyon Recreation Area. Pheasant, Waterfowl. (9 miles south of Cozad -U.S. 30, Nebr. 21, Interstate 80) Johnson Lake Recreation Area. Waterfowl, Pheasant. (7 miles southwest of Lexington-U.S. 30, Nebr. 283, Interstate 80) Harlan County Reservoir. Pheasant, Waterfowl, Quail. (Alma-U.S. 183, 136; Under U.S. Corps of Engineers.) Limestone Bluffs Special Use Area. Quail, Pheasant, Deer*. (6 miles south and 3 miles east of Franklin —Nebr. 10) Sacramento Special Use Area. Pheasant, Waterfowl. (2 1/2 miles west of Wilcox — U.S. 6, Nebr. 44, 183) West Sacramento Special Use Area. Pheas- ant, Waterfowl*. (6 1/2 miles west of Wilcox-U.S. 6, 183) Ravenna State Recreation Area. Quail*, Pheasant*. (1 mile east of Ravenna— Nebr. 2) Pressey Special Use Area. Pheasant, Deer, Squirrel, Quail*. (5 miles north of Oconto-Nebr. 21) Sherman County Reservoir. Pheasant, Waterfowl, Quail. (4 miles east of Loup City-Nebr. 92) Arcadia Diversion Dam Special Use Area. Pheasant, Waterfowl, Deer. (8 1/2 miles northeast of Arcadia-U.S. 183, Nebr. 70) Milburn Diversion Dam Special Use Area. Waterfowl, Grouse*, Pheasant. (20 miles north of Broken Bow —Nebr. 2) American Game Marsh. Waterfowl. (19 miles south, 1 mile east of Johnstown — U.S. 20) 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 Long Pine State Recreation Area. Deer, Turkey. (1 mile north of Long Pine — U.S. 20) South Twin Lake Special Use Area. Pheasant, Waterfowl, Deer. (16 miles south, 12 west of Ainsworth-U.S. 20, Nebr. 7) Atkinson Lake Recreation Area. Waterfowl*. (V2 mile west of Atkinson-U.S. 20, Nebr. 11) Hull Lake Special Use Area. Waterfowl*. (3 miles west, 2 miles south of Butte — U.S. 281, Nebr. 11) Lewis and Clark Recreation Areas; Bazile Creek Special Use Area. Deer, Waterfowl, Squirrel, Quail, Pheasant*. (Lewis and Clark, 15 miles north of Crofton, —U.S. 81, Nebr. 98; Bazile, 1 mile east of Niobrara —Nebr. 12) Grove Lake Special Use Area. Quail*, Squirrel, Deer, Pheasant*, Waterfowl*. (2 miles north of Royal - U.S. 20) Goose Lake Special Use Area. Waterfowl, Grouse. (25 miles south and east of O'Neill-U.S. 281) Sioux Strip Special Use Area. Pheasant, Quail*. (3 miles southeast of Randolph -U.S. 20) Wood Duck Special Use Area. Quail, Pheasant, Deer, Waterfowl. (3 1/2 miles southwest of Stanton —Nebr. 24) Platte Valley Special Use Areas. Waterfowl, Quail, Pheasant*, (Adjacent to Interstate 80, Grand Island to Lexington, as posted) Cornhusker Special Use Area. Quail, Pheasant, Deer*. (4 miles West of Grand Island-Nebr. Spur 430) Pintail Marsh Special Use Area. Waterfowl, Pheasant*. (2 1/2 miles West of Harvard -U.S. 6, 34) Smartweed Special Use Area. Pheasant, Waterfowl*. (3 miles southeast of Edgar -Nebr. 4, 14) Alexandria Lakes Recreation Area. Quail, Waterfowl. (5 miles east of Alexandria -U.S. 81, 136, or Nebr. 4) Alexandria Lakes Special Use Area. Pheasant, Quail. (4 miles east of Alexandria -U.S. 81, 136, or Nebr. 4) Whitetail Special Use Area. Waterfowl, Deer*, Pheasant*. (3 miles southwest of Schuyler-U.S. 30) Dead Timber Recreation Area. Pheasant, Quail. (1 mile east and Vfe mile south of Crowell-U.S. 275) Fremont Lakes Recreation Area. Quail*, Squirrel*, Waterfowl*. (3 miles west of Fremont-U.S. 30) Two Rivers Recreation Area. Waterfowl, Squirrel, controlled hunting. (1 mile south, 1 mile west of Venice —Nebr. 92, U.S. 30A) Memphis Recreation Area. Waterfowl. (2 miles north of Memphis) Salt Valley Recreation Areas, as defined by posting (see special regulations on waterfowl), Quail, Pheasant, Deer*. Teal Lake Special Use Area. Waterfowl, Quail, Pheasant. (2 miles south of Kramer —Nebr. 33) Hedgefield Special Use Area. Waterfowl, Quail, Pheasant. (1 mile east of Holland-U.S. 77) Pawnee Prairie Special Use Area. Quail, Pheasant*, Deer, Squirrel. (8 miles south and 1 mile east of Burchard — Nebr. 4 and 90) Basswood Ridge Special Use Area. Quail, Deer. (2 miles northwest of Homer — U.S. 73 and 77) Longbridge Special Use Area. Waterfowl, Quail. (3 miles south of Chapman — U.S. 30) Asterisk (*) denotes limited hunting. All areas generally have good rabbit populations although not listed among species available. Certain areas will be open to hunting through the Federal Cropland Adjustment Program. Such areas will be marked for the 1967 hunting season.

Federal Rainwater Basins in Clay, Fillmore, Gosper, Kearney, Phelps, and York counties as posted. Waterfowl, Pheasant. (Look for U.S. Department of Interior signs).

SEPTEMBER, 1967 45   hunter's headquarters ELMGRILL Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner Flame Room Cocktail Lounge open 8 a.m.-midnight alliance, nebraska PHEASANT HUNTERS have exclusive rights to 1,000 acres of land! Extra-nice cabin accommodates up to 5 Complete kitchen facilities or Country-style meals served in farm home for information or reservations write: The Dittrich Charolais Farm, Rt. 2, Meadow Grove, Nebr. Canada Geese 154 shot last year! Marina duck shooting on Harlan Reservoir heated blinds and pits $15.00 per gun per day for complete information contact Bill Taylor Republican City, Nebr. phone 799-2015

THE FOLLOWING people, when contacted this summer, indicated their willingness to dress and freeze game for hunters. If addresses are not given, the towns are likely small, and a minimum of effort should locate them. ALBION-Albion Lockers, Inc., 129 West Church, Phone 395-2619, dress and freeze deer, $15 ALBION-Ray Berney, 911 West Main, Phone 395-6346, dress and freeze pheasants, .35 ALLIANCE-Mrs. John Preiss, Jr., 1023 West Second, Phone 762-4658, dress and freeze game birds ALLIANCE-Panhandle Packing Company, Highway 2, east of Alliance, Phone 762-4992, cut, dress, wrap deer and antelope, $12; make deer and antelope salami ARAPAHOE - Charles Schaepler, 807 Elm Street, Phone 962-7818, dress only; freeze only; dress and freeze ATKINSON -IGA Store, Phone 925-5151, dress and freeze BENKELMAN —Roesener Processors, south 1 mile on Republican River, Phone 423-2633, cut and wrap deer or antelope, $12.50; freeze only IV2 cents per pound BLOOMFIELD-Johnson Lockers, Box 491, Phone 373-4545, process deer 7 cents lb, dress and freeze ducks $1, dress and freeze geese $1.25 BRIDGEPORT-Frozen Food Center, big game processed; freeze game birds, .10 BRIDGEPORT-Mrs. David Kleich, Phone 469, dress game birds .35, dress geese and turkey $1 BURWELL-McMullen's IGA, V^block west of square, Phone 346-7365, dress and freeze antelope $10, deer $12, process deer into salami BROKEN BOW-Doty Packing Company, Phone 872-2833, dress deer and antelope, $4; dress and freeze pheasants, .60; dress and freeze deer or antelope, $12.50 BURWELL-McMullen's IGA, northwest corner of square, $10; deer, $12; and dress and freeze pheasants and ducks, .40 CEDAR RAPIDS-Cedar Lockers and Processing, Phone 3241, wrap and freeze pheasants, .10; dress and freeze deer, $12 CHADRON-Meat Center, 173 Main Street, Phone 432-5313, dress and cool deer or antelope $6, dress and freeze deer or antelope $10, over 200 lbs $12, process any type of smoke deer and salamies CRAWFORD-Crawford Dairy and Locker Plant, 207 Third Street, Phone 354, dress deer and antelope, $2; freeze deer and antelope, .01 per lb.; dress and freeze deer and antelope, $10, over 200 lbs., $12 CRAWFORD-Mrs. Cecil Avey, 519 Fourth Street, Phone 228, dress pheasants and ducks, .50 DODGE-Wimmers Dodge Meat Plant, Phone 693-2120, complete deer processing, deer salami, dried venison DUNNING -Jack and Jill Market, across from Post Office, Phone 538-6221, dress and freeze deer or antelope, $9 EAGLE—Eagle Grocery and Locker, Phone 984-6655, dress, freeze, cut, wrap, deer or antelope, $10 ELGIN-Elgin Lockers, Phone 843-5415, dress and freeze deer, $10 ERICSON - Ericson Lockers, Phone 653-2235, wrap and freeze prairie chicken and grouse, .15; dress and freeze deer, $12 FREMONT-Hammang's Frozen Food Locker, Phone 721-1554, dress and freeze deer GENEVA-Geneva Locker, 124 North Tenth, freeze only, .10 per bird GORDON-Emma S. Cheney, 115 Sheridan, Phone 763, dress only ducks .35, pheasants .30, geese $1.10, rabbits .30, turkey $1.10, freezing service available GRAND ISLAND-Fairplay Produce, 314 North Cedar, Phone 382-0624, dress pheasant, .35; duck, 46 NEBRASKAland .50; geese, .75; quail, .20; dress and freeze pheasant, .50; duck, .65; geese, .90 HARTINGTON-Ferris Market, Phone 254-3848, freeze only pheasant, .25; dress and freeze deer, .10 per pound; skinning, $2.50 HOWELLS-Faltin Market, Phone 7101, freeze only small game; dress and freeze deer; deer sausage our specialty HUMPHREY-City Meat Market, Phone 4181, big game processing; freeze only small game JULIAN—Epler Mercantile Company, Phone 242-2281, wrap and freeze small game and birds .01V2 per lb., cut, grind, and wrap deer $8 LAUREL-Laurel Locker, Phone 256-3341, dress and freeze deer; skin, cut and wrap pheasants, rabbits, and quail LINDSAY-Melcher Locker, Phone 428-2601, freeze only small game, dress and freeze, skinning, deer sausage (salami), ring sausage MORRILL—Lewis Locker and Processing Plant, Route No. 1, Phone 247-2401 or 247-2323, dress and cool antelope and deer, $2; freeze and cool antelope or deer, $2; dress, package, freeze antelope or deer, $7.50 minimum; freeze duck, pheasant, no charge; specialize in wild game salami and sausages NEBRASKA CITY-Kreifel's Poultry Processing, 808 South Eighth, Phone 873-5988, dress pheasant, quail, ducks, or geese; freeze pheasant, quail, ducks, or geese NELIGH-Neligh Lockers, 105 East 4th Street, Phone 887-4708, dress and freeze pheasants, .50; dress and freeze deer, $10 minimum, .06 per lb. over 135 lbs. NEWMAN GROVE - Meat Center, Phone 447-2215, wrap, dress and freeze pheasant and deer NORFOLK-Frozen Food Center, 811 South First, Phone 371-0512, freeze and wrap pheasants; skin, cut, freeze and wrap deer; deer sausage and drying Gxtrfi NORTH PLATTE-Mrs. Fred Harder, 1008 East 12th Street, Phone 532-5989, dress geese, turkeys, $1; dress squirrels and pheasants, .25; dress ducks and rabbits, .25 OGALLALA —Ogallala Processing Company, 602 West First ORD-Ord Cold Storage, Phone 728-5816, dress pheasant .35, freeze pheasant .15, skin deer $3, process deer $12, deer summer sausage .25 pound PLAINVIEW - Butterfield Lockers, Phone 582-4428, dress and freeze pheasant and rabbit .50 each, dress and freeze deer $12 each plus PLATTSMOUTH-Plattsmouth Lockers, 207Main, Highways 75-73-34, Phone 296-5110, dress, freeze, skin, cut, wrap, deer and antelope, $12, deer sausage made PONCA-Bob's Locker, Phone 4301, dress and freeze deer, $12; freeze birds SARGENT—Jack and Jill Grocery and Locker, south side of Main, Phone 527-3116, dress and freeze birds, .40; dress and freeze deer and antelope, $12-$15; ice available SPALDING —Spalding Creamery and Lockers, Phone 497-2216, wrap and freeze pheasants, .15-.25; dress and freeze deer, $10-$ 15 STUART-Stuart Locker, Phone 924-3301, dress and freeze deer, $10 SYRACUSE-Horn's Produce, Phone 269-3241, dress, freeze, cut, wrap deer or antelope, $8 TILDEN-Johnson Market, Phone 368-5503, dress pheasant, .35; wrap and freeze pheasant, .10; dress, freeze, and wrap deer, $10 WAUSA-Wausa Locker, Phone 224-W, dress and freeze pheasants, rabbits and deer WEEPING WATER-Cramer Lockers, Box 146, Phone 267-3265, dress, freeze, cut, wrap, deer or antelope, $10 and $15 depending upon size WISNER-Wisner Locker Service, Phone 529-6114, dress and freeze deer or antelope, $15 YORK-York Cold Storage, Phone 362-5563, freeze, minimum charge, $1 WHOM TO CONTACT FOR HUNTING INFORMATION ALLIANCE —Nebraska Game Commission District Office, Box 725, Phone 762-5605 ARNOLD —Chamber of Commerce, Jim Eastburn, Phone 484-2917 B AS SETT —Nebraska Game Commission District Office, Box 34, Phone 684-3511 BROKEN BOW-Chamber of Commerce, 315 South Eighth, Phone 872-5691 CHADRON-Chamber of Commerce, hunters placedALLIANCE —Nebraska Game Commission District Office, Box 725, Phone 762-5605 ARNOLD —Chamber of Commerce, Jim Eastburn, Phone 484-2917 B AS SETT —Nebraska Game Commission District Office, Box 34, Phone 684-3511 BROKEN BOW-Chamber of Commerce, 315 South Eighth, Phone 872-5691 CHADRON-Chamber of Commerce, hunters placed CRAWFORD-Chamber of Commerce, Phone 218, hunters placed DAVENPORT-Culbertson Sporting Goods, Phone 364-3351, hunting permits available FALLS CITY-Chamber of Commerce, Phone 4228 FULLERTON-Chamber of Commerce GENOA-Chamber of Commerce, Phone 993-6664, accommodations and processing information HARRISON - Chamber of Commerce, hunters placed HASTINGS-Chamber of Commerce, 105 North Hastings, Box 104, Phone 462-4159, accommodations and processing information HASTINGS-Sporting Goods Inc., 232 North Lincoln, Phone 462-6132, hunting permits available HOWELLS-Chamber of Commerce, Phone 7101 or 9321 KEARNEY-Chamber of Commerce, 19 West 21st Street, Phone 237-3101 LAUREL-Chamberof Commerce, Phone 256-3409, accommodations and processing information LINCOLN —Nebraska Game Commission District Office, Wildlife Building, Phone 477-3921 LYNCH -Mulhair Motor Company, Phone 569-2701 MADISON-Lafleur's Gun Shop, Phone 454-2232, hunting permits available MASKELL-Melvin Nielson, Phone 692-3366 NORFOLK-Chamber of Commerce, 112 North Fourth, Phone 371-4862 NORFOLK - Nebraska Game Commission District Office, Karl Stefan Field, Box 934, Phone 371-9705 NORFOLK-Long's Service, Gene Palmer, 1301 Norfolk Avenue, Phone 371-2323, hunting permits available, 24 hours NORTH PLATTE-Nebraska Game Commission District Office, Route 4, Phone 532-6225 OGALLALA —Chamber of Commerce, Henry Hagge, Manager, First National Bank Building, 20 1/2 Spruce Street RED CLOUD-Rudy Olson, Phone 746-2240, hunting permits available SUPERIOR-W. and W. Sporting Goods, 416 East Conn Street, accommodations and processing information, permits available TAYLOR-Bleach Mobil Service, U.S. Highway 183, Phone 942-9185 TECUMSEH-Chamber of Commerce YORK-Toms and Sons Sporting Goods, 309 Lincoln Avenue, Phone 362-3303, hunting licenses and supplies, open all night, night before season opens SEPTEMBER, 1967 47  

No endorsement of these listings is made or implied by the Nebraska Game Commission. S F —sleeping facilities M - meals G—guide service PS—package service (sleeping, meals, and guide service) Except when otherwise indicated, charges listed are daily charges AINSWORTH— (pheasant, grouse, prairie chicken, duck)-Frank Jones, 941 East 2nd Street, G available, can accommodate 5 hunters ALBION-Bill and Ruth Berglund, Downtown Motel, Phone 395-6513, SF$5 and up ALBION-Edwin L. Krohn, Route 2, Phone 395-6466, SF, M, can accommodate 6 hunters; dress pheasant ALLIANCE—(pheasant, duck, deer, antelope) — Drake Hotel & Cafe, 423 Box Butte Avenue, Box 0, Phone 762-1699, SF $5 to $9.50, can accommodate 120 hunters, permits available, dress only .30 and up, freeze only .15, dress and freeze .40 ALMA — (pheasant, waterfowl, quail) — Lakeview Motel, First and James Street, Phone 928-2313, SF $5, dogs welcome; dress and freeze ANSELMO —(pheasant) —Christy's Rooms, Box 56, three doors north of depot, Phone 749-6353, PS $12, can accommodate 15 hunters; dress, freeze, and package .40, freeze only .10 ANSELMO —(deer, grouse, pheasant, quail) —Harold Knight Hunting Lodge, Star Route, 2 miles east, 1 mile north, 1 mile east, Vi-mile north, Phone 749-6326, SF $10, G $5, can accommodate 10 hunters, cooking facilities available, 1,186 acres ANSELMO —(grouse, pheasant, deer) —Mr. and Mrs. Earl Douglass, Star Route, Box 62, 3 miles east, l/2-mile south, Phone 749-7221, PS $12, can accommodate 8 hunters, 640 acres ANTIOCH-(deer)-Sid L. Leach, Box 24, Phone 762-2065, 5 miles northwest, G $10 and up, dress only included in guide service, can accommodate up to 10 hunters ARAPAHOE—(pheasant, quail, rabbit, deer, squirrel, duck) —Vera Highland Commercial Hotel, Nebraska Avenue, Phone 962-8241, SF $2, G part time, $5; dress .35-.50 ARAPAHOE —(pheasant, quail, deer, duck, cottontail) -Derby Cafe, U.S. Highway 6 and 34, Phone 962-7901 or 962-7794, SF, M, G for 5 hunters; hunting permits ARCADIA—(pheasant, deer, quail, rabbit, duck) — Wayne Hill, 1 mile west, 3 miles northwest, Phone 789-3236, PS and freeze birds $11, can accommodate 5 to 6 hunters, 1,000 acres ARNOLD —(deer, pheasant, small game, trout) — McDowell Cattle Co., 2 miles west, 2 miles north, PS $12, can accommodate 8 hunters ARNOLD-Hotel Custer, 1/2-block east of Main Street on Nebr. 92, Phone 848-3322, SF $2.50, can accommodate 25 hunters ASHTON —(deer, pheasant, quail, duck) —Lawrence Kaminski, Phone 738-2202, SF $3, can accommodate 6 hunters; freeze only .10, dress and freeze .50; 480 acres ATKINSON—(grouse, pheasant, deer) —Wheel Inn Motel, Box 675, Phone 925-8901), SF, M, can accommodate 30 hunters; dress and freeze AUBURN-B and B Motel, 517 J Street, Phone 274-3143, SF $6, can accommodate 26 persons; limited freezing of game for guests BARTLEY —(pheasant, quail, cottontail) — Max Nelms, 6 miles north, Wi miles west, Phone 692-3278, SF and M $10, accommodate 12 hunters, free freezing of birds; 1,440 acres. BARTLEY-(pheasant, quail, rabbit, duck)-Hospitality House, Bill Nelson, 1/2 mile north, Phone 692-3370, SFand M $10, can accommodate 11 hunters, dress and freeze, 1,200 acres BENKELMAN-Van Hotel, Phone 423-2319, SF $2 and up BENKELMAN-(pheasant)-Mr. Burdette Wilson, 14 miles northeast, Phone 423-2038, G $10, can accommodate 8 hunters BENKELMAN-(pheasant, quail, deer)-Mrs. Mary Williams, 13 miles west on Highway 34, Phone 423-2880, SF and M, can accommodate 12 hunters; freeze only; space for campers BENKELMAN-Circle B. Motor Lodge, U.S. Highway 34, Phone 423-2922, SF $4, can accommodate 25 hunters BLAIR-(duck, geese)-W. "Beaver" Nielsen, 2068 Nebraska Street, Phone 426-2058, G $15, can accommodate 10 hunters, 7 acres water BLOOMFIELD -(pheasant, cottontail) - Dave's Sporting Goods, Phone 373-2264, G with dog $5; hunting information and directions BLOOMFIELD-Al's 66 Service, Phone 373-4466, PS $8.50, can accommodate 6 hunters BLOOMFIELD-(pheasant, duck, geese, fishing) - Hans and Anne Eckmann, Route 3, Box 89, 13 miles west on Highway 12, 3 miles north, Vst-mile east of Crofton, Phone 373-4857, SF and M $10, G when available, freeze only, private cabins available, sell hunt and fish permits BLOOMFIELD-Carl Wulf, 7 1/2 miles west of Crofton, SF, cooking facilities available BLOOMFIELD-Mrs. Carl Voss, Box 601, 2 blocks south of main square, house 224, intersection of Lincoln and Broadway, SF, M, can accommodate 6 hunters BLOOMFIELD-(pheasant, rabbit)-Pete Meyer, 3 miles east, 3 1/4 miles north, Phone 373-2393, SF and M on donation basis, G available, freeze and cleaning facilities BLOOMFIELD-(pheasant, rabbit, deer)-Four Seasons Motel, West Main Street, Phone 373-2441, SF $6 and up, can accommodate 38 hunters BLOOMFIELD-(pheasant)-Lender Eliasson, 6 miles east, 4 miles north, V^-mile west, Phone 388-4898, SF and M $8.50, G; dress only .40 per bird, freeze only, no charge BLOOMFIELD-(pheasant, rabbit)-Ray Wilken, 6 miles east, 4 miles north, Phone Crofton 388-4650, SF, M, G when available, $8.50, can accommodate 4 hunters; freeze only BRADY —(deer, pheasant, quail, turkey) — Vernon Hoaglund, 1 block south of railroad tracks, 1 block west, south 1 mile, west 1/4-mile, SF $6, M $4, G $10, PS $20, can accommodate 6 hunters; dress and BROKEN BOW-(pheasant)-Arrow Hotel, off southwest corner of square, Phone 872-2491, SF $2.75, M, can accommodate 70 hunters BROKEN BOW-First Avenue Motel, 101 South E, Phone 872-5756, SF $2.50-$4, can accommodate 12 BROKEN BOW-Mrs. Murray's Motel, west edge of town on Nebr. 92, Phone 872-2433, SF $5, can accommodate 30-60 hunters BURWELL-Rodeo Motel, east side of Burwell, Phone 346-3115, SF $4 and up BURWELL —Burwell Hotel, off southeast corner of square, Phone 346-6585, SF $2.50, 42 rooms, M CAMBRIDGE —(pheasant, quail, deer, rabbit, waterfowl) —Medicine Creek Lodge, concession on Strunk Lake, 2 miles west, 8 miles north, 2 miles west, west side of Strunk Lake, Phone 697-3774, SF and M $10, G $4, minimum of $10 per group, can accommodate 17 hunters, dress .30, freeze .10, dress and freeze .40, 7,000 acres land, 1,850 acres water CAMBRIDGE-(pheasant, quail)-Paul Klinkebiel, Route 2, 3 miles west, 7 miles north, 2 miles 48 NEBRASKAland west, 1 mile south, Phone 697-3775, SF, M, G part time $10, dress and freeze .35, 950 acres CAMBRIDGE-(pheasant, quail, deer) —Henry E. Koch, Route 2, 3 miles west, 7 miles north, 3 miles west, Phone 697-3778, SF and M $10, G part time $10 per group, dress and freeze pheasants .35 CHADRON — (antelope, deer, turkey) —Parkway Cabins, James Konopasek, Route 1, Box 39A, 10 miles south on Highway 385 or V^-mile south of state park entrance, Phone 432-3781, SF $5, M breakfast $1, G $4, PS breakfast and lunch to go $10, can accommodate 15 hunters, can obtain hunting rights to 10,000 acres CHADRON-(deer, turkey)-Mr. and Mrs. Bob Goff, 4 miles west on U.S. 20, 12 miles south on Deadhorse Road, PS $15, SF $5, M $5, G $8, can accommodate 15 hunters CHAMBERS —(grouse, squirrel, rabbit, pheasant, deer) —Lloyd A. Hoerle, 5 miles east, 3 miles south, 1/2-mile west, Phone 482-2341, PS $15, can accommodate 4 hunters, freeze only no charge, 160 acres CHAMPION-(pheasant, duck, rabbit) - Short Branch Hootenanny and Cafe, southwest of Imperial, Phone 882-5548, M, G, dress .35 COMSTOCK —(deer, quail, squirrel, pheasant, duck) —Eldon Stefka, 1 mile west, 2 miles south, Phone 628-2505, PS $12, can accommodate 4 to 8 hunters, 1 1/2 miles of river front, 2,300 acres COMSTOCK —(pheasant, quail, deer, squirrel, rabbit, duck, geese) —Riverview Vacation Ranch, Philip or Raymond Dowse, 5 1/2 miles southwest, Phone 628-2501 or 628-2504, PS $12.50, can accommodate 12 hunters, locker plant service near CRAWFORD —(deer, antelope, turkey) —Ross Raum, Rimrock Recreation Ranch, 3 miles north, 6 miles west, SF $5, can accommodate 30 hunters, modern cabins, complete kitchen facilities CRAWFORD-(deer, turkey)-Richardson Hereford Ranch, turn east off Highway 20 at Red Cloud Refinery for 7 miles, then after Vs-mile jog south, turn east off county road for 1/2-mile, Phone 111M1, PS $15, can accommodate 15 hunters, 2,440 acres CREIGHTON-(pheasant, deer, rabbit, quail)- Smith's Hotel, Phone 318, SF $2.50 and up, M, can accommodate 29 hunters CRETE-(pheasant)-Star Motel, Hiway 33, east edge of Crete, Phone 826-3344, SF $4.50-$6; dress and freeze; hunting information and directions CROFTON-(pheasant, rabbit) - Harold Arens, 1 mile west, 3 1/4-miles south, Phone 388-4889, SF, M, G when available, can accommodate 7 hunters; freeze only CROFTON — (pheasant, rabbit, squirrel) — Clarence R. Arens, 2 miles west, 2 3/4 miles south. Phone 388-4858, SF, M, can accommodate 8 hunters; 480 acres CROFTON —James Wortmann, Route 1, 2 1/2 miles north, 1/2-mile west, SF, M, G when available, can accommodate 6 hunters CROFTON —(pheasant, quail, rabbit) — Bogners Motel and Steak House, Phone 388-4626, SF $10 for 4 people, M, can accommodate 32 hunters, dress CROF TON - (pheasant) - Frank Kube,"~ 3 miles west, 1 mile south, Phone 388-4875, SF, M, can accommodate 2 hunters, freeze only, facilities for cleaning birds CROFTON —(pheasant)-Frances Perk, Phone 388-4314, SF, can accommodate 5 hunters CROFTON-(pheasant) —Mrs. August Mueller, Phone 388-4373, SF, can accommodate 6 hunters DUNNING - Mandeville Rooms, next to Post Office, Phone 538-6256, SF $2, can accommodate 8-15 hunters EDGAR —(pheasant, quail, duck, rabbit) — Ervin and Betty Wenske, Big Sandy Vacation Farm, 1/2-mile east, 4 miles north, 1/2-mile west on Highway 74, Phone 224-4121, PS $10, can accommodate 12 hunters, dress and freeze .45, many duck ponds in area ELSIE —(pheasant)-William L. Ford 1/2 miles north of Grainton, V2 mile west, Phone 2021, SF $7, M $3, G $2.50, PS $12.50, can accommodate 4 hunters; freeze only ERICSON — (pheasant, prairie chicken) —William J. Flock, 9 miles west of Ericson, 14 miles north of Ord, 15 miles east of Burwell, Phone Burwell 346-9252, SF and M $8, G $2, PS $10; dress and freeze, .65, can accommodate 6-8 hunters; 1,000 acres; fishing 9 miles away; expert hunting dog EUSTIS —(pheasant, deer) —Mrs. Edwin "Joe" Hueftle, Box 236, Vk-mile southwest, Phone 486-2472, PS $10, can accommodate 6 to 8 hunters, dress and freeze .35 per bird FAIRBURY- Hotel Mary-Etta, SF, M; information and directions; bird processing FRIEND-Friend's Motel, 1409 First Street, Phone 947-5541 GANDY-(pheasant)-Ben Fox, 11 miles west, 3 miles south, 1 mile west of Arnold, Phone Arnold 848-3309, SF $6, M $4.50, G $1.50, PS $12, can accommodate 7 hunters; dress and freeze .35; 580 acres SEPTEMBER, 1967 49   Hunt & Fish make Devil's Nest Ranch your headquarters while you hunt and fish. at Lewis and Clark Lake on the Missouri River meals and lodging furnished private rooms and cabins hunting and fishing permits available for information or reservations write-. Hans and Anne Eckmann phone 373-4857 DEVIL'S NEST RANCH Bloomfield, Nebraska

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(Continued) GENEVA - Goldenrod Motel, 328 South 13th Street, U.S. Highway 81, Phone 759-3177, SF singles $7, can accommodate 30 hunters, self-service dress GREELEY-Marie C. Harris, Vh blocks from lumber yard, Phone 428-2183, SF $3, M, can accommodate 4 hunters, freeze only .05 GREELEY-(pheasant, grouse, squirrel)-Mrs. Jim Cannon, Box 383, Phone 428-2102, SF $3, can accommodate 7 hunters; freeze only, no charge GREELEY-(pheasant, quail) - Questover Motel, Frank Atwater, U.S. Highway 281, Phone 428-2405, SF, can accommodate 17 hunters GREELEY -A. A. Sorensen, 3 miles north on Highway 281, Phone 428-2531, SF $3, can accommodate 2 hunters HAIGLER-Ryan's Conoco Court, Phone 297-3384, SF $3, can accommodate 13 hunters; hunting information HALSEY-(deer, grouse) -Higgin's Texaco Service, Jim Higgins, SF by reservation; information and directions HARTINGTON - (pheasant, cottontail, deer) - Hartington Hotel, Phone 254-3991, SF $4-$6, M, can accommodate 60 hunters; dress and freeze pheasants for guests LAUREL-(pheasant, cottontail)-Major Motel, Phone 256-3292, SF $4 and up, M, can accommodate 20-24 hunters HARTINGTON-(pheasant, quail, rabbit) - Cedar County Gameland Association, Phone 254-3962, PS, dress and freeze, 7,000 acres LEMOYNE-(antelope, deer, waterfowl) - French's Paradise, north of Ogallala on Highway 61, across dam and railroad tracks, turn left 7 miles, 1 mile south, Phone 726-2102, SF, M, G, can accommodate 12 hunters LEXINGTON-Hollingsworth Motel, east U.S. Highway 30, SF; garages for storage of extra gear and housing of dogs LEWELLEN-(duck, geese, pheasant, deer) —Erb's Cedar Vu, 10 miles east at Gate 13, C.B. radio call letter KNH 2129 on Channel 12, G $8, hunting information and directions, guide service and blinds, camper and trailer parking available LITCHFIELD - (pheasant, quail) - William Vocke, 3 miles east, 2 1/2 miles north, Phone 446-2487, SF and M $10, freeze only, 960 acres LITCHFIELD-(pheasant, quail, rabbit, squirrel) — Richard Chloupek, Route 2, 5 miles east, 1/2-mile south, Phone 446-2267, SF and M $10, can accommodate 8 hunters, freeze only, no charge, 480 acres LITCHFIELD-(pheasant, quail)-Cecil Slocum, 2 1.2 miles south, 1 1/2 miles west, Phone 446-2324, SF, M; freeze only .10; 600 acres LITCHFIELD-(pheasant)-Dale Randolph, 3 miles south, 3 1/2 miles west, Phone 446-2297, SF and M $12, can accommodate 6 hunters; dress and freeze .50; 1,183 acres and Day Creek LITCHFIELD-(pheasant, quail)-Eldor Kohls, 4 miles north, 2 1/2-mile west, Phone 446-2375, SF and M $12, can accommodate 6 hunters; dress and freeze .50; 1,040 acres LOUP CITY-(pheasant, quail, deer)-Ronald Kuhn, 11 miles west of Loup City on Highway 92 or 12 miles east of Ansley, Phone Litchfield 446-2223, PS $12, can accommodate 4 hunters; dress and freeze .40; 4 sections with creek LOUP CITY-(pheasant, quail, deer, rabbit)-Mrs. Luther Harman, 5 miles south on Highway 10, 4 miles west, Phone 322W11, SF $5, M breakfast and supper $5, can accommodate 7 hunters, limited freeze, no charge, self-service dress facilities, 2,000 acres _ , LOUP CITY-(pheasant, quail, deer)-John J. Dzingle, 8 miles north, 2 miles east, 2 miles south, trail number 10, Phone 337W1-2, SF $4 each, M, G $10 per party, can accommodate 8 hunters, dress and freeze .50, 8,000 acres LYNCH-Lester J. Derickson, SF$2, can accommodate about 10 hunters MASON CITY-(pheasant, quail, rabbit, red squirrel, deer) - Harry Ray Boyles, 1 1.2 miles south, Phone 732-3422, SF $5, G $10, can accommodate 6 hunters, dress and freeze pheasant .50 each, 1,000 acres MAYWOOD — (pheasant, quail, rabbit) — Lewis Patzelt, 12 miles southwest to Hayes Center road to microwave TV Tower, 1/4-mile west, 4 miles south, Phone 362-3251, SF $1, M, G $8, PS $15, can accommodate 8 hunters; camping also available; dress and freeze, .50 McCOOK-(pheasant)-Buddy Lashley, Route 1, 7 miles south of Curtis or 16 miles north and 2 miles east of McCook, Phone Curtis 367-4336 or McCook 345-6888, G $5, 2,000 acres, dress and freeze, .45 MEADOW GROVE-(pheasant, quail)-L and M Lodge, Leo and Martha Gillespie, 8V4 miles south, Phone 634-2436, SF, M, G, PS, can accommodate 22 hunters; dress and freeze, 5,000 acres MEADOW GROVE-The Dittrich Charolais Farm, Mrs. M. J. Dittrich, Route 2, Phone 634-2919, M, Cabins available, 1,000 acres MEADOW GROVE-(pheasant)-Jr. and Miriam Samuelson, 6 miles south, 1 1/2 miles west, Phone 634-2468, SF and M $15, PS $20, can accommodate 12 hunters, dress and freeze .50 per bird, 4,000 acres NEWMAN GROVE-City Cafe, Harold S. Nelson, Phone 447-2213 NEWMAN GROVE-(pheasant)-Bob's Motel, Phone 447-6031, SF, can accommodate 40 hunters, dress and freeze, hunting information, 1,000 acres NEWMAN GROVE-(pheasant, rabbit) - Hillside Hunting Lodge, Jack Reigle, 7 1/2 miles north, 1 mile west, Phone 447-2367, PS $15, can accommodate 20 hunters, camping available, $2.50 per hunter, dress and freeze NORFOLK -(pheasant) - Hotel Madison, 110 North 4th Street, Phone 371-5920, SF$3-$6, M, G $5-$10, can accommodate 200 hunters NORFOLK -Becker's Motel, 407 North 13th Street, Phone 371-9660, SF $4-$5 NORTH LOUP-Mrs. Alvin Kron, 1 mile north, Phone 496-3285, SF $3, M, G$3, can accommodate 6 hunters; dress and freeze NORTH PLATTE-(pheasant, duck, deer)-Frontier Resort, east side of Lake Maloney, 6 miles south of North Platte, Phone 532-9840, SF $5-$8, M, G, can accommodate 28 hunters; dress and freeze .50, small game only; hunting information available NORTH PLATTE-Western Motel, 7 blocks west on U.S. 30, Phone 532-5240, M, can accommodate 40 hunters; dress and freeze OAKDALE-Everett Taylor, Phone 843-5835, SF, M, can accommodate 12 hunters, dress and freeze OGALLALA-Kate's Ogallala Motel, 703 East First Street, Phone 284-4091, SF $5 OGALLALA-Paradise Motel, 221 East First Street, Phone 284-3684, SF $5 to $8, dress only pheasant and duck .25, geese $1, freeze only .10 per bird OGALLALA-Hoke's Cafe, 301 East First Street, Phone 284-4654, M OGALLALA-(pheasant, grouse, quail, waterfowl, deer)-Lakeway Lodge, 918 North Spruce, Phone 284-4004, SF $8 and up, can accommodate 44 hunters; hunter registration and emergency location service OGALLALA-Valley Motel, 406 North Spruce Street, Phone 284-3676, SF singles $5, can accommodate 25 hunters O'NEILL-Elkhorn Motel, 510 South Fourth, Phone 336-2882, SF, can accommodate 20 hunters O'NEILL-Sunset Motel, 10th and Douglas, Phone 336-1311, SF$3-$6; dress and freeze O'NEILL-(geese, duck, pheasant) - Golden Hotel, downtown at stop light, Phone 336-1714, SF $3 to $4.50, can accommodate 50 hunters ORD — (pheasant) — Arlo Ehresman, Route 2, 3 miles east, Phone 728-3923, PS $10, G, part time to Sand Hills, can accommodate 6 hunters, freeze only .25 per bird, 200 acres ORD —(pheasant) —Albert Peterson, Route 2, 7 miles south, 1 mile east of Ord, 7 miles west, 1 mile north of North Loup, Phone 728-5478, SF and M $10, can accommodate 9 hunters, freeze only, 2 sections ORD — (pheasant, deer, duck, squirrel) —Chamber of Commerce, SF $3-$6, M $4, G $2, PS $10-$12, can accommodate 500 hunters; dress pheasants .40, freeze and dress small game .50, dress and freeze antelope or deer $10-$ 12 ORD-Hotel Ord, 1504 L Street, Phone 728-3247, SF $2.75-$6, can accommodate hunters in 27 rooms ORD-Hillcrest Motel, Phone 728-3267, SF $8.50 for two ORD —(pheasant, deer) — Conner's Hunting Lodge, 8 miles northeast on Nebr. 70, Phone 728-5344, PS $12.50, can accommodate 12 hunters; freeze only .25, 1,000 acres ORD-(pheasant, deer) —Dean Bresley, 3 miles north on east side of river, Phone 728-5269, PS $12.50, can accommodate 12 hunters, 2,000 acres ORD-Parkview Motel, Phone 728-5596, SF $8 for four PLAINVIEW-Plain Motel, 3 blocks east on Highway 20, Phone 582-3232, SF, M, can accommodate 42 hunters PONCA-(duck, geese, pheasant)-Jon Schulke, 2 miles northeast on Missouri River, Phone 755-6902, SF and M $12.50, G $10, PS $22.50, can accommodate 10 hunters, dress and freeze .50 PURDUM —(antelope, deer, pheasant, grouse) — Raymond Walter, 5 miles northwest, Phone 834-2232, PS $15, can accommodate 6 hunters, 5,000 acres RANDOLPH - (pheasant, rabbit) - Richard J. Johnson, Route 2, 5 miles south, 3 miles west, Phone 75J3, SF $5, M (breakfast) $1, can accommodate 4 hunters, freeze only no charge, 1,000 acres 50 NEBRASKAland RANDOLPH-Cedar Motel, Highway 20, Phone 340, SF $5 RANDOLPH-(pheasant)-Elmer A. Leiting, Box 101, Phone 62, SF and M breakfast $5, can accommodate 15 hunters, dress and freeze .50 per bird RED CLOUD —(pheasant, quail) —Green Acres Motel, U.S. 281, Phone 746-2201, SF $6, can accommodate 45 hunters REPUBLICAN CITY-(duck, geese)-Bill Taylor, Phone 799-2315 or 799-2015, SF $5, G $15, can accommodate 12 hunters, dress geese $1, ducks .50, freeze no charge, 160 acres RIVERTON-(pheasant)-Jack Cline, 3 miles south, 3 miles west, Phone TE5-2637, SF $9, M $6, can accommodate 10 hunters, freeze only, no charge, 1,000 acres RUSHVILLE-(deer, pheasant, duck)-Pine Hills Ranch, Sherman W. Harris, Route 1, Box 30, 14 miles northeast, Phone 327-2762, PS $10, can accommodate 12 hunters, dress and freeze pheasant and duck, 1,100 acres SARGENT-(pheasant, quail, grouse, deer) — Bankrupt Ranch, Inc., 2 miles north on Highway 183, turn west 7 miles, north 2 miles, Phone Taylor 942-6554, PS $12, can accommodate 30 hunters, dress and freeze .50, 1,000 acres SARGENT-(pheasant)-Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barnhart, 1 mile south on U.S. 183, turn right on gravel road for 1 1/2 miles, turn left at Y, proceed for 4 miles on gravel road, SF and M and hunting privileges $12-$13, can accommodate 3 hunters; freeze only, no charge, 1,680 acres SEWARD-East Hill Motel, U.S. Highway 34 East, Phone 6229, SF $6, $7.50 for 2, $10.50 for 4, 22 units at motel; hunting information SOUTH SIOUX CITY-Chamber of Commerce, 2700 Dakota Avenue, Phone 494-1626, SF and M SPENCER- (deer, pheasant, grouse) - Skyline Motel, Phone 2711, SF $4.50, can accommodate 15-20 hunters SPENCER-(quail, pheasant, rabbit) - Floyd McNair, 2 miles west, 1 mile south, 3/4-mile west, Phone 2862, SF and M $15, can accommodate 4 hunters, freeze only no charge, 480 acres SPRINGVIEW-(deer, turkey) - Roland Serr, 4 miles west, 1 mile north, 7 miles west, 1% miles south, Phone 497-2676, SF $2, M $3, G $10, PS $15, can accommodate 4-6 hunters, 1,000 acres, field dress SPRINGVIEW-(deer, wild turkey) - Kenneth E. Searby, Norden Rural Station, from Norden, 1 mile west on Nebr. 12, 2 miles south, Vsj-mile west, through red gate, lVfe miles, Phone 497-3470, PS $15, can accommodate 8 hunters; dress and freeze $5, 4,000 acres STUART —(deer, rabbit, prairie chicken, pheasant) — Newman's Guest Ranch, 17 miles north, Phone 924-3292, SF, M, PS $10, can accommodate 15-20 hunters TABLE ROCK-(pheasant, quail, deer, rabbit)- Lloyd F. Vrtiska, 4V4 miles north, Phone 839-2498, SF and M $10, can accommodate 4 hunters, freeze only .10, 1,000 acres TAYLOR-Mrs. J. F. Wiley-Cabins, 1 block north of Post Office, Phone 942-6415, SF $3.50 and up, 6 units TECUMSEH-(quail)-Gorton's Motel, northwest edge of town on U.S. 136, Phone 3394, SF $6; dress only .25, freeze only, no charge TEKAMAH-(geese, duck)-Ralph Kohler, 315 South 14th, Phone 374-2747, G $15, can accommodate 35-50 hunters, 240 acres TILDEN-(pheasant, rabbit)-Fred Lindahl, 8% miles south on Highway 39, Phone 368-7764, PS $10, can accommodate 4 hunters; freeze only, no charge, cleaning facilities, 2,000 acres TILDEN-(pheasant, duck, quail, deer, rabbit, squirrel)-New Elkhorn Valley Motel, Box 98, on Highway 275, Phone 368-5391, SF $6, M, G limited, can accommodate 30 hunters VALENTINE-(pheasant, duck, grouse, deer, antelope, turkey)-Jordan Hotel, 112 North Main Street, Phone 376-1440-41, SF $2, M $3, G, can accommodate 45 to 50 hunters, dress only .25 to .35 for birds, freeze only .10 for birds, dress and freeze $10 and up for deer VALENTINE-(deer, turkey, antelope, duck, pheasant, fishing) - Motel Raine, West Highway 20, Phone 376-2030, SF VALENTINE-(deer)-Donald L. Lurz, 15 miles southwest, Phone 376-2409, SF (campers) $3, M $6, G $10, 2,350 acres VALENTINE-(deer, duck, grouse, trout, bass)- William Powell, Box 427, 16 miles southwest on Merritt Dam Road, turn west 1 mile, Phone 376-2699, SF $5, M $5, G $15, PS $25, can accommodate 10 hunters, field dress only, 4,500 acres, CB radio, boat available, 2,000-foot sod airstrip VALENTINE-(deer, antelope, turkey, grouse)- Valentine Motel, east edge of town on U.S. 20 and 83, Phone 376-2450, SF $7 to $12, camping available $2.50 per day VALENTINE-(deer, grouse, duck)-Calvm SEPTEMBER, 1967 51   52

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(Continued) "Corky" Thornton, Phone 376-9943 or 376-1460, G $10, can accommodate 3 or 4 hunters WAKEFIELD-T. N. T. Motel, junction of Nebr. 9 and 35, Phone Atlas 7-2262, SF$20, G; Transportation and dogs provided WALLACE —(pheasant) —Wallace Hotel and Cafe, Phone 7-4412, SF $3-$4.50, M, G,can accommodate 35 hunters; dress only .35, dress and freeze .50; information on land available WAUSA —(pheasant, rabbit, quail) — Conrad Frevert, 2 1/2 miles northwest, Phone 24F12, SF and M $10, can accommodate 4 hunters; freeze only WAUSA — (pheasant, rabbit, deer) — Commercial Hotel, Main Street, Phone 68, SF $3.50 and up, can accommodate 16 hunters WAUSA —(pheasant, rabbit) —Roy Carlson, 2 miles south, 4 miles east, Phone 27F14, Gwhen available $10, can accommodate 4 hunters; freeze only, cleaning facilities available WAUSA — (pheasant, rabbit) — Albert Sukup, 5 miles south, 1 1/8 miles west, Phone 23F41, SF, M, G, PS $5 and up, can accommodate 10 to 12 hunters, cleaning facilities, freeze only, no charge, 640 acres WAUSA-Fred Whaley, 3 miles east, 1 1/2 miles south of Wausa, or 1 1/2 miles north of Magnet, Phone 27F03, PS $10, can accommodate 4 to 6 hunters WAUSA—(pheasant, rabbit) —Knute Carlson, Phone 3F21, 1 mile north on oil, 1 1/2 miles east on gravel, SF and M $10, can accommodate 4 hunters, 320 acres WAYNE—(pheasant, quail) — Morrison Hotel, 120 West 2nd, Phone 375-3300, SF, M, G, can accommodate 100 hunters; dress and freeze .50; hunting information and directions WHITNEY-Jack Hartman, Box 117, Phone 3311, M, G, PS, can accommodate 7 hunters WILSONVILLE — (pheasant, quail, deer) —Law- rence L. Kentfield, 8 miles south, 2 miles west, Venule south of Hendley, Phone 349-2153, SF $6, M $4, G available, PS $10 and up, can accommodate 10 hunters, freeze only, no charge, may do own cooking if desired, 2,000 acres YORK-Staehr Motel, junction U.S. Highways 81, 34 and Nebr. 2, Phone 362-4804, SF $4-$5; self service for dress, freeze game YORK-Y-Motel, north U.S. Highway 81, Phone 362-4485, SF singles $8, doubles $10-$14, M, 25 units; self service for dressing game, freeze and cleaning service YORK-York Motel, 128 South Lincoln Avenue, Phone 362-9935 or 362-5995, SF $5 and up, 12 units; help dress and freeze

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and insulated underwear are basic necessities for a warm field suit. Outer trousers may be waterproofed. However, those of canvas or those which have been surface coated will serve. Dress in loosely cut outer wear with take-it-off— put-it-on adjustments to a 70-degree temperature range. Insulated togs with man-made or down stuffings, a sweater, jacket, hunting vest, and light wool shirt pile up cold-weather protection.

D Headdresses get the nod according to their adaptability to climate, region, and the personal preference of hunters. A soft felt hat is shelter from sun and rain, while caps with tuck-away ear flaps are fine for frosty days. Parkas with attached hoods keep the cold away.

D Impact-resistant sunglasses protect the eyes from swinging branches, glare, and wind. Glasses can mean the difference between sight and sightlessness if a snow or mud-plugged gun decides to blow up.

A man-size handkerchief adapts to a score of uses. Besides its traditional role, it doubles for a bandage, tourniquet, sling, or even a cap.

Gloves ought to be light weight of wool or leather with removable wool liners.

Remember it's better to be over supplied with ammunition than under supplied. Hardware stores aren't too handy in the tall uncut.

A game strap serves to carry trophies back to car or home, but if you want to tuck your take in your coat, disposable plastic bags with rubber-band fasteners help keep both game and game pockets clean. For a "long" hunt, an ice chest is almost a must.

High centered. Flat tire. Stuck in the snow. These are hunters' woes that sometimes beset the best. Carry along a tool chest, plus tow cable, jack, and tire chains. For the feet's sake, don't neglect that five-gallon can of extra gasoline and an extra quart of oil or you may be hiking instead of hunting.

One doesn't need a claymore to dress out his game but a good hunting knife for deer and a pocket knife for smaller game are handy gadgets. A sharpening stone helps make that last cut as easy as the first.

Retrieving downed birds without four-legged assistance is dry work if one has a casting rod and three or four floating plugs with treble hooks. Just cast over the floating fowl and reel him in. A length of rope and plenty of muscle are deer hunting musts.

Feed old Fido in the morning and take along plenty of drinking water, for once a dog is thirsty or hungry he soon loses interest in the hunting game.

In the field, thorns and burrs are doggone big troubles to a dog. Tweezers to pull thorns from his paws and a small bottle of antiseptic avert dangerous infection. Mineral oil rubbed around thistles and burrs, then combed out with a curry keeps Fido's coat clean and eliminates random clipping.

Expect the unexpected. A delay or emergency may necessitate a fire and no outdoorsman trusts a mere lighter, so have a quantity of kitchen matches on hand. For cold-weather hunters, pocket hand warmers are just the ticket.

Water may be everywhere, but it might not be drinkable because of contamination. Keep five gallons of drinking water in the car. Even if you don't drink it, it may come in handy to smother a prairie blaze. A shovel also comes in handy for fires or for digging out a bogged-down car.

A first-aid kit takes the sting out of scratches from twigs, branches, and fences. A bottle of aspirin is the cure for annoying headaches that come from exertion, excitement, or sun glare.

A flash light, emergency light, or sealed-beam spot are worth their weight in gold when the shades of night catch you unawares.

A check list may seem long and involved but in reality it takes only a few minutes to prepare. All you have to do is check the little boxes along side these suggestions and you're all set for a NEBRASKAland hunt.

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Federal waterfowl areas in south-central Nebraska that are open to public hunting

YORK COUNTY Sinninger Lagoon. 2 miles south and 3 miles east of McCool Junction, or 5 miles north and 2 1/2 miles east of Fairmont. 160 acres. Petersen Lagoon. 3 miles south and 2 1/2 miles east of McCool Junction, 240 acres. Another 160 acres of this lagoon lays to the south across the county line in Fillmore County. FILLMORE COUNTY Peters Lagoon. 4 miles north and 2 1/2 miles east of Fairmont. 160 acres. Another 240 acres of this lagoon joins this area on the north laying just across the line in York County. Weis Lagoon. 2 miles north of Shickley. 160 acres. Wilkins Lagoon. 1 mile south and 1 mile east of Grafton. 510 acres. This lagoon is split up, local inquiry recommended. Rolland Lagoon. 2 miles east and 1 1/2 miles south of Sutton. 120 Acres. Rolland Lagoon No. 2. 2 miles south and 2 1/2 miles west of Grafton. Entrance to area is on the Vfe-mile line on north side of section. 90 acres. CLAY COUNTY Massie Lagoon. 3 miles south of Clay Center. 550 acres. Harms Lagoon. 2 miles south — 2 miles east — 3/4-mile south of Clay Center. 60 acres. Moger Lagoon. 2 miles south —3 miles east — 3/4-mile south of Clay Center. 80 acres. Smith Lagoon. 6 miles south - 3 1/2 miles east of Clay Center. 138 acres. Alberding Lagoon. 2 miles south —3 miles east — 1/2-mile south from Clay Center to marked entrance on west side. Thirty five acres located in south-central part. Eckhardt Lagoon. 4 miles south — 7 1/2 miles east of Clay Center. 80 acres. Hanson Lagoon. 10 miles south of Sutton. 160 acres. Lange Lagoon. 2 miles south— 1/2 mile east of Sutton. 160 acres. Theese Lagoon. V&-mile north of Glenville. 80 acres. KEARNEY COUNTY Youngson Lagoon. 6 miles south and 1/2-mile east of Norman. 180 acres. Jensen Lagoon. 6 miles south and 2 1/2 miles east of Norman. 460 acres. PHELPS COUNTY Atlanta Lagoon. 1/2-mile north of Atlanta. 320 acres. GOSPER COUNTY Victor Lake Basin. 4 miles north and 1/2-mile west of Bertrand. 200 acres and 37.5 acres across the road north. Peterson Basin. 1 mile west and 3 miles south of Bertrand. 790 acres. Areas can be identified by a white sign with a flying goose outlined in blue.

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holder of a Nebraska hunt permit may hunt all upland game in season. Quail and pheasant hunters also need a $1 state upland game-bird stamp.

What is the procedure on field-dressing waterfowl? Opinions vary. Some field dress their game immediately while others prefer to wait until they return home. The choice is up to the hunter. Federal requirements for transportation 54 NEBRASKAland of waterfowl must be obyed by all shooters.

What firearms are recommended? Waterfowl may be hunted with any shotgun from 10 to .410 gauge. The 12-gauge full-choke is an odds-on favorite, although any shotgun is effective if the user can shoot. Shot size is a matter of choice, but No. 6's for ducks and Nos. 2 or 4 for geese are good all-around selections.

How about clothing? Lightweight clothing is desirable for early-season gunning. Later, heavy parkas and insulated underwear are safer bets.

How about transportation of guns? Nebraska law forbids loaded shotguns in a vehicle, so be sure that all guns have no shells in either the chamber or the magazine.

What else do I need to know about Nebraska waterfowl hunting? Laws vary from state to state, so it is a good idea for nonresidents to check both Nebraska and federal waterfowl regulations. State regulations are available at permit vendors, Game Commission district offices, or from the Nebraska Game Commission, State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509 after September 18.

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and antelope's head must be attached while in transit.

What are the recommended firearms? In brushy country, where shooting is often a right-now proposition, a light, fast-handling rifle like the .30/30 or •32 Special is ideal. For long shots at mule deer or antelope, high-velocity, flat-trajectory arms like the .270, .243, .308, or .30/06 are wise choices. Peep or open sights are good for whitetails, but 4X or 6X telescopic sights are recommended for mule deer and antelope where 200-yard opportunities are common. Rifle calibers must deliver a minimum of 900 foot-pounds of energy at 100 yards. Muzzle-loading rifles of .40 caliber or above are legal for deer and antelope. Turkey hunting is limited to 10 to 20-gauge shotguns.

How about handguns? The 1967 season will be the first that handguns will be allowed for deer. Only the .44 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .41 Magnum, and 44 Special may be used.

What clothing is needed? Hunts are often shirt-sleeve affairs. However, some areas like the Pine Ridge are noted for cool evenings, and light jackets or sweaters are recommended. To be on the safe side, heavier clothing and rain gear should be carried.

What about archers? Bowmen may use only the longbow with a minimum weight of 40 pounds at a 28-inch draw. Arrows ttnist have a sharp hunting head with a blade of at least 7/16-inch and not more than 12/16-inch radius from the center of the arrow shaft. Bowmen may hunt deer in the entire state and take either buck or doe on one permit. Their season starts September 16, recesses for the rifle season, and ends December 31. The antelope archery season runs from August 19

IN LINCOLN MODERN LODGING * New Cocktail Lounge Oriental and American Food prepared by excellent chefs and properly served SEPTEMBER, 1967 55   For hunting and accommodations that are sure to please, try MEDICINE CHEEK LODGE Cafe Modern Cabins Resident and non-resident Permits Game Cleaning and Freezing Service 7,000 acres of open hunting Camping available Located 2 mi. west, 8 mi. north and 2 mi. west of Cambridge. Write Medicine Creek Lodge, Cambridge, Nebraska 69022 Phone 697-3774

through September 22. Either sex may hp taken.

How about check stations? These have been abandoned this year, but road checks will be set up in certain areas. Gunners are urged to return postcard questionnaires received with their licenses.

Do guns have to be in cases or broken for transportation? No. However, carrying loaded shotguns in a vehicle is illegal in Nebraska and this law is rigidly enforced. A gun is considered loaded if there are shells in the chamber or magazine. Rifles or handguns may be loaded while in transit.

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of the order, will be special guest speaker at the conclave.

United States Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman will address county agricultural agents from across the nation when they convene in Omaha, September 17 through 21.

The world capital of popcorn, North Loup, will snap and crackle as visitors munch all the free popcorn they want during Popcorn Days, September 11 through 13. Later in the month, Edison revives the Old World Market Day tradition on September 23 when folks bring their homemade wares and produce to a sidewalk sale.

What's a Whatzit Day? It is Tilden's way of having a good old time. Fire-hose water fights, sack races, a tractor pull, greased pig chase, tug-of-war, street sweeper pony race, greased pole climb, and other events will have top billing for this September 9 celebration.

Plattsmouth people may be K-conscious, but they are humdinger hosts of the Kass Kounty King Korn Karnival. "Kornation" pageantry, bingo parties, and a 4-H stock show headline the September 21 through 23 celebration.

The works of Willa Cather, Loren Eiseley, Roscoe Pound, and Mari Sandoz, renowned Nebraska authors, will be subjects of discussion at Centennial Conversations, a Great Books Council-sponsored tete-a-tete, September 16, at the C. Y. Thompson Library, Lincoln. A noontime autograph luncheon with authors of the Nebraska Press will allow time for individuals to chat with contemporary literary figures.

Cal Tjader will present an outdoor jazz concert on the west steps of Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery in Lincoln, September 22. Noted for his Latin and Afro-Cuban moods, Tjader is a master of the jives, a type of marimba, while four other group members play bongos, piano, drums, and bass.

In keeping with the month's arty air, Elder Gallery on the Nebraska Wesleyan campus will house a Centennial Contemporary Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture from September 12 through I October 8. It features the compositions 56 NEBRASKAland of amateur and professional artists now working in Nebraska.

"Sixteen killed, Four kidnapped," blazed headlines over 100 years ago after the Oak Massacre. This pioneer tragedy will be reenacted September 24 along a 10-mile strip of the Oregon Trail near Oak. Indians on horseback, bow and arrow warfare, and muzzle loaders returning fire add to the reality of the event, while the great granddaughter of a kidnapped settler, then one year old, will return to take part in the staging.

The coronation necklace of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II with its 90-carat star ruby, valued at $25,000, will be featured at the Centennial Rockarama at Lincoln's Pershing Auditorium, September 22 through 24. One of the only two Rockaramas to be held this year in the nation's heartland, the show will include fossil specimens, Plains Indian artifacts, and short subject audio-visual shows every three hours.

Cozad is also a contest city this month. On September 4 the State Horseshoe Tournament will be held in the city park. And on the 8 and 9 pipes will literally fly when the State Siphon Tube Championship pits man against time to set up an irrigation network.

The diminuendo of quiet summer days builds to September's crescendo. And Nebraskans, whether convention hosts, centennial observers, football fans, or country revelers, radiate a warmth that defies approaching winter.

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WHAT TO DO

(Continued from page 9) District Conference, Lincoln 17-19 —Nebraska Association of Osteopathic Physicians Meeting, Lincoln 17-20 —National County Agricultural Agents Convention, Omaha 18-19 —Fortieth Annual Fall Festival and Parade, Dalton 18-23 —National Congress of American Indians Powwow, Omaha 19-22 —Wheat Research Conference, Lincoln 20 —Nebraska Association of Child Care Agencies Conference, Lincoln 20-22 —Nebraska Real Estate Association Meeting, Lincoln 21-23-Thirtieth Annual Kass Kounty King Korn Karnival, Plattsmouth 21-23 —Nebraska Chiropractors Convention, Omaha 22 — Nebraska Council for Teachers Education Conference, Lincoln 22-23 —Nebraska Cancer Society Convention, Omaha 22-24 —Nebraska League of Municipalities Convention, Omaha 22-24-Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club Show, Centennial Rockarama, Lincoln 22-30 -Ak-Sar-Ben Rodeo and Livestock Show, Omaha 23 — Kiwanis Kids Days, Grand Island 23-Old Settlers' Parade and Fall Festival, Seward 23-Annual Swine Council Banquet, Grand Island 23 - Fall Festival and Parade, Wallace 23-Cross-Country Run, Grand Island 23-Doane vs. Tarkio College, football, Crete 23 —Centennial Market Day Festival, Edison 23 —Concordia College vs. Dana College, football, Seward 23 — Wayne State College vs. Moorhead State, football, Wayne 23 —Wrestling, Omaha 23-24-Great Plains Candy Club Convention, Omaha 24 —Semi-annual Meeting, Western District American Sokol Organization, Omaha 24 — Reenactment of the Oak Creek Massacre and Oregon Trail Tours, Oak 24 — Kearney State College vs. Fort Hays State, football, Kearney 24-27 —Central Western Market Convention, Omaha 24-27 —Western Bohemian Fraternal Association Convention, Omaha 26-27 —Mid-America Products Exposition, Omaha 27-All-Star Pro-Wrestling, Lincoln 28-29 —Nebraska Public Health Association Convention, Lincoln 28-29 —Young Lawyers Sectional Meeting, Lincoln 28-29-Fontenelle Camp Methodist Church Barbecue, Fremont 28-30 —Central States Shrine Convention, Omaha 29-30 —Nebraska Personnel and Guidance Association Convention, Lincoln 30 —Central States Shrine Parade, Omaha 30 —State Range Judging Contest, Ainsworth 30 —Hastings College vs. Wayne State College, football, Hastings 30 —Peru State College vs. Kearney State College, football, Peru 30 —Film-Lecture, Union College, Lincoln 30 — AudubonsFilm, Joslyn Art Gallery, Omaha 30 — University of Nebraska vs. Minnesota University, football, Lincoln Aug. 28-Nov. 12-"Clouds Among the Stars", Ralph Mueller Planetarium, Lincoln 6-Dec. 2-Centennial Print Exhibit, Scottsbluff 12-Oct. 1-"Fifty Years Aiga Graphic Exposition", Joslyn Art Gallery, Omaha 12-Oct. 8 —Centennial Contemporary Juried Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture, Lincoln 27-Oct. 28-Atokad Horse Races, South Sioux City 29-Dec. 26-Centennial Print Exhibit, Chadron 30-Oct. 1 — Northeast Nebraska Thresher's Reunion, Niobrara 30-Oct. 1 —Prairie Schooners Square Dance Festival, Sidney THE END SEPTEMBER, 1967 57   58 NEBRASKAland

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shooting time. Fred, however, stuck it out, but neither of us saw a deer.

"Too windy," Fred commented, "deer just don't like to move much when they can't hear what's going on."

The next dawn was clear but cold. The wind had abated, but even so, I shivered through two hours in my tree. The deer, however, didn't show again. Frozen and discouraged, we hiked back to the parked jeep, drove by to pick up Dick Mauch from his alfalfa field, and took time out.

Jeeping along the road to the river, Fred asked Dick to stop and back up.

Take a look along that bunch of willows there," he said. A giant whitetail was 200 yards away, watching us.

"Five points on each side," Fred said, glassing the buck. "He's got a neck on him like a steer."

"It's nice to look, but there isn't any way we can make a sneak on him," my companion decided.

We made two short drives before lunch, but they were uneventful except for a lone mule deer that jumped at the head end of the first canyon and bounded to the rim where he stood and watched us. After lunch and our usual round of archery practice on a bale, we tackled a piece of dense cover along the river bottom.

Dick knew this area well, so he stationed himself on a neck of land between a bayou and the river. Fred and I invaded the jungle-like willow and rushes, picking our way along the deer trails as best we could. We were very near the end of the drive when Fred jumped a big buck that vaulted clear of the cover. I caught only a glimpse of him, but it was enough to see that he was a granddaddy.

Fred didn't have a chance for a shot and neither did Dick as the deer saw him and broke toward the river, popping the shell ice along the slough. The buck crossed the shallow Niobrara River in a matter of seconds and disappeared.

"Don't know which one that was," Fred said, as we crossed the head end of the slough. "He appeared to be about the same size as our cane-draped friend of the other night. I think he was smaller than the one we saw this morning."

The temperature was above the freezing mark and the wind had dropped to a mere whisper by the time we wished each other luck and climbed into our perches for out late-afternoon wait.

I watched a pair of fox squirrels playmg tag on a big cottonwood and lost track of time. Glancing at my watch, I noticed we had about 45 minutes left Until qutting time. Peering in Fred's direction, I saw him raise his hand, a signal that he had seen a deer worth Waiting for. He motioned toward the cedar thicket to the west, so I adjusted my position to wait and watch.

Ten minutes ticked by before I heard a twig snap and the leaves rustle east of my stand. Turning slowly I saw a deer Moving along the hillside. The animal was heading for Fred's stand, but if he stayed on the runway, he would swing to the south. Minutes went by as tension mounted. Fred was standing motionless but ready.

With the light fading fast, I was looking back along the fence to the east to check on a sound when I heard the twang of a bow string and the sound of an arrow rattling off the branches. I looked toward Fred's stand and he gave me a gesture of disgust. He indicated that his shot was at a good buck.

Seconds later, I heard the deer on the hillside to the southeast. The buck was not sure what had happened and was pawing the leaves a„! snorting like an irritated bull.

The sun had set and we were in the last 15 minutes of hunting when I § lanced to my left along the fence that ordered the pasture. Something moved at the far end of the fence and looking closer I saw a deer about 150 yards away, standing along the fence. He raised his head and I saw that he was a big buck. By his actions, it was evident that the deer was thinking about jumping the fence into the pasture.

My pulse jumped 30 beats a minute when the deer walked toward me along the barbed wire. He acted like his night with the ladies had been rough. His head was down and he plodded along as if he didn't care whether he got to where he was going or not.

Time passed in heartbeats as step-by-step he came closer. When he was about 40 yards away he stopped, then walked up to the fence to survey the open field, looked toward me, and checked his back trail. Everything must have appeared O.K., but he still didn't jump the fence.

His big rack looked even bigger in the dim light as he closed the distance to 25 yards and stepped in behind some small trees along the fence for another check of the field. Figuring his route of travel, he would come within 10 yards if he didn't jump the fence. As I waited, the buck turned his head and stepped toward me.

My hand clamped down on the grip of the bow. Its plastic felt ice cold in my clammy hand. I moved the bow into readiness as the buck turned his head for a quick look into the field. As I moved he swung back and looked directly up at me. Seconds seemed like hours as I waited, feeling as naked as a jay bird sitting on a limb. Satisfied for the moment that I was part of the tree, but visibly on the alert, the deer was a perfect image of the wily whitetail.

Head held high, he looked to the pasture, then took a few steps away from the trees. He snapped his head in my direction as I drew the bow.

Holding the bow extended, I waited. The buck seemed as tense as the string on my bow. He turned away for a second and I pulled the bow to full draw, but in that split second he was watching me again. I knew that I faced the dilemma that if I shot while he was watching me, he might out-jump the arrow from the noise of the string, but in a flashing instant, I knew the time was now or never.

The arrow was lost in the dim light, but I heard it hit with a resounding "thunk" as the buck whirled and bounced up the hillside. Did I hit him? The only picture I had in my mind was the magnificent head and the image of the animal's silhouette in the dim light. I couldn't remember shooting at any particular spot, just at the deer.

Two seconds passed and I heard the deer on the hillside reacting much the same as the one Fred had shot at. After hearing a few snorts and the sound of pawing, I began to have my doubts as to the hit. But what of that "thunk" the arrow had made? Looking down at the spot where the buck had been standing I looked for anything that the arrow might have hit to make the sound. I saw the aluminum shaft glinting faintly in the evening light, stuck magnificently in a fence post directly behind the spot where the buck had stood. I had overshot, not by much, but enough for a complete miss.

A bow hunter gets few chances like that one and to muff it made me more than a little disgusted with myself. From the look on Fred's face when I joined him, I knew his tale was somewhat similar to mine.

"The first buck I saw to the west never did show up again, but the second one that came in from the south skirted me and then walked in on the runway that went right under my tree. He stepped out of the cedars and, evidently, caught a whiff of me. He took about two jumps into that clump of sumac," Fred announced. "He wasn't much more than 20 yards away, but I had to pull the bow up over a limb and pick an opening through the brush to get at him. I don't know if you heard the arrow or not, but it didn't go through the hole I had aimed at. He was a big-four point. How about yours?"

"Four points, too," I answered. "I think I shot at the antlers instead of the deer though. How can a guy miss at that distance?"

"That's what makes bow hunting, Gene," Fred consoled me. "A little case of nerves, sometimes called 'buck fever', makes a big difference with the bow. Every point of the draw, aim, and release must be smooth and on target or all is lost. Hang up a little on the string, or let your bow hand shake a mite and you can easily miss. You aren't used to shooting from a tree, so more often than SEPTEMBER, 1967 59   not, you will overshoot a target. It takes practice and more practice," the archery expert explained.

"I think what got me," I grinned, "was the fact that I saw him come up that fence line a step at a time and by the time I shot I was a little nerved up."

"As for my excuse," Fred added, as we trudged back to the jeep, "it isn't my first miss and I know it won't be my last. You will have to admit that it will be a long time until you forget the sight of a huge buck standing so close, you feel you could almost touch him."

Our final day of hunting greeted us with wintery winds pushing flurries of snow. We passed up the morning tree stands, hunted the canyons again during the day, and spent a frigid, unproductive hour in the evening, hoping to see the big bucks again.

That evening as Fred and I reflected on our bad shooting and the lack of shooting on Dick's part, we promised we would be back for another try. We were part of the 80 per cent of the archers who didn't bag a deer in Nebraska, but our experiences, the number of big bucks we saw, a near-miss on a bobcat, and my first hunt with the bow in a dozen years were more than enough compensation for the pleasant hours we had spent.

A footnote followed a week later, when Fred sent me an autographed picture of him with his bow-killed African elephant and the quote: "Gene, had a good hunt, no hits, maybe next year."

I think he was trying to tell me something!

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to identify because of their pointed tails, and chevron-shape markings on their breast feathers. Prairie chickens have "square" tails, and two pinnates, stiff-feathered appendages, on the neck. Their plumage is barred. Both species have feathered legs and feet.

How do the two species compare in numbers? Statistics taken from opening weekends during the past four years show a rise in the number of prairie chickens compared to sharptails. In 1962, prairie chickens made up 22 per cent of the combined harvest. By 1966, the figure had risen to 39 per cent. Harvest counts by counties in the eastern Sand Hills show a marked chicken increase.

What are the season lengths and various limits on grouse? Nebraska's season generally runs from mid-September to the end of October. Bag limits vary between two and three birds a day, depending on reproduction success. The 1967 season opens September 16. Daily and possession limits were not determined at the time this issue went to press.

Where are prairie grouse most commonly found? Sharptails and prairie chickens differ in habitat preferences. Prairie chickens lean toward the sides 60 NEBRASKAland of the Sand Hills, with concentrations along both the east and south edges. Sharptails blanket the area and are most numerous in the true grassland areas.

What grouse habits are helpful to hunters? Grouse prefer feeding in early morning and late afternoon. Favorites on their menu are clover, insects, native grasses, alfalfa, and wild-rose hips. Birds can be expected to be close to these food sources when mealtime rolls around. Midday finds them in sheltered areas. Wild-plum thickets, brushy areas, and shaded pockets in rough hills are always worth a look by middle-of-the-day hunters. Chickens are often found in wild-hay meadows.

Are there any precautions for the hunter? Sentinels are usually posted when birds are feeding, so the hunter should avoid being silhouetted. He should move quietly when walking out thickets and heavier cover. During feeding hours, stubble fields and other food-source areas are good bets. Flushing birds beyond gun range is a constant threat, for they are highly alert. Grouse prefer wings to legs and seldom run. Shooting disperses them and singles can be marked down and kicked up by a gunner willing to walk.

What firearms are best? Early in the season, modified 20 or 12-gauges will do very well, but later on, as the birds get spookier, a full-choke may not be enough.

Is there anything else the hunter needs to know? Hunting grouse is rugged business requiring strong legs since a lot of plodding is required, even in areas where they are plentiful. Their alertness, willingness to take the air, and the nature of their hatitat make them a challenge. Some days, they hold well for dogs, other times, they won't let a pointer get within 300 yards of them. The going is tough for a dog, so periodic rests for Fido are in order. It is wise to have dog boots available.

The walking, the challenge of shooting, and the immensity of the hills make grouse hunting the great sport that it is.

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Nebraska. On January 1, 1968, the fee for nonresident hunters will be increased to $25.

How long is a license valid? It is good for a calendar year and the holder may return to Nebraska as many times as he wishes during the current license year.

What are the season lengths and the daily and possession limits? These are established in late August and are immediately announced in newspapers, on TV, radio, and in national magazines. A hunter's packet containing all essential information is mailed to all out-of-state hunters on the Game Commission mailing list and to anyone requesting the packet. Such requests should be mailed to the NEBRASKAland Hunting, State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509.

Can anything besides pheasant be hunted? Yes. All small game and waterfowl in season are legal. A waterfowl hunter must have a current federal Migratory Bird Stamp in his possession.

What's 'the procedure on bagged birds? Immediate field dressing is recommended. All pheasants must have the head and/or leg attached for sex identification until the bird is prepared for immediate consumption.

What firearms are recommended? All winged game must be bagged by shotgun. The 12-gauge full choke is the traditional pheasant popper in Nebraska but any gauge from 10 to .410 is legal. Many experienced hunters use a 12-gauge modified and do very well. Shot sizes are a matter of choice, but No. 6's are a good all-around selection.

How about clothing? Nebraska's weather is changeable. Hunters should have at least two complete outfits, one for mild weather, the other for cold weather going.

How about transportation of guns? Do they have to be cased or broken? No. However, carrying a loaded shotgun in a vehicle is illegal in Nebraska and this law is rigidly enforced. A gun is considered loaded if there are shells in the chamber or the magazine.

What else do I need to know about Nebraska pheasant hunting? Nothing, except that King Ringneck is one of the most challenging gamebirds in the world.

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TREATY AT HORSE CREEK

(Continued from page 20)

and the Rocky Mountains was on the move. Tribes gathered for the trek to Fort Laramie and the white man's talk. They poured into the fort by the thousands, the chiefs leading the way, followed by the braves, then the women and children.

In the days that followed, the area around the fort bristled with the lodge poles of the thousands. Soon there was no more room for the still-coming hordes, so the military authorities decided on a new location.

Some 34 miles east of the fort, Horse Creek cleaved the Oregon Trail at the lower end of Kiowa Creek, four miles east of the present Wyoming-Nebraska border. Acres of grassland in the area could provide forage for the tremendous amount of stock. There was plenty of water and the plain was gently elevated. Horse Creek was an ideal site for Mitchell's proposed parlay.

On Thursday, September 4, 1851, Indians and troops began their march to the creek. They arrived about 3 p.m. on Friday and set about making camp. By that evening the Indian population was reaching record proportions. After several bands of Sioux joined the party enroute, accurate estimates put the total at around 10,000. It was the largest gathering of the many Indian nations in history.

At the campsite the military took the high ground while individual tribes were assigned the lower area. Presumably the idea was that if the Indians decided to fight, the whites at least had the advantage of the hill.

Cheyenne tribesmen made camp just west of the mouth of the creek as it empties into the North Platte River. The Sioux took up a position across the river. Arapahoes, Apaches, Assiniboines, Otoes, and others were scattered around the proposed meeting site. There was considerable haggling over who belonged where because of status.

It didn't take long for the old tribal hate pacts to break down. Within hours, each tribe had a feast of some sort under way. Visitors wandered from camp to camp unmolested. Feasts and dances ran far into the night, much to the dismay of the whites camped nearby. For some, the Indians' eating habits were more discomforting than the noise. One Indian agent, more venturesome than most, joined the Cheyenne for a snack. His description of the fare tells of his feelings.

"In the Cheyenne's camp for the first time I witnessed the interesting process of killing and dressing a dog for a feast. The victim was a large cur, quite fat. The squaws lassoed him and hung him up until he was dead. They then put him on a fire and singed, or rather roasted off the hair, scraping the skin until it was as clean as that of a scalded hog. They then dressed him and cut him up, and put him in a large copper kettle where he was boiled until the bones came out. Having witnessed the process of the preparation I could not indulge in the luxury of eating any of him."

Celebrations abated by the end of the first week and on September 8th all turned out for flag-raising and cannon-firing ceremonies, the council's official beginning. After the kick-off the Indians were seated around a central speaking area. The council ground was a circle, with a third of it open on the east. The Sioux took the north side of the entrance with the Cheyenne, Assiniboines, Shoshones, Arikara, Gros Ventres, Mandans, and Arapahoes filling in the rest of the circle. Each tribe presented one man, either a chief or a respected brave, to sit on the innermost rim as their spokesman. The rest of the tribe took up positions behind their representative, creating a wedge of descending rank as they radiated from the center. In the center, Colonel Mitchell, Major William Fitzpatrick, another officer, and the Indian commissioners sat under a covered arbor. Several other army officers, Father DeSmet, Col. R. Campbell, and Scouts B. G. Brown and Jim Bridger with a number of interpreters sat in the center. Colonel Mitchell found a man to make a sketch of the arrangement. Whether it was ever completed or not is unknown.

According to Indian custom, the smoking of a peace pipe was a major part of any talk. A red-stone pipe with a three-foot stem, decorated with hair and beads, was filled with tobacco and kinni-kinnick. Mitchell started things off. Then the pipe went to Major Fitzpatrick who passed it among the chiefs.

The Colonel was the first to speak. His expressions were short and to the point. Speaking through an interpreter, he paused at the end of each statement for his words to be relayed to the audience. Many Indians understood more than one dialect and indicated their comprehension with a gutteral "how". With each tanslation the interpreter would wait for these signals, so he could save time on succeeding translations.

The parlay had been going strong for days when the Crow delegation arrived. Their lateness meant that all of the business transacted must be redone for their benefit. Two days were lost in the repeat.

All of what Mitchell said was new to the Indians. He told them that the object of the council was to make a firm peace between all Indian nations and between tribesmen and the whites. He said that the nations assembled must recognize the right of the United States to make roads to maintain military posts in the territory of the Indians. He pledged that the United States would agree to protect them from white depredations. And they must make restitution for all wrongs committed on whites residing in or passing through their territory. Mitchell said that the territorial limits of all of their tribes must be defined and that each tribe must select one head or principal chief.

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In consideration of the other stipulations of the treaty, Mitchell pledged that the United States would give them $50,000 per year for 5 years. The annuity SEPTEMBER, 1967   was to come in provisions, merchandise, domestic animals, and agricultural implements such as the president of the United States thought they needed. These were to be distributed in proportion to the populations of the respective tribes.

Then he said that if any nation should violate any of the provisions of the treaty, the president might withhold any or all of the annuities until restitution was made.

With the explanation of his terms completed, Mitchell turned the floor over to the Indians for their comments. They ranged from misunderstanding to the outright disbelief that they could elect a central chief.

In an effort to explain further, Mitchell spoke to them once more. He said that one lodge pole breaks easily while a bundle is not so easily broken. A united Indian alliance would benefit all concerned. Much haggling followed. Each chief in turn stated his position and offered suggestions. Finally, all fell silent, a sign of agreement.

On September 17, 1851, all terms of the proposed treaty were agreed upon and the council reconvened for signing. Most of the Indians present were sure that this was a great time for both red man and white. The treaty promised a lasting peace, something neither side had ever known. After the signing, presents from the "Great Father" in Washington were distributed.

Each band trekked back to its homeland or to winter quarters satisfied that at last peace had come. And almost with the breaking of camp trouble began.

At first the annuities were paid under the provisions of the treaty. Then they became less frequent until they ceased all together. When the government re- duced the garrison at Fort Laramie, the Indians became insolent. In the Spring of 1852, a white man was wounded and three Indians were killed at the fort. Then in August 1854, 30 soldiers were killed in the Grattan Massacre, 8 miles east of Fort Laramie. So began the bloodiest Indian war in history.

Only after the Custer Massacre at the Little Big Horn in 1876 was there any relief. But it was the battle of Horse Creek in June 1865 that proved the most ironic. The Fort Laramie Treaty signed there had come full circle. It was born of the blood of the untamed West and it returned to blood with only the trickling stream and the trickling scarlet rivulets to mark the spot where peace was almost won.

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CHECKMATING CHINK

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while the others split up with a man on each side. Pheasants loafing near the drivers' end of the belt reacted by running down the center to get some flying room then cut to the outside before flushing.

The first flurry put a half dozen roosters into the air on Ves Zuerlien's side. Three shots accounted for one dead and another winged. A quick sprint by Ves followed by a stopping shot put the second bird in the bag. The year before, in a very similar shelterbelt, the group had bagged 18 birds in an estimated 20 minutes.

As Chris states, "It seems the birds have a definite destination in mind before they flush and will often fly the same route to get to it. For example, if there is a plowed field on one side of the shelterbelt, or weed patch and good cover like pasture or soil bank on the other, most of the birds will head for the cover. Get your blockers in the right spots and you will put a lot more birds in the bag."

Another weed patch and a shelterbelt produced two birds apiece before the group called it quits at 3 p.m. Their bag totaled 15 birds, 5 short of the daily limit, but all of the hunters were more than satisfied with their efforts.

The pace of hunting is fast, so this group seldom takes time out for dinner, but gulp a sandwich or two between stops. They estimate their hunting covers about 100 miles in a full day afield, but they are seldom in the car over 15 minutes at a time. Their forays against the ringneck are well planned, well executed, and their hunting success could only be better if the limits were higher.

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RALLY 'ROUND THE JEEP

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the hill in a second successful attempt. Bob had a small lead, but lost time looking for the fourth banner which was right behind him. Two jeeps running nose to nose is company, but add a third on a narrow, high ridge, and it becomes mass confusion. Gary Dahlinger was closing the gap and as we slowly picked our way through a stand of trees and brush he made it a three-way race.

As we headed toward the sixth and seventh flags, my mind wandered back to Don Dahlinger's explanation of why rallies are held. Club members weren't running these hills just for adventure and competition. The Ruff Riders have several public service goals in mind, and these depend on the drivers' ability to navigate rough terrain. One major objective is to mount firefighting equipment on the four-wheelers, so that they will be available to battle blazes in more remote areas of the state. Often conventional fire trucks are not able to reach blazes in Nebraska's rolling hills. Jeeps, therefore, can be assets in carrying equipment and men into the hills.

In March 1965, the driving abilities of club members were put to the test. A telephone company asked the Ruff Riders to take linemen to remote spots where heavy snows had knocked down wires. The four-wheelers plowed through drifts and slid over snow-packed hills to help relink parts of the state with the outside world.

The seventh flag was on a point too narrow for a jeep, so the riding race turned into a 100-yard dash. Track stars couldn't have hot-footed it down the slope any faster, but the return run was a turtle race. Don Gollihare was the first to shove his jeep in gear and head for the eighth flag on the valley floor. With the sides of the ridge too steep for a descent, the only way down was to head for the starting point.

Charlie Easton, heading for flag six, was making better than average time. Our three-jeep run could well have another member before we hit the finish line. Don was shook. With three tightly bunched jeeps, and a fourth not far behind, he would have to make a camel-hump depression the first time or slip back to third place.

With a I-think-I-can attitude, Don gunned the jeep and conquered the ravine. Gary, right behind us, made a bid for the lead on an open stretch and nosed us out before we came off the hill. Bob was content with third, so at flag eight I decided to hitch a ride in Charlie's jeep which was only minutes behind.

As the roar of three jeeps faded into the distance, I looked up at the ridge towering above me. It seemed impossible, but just a few minutes ago I had been bouncing along in a four-wheeler on the very top. Was jeeping getting into my blood?

The roar of an approaching jeep wouldn't let me answer the question. As Charlie jerked to a stop next to the flag, I jumped in. After initialing two more flags on the valley floor, Charlie wheeled it for the summit that held the last two stations. After several unsuccessful hill-climbing tries, he tried another approach. Don, Bob, and Gary, running in a pack were having problems, too.

Charlie buzzed by the jeeps, but not wanting to be left behind, they played follow the leader. My jeeper finally found a steep slope that led to the summit. Our companions were close behind as we braked at flag 11. We needed a traffic cop to clear the congestion as the jeeps jockeyed for positions in a run for the last flag. Each driver had his own idea on how to get off the hill, some going back the way we went up, with others picking abrupt drop-offs.

Charlie, the first to come roaring down the home stretch, was followed closely by Gary, Don, and Bob. For them the rally was over, but five other drivers were still battling the course. Back at camp each driver had a story to tell, and each had a reason for taking a certain hill one way, instead of another.

After the last jeep crossed the finish, Don Dahlinger announced that he had covered the course in the fastest time, 25 minutes, 15 seconds. Bob Dahlgren had won the "booby" prize with 41 minutes, 42 seconds. Gary Dahlinger's clocking of 32 minutes, 16 seconds won him the championship trophy for the closest time to the nine-jeep average of 34 minutes, 16 seconds.

The sun was almost a memory as we stowed the last of our gear and headed home. For me, the trip had been an adventure. But to the Ruff Riders the real adventures are exploring Nebraska and sharpening skills that may be needed if catastrophe strikes.

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DEATH STALKED the camp during that winter of 1846-47. Mormons searching for the "Promised Land" found their hopes frozen by the biting winds and devoured by rampant malaria and scurvy. But they lasted through the winter. The next spring they pushed on, leaving 300 new graves to mark their winter quarters in Omaha.

Now a towering bronze statue of a Mormon mother and father standing over the open grave of their child marks the spot where an unknown child and seven other nameless pioneers lie buried. Known as the Pioneer Mormon Cemetery, approximately two city blocks by one, this part of Omaha and Nebraska history draws visitors from across the country. And so it should. Located four blocks west of U. S. Highway 73 on State Street and North Ridge Drive, it is a resting place for many and a beauty to all.

Here, through wrought-iron gates on the west or northeast entrances, the visitor comes upon a lawn dotted with headstones and footstones. Under a tall elm lies an unimposing flat marker, recording merely name and age of the deceased. There, encircled by a grove of oaks, lie husband and wife, their names immortalized on perpendicular marble tablets, each inscribed with a lyric epitaph.

Beyond the trees, amidst blossoming tiger lilies, an obelisk rises in tribute to "our son". And in the distance, on the park's ridge, stands one of five ornamental fences, erected to seclude the earthly bed of a pioneer family's final rest.

Natural gifts, too, grace the cemetery. Stately blue spruce, waxen iris, scurrying chipmunks, and a carpet of green pay tribute to those who lie here.

Following a winding walk beneath shading boughs, a visitor can almost see the forms of these people and their prophet, Brigham Young. And as the foliage parts, dreams become reality in a sculptural plaza that enshrines the pioneer cause.

Here, Arvard Fairbanks' portrayal of the famed mother and father dominates the clearing. The father's strength as he supports his grief-stricken wife pervades the area, heightening the silence, adding to the beauty. And at the statue's base, verses and holy readings provoke a moment of hesitation from even the most casual passerby. When the gate swings shut on an hour's stroll through history, the visitor still can feel the cost of the pioneer spirit.

This same spirit and admonition of "Go west, young man" leads the angler and hunter to the panhandle of Nebraska. Here, those who have the urge to plop a line and bask on the bank waiting for the "big one" will have their choice of fish-filled lakes and streams. Anglers can hit a different lake or stream every day for a month and still leave plenty of new waters to try on their next fishing foray. Among the most popular warm-water fishing spots are Smith Lake, Lake Minatare, the reservoirs at Chadron and Kimball, and Crescent Lake National Refuge.

Crescent Lake National Refuge, south of Lakeside and north of Oshkosh, offers some prime fast-action fishing at two of its natural Sand Hills lakes, Island and Crane.

Northern pike abound in the 711 acres of Island Lake, making it the northern pike center of the panhandle. Largemouth and a few bluegill are also hooked there. Crane Lake, considerably smaller with 128 acres, still offers plenty of good angling for northerns, bass, and bluegill.

The fisherman with a full string who can "almost smell his fish sizzling over a fire" will have to wait until he gets home for his supper, however, since open fires and camping are not allowed in the refuge.

Hunters, too, can have a field day in designated areas of the Crescent Lake Refuge. Grouse, deer, and antelope are fair and abundant game in season, as well as plenty of rabbits that scamper through the area.

Whether a visitor is an angler, hunter, or just passing through, there's charm to Crescent Lake Refuge that pleases alL

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