Amazing mounts
Our photo gallery contains 15 amazing mounts!Papa Bear carves his own niche
Our photo gallery gives you an inside look at Jensen's gift.Road work helps Omaha women bond
Sandhill crane fans have a choice of viewing spots
Crane Meadows or Rowe Sanctuary .
Tackle box
A collection of links designed to enhance your enjoyment of the outdoors.Sandhill Cranes at Rowe Sanctuary Crane Meadows Nature Center U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servive Solunar Services Chronic Wasting Nebraska bird guide Wildlife species Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Purchase a Nebraska hunting or fishing permit Renew your Nebraska boat registration Iowa Department of Natural Resources South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks
Trophy Board
A compilation of special outdoor achievements and memories.Trophy Board: Richard Smith and Mike White, March 12 Steve Freese, March 5 Mark Bristol, Feb. 19 Michael Dvorak, Feb. 12 Mark Johnson, Feb. 5 Tracy Milke, Jan. 29 Terry Smedra, Jr., Jan. 22 Doug McCall, Jan. 15 Cole Scott, Jan. 8 Cameron Roth, Jan. 1 Seth Denton, Dec. 26 Thanks for the memories, Dec. 20 Ian Spicha, Dec. 17 Kevin Souerdyke, Dec. 4 Lance Eberhart, Nov. 26 Kirk Sharp, Nov. 12 Dan Cordes, Oct. 29 Thomas McTizic and Bennie Robinson, Oct. 22 Kylie Porter, Oct. 15 Jeff Poeppe, Oct. 8 Mike Roehr, Oct. 2 Charlie Sheffield, Sept. 25 Dan Hussey, Sept. 18 Mary Dempsey, Sept. 11 Jim Filipiak, Sept. 4 Mike Poe, Aug. 28 Rich Wajda, Aug. 21 Ray Werner, Aug. 14 David Meinzer, Aug. 7 Matthew Cable, July 31 Mary Bouc, July 19 Malcolm Charles Lee, July 10 Greg Dougherty, July 3 Mike O'Connor, July 2 Makaela Harder, June 23 Madeline Burns, June 11 Robert Christianson, June 5 Trent Kirchmann, May 28 Frankie Krejci Smith, May 22 Christopher and Dr. Michael Sullivan, May 15 Kaitlin Newton, May 7 Ethan Schroeder, May 1
Stories and Features
Latest outdoor report Pheasant Fest set for Des Moines, March 10 The Hermit calls, March 5 Iowan rewarded with duck artwork, Feb. 23 Midlands youths a part of casting call, Feb. 23 Enjoying the Rocky Mountain High, Feb. 18 Better education, safer hunting?, Feb. 13 All-Canada Show to tackle passport issues, Feb. 12 Light bites at Waubay Lake, Feb. 11 Eurasian invasion, Feb. 4 Running Notes: VOICE run will aid Hallam tornado recovery, Jan. 31 Promising start to winter season of fun melts away, Jan. 29 Warm weather a bonus for these hunters, Jan. 22 Good news for fish, anglers at Elwood, Jan. 21 Commission could tighten jackrabbit season within state, Jan. 21 Game Time: Annual feast brings old-timers together, Jan. 15 Mountain lions will be focus of Jan. 22 talk, Jan. 13 Enjoying the fresh powder, Jan. 8 Old Mossy Horns to be on display at Bluffs expo, Jan. 8 Senator's bill takes aim at cyberhunting in state, Jan. 8 Winter habitat keeps pheasant losses small, Jan. 1 Hunter returns to the duck blind, Dec. 28 Trophy mount, trust stolen from Andrews family, Dec. 26 Final land for trail purchased, Dec. 21 Medusa: The story of a trophy whitetail, Dec. 17 Side-by-side bucks taken by friends, Dec. 17 Running Notes: Outdoor local races on schedule, Dec. 13 Pheasant hunting dollars flock to S.D., Dec. 4 Waterfowl arriving in big numbers, Dec. 1 The one that got away, Nov. 27 A simple solution to help load your buck, Nov. 26 Breezes, warmth hinder opener, Nov. 13 State deer herd to be monitored for CWD signs, Nov. 9 Pint-sized hunters raise some questions about age minimum, Nov. 5 Mixed success for pheasant opener, Oct. 30 Hunting is Gretna girl's passion, but she loves fly-fishing, too, Oct. 29 NU-OU game won't distract hunters, Oct. 28 Commissioners simplify turkey hunt, Oct. 28 Cabin fees to rise at 5 sites in Nebraska, Oct. 26 Commission to help create Omaha lake, Oct. 26 Bass Pro store unveiled, Oct. 25 Stairway to adventure, Oct. 25 Unique species set lake apart, Oct. 22 DeSoto hunts help thin the herd, Oct. 22 Deer project finds DeSoto perfect habitat, Oct. 22 Visually impaired children get sense of the wild at zoo, Oct. 19 Youth hunt scheduled, Oct. 19 Running Notes: McMahon's busy summer hasn't slowed her, Oct. 17 Woman's death, problem bears trigger calls for a spring hunt, Oct. 15 Making impressions in the North Woods, Oct. 7 Hawk watchers are kept busy, Oct. 1 Canoer Hassel at top of game, Oct. 1 Fishing tourney a success, Oct. 2 Running Notes: Marathon mainstay still an inspiration, Sept. 27 Gerard, Larsen beat the heat at Omaha marathon, Sept. 25 Tracking small rattlers, Sept. 24 Winner surprised by ease of task, Sept. 24 Several ranges will allow hunters to sight in rifles, Sept. 24 Runner follows in her father's steps, Sept. 24 Commission plans pumping, Sept. 23 Neither trees nor snow will stop these runners, Sept. 21 John Martin Fey: Finishing race is the ultimate, Sept. 21 Marathon Notes: Other big number: 500 helpers needed, Sept. 21 Greg Carlberg's achievements are long-running, Sept. 20 Walleye prove to be a tough catch in Kansas, Sept. 19 Nielsen, Keiser win Corporate Cup, Sept. 19 A Fishy Salute: Pro anglers treat Fort Riley soldiers, Sept. 18 Angler's masterful day ends with 3 trophy fish, Sept. 18 Corporate Cup ready to go, Sept. 16 Iowa mulls campsite reservation system, Sept. 15 Heat, wind don't slow road racers, Sept. 12 Hunters to aim at nuisance geese, Sept. 8 Running Notes: Still time to sign up for Corporate Cup, Sept. 5 New "fingers" let Lincoln man hunt again, Sept. 4 Duck, goose seasons will match last year, Sept. 1 Game and Parks rejects deal to pay state for legal services, Aug. 31 Wayne bar owner wins sheep permit, Aug. 31 Amack's term extended, Aug. 31 Bowfishing on a creek yields plenty, Aug. 28 Lake Manawa fishing contest to be all night, Aug. 27 Former Husker Glenn reels in salmon, Aug. 21 Iowa will review higher dock fees, Aug. 18 Seeking OK to hunt key part of show, Aug. 18 South Dakota targets mountain lions, Aug. 17 Major fish kill plagues lake, Aug. 16 Commission's nongame bird biologist dies at 51, Aug. 16 Fun but no thrill, Aug. 14 'Little bitty team' wins national trapshooting title, Aug. 14 Iowa committee OK's use of AK-47s to hunt deer, Aug. 9 Milford becomes Walleye World, Aug. 7 Schuyler teenager has top duck call, Aug. 6 Accident helps a sky diver regain perspective, July 31 Finding dog-day trout, July 31 Enjoying the West Quest, July 26 Omahan gets first-hand feel of Tour de France, July 24 Lincoln cyclist leaves opponents, past health problems in the dust, July 24 Iowa allows use of high-powered rifles, July 22 Angler goes to school with the big fish, July 19 Lincoln writer has firearms history squarely in his sights, July 19 Will mallard population be ducky?, July 13 A towering addition to Ponca, July 9 Ribbons and bows, July 8 Going the distance for Justin Nealon, July 8 Wildlife plan draws ideas from many, July 8 Dive Iowa? You bet!, July 8 Hunters like duck stamp price hike, July 8 Hunters are given earlier start, July 8 Running Notes: Ex-Wesleyan star a 'Roads Scholar,' July 6 South Dakota's Oahe Reservoir on the rebound, July 3 Four-wheelin' it at River Valley park, July 2 Warming threatens waterfowl, July 1 Kayak allows angler to be stealthy, June 23 Exchange student finds territory not so foreign, June 22 Man hooks piranha in Missouri River, June 20 Young shooters are finally unmuzzled, June 19 Cyclists weather storms, lightning, wind on 25th anniversary of BRAN, June 12 Guide takes gamble, June 11 It's one stop south of Heaven, June 5 South Dakota trip gives newcomers taste of climbing, May 27 The All-American pheasant hunter, May 22 Job let Brown see stars, May 22 Running Notes: Lincoln duo fares well at championships, May 19 NFL lineman Zach Wiegert puts more on the line than football, May 15 Stormy weather benefits Elwood, May 14 Marsh conquers harsh conditions for Cornhusker Cup, May 8 A reservoir reborn, May 7 Elwood in 'severe jeopardy,' May 7 Snow geese leave Schilling behind, May 7 G.I. youth becomes a big shot, May 6 Running Notes: Lincoln offers plenty of incentive, May 4 Nielsen wins Lincoln Marathon in a breeze, May 2 Meet the leader of the band, May 1 Lincoln Marathon results, May 1 For 14 Bellevue teachers, marathon is a dash, April 30 Nebraskans reel in pro fishing cash, April 27 Goose caller's dedication pays off with trip to international finals, April 26 Officials look to eradicate wild pigs in Nebraska, April 25 Biologists determined to erase wild pigs in Fremont County, April 24 Harlan cleanup planned, April 24 Omahan wins as co-angler, April 19 Running Notes: Omaha bid for major race fails, April 19 Hunter, 12, bags white turkey, April 18 DeSoto turkey hunters have their day, April 17 A special season for young hunters, April 16 Morel seminar draws crowd of hungry hunters, April 16 Rising turkey numbers have hunters optimistic, April 14 Omaha fisherman wins 'monster' battle, April 13 Omahan conquers disability on track, April 11 April and May are prime months for crappie, April 9 Running Notes: USATF women's half marathon seeking home, April 5 Notes: No CWD in Iowa, April 2 The two-wheeled dilemma, April 2 Recumbents, tandems are gaining momentum, April 2 DeSoto opens Friday for anglers, March 30 Running Notes: Omaha covets women's nationals, March 25 Vasquez, Omaha cycling teammates head south for international spin, March 24 Tough to reach fish at shrinking Elwood, March 21 Worth the weight, March 20 Commission hopes to build fishing interest by stocking trout, March 18 Bighorn painting selected for stamp, March 15 Running Notebook: Schedule a nod to St. Pat's, March 15 More deer to be tested for disease, March 14 This is one big hunt, March 13 Deer hunters allowed to use rifles at DeSoto, March 12 Nesting boxes serve nature and waterfowl, March 5 Lincoln outdoor show looking past walleyes, March 4 Pro-hunting amendment is shelved, Feb. 28 Nebraska birding takes a tern for the better, Feb. 26 Merritt resort changes hands, Feb. 25 Dealers hope RV sales hit full speed at Qwest, Feb. 24 Boat dealers trade broadsides, Feb. 23 Wildlife program is hoping to expand, Feb. 23 Group wants bird watching to take flight in Nebraska, Feb. 22 $83,000 bid wins bighorn sheep permit, Feb. 22 Running Notebook: High school athletes offered early start during Sunday meet, Feb. 22 Minors make major decisions, Feb. 20 $9,000 in fines levied over shooting incidents, Feb. 18 Bigger fish, fewer people are Canadian lures, Feb. 16 Walls tumble down with help from trio, Feb. 13 Land to use by disabled is a big factor, Feb. 12 Bill would increase permits, Feb. 10 Nelson bill addresses wildlife regulation, Feb. 9 More out-of-state Iowa deer licenses sought, Feb. 8 Fishing for walleye is popular at Lake Oahe, Feb. 5 Giant turtle on display in Lincoln, Feb. 4
Omaha taxidermist Steve Evers always knew big whitetails were around. He saw the proof each fall as a flood of customers brought in their trophies to be mounted. "We mount some of the biggest deer killed in the state every year," said Evers, who recently moved his Wildlife Creations shop to 135th and B Streets. "We mounted the deer that won the Iowa Classic a couple of years ago." Evers is an avid deer hunter. But hunting during the rifle season is out of the question.
Nick Jensen gave an artistic look at the split-trunk elm tree and saw a bird dog on point in one stump and a few quail huddled together in the other stump. In less than three hours, the ground was covered with sawdust and chunks of wood, and a dog and a quail had been formed out of the stumps. Jensen, 45, has been a commercial chainsaw carver since 1999. He will let the chips fall where they may during the Cattlemen's Ball, which this year will be near Milford, and at the River City Roundup in Omaha.
Omaha's Ladies of the Evening are heading to New York City. No, it's not what you might be thinking. These ladies are runners who will be competing in the More Marathon next Sunday. 
One of nature's most spectacular shows is warming up in central Nebraska along the Platte River. About 80 percent of the world's sandhill cranes fly there to rest, eat and socialize from mid-February through early April. The best viewing places can change from week to week or day to day, so bird watchers are urged to check ahead with the 