by Regina | May 27, 2024 | Bird Watching, Hunting, Places to Hunt Photo Gallery, Season, Winter, Landscape, Ranch life, Northwest Nebraska, deer, Seasons, Spring, wildlife watching
By Sandy Hamaker, “Down Home” Ranch Guest House Strutting wild Merriman’s turkey Grand Slam Merriam’s Turkey were reintroduced in the Pine Ridge of Northwest Nebraska in 1959. At the time, just 28 Merriam’s were released, and their...
by Regina | Apr 23, 2024 | Flowers, Season, Winter, Landscape, Ranch life, Northwest Nebraska, deer, Seasons, Spring, Wild flowers
Moon of the Pink By Regina Ochoa We are in a three-night celestial viewing of the Moon of the Pinks, or Pink Moon. The full moon of late April has been celebrated since ancient times. I first heard of it more than 30 years ago when visiting my parent’s home in Western...
by Fisher | Apr 2, 2024 | Bird Watching, Flowers, Hunting, Season, Winter, Landscape, Ranch life, Northwest Nebraska, deer, Seasons, Spring, Wild flowers
By Nancy Fisher Though it doesn’t always look like it, spring has come to northwestern Nebraska. Snow is in the forecast, but the Merriam’s turkeys are beginning to display, and the plums will soon be blossoming. Goldfinches are shedding their drab winter attire and...
by Regina | Feb 5, 2024 | Deer, Hunting, Season, Winter, Landscape, Ranch life, Northwest Nebraska, deer, Seasons
This is Shed Season! February is the time when deer shed their antlers. Rut, mating season, is over. The deer no longer need the spikes. This is Shed Season. Hunting for these bony dear crowns can be the perfect outing for family, friends, and any outdoors person who...
by Regina | Jan 1, 2024 | Deer, Season, Winter, Landscape, Ranch life, Northwest Nebraska, deer, Seasons, Winter
Snow finally arrived on Dec. 27th! We celebrate its arrival as we enter the New Year! A 24-hour storm and blizzard laid nearly a foot of snow in some areas of Dawes County. This did not stop the deer from venturing into the cold, windy day. We were all happy to see...
by Regina | Dec 23, 2023 | Season, Winter, Landscape, Ranch life, Northwest Nebraska, deer
This is the Season of laughter, joy, family and friends. It’s Christmastime. May all feel the beauty of this wondrous season. May the New Year be filled with good health and adventures in the great outdoors.
