by Regina | Sep 1, 2024 | Activities, Bird Watching, Flowers, Hunting, Seasons, Summer, Wild flowers
by Regina Ochoa And it’s hot! The season opens statewide on September 1 and will run through October 31. Head to the hills, follow the rules, be cautious of others, and explore the great outdoors. There are three types of doves (and pigeons) live in...
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 20, 2024 | Horseback riding, Ranching, Seasons
By Jean Norman Change is inevitable. The older I get, the more I am reminded of this truth and the more practice I get for learning about letting go.This year, I have had to sell many animals I was fond of and find a new home for them. I was honored to be picked to...
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...
