Ellis Scores On A Big 8 "Nebraska Trophy Whitetail" With Scott Croner And The Nebraska Hunting Company

After going Merriam's turkey hunting with Scott Croner in May and tagging out I knew I had to go on a deer hunt with him when the opportunity came up. I booked my deer hunt for muzzleloader season the second week in December. After talking to Scott several times on the phone before I arrived I was very excited about what he was telling me he had been seeing. I arrived in Nebraska City mid afternoon and was greeted by Scott. He took me to a spot on the edge of a soybean field and said he had been seeing a 140-150 class buck in the area along with some 130 class bucks. Two hours later I caught a glimpse of a big buck walking a ridge across from me. I grunted and he turned and walked right towards me. I guess buck fever set in because I made a bad shot and hit him in the gut. Scott and I blood trailed him for a little while that evening but decided to back out when we ran out of blood and lost light. The next morning I was happy to see Scott had two other people with him to help us find the deer. It took us about an hour and we found him the biggest buck I've ever taken a 144" 8-pointer. I've hunted with 6 different outfitters in my life and Scott Croner is the best I have hunted with. I already have a deer hunt booked for next deer season and plan on booking many more.

Ellis, Villa Rica, Georgia

John Elashik - Dreams of Nebraska Merriam's Turkeys

Scott,

I wanted to say Thank You for everything you did for my dad and me to make such a memorable hunt. Your knowledge, experience and willingness to get on turkeys is second to none. If someone would have told me I would be getting charged by huge Tom at 20 yards once he saw the fan you carry, I would have called them a liar. It is an experience and memory my dad and I will have for a lifetime. Also, we were both amazed on the amount of turkey we saw. We never thought we would see over 200 birds in 2 days. We are already counting down the days to next years hunt!

John Elashik

Spring Turkey 2010 - WOW

Well I think the answer has been provided "YES" 2010 was better than 2009. There was gobbler around every corner and on every hill.

Spring Snow Goose Guides and Hunts - Squaw Creek - Mound, City MO

We will kick off the 2010 snow goose season in Mound City, Missouri don't miss it.

Feb 20 -March 15, 2010

http://www.snowgooseguides.com/
402-304-1192

Merriam's Spring Turkey Hunt 2009

Opening Weekend April 17, 2009

2009 Merriam's Spring Turkey Harvest
87 Gobblers / 28 Days / 40 Clients

Pheasant Hunting Equipment - Checklist

Pheasant Hunting - Clothing

The fields you'll be walking through are not manicured, they have stickers, briars and some wet spots. Designer jeans will not survive, but if your kids need them ripped up we can oblige. A sturdy canvas or hunting trouser is what you want. You will see many hunters wearing trousers with a reinforced canvas front and they seem to work well. I have worn tennis shoes while hunting; however, the price you pay are wet feet with stickers in them and usually socks filled with seeds and trash. Better to have a pair of low boots that are well broken in.

This is a social event for some groups, you know best if you need to keep up with the Jones. Your guides will be wearing walking boots, jeans, flannel and a jacket dependent on the day. Some type of orange clothing is required during hunting; this may be a hat, vest or shirt. Temperatures range from 40-70f during the day; evenings the temp drops to freezing some nights. A shirt or sweat shirt combined with a light jacket allows you to adjust layers as the temperature changes.

Shooting glasses are recommended. They protect your eyes from brush, accidents and, depending on the color, can at times enable you to pick up the bird faster.

Bring ear plugs or muffs. You may not want or wear them during hunting, but most people do some target shooting in the morning or evening.

Bring a quality shears or scissors if you intend to clean birds-it helps. Also, plastic bags if you're transporting the birds.

Below are some check lists that people have used in the past.

What to Bring Checklist

• Waterproof hunting jacket. Be prepared to dress in Layers. Temperatures vary from 10 to 85 degrees.
• Waterproof hunting boots (Be sure to have them broken in to avoid blisters)
• Waterproof pants and canvas front pants
• Waterproof gloves/shooting gloves
• Protective Eyewear (Available at Outfitter shop)
• Blaze orange shooting shirt, vest, or cap (Available at Outfitter shop)
• Hard-side locking gun case
• Gun (12 or 20 gauge, recommended. We provide shells for 12, 16, & 20 gauges only.)
• Casual clothing
• Bring lounge clothing and bathing suit for lake
• Camera, batteries and film
• Camoflauge gear if waterfowl hunting

Pheasant Hunting

• PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
• Brush Pants
• Orange Cap and Vest
• Shell Vest or Shell Belt
• Long Underwear
• Well Broken in Boots
• Overshoes or Waterproof Boots
• Wool or Leather Gloves
• Hooded Sweatshirt or Hunting Jacket
• Flannel Long Sleeve Shirt
• Rain gear
• Camera/Film
• Heavy coat if in cooler months

Waterfowl Hunting

• The Above Marked Items plus
• PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
• Wool Socks
• Insulated Boots
• Camouflage Insulated Hat or Cap
• Insulated Gloves
• Camouflage Insulated Coverall or Coat & Bibs

Merriam's Turkey Hunting - Simply the Best

"Some of the Best turkey hunting I have had in my life. I saw over 30 turkeys a day and we harvested our 4 tom turkeys in 20 hours. Turkey hunting unlike anywhere in the United States."

Wallace Fennell
Camillus Knifes - Rock hill, North Carolina

"The mixture of rolling hills, wide open terrain and dense cover of central Nebraska, provides a truly unique Turkey hunting experience. If your in search of the Turkey hunting experience of a lifetime, your search has ended. I highly recommend Scott Croner and his associates at the Nebraska Hunting Company.

Rob Swords - Plant Manager
Worthington Steel - Columbus, Ohio