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56 Nebraskaland • January-February 2019 MIXED BAG Each year, the contributors to Nebraskaland Magazine spend hundreds of hours outside in frigid temperatures. There is no way to consistently battle this type of climate without a game plan. For me, I eat multiple servings of protein – including peanut butter and yogurt, before and during my trips to increase my metabolism which, in turn, increases body heat. Here are some thoughts from our staff . Jenny Wheatley – "I use Hot Hands Foot Warmers instead of their toe warmers, the ones that cover the bottom of your feet. Also don't wear too many layers of socks, which can restrict blood fl ow to your feet." Eric Fowler – "Don't get hot. Dress light going to your location, then layer up from there. If you sweat, you're going to get cold." Daryl Bauer – "Keep your core and head warm and the rest of your body will follow. Start with base layers of modern synthetic underwear, and then layer on top of that. Wool is great for outer layers – stays warm even if it's wet, and fi nish with an outermost layer that will break the wind. And nothing beats real fur for warmth!" Justin Haag – "Dress in layers and allow ample time to hike to a given location." Julie Geiser – "If I'm able to be in a blind situation, I always pack in my Buddy Heater; it's lightweight, easy to light and warm. If in the elements, a stocking hat and neck gator is a must so I don't lose body heat from my head and neck." Chris Masada – "Mittens are warmer than gloves. For activities requiring dexterity, I wear convertible mittens (fi ngerless gloves with mitten covers) or layer very thin, grippy glove liners under mittens and remove mittens as needed." KEEP ME WARM By Jeff Kurrus PHOTO BY ERIC FOWLER MARGARET HOFF'S 2018 FEDERAL JUNIOR DUCK STAMP WINNER Students in kindergarten through 12th grade will again show off their skills as waterfowl artists during the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition. Each year, hundreds of entries from students throughout Nebraska are judged at a public event in the Panhandle. This year's entries are due March 15. Last year's Nebraska competition was won by Margaret Hoff , a 16-year-old artist from Alliance. Hoff created a watercolor of king eiders. It marked the third consecutive year the contest was won by an image featuring the king eider – a large sea duck that spends most of the year in coastal marine environments and breeds on the Arctic tundra in June and July. The Junior Duck Stamp Conservation Program, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, provides students throughout the United States a learning opportunity that combines both art and science. Artists and wildlife educators visit schools to introduce the competition and assist the students. Each year's winning entry is featured on the following year's Nebraska waterfowl stamp, a required purchase for the state's waterfowl hunters. It also moves on to compete against other states' winners and a chance to be chosen for the national junior duck stamp – a collector's item that is available for $5. For details about the competition, contact Lydia Patrick, Nebraska's contest coordinator, at lydia_patrick@fws.gov. More information and contest guidelines may be found at fws.gov/juniorduck. JUNIOR DUCK STAMP COMPETITION OPEN By Justin Haag Dress appropriately and you can handle any photo assignment, even laying in a photo blind on a frigid, snowy February day.