54 Nebraskaland • December 2021
MIXED BAG
Widely abundant, squirrels
offer a low-cost, accessible
introduction to the sport of
hunting. Join Becoming an
Outdoors-Woman Dec. 4, 2021,
for a workshop followed by a
mentored squirrel hunt.
This all-day event will
take place at the Outdoor
Education Center in Lincoln
8 a.m.-6 p.m. The workshop is
open to ladies age 16 or older.
The hands-on workshop is
divided into two sessions. The
morning session will address
firearm handling, shooting
techniques and target practice
at the Outdoor Education Center.
Participants will travel to
squirrel woods near Lincoln for
a guided hunt in the afternoon.
Instructors also will cover field
dressing and processing.
The cost is $15 per person and
covers instruction, materials and
lunch. Registration is required.
Purchase tickets through
Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov.
Further details will be sent
to registered participants. For
more information, contact the
Nebraska Outdoor Education
Center at (402) 471-6141.
BOW SQUIRREL HUNT
By Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley
Nebraska's squirrel
season runs Aug. 1-
Jan. 31.
JULIE GEISER, NEBRASKALAND
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program Off ers a Small-Game Hunting Workshop
