26 Nebraskaland • December 2024
Outdoor Nebraska
By Renae Blum
Head outdoors to escape the rush and bustle of the holiday season. There,
you can fi nd wildlife watching opportunities, chances to hunt and even
shooting stars.
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Stay in a cabin at Chadron State Park
Through Dec. 31 | Park is about 10 miles south of Chadron
Chadron State Park's modern duplex cabins make for a cozy winter stay — or
a fun group getaway. These two-bedroom cabins off er a kitchen, living room,
queen bed and two twin beds. They come fully furnished with blankets,
towels, stoves, refrigerators, silverware and cooking utensils. Reserve your
spot before Dec. 31 at OutdoorNebraska.gov.
JUSTIN HAAG, NEBRASKALAND
Call raccoons
Late December and early January | Statewide
On beautiful, sunny mornings when the thermometer
climbs above freezing, calling raccoons can provide
some excitement. Action is best after calm nights
when temperatures stay above 20 degrees. Use
electronic calls that mimic young or fi ghting raccoons
and look for locations with den trees — usually larger
trees with hollows in them. Call on the opposite side
of the hollow opening to bring the raccoon fully out.
If you don't see any raccoons in 4-5 minutes, move to
the next likely spot.
MIKE FORSBERG, NEBRASKALAND
