June 2026 • Nebraskaland 33
WHAT TO DO IN JUNE
Fish the Sandhills
Summer 1950
" F I S H N U M E RO U S. . . A N G L E R S
SCARCE ... In Sand Hills" read the title
of a 1950 Outdoor Nebraska article.
"Have you ever had the desire to go
fishing some place where there were
both too many fish and too few anglers
to catch them?"
As much as Nebraskaland Magazine
has promoted the Valentine National
Wildlife Refuge as other-worldly —
both topographically and fishing-wise
— our photographers rarely see these
lakes overloaded with anglers.
Now is the time to take your vehicle
down a two-track Jeep trail for the
summer fishing adventure of your life.
Capture a
Winning Photo
June 1970
Nebraskaland Magazine announced
its first photo contest: "Start shooting
and bag a prize."
In October, we will begin accepting
images for the 2026 photo contest, so
start shooting now. Outdoor recreation
is at its height in June. Look for unique
compositions and light to move yourself
to the front of the prize line. While a
bag shot of a kid holding a fish is cute,
an image of that same kid drenched in
golden, end-of-the-day light against
a gorgeous backdrop is what we're
looking for. For more information, visit
NebraskalandMagazine.com.
Shoot a
Muzzleloader
June 1980
"This scene might have been from
150 years ago as buck-skinner display
arms, tipi and other paraphernalia
connected with the ir sport," noted
a c o v e r c a p t i o n b y Ke n B o u c o n
muzzleloader shooting.
Whether you're a longtime shooter,
a history buff or just curious, attend
the Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park
Rendezvous on June 19-21 in Burwell
and see fur trader reenactors with
their muzzleloaders. Learn more at
Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov.
For a complete calendar of events,
visit tinyurl.com/nebmuzzleloader.
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