Muzzlelaoader Trophy Whitetail 2011 - Mitchell Bodiford

Mitchell Bodiford with his 2011 Nebraska muzzleloader trophy whitetail deer that will easily score in the 150's.

Johnny Hall Scores With 160 Archery Harvest

Congratulation to Johnny on this great archery harvest the week before rifle.

I'd recommend Scott to anyone, his enthusiasm runs over, and rubs off onto the hunters. He does his home work and during the deer hunt for the wife and I we saw many 130-140" deer. We were able to bring a 160", 300 pound brute home and saw a couple even bigger, opportunities abound As with his turkey hunts, he gives his all for his hunter as well pushes you and will not let you lose confidence because he HAS done his home work for you. Great spirit, great attitude and great guy! Thanks Johnny & Teri

Nebraska Trophy Whitetails - Outfitters

The 2011 whitetail deer season is a huge success.

Johnny & Teri Hall Score Merriam's Turkeys In Nebraska

Scott

"Man what a trip, most likely the most fun ever on what turned out to be a one day hunt.

My wife was skeptical about going along but now after hunting with Scott, she understands the addiction, now she is hooked also and can't wait to come back.

I'd highly recommend hunting with Scott, he knows his business well and at the same time will keep you fully entertained, genuine great guy to be around and did I mention the hunting was great too"

Johnny & Teri Hall
Jonesboro,LA

Scott Croner "The Nebraska Turkey Interceptor "

Scott hunts turkey like a Nebraska lawman hot on the trail of a escaped convict !!! I arrived at 12:30 p.m.on Friday, with cloudy sky's and winds blowing in excess of 20 mph which are not ideal hunting conditions. I was back at the lodge with 2 long beards by 5:00p.m.

The next morning Scott set me up on a location he had scouted early in the season. Needless to say, I took care of business at 10 yards with my third Merriam at 7:30 a.m. I called Scott to come pick me up and when he arrived, the back of his Suburban was stacked with gobblers harvested by three of his repeat hunters that he guided on a hunt that morning. I've hunted with so called guides in Kansas and Alabama, but Nebraska Hunting Co. is the real deal. I will be back next year with several of my clients. ( 5) Stars*****

P.S. be sure and tip the cook-best prime rib west of the Mississippi!

Greg Hill
870-312-1482
El Dorado,Arkansas

Wengler & Weathers Team Up On Nebraska Merriam's, Rio's and Hybrids

Amanda and Brent team up to harvest 4 mature gobblers in less than 24 hours.

Slam - A - Rama By John Ferris - Spring Turkey Hunt In Nebraska

Scott doesn’t just put you on the birds he quickly adapts to what you are looking to get out of your hunt and delivers. These are wild free-range non-pressured birds that will give you a unique hunting experience.

I have never passed up a 2-year-old gobbler in my life. On my hunt I passed up at least ½ dozen of them and scored two trophy birds. Scott put me on more birds in a three-day hunt than I see all season in my home state.

Scott knows where to find the birds and has a technique that will amaze you - something you will need to see to believe. My hunt with Scott had many encounters with the turkeys just yards away - that left my heart pumping and me breathless.

100,000 acres, 1 guide, and limited hunters – you do the math - a premium hunting experience. You should go on a Nebraska Merriam's turkey hunt with Scott Croner.

John Ferris
New York
April 2011 Turkey Hunt

Opening Weekend Nebraska Merriam's Turkey Hunting

Merriam's Turkey Hunting

Well opening weekend was as productive as ever 12 gobblers in less than 24 hours even with a little snow on the ground.

Barbecued Wild Turkey

Ingredients

One stick (1/2 cup) margarine
1/2 cup chopped green onions or chives
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp. thyme and savory, mixed
1 cup broth
3 Tbsp. parsley

Directions

Cut turkey into pieces across the grain. Cook onions until tender in butter, add other ingredients. Bring to a full boil. Cover each piece of turkey with this mixture. Baste often on grill. Cook 45 to 55 minutes or until done.

Merriam's Spring Shotgun Season Starts April 16, 2011 - Checklist

Equipment:
Shotgun
Turkey loads
Turkey choke tube
Patterning targets
Camo blind — where legal
Seat, cushioned stool
Shotgun sling
Turkey decoys
Camera
Lo Boy
Lite Chair
Monopod gun rest
ThermaCELL
Compass Maps
Knife
Ratchet cutters
Insect repellent
Flashlight
Trail ribbon
Binoculars
Camo tape
Cooler
Water bottle
First aid kit

Clothes:
Camo gloves
Camo facenet
Camo paint
Camo make-up
Camo shirt
Camo pants
Camo jacket
Camo turkey vest or pack
Camo cap
Camo socks
Camo undershirts
Rain suit

Calls:
Box call
Diaphragm calls
Slate or glass pot & peg call
Glass call
Gobble call
Tube call
Push-pin call
Turpin/wingbone call
Crow/locator call
Owl hooter call locator calls

Call Accessories:
Box call chalk
Sandpaper
Call lanyard
Box call holster

Archery gear:
Bow (camouflaged)
Broadheads
3-D Camo clothes
3-D targets

To Do:
Get license/turkey tags
Pattern shotgun

Mike Lewellen And His Banded Snow Goose

Mike enjoys harvesting his first banded snow goose.

To Book Your Hunt
Call 402-304-1192
www.snowgooseguides.com

2011 Snow Goose Season Continues - Juvies Are Coming

Well I would use alot of words to describe the picuture but i think that everyone can see it. Some of our days have been slow now doubt even a couple of one birds days. However, I can gurantee that the biggest days are still to come. Snow Goose Guides, Mound City, Missouri

Snow Goose Season 2011 - Mound City, Missouri

The season continues to roll on with over 1.5 million snow geese either on Squaw Creek NWR or in the area there are pleanty of geese. However the snow geese here are the oldest and smartest and if you make one mistake decoying them they are gone. We had an experienced group from Nebraska yesterday and they didnt make any mistakes. Oh I forgot to mention someone was sleeping when we took the shot on one bunch.

Spring Snow Goose Hunting - In The Midst Of Chaos

Scott,



It was great talking to you today and I can't wait to to hunt with you again this year. Everything you told me was right on.The timing, decoys, layout blinds.... everything was great. It's Hard to findguides that REALLY know whats going on and not just filling a field. Snow Goose Guides - Mound City, Missouri


Sean Gillooly

Guided Spring Snow Goose Hunts: Conservation Action

Spring Snow Goose Hunting in Early Spring

WHITE OUT: Mid Continent population studies indicate that between the mid 1960s and now, snow goose numbers grew from an estimated 50,000 to more than one million. Officials predict that by the middle of the next decade, roughly two million snowies might compete for limited space, doubling in current size. (Delta Waterfowl media photo)



By Steve Hickoff

The so-called regular waterfowl seasons may be over, but don’t put your gear away just yet. Clean it, for sure, but keep it ready to roll . . .

In the heavily human-populated Atlantic Flyway where I write this — and elsewhere around the United States — it’s not just humankind competing for space. Snow goose numbers are at all-time highs, migration time depending.

That’s good news for hunters. In late-winter and early-spring you can jumpstart your waterfowl season, extending it into spring turkey time.

Snow goose numbers exceed available food and habitat in many areas. As a result, federal and state wildlife management organizations now offer expanded seasons for these waterfowl in many locations. By conservation order, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has specifically mandated this effort to control growing numbers.

Though they’re hunted elsewhere, eight states in the Atlantic Flyway were open last year under the “conservation order” for late-winter and early-spring snow goose hunting. These included North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware to the south, and New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Vermont to the north. Check your current regulations as changes may appear there.

More geese? Waterfowl hunters couldn’t be happier. So how do you hunt them?

First check to see if your state offers a late-winter or early-spring season. Many do.

Once licenses, permits and stamps are secured, assess your waterfowling gear. You may need to amp up your decoy holdings with snow goose fakes. Shells and full-body options are widely available for this growing sport.

As with real estate, location is everything. Scout for these so-called “light geese” in agricultural haunts. Gain permission from landowners to hunt these spots. Be there before dawn the next morning to set your spread of dekes.

Huddled in a layout blind, snow goose calls on a lanyard around your neck, non-toxic loads chambered in your shotgun, you’re ready to roll.

Some other tips to hunting these light geese include:

Your effort to find them might begin where they roost, and include locating a nearby field where they feed and/or might forage. Study them for a pattern of use. They’ll often move and feed early in the day and later in the afternoon, loafing elsewhere during midday. Sometimes too they just move on.

Study maps, drive and glass fields, and seek landowner permission at all costs, explaining what you’ll be doing and even why. Set your spread at midday for later afternoon hunts. If it feels right, get back there the next morning too. Don’t pressure a spot; then again, hunt it while it’s hot and even just a little warm.

As camouflage goes, wear white if snow covers the ground, or standard options if you’re in a layout blind or using natural cover. Blend in, no matter what. Snowies feel the pressure, and adjust accordingly. If possible, hide all unnatural evidence, including your truck, trailer and four-wheeler. Make it look real.

Spreads should consist of as many snow goose decoys as possible. Full body snows, shell fakes, and silhouettes should round off your presentation. It’s not unusual for a hardcore snow goose hunter to place several hundred to even 1,000 or more decoys out in a field, and even use wing flags to impart movement to the spread.

Snow Goose Action

Merriam's Turkey Hunting Is For Everyone

My trip to Nebraska to hunt turkeys with Scott Croner in May 2010 turned out to be one of the greatest hunting trips I have taken. The accommodations where excellent and Scott's knowledge and abilities made this trip memorable. Scott is the hardest working guide I have ever encountered, and his drive to provide a successful and enjoyable hunt is second to none. Scott thanks again for the great hunt and look forward to hunting with you again."
Ron Bieterman

Spring Snow Goose Guides - Scott Croner - Missouri & Nebraska

Spring Snow Goose Season is just weeks away. Mike Lewellen with his banded snow goose.
Snow Goose Guides-Mound City, Missouri

Merriam's Spring Turkey Hunting Guide - Scott Croner - Going for 100