Nebraska Muzzleloader season

[Hunting716]

Hello All,

I am heading to Nebraska the first week of December. I will be hunting public ground in the NW corner for a week. I would like to harvest a mule deer however would be happy with a whitetail as well.

My question: What is the best type of terrain to focus on in early December? (Timber, Sand Hills, Brush, Ravines, Ag fields borders if possible?)

 

[browning2480]

We have hunted NW Nebraska the last two years. Privet ground, but the same things still apply. We intercept them mornings and evenings traveling between river cover and ag fields.

 

[Lytro]

Anything bordering ag fields will likely be your best option in December. Check the public lands atlas for any CRP as well. I tend to find groups of them bedded in CRP near ag fields where the cover is a little taller.

 

[Hunting716]

Thanks for all your replies.

 

[huntineveryday]

A good cold front or big drop in temperature will push them towards corn fields to feed. As mentioned above, ground with good cover close to ag fields would be a good spot for them to bed down during the day.

 

[idguide]

Hello All,

I am heading to Nebraska the first week of December. I will be hunting public ground in the NW corner for a week. I would like to harvest a mule deer however would be happy with a whitetail as well.

My question: What is the best type of terrain to focus on in early December? (Timber, Sand Hills, Brush, Ravines, Ag fields borders if possible?)

I would focus on the timber and riparian areas near ag fields, especially corn.

 

[Daubsnu1]

Find ag fields...they especially like "green" / alfalfa this time of the year.