I called again. That's all it took. When he stepped past a bush at 25 yards and turned sideways, I nudged the safety off and squeezed the trigger. I sat beside the great bird where he fell. As I looked across this glorious countryside where he had ranged, I could picture Crow warriors riding these same hills, scouting for deer, elk, or U.S. cavalry.
Camping is permitted and horseback hunters are welcome.
The spring bag limit is one male or bearded female turkey per permit. Licenses, hunting regulations, and maps are available from Nebraska Game and Parks, Dept. There are also motels in the nearby towns of Chadron and Crawford. Bob Lantis Gunsel Horse Adventures, Dept. Both outfitters are located north of the Nebraska Pine Ridge in South Dakota's Black Hills.