26 Nebraskaland • May 2019
Outdoor Nebraska
By Renae Blum
It's time to revel in all the outdoors has to off er, from
hunting wild turkey to awesome fi shing and countless park
adventures. Here are a few more events and activities to keep
you busy.
Free Fishing
and Park Entry
Day
May 18 | All Nebraska
state parks, state
recreation areas and
state historical parks
No permit, no problem. On
May 18, spend the day fi shing
or exploring a Nebraska state
park, state recreation area or
state historical park without the
need to buy a permit. It's a great
chance to visit a park you've never
been to or see if fi shing is for you.
Finish spring turkey
season strong
Late May | Throughout the state
To fi nish spring turkey season strong, adjust your
strategy. Take advantage of the extra cover, and
in the early mornings, target spots such as crop
fi eld edges and shortgrass pastures. A single
decoy – or none – may work best. Also, "don't
stick with a call they're ignoring. If you hear a
gobbler consistently answering a real hen, try to
match her cadence and sound," writes Game and
Parks' Aaron Hershberger.
PHOTO
BY
JUSTIN
HAAG
PHOTO
BY
JEFF
KURRUS
PHOTO
BY
JUSTIN
HAAG
Family Fishing
Night
May 12, 4-6 p.m.
Riverside Discovery
Center "Zoo Pond,"
Scottsbluff
PHOTO
BY
ERIC
FOWLER
