August-September 2020 • Nebraskaland 29
What To Do in August and September
Float a water trail
Throughout the month | Statewide
Traffi c on Nebraska's water trails slows as school resumes, making it a great time
to plan a trip. Hit the water Mondays through Thursdays to enjoy even more
space to yourself, and bring a fi shing rod with you to add more outdoor fun to the
experience. Maps and more information can be found at OutdoorNebraska.gov/
watertrails.
Dove hunting at Osage
Wildlife Management Area
Starting Sept. 1
Osage has long been a popular place for dove hunting.
Annually, 50-60 acres of agricultural fi elds are devoted to
sunfl ower and wheat plantings, which attract numerous
mourning doves. Prime hunting spots are next to sunfl ower
or wheat stubble fi elds, while setting up within fl yways
between roosting, feeding and watering areas also provide
good opportunities.
KAYAKING
ON
NIOBRARA
RIVER
AT
SMITH
FALLS
STATE
PARK
IN
CHERRY
COUNTY
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JUSTIN
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YOUTH
DOVE
HUNT
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JEFF
KURRUS
Hunt for grouse in
Nebraska National
Forest near Halsey
Starting Sept. 1
At more than 90,000 acres, the section
of the Nebraska National Forest near
Halsey off ers spacious and beautiful
expanses of Sandhills grassland for
grouse hunting (and archery deer
hunting). Be prepared for lots of walking;
it's smart to get you and your dog in
shape well ahead of time, and to bring
dog boots or socks for your hunting
companion.
