30 Nebraskaland • March 2024
Outdoor Nebraska
By Renae Blum
This month, bird migration off ers some wonderful outdoor
opportunities. But you can also enjoy trout fi shing at Lake
Ogallala, hunting snow geese and more. Read on for details.
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Hunt snow geese
Season dates vary | Statewide
Participate in the light goose conservation order for a fun, challenging hunt.
Nebraska is a vital spot that sees hundreds of thousands of snow geese pass
through on their way north to nesting grounds. Watch the weather forecast and
keep an eye on where water is thawing. Also, make sure to handle and prepare
your harvest correctly to help ensure a delicious meal. See more details at
NebraskalandMagazine.com; search for the article "Light Geese are Delicious
and Deserve Respect" by Greg Wagner.
JEFF KURRUS, NEBRASKALAND
Fish for trout
at Lake Ogallala
All year | Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area
Trout are a cold-water species, so they're a good choice
for anglers this month while waters are still chilly.
Opportunities for rainbow and tiger trout can be found
at Lake Ogallala. The lake was renovated last fall and
restocked with trout, which have likely grown to a good
size at this point, said fi sheries biologist Daryl Bauer.
Try your favorite bait to catch one this spring.
JUSTIN HAAG, NEBRASKALAND
