28 Nebraskaland • April 2024
Outdoor Nebraska
By Renae Blum
The doldrums of winter are behind us, and fresh signs of life
are all around. Here are some ways you can get outdoors and
experience it this month.
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Fish pits and ponds for
largemouth bass
As weather allows | Statewide
Warm days in early spring are an excellent time to catch big bass, as females
will feed heavily to prepare for spawning. Pits and ponds warm faster and
provide good bass habitat; you can fi nd public waters along interstate lakes,
Fremont Lakes, Louisville and Bridgeport. Small reservoirs like Hedgefi eld and
Redtail lakes are options, too. Don't be afraid to use big baits, reel slowly and
look for areas where the water will warm fi rst — like a cove protected from the
wind or a north shoreline catching the sun's rays.
JEFF KURRUS, NEBRASKALAND
Archery turkey season
Season is March 25 – May 31 | Statewide
Few things are more challenging to chase on the
Great Plains than spring gobblers with a bow and
arrow. Enjoy the chance to get out there early and
have a more laid-back hunt. The birds will be less
pressured and likely easier to locate, and you'll have
all season to punch your tag. A few tips for hunters:
Scouting is still important, don't forget about public
lands, and warm afternoons can be fantastic times
to call in gobblers.
JUSTIN HAAG, NEBRASKALAND
