28 Nebraskaland • May 2024
Outdoor Nebraska
By Renae Blum
May is a wonderful month to be outdoors. This month, explore
options like walleye fi shing, birding, turkey hunting — and
even mothing.
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Participate in
the Nebraska
Birding Bowl
May 1-31 | Statewide
Join the fun and participate in this
free, statewide birding competition
in honor of Nebraska Bird Month.
It is perfect for anyone who enjoys
observing birds in Nebraska, no
matter your age or skill level.
Enter in one of several categories
and enjoy the chance to see birds
and even win prizes. The data you
submit will contribute to research
and bird conservation. To learn
more and sign up, visit birdtrail.
outdoornebraska.gov/birdingbowl.
JEFF KURRUS, NEBRASKALAND
Walleye fi shing at
Sutherland Reservoir
May and June | Sutherland Reservoir State
Recreation Area
Sutherland Reservoir provides consistently good
walleye fi shing, and this year, it's even better — listed as
a top walleye destination in the 2024 Fishing Forecast.
This reservoir will be particularly favorable for 15- to
20-inch walleyes that make great eating. Through June
30, participate in the Midwest Walleye Challenge to
help provide data to fi sheries biologists who will use the
information to learn more about the status of walleye
fi sheries. Search "Midwest Walleye Challenge" at
outdoornebraska.gov to learn more.
JEFF KURRUS, NEBRASKALAND
