November 2024 • Nebraskaland 27
What to Do in November
Attend 'Birding by Ear' workshop
Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
When you're out birding, it is often diffi cult to see birds, whether they're
too far away or hidden behind tree branches. However, if you can
recognize the bird's call, you can still identify it. Birders of all ages and
levels are invited to join Nebraska Game and Parks naturalists to learn
how to identify some common Nebraska birds by their calls. The program
begins with indoor instruction followed by time outdoors to practice. Meet
at the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center. The program is free,
but a park entry permit is required.
RENAE BLUM, NEBRASKALAND
Hunt for prairie
grouse
Season is Sept. 1 to Jan. 31 | Statewide
No game birds represent the American Plains
better than prairie grouse. Nebraska has two
species, the greater prairie-chicken and the
sharp-tailed grouse. Nebraska is arguably
the best place on Earth to pursue both on the
same hunt. Several public hunting areas in
the Sandhills provide opportunities. Every
bird harvested is a testament to the hardiness
of these native birds and the eff ort of
the hunter.
ERIC FOWLER, NEBRASKALAND
Fish for walleye and wipers
at Lake McConaughy
Anytime or as weather allows | Lake
McConaughy State Recreation Area
While fi shing opportunities may be limited this month,
you can still pick up some walleye and wipers by
vertical jigging on reservoirs like Lake McConaughy.
"It's a good time for big fi sh," said fi sheries biologist
Daryl Bauer — perhaps 8 to 10 pounds or more for both
walleye and wipers at Lake Mac. It's a boat game, so
look on your depth fi nder for schools of baitfi sh that
these predators will be feeding on.
ERIC FOWLER, NEBRASKALAND
