What to Do in October
Time Well Spent
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here's much to look forward to in October, including a new pheasant hunting season;
swaths of red, orange and yellow lighting up the trees; plenty of leisurely fishing and
a full menu of park events. Try the following events and ideas for starters.
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JULIE
GEISER
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BY
JULIE
GEISER
By Renae Blum
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JENNY
NGUYEN
Mushroom Hunting
Throughout the month
Statewide
A variety of delectable wild fungi can be found
in Nebraska at this time of year, including
chicken of the woods, giant puffballs and
oyster. Some species spring out of dead or
dying trees, others out of soil; study up on
what you're looking for to ensure correct
identifi cation and to make the search easier.
A good time to go mushroom hunting is a few
days after a heavy rain.
Youth
Pheasant
Hunting
Season
Oct. 21-22
Statewide
Nebraska's youth pheasant
hunting season, held the weekend
before the season opener (Oct.
21-22), offers kids ages 15 and
younger the opportunity to hunt
without needing to compete for
birds with more experienced
hunters. To increase their chances
of success, pheasants will be
stocked at a number of wildlife
management areas ahead of
the season. Learn more at
OutdoorNebraska.org/upland.
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BY
JEFF
KURRUS
