24 Nebraskaland • October 2026
Outdoor
By Jeff Kurrus
Whether hunting, fishing or witnessing autumn's
beauty, go outside for what might be Outdoor
Nebraska's best month of the year.
N
Fly-Fishing Class
On Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MDT,
join members of the Cornhusker Fly
Fishers for a one-day fly-fishing and
fly-tying class at Chadron State Park.
Participants will learn casting and fly-
tying basics, and the class will include
all fishing equipment, materials and
tools. The cost is $25 per person with
l u n c h a n d re f re s h m e n t s p rov i d e d .
Partic ipants must be 12 years and
older and registration is required at
Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov. Spots
are limited.
JUSTIN HAAG
Somewhere New
Many seasons ago, a group of friends landed at Grove Lake in October for a cast
and blast day. While the casting was great, the fishing was slow, so I took to the
adjacent wildlife management area to dove hunt. That afternoon became one
of my favorite hunting memories ever, finding doves immediately, and always
serves as a reminder to hunt someplace new this year. Pick a spot on the map and
try your luck — whether it's for upland, small game, waterfowl or even big game.
Sometimes a simple diversion can introduce an entirely new tradition.
JEFF KURRUS
Neb
