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State guide
When to catch Nebraskathrough the year
We follow 2 places in Nebraska for spring migration, winter wildlife and wildflowers: winter at Boyer Chute Refuge, spring at Boyer Chute Refuge and summer at Crescent Lake Refuge. Each timing below is the place's own source, in its words; none is a forecast.
When are you going?
Fall in Nebraska
Good in fall
- Boyer Chute RefugePeak waterfowl use, late October through early December
- Boyer Chute RefugeSeasonal refuge units open, April 15 to October 14
Open places and seasons from each place's sources; no peak claimed.
Winter in Nebraska
Good in winter
- Boyer Chute RefugePeak waterfowl use, late October through early December
- Boyer Chute RefugeBald eagle numbers peak in December
- Boyer Chute RefugeBald eagles peak again in late February
Open places and seasons from each place's sources; no peak claimed.
Spring in Nebraska
Good in spring
- Boyer Chute RefugeWaterfowl move through, typically early March
- Boyer Chute RefugeSeasonal refuge units open, April 15 to October 14
- Crescent Lake RefugeWaterfowl migration begins in March, peaking in early April
- Crescent Lake RefugeGrouse dance in mid-April
- Crescent Lake RefugeGiant Canada geese nest, and goslings appear in late April
Open places and seasons from each place's sources; no peak claimed.
Summer in Nebraska
Good in summer
- Boyer Chute RefugeSeasonal refuge units open, April 15 to October 14
- Crescent Lake RefugeSpiderwort, yucca, prickly pear and the endangered blowout penstemon bloom in June
- Crescent Lake RefugeMigrating blue-winged teal begin arriving in August
Open places and seasons from each place's sources; no peak claimed.
Places in Nebraska
Pin color: each place's season now or next
- Summer
- Winter
Places on this map, as a list
Planning a Nebraska trip
Towns to stay in
Sources: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · checked Sep 29 · How we know