Great time! Saw plenty of coyotes. Jody and Bob were the best and very helpful. We're coming back in December if it all works out. Thanks to both of you!

We really enjoyed our time on Lovejoy Ranch. Each day we were putting up 30 to 50 prairie chickens on the north half of the ranch. We saw various deer on the property as we were moving about. Also saw several flocks of turkeys on the property. We liked the location and we drove the short distance from the ranch to the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge and found plenty of pheasants and sharp tailed grouse. We were traveling in our RV and Bob and Jody picked a great spot for us to set up on the ranch. Every afternoon we were visited by 15 to 20 prairie chickens near the RV. We couldn't get them as they flushed when we or our dogs were within 75 yards. Great Ranch. Great Location. Great Hosts.

Jody and Bob were great people to work with and had some fantastic farm ground to bird hunt on. Weather was warm while we were there but plenty of birds for the dogs to chase!

The Lovejoy ranch was great. Beautiful property with easy to work with owners. Thank you for the opportunity!

I would like to thank Jody and Bob for allowing me the opportunity to hunt their beautiful ranch. Very gracious hosts.I was fortunate enough to harvest a very nice Merriam tom under difficult weather conditions. Exceptionally high winds made it difficult to call and listen for gobbling birds. Nevertheless patience and no doubt luck paid off in the end. There seems to be a fair population of turkey on the property however they are dispersed throughout this time of year. I also saw whitetails ( and large rubs left from last year), grouse, lots of waterfowl , coyotes and a lone elk.

Couldn't ask for better hosts Bob and Jody are great people. We went 1 for 2 on turkeys and there was a decent population in the area. Overall very fun place to hunt with great people

Another great trip! We already knew where we wanted to focus on from last years hunt. Dana got her tom on the 3rd day, I worked on a bird the rest of the week but didn't connect. Bob & Jody are great hosts, we really enjoyed our last evening with them around the campfire. MOST DEFINATLY give them 5 stars. Saw birds every day, they just cover a lot of ground, & you gotta pattern them.

This is an awesome place!! Jody and Bob are great landowners. Bob showed me around and gave me the lay of the land. I had a three day hunt, And closed the deal in two days with my first Merriam gobble. I saw lots of turkeys. You will have to figure them out, but that's all in the fun of DIY hunting. The town was 16 miles, took only about 15 mins from the door of my hotel in Valentine to the Lovejoy. I will definitely be back next turkey season. GREAT PLACE. THANKS JODY AND BOB!!

Jody is very nice and welcoming. The ranch is easy to navigate. I went one day, before pheasant season. Im 67. It was wet, overcast and 47 degrees. There was considerable standing water. I walked 4 hours from 10 until 2pm until I was chilled from wet feet. Even though it was mid-day, my Brittany and I saw pheasant, geese, mallards, whitetail and turkey. We walked edges of hay fields and windbreaks and didn't explore the Sandhills.

Bob and Jody are friendly accommodating hosts, they took time to show us around and were always willing to take time to answer our questions. The property is beautiful teaming with wildlife. On this trip we saw pheasants, coyote waterfowl of all kinds and of course Merriam turkeys and whitetail and mule deer. My daughter and I both shot a turkeys. Be advised this is not a easy hunt but the turkeys are there. We stayed at a Hotel in Valentine which was only fifteen minutes away. We had a great time and recommend this property for a good hunt.

The property is amazing. Early season waterfowl numbers as expected. Had several working flights everyday. Easy access even after 4 inches of rain ATV access was easy. Jody and Bob are amazing. Just having access to the beautiful Sandhills was amazing.

We had a great time on the Dexter’s Ranch! We had plenty of opportunities to fill a few of our muzzleloader tags on nice muley bucks. Bob is a class act and helped us any way he could. We will definitely try to go back sooner than later!

We had a great time. Jodi and Bob were gracious hosts and very helpful. We saw plenty of birds but getting them in the air with 2 people and 1 dog was difficult with all the undercover to hide in and run through. I would recommend it for the experience and the knowledge, but come with more people and dogs.

We were very pleased with our hunt. We're already talking about a return next year. Bob & Jody are very friendly people, they took us around the property after we set up camp, telling us where the boundaries were, where they see the turkeys, etc. My wife was working a tom while I was setting up camp. We saw birds every day, & had many close encounters. I got a Jake, and Dana had many close calls but not close enough. Its a lot different hunting turkeys there than here in Illinois, but, we're ready to go back and double up next year!

Rick M. This is my second trip out to LoveJoy Ranch. The day before our hunt, on our way into town, I called Bob and Jody and they were more than happy to show us around the property (to refresh my memory). During our hunt, we had seen turkeys, grouse, mule deer, whitetail deer, and coyotes. I would highly recommend this hunt to anyone and I look forward to returning. Barry F. For my first trip out west it will be a most memorable one. Hunting on your ranch was an experience to remember. Getting a nice mule deer was certainly a bonus. Having Bob retrieving the deer was certainly appreciated. Bob and Jody couldn’t be any more accommodating I would recommend this hunt for anyone just looking for a good time.

My experience at the Lovejoy ranch was fantastic. Bob and Jody showed me around the property and provided recommendations. I saw turkeys everyday and I look forward to future trips.

We really enjoyed hunting the Lovejoy ranch. It is a beautiful ranch. We heard and saw turkeys everyday. We heard coyotes every evening. Jody and Bob were great host that were willing to stop what they were doing to show us around and answer all of our questions . We stayed at the super 8 in Valentine because it was reasonable priced and it was extremely clean.

The experience and land was great I saw deer, turkeys and a few grouse I appreciate their willingness to point me in the right place to get started

Took my wife on her first mule deer hunt. Bob and Jody were super nice. My wife harvested a nice 4x4 mule deer. Seen several mule deer and a lot of whitetail. Great place to take a youth or novice hunter. We had a great time.

Had a great trip. The Sandhills in spring are spectacular and so is the ranch. Jody showed me around the property and I started my hunt. Didn't harvest a bird but had a really nice opportunity but he snuck up behind me. So goes turkey hunting? I really enjoyed watching all the wildlife. Turks, grouse, phez, deer etc... Communication with Jody was easy. I really hope to get back up there this fall.

We had a blast my son Cole 7years old and I both harvested a gobbler our first Merriam gobbler ! Jody and her husband were very friendly and showed us around ! We were very thankful to be about to lease their land ? It was a once in a lifetime trip for my son and me ! We will have those memories for a lifetime!

I went to the Lovejoy Ranch on a turkey hunt and Jody and Bob were awesome hosts. Bob showed me where the birds travel through and where they are roosting. The ranch was awesome and had an excellent population of birds. I was able to tag one the first day. I'm definitely coming back next year.

Second visit to Lovejoy Ranch. Bob and Jody Dexter are fantastic. Only fitting that such a beautiful ranch is owned and operated by such great people. The ranch is full of game. Already planning a 3rd trip. Its difficult to decide on hunting for deer or upland game, but in difference to my new puppy, next time the focus will be on upland game. No doubt the trip will be another highlight reel. Can't wait to return and spend some time with the Dexters. God bless them both with health and happiness.

Jody and Bob were great! Very friendly and welcoming having us on their ranch. They showed us where we could camp and talked with us about what we were seeing. Showed us boundary lines and checked in with us to see if we needed anything. Would definitely recommend taking a look at the ranch and hope to return in the future!

"Bob and Jody are great folks and Lovejoy Ranch is a piece of heaven. Bob showed me around the ranch and went into pretty good detail on how to hunt the ranch and showing me boundaries. Jody was excellent host and communications were excellent. Both made me feel right at home and I made new friends that will always be special to me. The property has good herd of whitetail and mule deer with some exceptional animals. I also saw upland birds, turkeys, and lots of waterfowl flying overhead. The hunt is by no means easy but if you are determined, put in the effort and be patient you can no doubt be successful here. I plan on coming back. Great ranch and even greater people. A+++++++++++"

The Lovejoy ranch is a fantastic location for birding and observing unique species. Some species seen include unlikely finds like a female sharptailed grouse with seven chicks, and a nesting colony of black terns. The area houses wetlands, small forests, and mixed grass prairie. We had the property mostly to ourselves allowing for peaceful observation of species. One of the best birding experiences I have had in the region. Would definitely recommend it to any birder looking for a different and personal birding experience.

The group had an incredible hunt! Successfully harvested two nice toms and saw tons of other birds. Did some great bass fishing to top off the trip. What an incredible spot, with incredible hosts!