We've had several successful spring turkey trips over the years!

Hunt multiple species of wild turkey on our 6,500-acre ranch. When you're not out calling in a gobbler, relax while fishing for bass, bluegill, and pike on our private lake. We do not offer any lodging, but you are welcome bring an RV, trailer, motorhome, or tent camp. There are lodging options nearby in Valentine as well.

Hybrids and Merriam's are common in the area. Merriam's may not be pure. There is no guarantee what breed you will see while out there as populations fluctuate year to year.

Lovejoy Ranch is a sixth-generation working cattle ranch owned and operated by Bob and Jody Dexter. We are nestled in the north-central region of the unique grass-covered dunes of the Sandhills, just a short 20-minute drive to Valentine, Nebraska.

Cattle grazing through propder grass management provides wildlife with perfect habitat. The Evergreen Creek flows East through the land, providing water to various ponds, creating a natural environment for wildlife. El Lake, the beginning of the Evergreen Creek, is a small lake stocked with an abundance of bass, northern pike, and bluegill.

The Ranch has RV and tent camping available, but hotel lodging is available in a short drive. Valentine is a small town at the junction of two major US Highways, 20 and 83. You can find just about anything you need here— there are two gun stores, a bait shop, a grocery store, etc.

Although we don't have a minimum for days booked in a trip, we highly recommend booking multiple days to take full advantage of what our ranch can offer! Our family has had great success hunting the ranch and we look forward to sharing this with other sportsmen!