This package lets you hunt pheasant with up to 4 guests on a beautiful ranch for the perfect getaway. We have lots of wildlife, so there are many opportunities for a successful harvest. Don't miss your chance to experience this package, and book today! For additional accommodations, please send us an inquiry.
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 proper 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. In the early mornings, you can count on hearing the rooster pheasants chatter and take off in flight as ranch chores begin, while moving cattle through their pasture rotations, you are sure to have a flock of prairie chickens and sharptail grouse take flight under your horse’s belly. 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!

Lovejoy Ranch

Nebraska Sandhills Upland Bird Hunt: Pheasant & Prairie Chickens

Grouse hunt for 5 sportsmen for 4 days for a flat rate of $8,000.
The property is located in the West Zone (west of U.S. Highway 81).
No special permit is required in this zone, apart from the general small game permit required for the state of Nebraska.
The daily bag limit during the open season is three grouse.
Season: 9/1/22 - 1/31/23

Cody Camp Ranch

Grouse Hunt

Hunt prairie chickens at Cedar Cross Ranch East.	
We are proud to call the Nebraska Sandhills home. The ranch is situated about 20 miles north of Burwell, in Garfield County. This land has been in our family for a couple of generations, and we're grateful to continue this way of life, ranching and running cattle. As lifelong ranchers and grazers, we love the land and treasure every day here! In addition to the ranch, Kyle owns and operates a fencing company, KM Fencing.
Our East listing consists of 2,287 acres of vast rangeland and scattered Cottonwood groves. This part of the ranch is home to a small creek, various ponds, and a few shelterbelts. Towards the eastern edge of the ranch, we have timber that provides a good source of cover for wildlife.

Cedar Cross Ranch East

Prairie Chicken Hunt: Endless Rangeland in the Sandhills

With exclusive access to the Higgins Ranch, this is the perfect destination for youth or novice hunters.&nbsp;
We can accommodate up to four guests for prairie grouse hunts.
Camping is permitted on the property. Please inquire to see if we can accommodate your RV.
The Higgins Ranch is a family-owned operation located in the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills. With roughly 13,000 acres, this multi-generational ranch is a treasure, featuring vast grasslands with shelterbelts scattered throughout, along with a couple small ponds and waterways. The ranch also has sections of low-lying meadows that turn into seasonal wetlands, attracting all forms of wildlife.
The Goose Creek also runs through the western portion of the property.
Local lodging options, as well as restaurants and grocery stores, can all be found in Valentine (44 miles) or Thedford (30 miles).&nbsp;

Higgins Ranch

Prairie Grouse Hunt on Sprawling Sandhills Habitat

Hunting for grouse. Ask about prairie chickens.&nbsp;
We've been happy to see our upland hunters have good success in years past!
Camping is permitted on the property.
The price is $150 per sportsman per day.
The Schaeffer Hardy Ranch is an incredible Sandhills property!
The ranch is home to two creeks, the Calf Creek to the South and the Cow Creek to the North, and is only 3/4 of a mile from the North Loup River. The various dams, gravel pits, and water holes make the property a hot spot for fishing. Catching bass up to seven pounds isn't unheard of in our stocked ponds and lakes!

Schaeffer Hardy Ranch

Grouse Hunt on Classic Nebraska Sandhills Habitat

We allow tents and small campers in designated areas along with a calving shed (running water) that sportsmen can clean game in. Upland bird packages are for up to 8 sportsmen.&nbsp;
Coyote included with all upland bird hunts.
Located in the Sandhills region of Nebraska, Plum Thicket Farms is a family-owned cattle ranch operated by Rex and Nancy and their son Patrick and his lady, Jessica. "We have a passion for raising excellent beef cattle and strive to continue to improve the range and soil, which are our livelihood." This goal led Plum Thicket Farms to receive the 2016 Aldo Leopold Award for Conservation as well as being named the 2016 Commercial Beef Breeder of the year by the Beef Improvement Federation.&nbsp;
Rex and Nancy bought Plum Thicket Farms in 1998, after moving from the Colorado mountains where Nancy had practiced cow/calf veterinary medicine. The farm has since remained in the family as their son, Patrick, is currently running all farm operations. Rex and Nancy built the herd to 300 cows by implementing from the outset a detailed individual cow record system. Nancy utilizes this data to make bull selections and culling decisions. She has steadily improved the genetic quality of their herd over the years.

Plum Thicket Farms

Upland Bird Hunt on 3,400 Acres of Nebraska Sandhills Habitat

Hunt grouse at Kovarik Cattle. You're welcome to camp on the property for an extra fee.
We are looking forward to hosting your next hunting trip!
Located just a few miles from the town of Ord, Nebraska, this 2000-acre working cattle ranch sits at the heart of the beautiful cornhusker state. With the dry Sandhills to the north and lush green grasslands to the south, these rolling hills provide a little bit of everything. Family-owned and operated for over 80 years, this small-town ranch has expanded over the years to include some of the most pristine, biodiverse collection of land in the state.&nbsp;
Haskel Creek runs right through the property with other draws and river bottoms feeding into it. Meanwhile, the mix of grazing land and farm ground overlooks the North Loup River Valley, luring species of all sorts for nesting and breeding. The hardwood trees provide some protection; otherwise, the ranch has endless miles of serene, rolling fields.&nbsp;
The property is unique in that it is easily accessible via the county road. However, once you arrive on the property you are completely remote and can enjoy the peace and quiet. The town of Ord can provide great lodging options and other amenities if necessary. We do not have a minimum or maximum number of days for booking.

Kovarik Cattle

Central Nebraska Grouse Hunt | Upland + Farmland Habitat

Hunt pheasant and/or grouse at N2 Farms.
Our CRP ground and grasslands make for great habitat for upland birds.
Our 1,875-acre property is a sprawling piece of ground with a mixture of farming land and grassland. We also have quite a bit of CRP ground available.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The town of Ord is less than 10 miles away, which features local lodging options as well.

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