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The Niobrara West unit includes Cherry county with parts of Sheridan, Grant, Hooker, Thomas, Blaine, Brown, and Keya Paha counties. Nonresidents are not eligible for general elk permits.

One of the largest concentration of elk winter on this property. Late fall after the crops are taken out, the elk migrate to the hay meadows and canyons of NV Land &amp; Cattle. Seen (not hunted) on the northern end of the property this year was a 7x7 that scored at least 385.&nbsp;
The NV Land &amp; Cattle Niobrara River Ranch offers all the types of terrain you can find in Nebraska in a uber-private area/setting. Meandering spring-fed creeks run through the canyons, the Niobrara River borders over a 1/4 mile of the property, hay meadows that are planted w/ alfalfa every other year and managed food plots strategically placed in coves, and deep drop-off canyons border the meadows on 3 sides. Big resident whitetail and Elk make their way up from the canyons to the meadows.&nbsp;
The lodge is superbly situated on a plateau overlooking the Niobrara River. The very comfortable log structure with three ensuite rooms (each uniquely decorated in keeping with local art and wildlife) a huge open-plan dining area and two superb livingrooms w/ fireplaces. Food will be provided by a certified chef sourcing food from the local area, including wild game, the ranches own beef and locally grown fruits and vegetables.&nbsp;
15 minutes East of Valentine, NE. Guests can drive directly to ranch or be picked up at Omaha airport.&nbsp;
The property is located in the Niobrara West unit for elk.
2022 Season Dates (Stay Tuned for 2023 Dates):&nbsp;
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<li>Archery bull: Sept. 1, 2022 – Oct. 31, 2022</li>
<li>Firearm bull: Sept. 21, 2022 – Oct. 31, 2022</li>
<li>Early Antlerless Aug. 1 – Oct. 31, 2022</li>
<li>Late Antlerless Nov. 1, 2022 – Jan. 31, 2023</li>
</ul>

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Property bought 1/7/2022, with no hunting and very little human encroachment for over 5 years. Both deer and elk winter on land w/ plenty of opportunity to harvest a whitetail over 170 + and bull elk over 350 +.&nbsp;
The NV Land &amp; Cattle Niobrara River Ranch offers all the types of terrian you can find in Nebraska in a uber-private area/setting. Meandering spring-fed creeks run through the canyons, the Niobrara River borders over a 1/4 mile of the property, hay meadows that are planted w/ alfalfa every other year and managed food plots strategically placed in coves, and deep drop-off canyons border the meadows on 3 sides. Big resident whitetail and Elk make their way up from the canyons to the meadows.&nbsp;
The lodge is superbly situated on a plateau overlooking the Niobrara River. The very comfortable log structure with three ensuite rooms (each uniquely decorated in keeping with local art and wildlife) a huge open-plan dining area and two superb livingrooms w/ fireplaces. Food will be provided by a certified chef sourcing food from the local area, including wild game, the ranches own beef and locally grown fruits and vegtables.&nbsp;
15 minutes East of Valentine, NE. Guests can drive directly to ranch or be picked up at Omaha airport.&nbsp;
The property is in the Keya Paha Unit for deer.							
Nebraska residents and non-residents can purchase a deer tag over the counter.																
Muzzleloader: 12/1/22 - 12/31/22

Muzzleloader Hunt 

The last couple of years, turkey populations in Nebraska are declining, this is not the case at this ranch. 100% Merriam Turkey, have located 4 different flocks w/ different roosting areas. Hunters have the opportunity to hunt turkey on the Niobrara River bottom, in pine covered canyons, or up in the hay meadows.&nbsp;
The NV Land &amp; Cattle Niobrara River Ranch offers all the types of terrian you can find in Nebraska in a uber-private area/setting. Meandering spring-fed creeks run through the canyons, the Niobrara River borders over a 1/4 mile of the property, hay meadows that are planted w/ alfalfa every other year and managed food plots strategically placed in coves, and deep drop-off canyons border the meadows on 3 sides. Big resident whitetail and Elk make their way up from the canyons to the meadows.&nbsp;
The lodge is superbly situated on a plateau overlooking the Niobrara River. The very comfortable log structure with three ensuite rooms (each uniquely decorated in keeping with local art and wildlife) a huge open-plan dining area and two superb livingrooms w/ fireplaces. Food will be provided by a certified chef sourcing food from the local area, including wild game, the ranches own beef and locally grown fruits and vegtables.&nbsp;
15 minutes East of Valentine, NE. Guests can drive directly to ranch or be picked up at Omaha airport.&nbsp;
Permits are valid statewide for the taking of turkeys.							
Nebraska residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.							
Archery Season: 3/25/23 - 5/31/23							
General Season: 4/15/23 - 5/31/23							
Fall Season: 9/15/22 - 1/31/23

Turkey Package 

Elk Hunt 

Property bought 1/7/2022, with no hunting and very little human encroachment for over 5 years. Both deer and elk winter on land w/ plenty of opportunity to harvest a whitetail over 170 + and bull elk over 350 +.&nbsp;
The NV Land &amp; Cattle Niobrara River Ranch offers all the types of terrian you can find in Nebraska in a uber-private area/setting. Meandering spring-fed creeks run through the canyons, the Niobrara River borders over a 1/4 mile of the property, hay meadows that are planted w/ alfalfa every other year and managed food plots strategically placed in coves, and deep drop-off canyons border the meadows on 3 sides. Big resident whitetail and Elk make their way up from the canyons to the meadows.&nbsp;
The lodge is superbly situated on a plateau overlooking the Niobrara River. The very comfortable log structure with three ensuite rooms (each uniquely decorated in keeping with local art and wildlife) a huge open-plan dining area and two superb livingrooms w/ fireplaces. Food will be provided by a certified chef sourcing food from the local area, including wild game, the ranches own beef and locally grown fruits and vegtables.&nbsp;
15 minutes East of Valentine, NE. Guests can drive directly to ranch or be picked up at Omaha airport.&nbsp;
The property is in the Keya Paha Unit for deer.							
Nebraska residents and non-residents can purchase a deer tag over the counter.																												
Archery Season: 9/1/22 - 12/31/22

Archery Hunt 

A place so spectacular and fulfilling we almost think of it as its own State rather than Nebraska, NV Land &amp; Cattle's incredible scenery leaves guests breathless time and time again. In winter you can view a significant amount of waterfowl species, Bald and Golden Eagles are prevalent in this area. Summer time has many species of birds from Cardinals, rose breasted grosbeaks, chickadees, nuthatches, eagles, hawks, falcons, cranes, swans, geese and ducks, hummingbirds, bluebirds, red breasted woodpeckers, redheaded woodpeckers, northern flickers, the list is limitless.&nbsp;
Guests can sit in blinds a view many hoofed animals including whitetail and mule deer and elk. Bobcats and mountain lions are often seen as well&nbsp;

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