Nebraska Pheasant Hunting and Quail Hunting
Nebraska pheasant hunting, quail hunting and chuckar hunting is available from September 1, 2007 - March 31, 2008 on the controlled shooting areas. We offer a five bird bag limit and both roosters and hens may be included in the take. You may bag two quail or chuckar in place of one pheasant for a total quail and chuckar bag limit of 10. All of our properties can be hunted within the Nebr. state season.
At Great Nebraska Hunting, your hunting experience doesn't end with a full bag limit. Any additional pheasants or chuckar taken are $30.00 each and each additional quail is $15.
With the abundance of moisture this last year, our habitat is the best in at least 14 years. It has been difficult to judge the success of the recent hatch due to the heavy cover but it does appear to be one of the most successful in at least 10 years.
Nebraska Pheasant Hunting, Quail Hunting and Dove Hunting Seasons
The regular Nebraska Season for pheasant and quail runs from Oct. 27, 2007, through Jan. 31, 2008. Dove season runs from Sept. 1 through Oct. 30, 2007. 2007 dove hunting was excellent with very good numbers bagged in our area.
Dove hunters must register with the Harvest Information Program (HIP) which is federally mandated. You may do so as http://www.nehip.com or call 877-634-8687.
Choose your party size
Single hunters are welcome. Many successful hunts have been achieved by single hunters. Parties of four to five make for some nice hunting. Parties of up to 10 are welcome.
Traditional Nebraska pheasant hunting they way it should be
As we offer traditional (some describe it as the way it used to be--hunting on a farm or ranch) style hunting with stocked birds and not planted birds to help supplement nature, one will have to be willing to work our properties hard and be willing to walk through some heavy cover. Those that are willing to do and are skilled average 3.3 to 3.7 pheasants per day. Yes, the five pheasant daily limit is possible to achieve. This achievement has been reached many times. Even when this goal is not met, most have stated that they had the opportunity to reach this goal and more. With our style of operation, weather may be the most limiting factor.
Stocking of game
As required by law, we do stock our land with upland game. We manage this in a very unique way. We begin placing birds from Aug. through Sept. We then continue to stock as birds are bagged so that there is ample numbers available. This allows the birds to adapt to the environment and become native to their surroundings. When hunting at Great Nebraska Hunting, it is nearly impossible to distinguish stocked game from the "natives."
We do not "place" or "plant" game the day before or hours before a scheduled hunt. except in the circumstance to assist a handicap hunter.
No flight pens on location--You will not be concerned with birds flying back to flight pens.
Pricing for the 2007-2008 Nebraska Pheasant and Quail Hunting Season
$250.00 per gun per day. Half day rate is $150.00 per gun per day which includes a three bird limit. A single hunter is more than welcome. Each pheasant or chuckar taken over the five bird limit will each be assessed an additional $30.00. Each additional quail will assessed and additional $15. Beginning in Sept. of 2008, half day rates will not be available.
$50.00-$70.00 per gun per day for guide and dog(s) by appointment only. Fees are based on four hunters. Discounts may be given for five or more hunters. We believe you will have a successful hunt without this assistance.
We request a 50% ($125.00 per gun per day) deposit at booking time. Payable by credit card, cash, personal, business or cashiers check. The remaining balance is due before a hunt begins.
Permit Fees and Details
Non-resident annual small game is $81 (not required on a C.S.A) This is required to hunt on non C.S.A. property. We recommend during the state season and if you are enjoying other areas of Nebraska to purchase a state permit.
Nonresident Youth Small Game Hunt $14.00 (Required for hunters 15 years old or younger) This permit allows hunting access to both C.S.A. and non C.S.A. areas.
Resident annual small game hunt is $14 (required for all hunters 16 years of age or older)
Habitat Stamp $16.00 (Required For All Hunters except for resident hunters 15 years of age or younger.
As we operate two Controlled Shooting Areas, a $13.00 permit may be required for each C.S.A. for all nonresident hunters 16 years of age or older unless they possess the $81.00 nonresident permit.
Any hunters, ages 12 through 15 must have a hunter education card on their person.
Non resident controlled shooting area permits and habitat stamps are available on site when you arrive. Information and state permits are available on the web site of Nebr. Game and Parks at http://www.outdoornebraska.org
Dogs and Guides
You may question the success of a hunt without dogs or guides but the answer is simple. We keep our properties stocked with birds to assist mother nature and on the average, we stock about every 10 days.
Well trained dogs can enhance the success of a hunt. The majority of our clients bring their own dogs. Your dog will truly enjoy his or her experience at Great Nebraska Hunting.
Your dogs are welcome at no additional charge.
Hunters Safety Certificates for Nebraska pheasant and quail hunting
Proof of Hunters Safety Certificate is required for all hunters between the ages of 12 through 15. Hunters Safety Certificate is required by all hunters born after January 1, 1977.
Any hunter prior to their 12th birthday must be accompanied by a person 19 years of age or older possessing a valid hunting permit.
Hunters age 12 through 15 do not need to be accompanied by an adult but again, they must have a hunter education certificate on their person and the certificate must be presented before a hunt begins. All other hunters born after January 1, 1977 (16 years of age or older) must also possess a certificate but proof is not required before a hunt begins.
Other pheasant and quail hunting Information
A lease must be signed before any hunt begins.
Transportation receipts must be filled out before any game leaves our property.
All game must be banded before such game leaves our property.
More information is available at http://www.outdoornebraska.org