Every year in the fall, the Nebraska One Box Pheasant Hunt in Broken Bow, Nebraska, hosts hunters from all over the country for three days of shooting competitions, hunting activities, award banquets, and social events. Sunrise to sunset, select hunters search the sky for majestic pheasants to take flight. Equipped with ONE BOX of shells, only ONE five-member new team can share the glory of bagging the most birds.

This year, the 63rd One Box Pheasant Hunt featured six new teams. Many competitors traveled from out of state for this adventure of a lifetime and also participated in the Lynn Berggren Memorial Hunt hosted by volunteers early Thursday morning. Fundraisers, award banquets, and social events were held at the Cobblestone Hotel and One Box Convention Center in Broken Bow. Area community members also hosted each new team to welcome the sportsmen to Custer County. The Ladies Board hosted a "Babes & Boards" event on Friday where the ladies learned the art of crafting a charcuterie board. Then on Saturday, they hosted the annual Ladies Luncheon featuring Shelia Greenland. Sporting clays and trap shooting competitions were also on the schedule at the One Box Gun Club located southwest of Broken Bow. Local volunteers, community supporters, and many generous sponsors made this annual event a success. The event was successful, raising funds for scholarships and habitat preservation.

The Nebraska One Box Pheasant Hunt is proud to announce the 2023 HUNT RESULTS of the nation’s top pheasant hunt set in the beauty of the Nebraska Sandhills. In the new team division, Team EnerSys takes first place. This team was welcomed to Custer County and graciously hosted by Brent & Jessica Kirkpatrick, Tyler & Ashley Peters, and Jack & Jill Smith.

Captain: Derek Harris.......................Kearney, NE

Michael Pickens................................Tulsa, OK

Tavares Williams...............................Norwalk, IA

Reggie Bosshammer..........................Kearney, NE

Kevin Berggren.................................Paducah, KY

Guides: Mark Schmidt & Kent Leibhart| Dog Handler: Pat Keslar| Scorekeeper: Levi French

With one box of shells, this five-member team scored 77 points shooting 15 pheasants and 1 quail to take first place. Local guides Mark Schmidt and Kent Leibhart, dog handler Pat Keslar, and scorekeeper Levi French share the glory of a first place finish with the team. The 4 County Fowl Shots Team came in second with 75 POINTS shooting 15 pheasants , and the JR's Dog Handlers Team came in third with 70 POINTS. Since 1961, the Nebraska One Box Pheasant Hunt has been dedicated to the fellowship among sportsmen and supporting the creation of wildlife habitat. The One Box corporation is composed of local residents who aim to promote the fine hunting and recreational opportunities so abundant in Central Nebraska. The group is instrumental in funding local scholarships, awarding approximately $12,500 annually to local scholars since 1981. Funds generated by this non-profit organization also maintain the One Box Gun Club and support a successful youth shooting program with members competing in elite national competitions.

2nd Place - 4 County Fowl Shots

Captain: Nate Bell           Broken Bow, Ne

Kyle Larson                    Omaha, Ne

Ryan Phillips                   Omaha, Ne

Shannon Muhlbach          Bennington, Ne

Shad Jones                     Las Vegas, Nv

Guides: Jacob Holcomb & Conrad Hueftle

Dog Handler: Gene Giles

Scorekeeper: Shane McCormick

3rd Place - JR's Dog Handlers

Captain: Andy Tucker        Austin, Tx

Kurt McKean                     Oklahoma City, Ok

Jordan Sherrer                  Laverne, Ok

Jared Robertson                Darrouzett, Tx

Matt Tucker                       Austin, Tx

Guides: Bob Allen & Mike Flint

Dog Handler: Tehl Keslar

Scorekeeper: Jake McCormick

4th Place - Lift Solutions Lucky Shots

Captain: Tyler Reiter               Hornick, IA

Colby Trump                           Hastings, NE

Ryan Rector                            Fremont, NE

Ross Finley                             Riverdale, NE

Jason Slagle                            Omaha, NE

Guides: Todd Reynolds & Austin Reynolds

Dog Handler: Phil Williams

Scorekeeper: Riley Weems

5th Place - VIP Team

Captain: Krista Courson          Perryton, TX

Jeff Nance                             Balko, OK

Kevin Bartak                          Omaha, NE

Steven Becker                        Austin, TX

Wade Robertson                      Darrouzett, TX

Guides: Pat Berggren & Brian Bartak

Dog Handler: Jack Lindstrom

Scorekeeper: Nole Chapin

6th Place - Niobrara River Rangers

Captain: Eric Scott          Valentine, NE

Marion Arneson               Wayne, NE

Mike Tuerk                      Springview, NE

Tyler Caulkins                  Kearney, NE

Mike Young                     Valentine, NE

Guides: Dr. John Ford & Ed Ford

Dog Handler: Josh Robertson

Scorekeeper: Trevor Smith