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 62nd One Box Pheasant Hunt featured six new teams and 60 past shooters. 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 teamto welcome the sportsmen to Custer County. The Ladies Board hosted a "Sip & Floral Design" event on Friday where the ladies learned about flower arranging by designing their own arrangements. Then on Saturday, they hosted the annual Ladies Luncheon featuring Adam White, the Magician. 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 2022 HUNT RESULTS of the nation’s top pheasant hunt set in the beauty of the Nebraska Sandhills. In the new team division, the Shootin' Blanks takes first place, This team was welcomed to Custer County and graciously hosted by Mike & Allie Borders, Jeff & Jenny Denson, Randy & Kim Leibhart and Dr. Dave & Cathy Minnick.

Captain: Ed Schaaf.......................Broken Bow, NE

Tim Wright................................. Broken Bow, NE

Kevin Ziska................................. Bennington, NE

Kurt Altig................................... North Platte, NE

Ryan Hogue..................................... Kearney, NE

Guides: Mark Schmidt & Kent Leibhart| Dog Handler: Jack Lindstrom| Scorekeeper: Lane Albus

With one box of shells, this five-member team scored 75 points shooting 15 pheasants to take first place. Local guides Mark Schmidt and Kent Leibhart, dog handler Jack Lindstrom, and scorekeeper Lane Albus share the glory of a first place finish with the team. The NEBRASKA TEAM came in second with 60 POINTS shooting 12 pheasants , and the PHI KAPPA PHEASANT TEAM came in third with 39 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.