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 65th One Box Pheasant Hunt featured seven 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 "Pints & Paint" event on Friday where the ladies painted doormats. Then on Saturday, they hosted the annual Ladies Luncheon featuring Colleen Williams to emcee their "Roost & Rave" event where they played rave bingo and gave away raffle prizes. 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 raising funds for scholarships and habitat preservation.

The Nebraska One Box Pheasant Hunt is proud to announce the 2025 HUNT RESULTS of the nation’s top pheasant hunt set in the beauty of the Nebraska Sandhills. In the new team division, VIP takes first place. This team was welcomed to Custer County and graciously hosted by Andy & Sayde Taylor, Matt Thomas & Jami Anderson, Brian & Tara Miller, Jess & Amy Taylor, and Travin Flynn.

Captain: Andy Taylor.....................Broken Bow, NE

William Mulligan...............................Valentine, NE 

Butch Lehmkuhler.........................North Platte, NE

Duane McCan....................................Kearney, NE

Jake Sommervold...........................Longmont, CO

Guides: Mark Schmidt & Kent Leibhart| Dog Handler:  Ed Ford| Scorekeeper: Jake McCormick

With one box of shells, this five-member team scored 81 points shooting 15 pheasants and 3 quail to take first place. Local guides Mark Schmidt & Kent Leibhart, dog handler Ed Ford, and scorekeeper Jake McCormick share the glory of a first-place finish with the team. There was a two-way tie for second and third place with the tie breaker being decided by the team who got their last pheasant first. Prairie Dawgs came in second with 75 points shooting 15 pheasants with a time for their last bird at 12:53 AM, and the Hog Haulin' Heroes came in third with 75 points, shooting 15 pheasants also, with a time for their last bird at 1:17 PM.

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 $16,000 to local scholars last year, and over $500,000 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 - Prairie Dawgs

Captain: Matt Tucker              Kansas City, MO

Justin Yule                                     Austin, TX

Andy Tucker                      Oklahoma City, OK

Luke Tucker                                   Austin, TX

Joshua Grogis                             Norman, OK

Guides: Austin Reynolds & Brent Kirkpatrick

Dog Handler: Bert Kirkpatrick

Scorekeeper: Jed Birnie

3rd Place - Hog Haulin' Heroes

Captain: JC Ourada                  Elm Creek, NE 

Joseph Dallmann                      Elm Creek, NE

Bob Miller                                Elm Creek, NE

Steve Miller                                 McCook, NE

Kyle Lawrence                          Elm Creek, NE

Guides: Luis Maldonado & Derek McCormick

Dog Handler: Gene Giles

Scorekeeper: Cort West

4th Place - PIG

Captain: Dakota Fiene               Highmore, SD

Michael Finch                                 Milford, IA

Matt Finch                                      Dixon, NE

Jess Waddell                                  Sutton, NE

Drew Solie                               Torrington, WY

Guides: Doc Ford & Niklaus Busse

Dog Handler: Pat Keslar

Scorekeeper: Shane McCormick

5th Place - AKRS

Captain: Dennis Smydra                       Norfolk, NE

Bobby Loder                                     Glenwood, IA

Jason Hasenauer                           North Platte, NE

Tyler Bobinmyer                              Culbertson, NE

Klay Kluver                                          Norfolk, NE

Guides: Evan Gideon & Will McClintic

Dog Handler: Tehl Keslar

Scorekeeper: Riley Weems

6th Place - Pork Chop Posse

Captain: Lindsay Miller               Brownton, MN

Tim Chancellor                             Kearney, NE

Brad Leuwerke                          Albert Lea, MN

Adam Hocker                         Williamsburg, IA

Kyle Wetjen                           Williamsubrg, IA

Guides: Jacob Holcomb & Conrad Hueftle

Dog Handler: Jack Lindstrom

Scorekeeper: Tyler Peters