Hunters Hole is situated in the southeastern part of Nebraska, in Lewiston, Pawnee County. There is sole access to almost 3,000 acres of hunting lands. The landscape is rolling hills with a mix of row crops and Conservation Reserve Program lands. It typically has had some of the best pheasant hunting in this region of the state. However, in 2007 numbers of pheasants were much reduced, perhaps maybe the lowest in 40 years of hunting these lands and bag limits were low. A combination of habitat change and loss and very high predator abundance appear to be the problem.

Because of the interest of over four dozen clients in autumn 2007 in hunting wild birds, a pheasant augmentation and enhancement program was instituted in May 2008. In early May 108 hens and 12 roosters were stocked at multiple localities in an attempt to increase broods (see photos). On July 15, 270 13 week-old roosters were planted at many of the same locations on Hunters Hole lands to grow up and be in the wild for over half their lifetime by the opening of pheasant season on October 25th, 2008. Survival of these birds is expected to be high and hunting should be excellent this fall. In addition, based on calls in mid July, bobwhite quail will be up in numbers. Further, call Nebraska Game and Parks and request your grouse tags. Prairie chickens are also very abundant on Hunters Hole lands and flocks of 2-3 dozen are not uncommon.

Special discounts of up to 30% are being offered for bookings prior to mid September and 20% until the end of September. Plenty of openings are available for fall hunts. Guided and independent hunts are available. Two Brittany spaniels, Holly and Penny are ever ready to pursue the wily roosters. In addition to the standard hunt packages custom, multi-hunt packages are available. Whitetail deer (see deer page) and turkey (turkey page) are very abundant. From last week of October to Mid November rifle season, one can bow hunt deer, pursue wild turkey (see turkey page) and hunt pheasant and quail. There are also 3 large (25 to 75 acre) lakes where the waterfowl hunter can hunt multiple duck species in October through December. I invite you to click on the client’s agreement in the upper right of the home page for hunt packages and rates. Also go to the Nebraska Game and Parks web site (www.ngpc.state.ne.us) for seasons, bag and possession limits, licenses and stamps, and other valuable information on Nebraska hunting.

Lodging is available in a 3 bedroom 2 bath house and in a Recreational Vehicle. From 6 to 8 clients can be accommodated at once. All meals are supplied with hunt packages. Computer access is available and licenses can be purchased on line at any time while at the Hole. The nearest airports are Omaha and Lincoln. An 86 Chevy suburban and Silverado and two quads are available to get to and from hunting grounds to accommodate mixed game hunting interests.

Package 4:   5 Nights, 4 Days = $ 1,000    $400 Deposit
Package 5:   4 Nights, 3 Days = $ 750     $ 300 Deposit
Package 6:   3 Nights, 2 Days = $ 500     $ 200 Deposit

Day Hunts¹:  $ 300    $ 0 deposit

A 50% deposit is due upon application.
50% refund if cancellation is 30 days before hunt dates.
No refunds if less than 30 days prior to hunt dates.²


Multiple Day Hunts normally run from Sat/Tues, Sat/Mon, Sat/Sun; custom hunts available
Payment upon arrival; reduced rates for succeeding day hunts.


PAYMENT IN FULL UPON ARRIVAL

¹Payment upon arrival; reduced rates for succeeding Day Hunts

²80% refund, full deposit voucher, or same season date change, if cancellation for involuntary reasons
(i.e. medical or other emergencies)