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 64th 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 "Birds of a Feather Mix Drinks Together - Cocktail Class" event on Friday where the ladies learned the art of crafting drinks. Then on Saturday, they hosted the annual Ladies Luncheon featuring Kevin Horner, a comedian and ventriloquist. 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 2024 HUNT RESULTS of the nation’s top pheasant hunt set in the beauty of the Nebraska Sandhills. In the new team division, Team Valley 303 takes first place. This team was welcomed to Custer County and graciously hosted by Jim & Deb Girardin.

Captain: Scott Cassels.......................Omaha, NE

Mitch Cassels...................................Colorado Springs, CO 

Ryan Glow.......................................Waterloo, NE

Kyle Johnson....................................Valley, NE

JD Squire.........................................Omaha, NE

Guides: Jason Baum & Justin Carpenter| Dog Handler: Jared Robertson| Scorekeeper: Jed Birnie

With one box of shells, this five-member team scored 83 points shooting 15 pheasants and 4 quail to take first place. Local guides Jason Baum & Justin Carpenter, dog handler Jared Robertson, and scorekeeper Jed Birnie share the glory of a first-place finish with the team. There was a three-way tie for third, fourth, and fifth place with the tie breaker being decided by the team who got their last pheasant first. VIP Team came in second with 75 points shooting 15 pheasants with a time for their last bird at 10:12 AM, and the Chasin' the Dream came in third with 75 points, shooting 15 pheasants also, with a time for their last bird at 10:49 AM.

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 - VIP

Captain: Devon Johnk           Broken Bow, NE

Matt Baird                            Papillion, NE

Alexander Micciche                Jacksonville, NC

Tony White                           Columbus, NE

Bre White                             Columbus, NE

Guides: Pat Berggren and Brian Bartak

Dog Handler: Tehl Keslar

Scorekeeper: Riley Weems

3rd Place - Chasin' the Dream

Captain: Andy Classen         Bellevue, NE 

Garrett Heikes                    Verdigre, NE

Sean George                      Omaha, NE

Adam Knecht                      Albion, NE

Ben Evers                          Plattsmouth, NE

Guides: Jacob Holcomb & Conrad Hueftle

Dog Handler: Jack Lindstrom

Scorekeeper: Jake McCormick

4th Place - Panhandlers

Captain: Chase Becker               Red Rock, TX

Steve Becker                             Austin, TX

Dan Becker                               Danville, CA

Thomas Adderhold                     Johns Creek, GA

Derek Brantley                          Pflugerville, TX

Guides: Kent Leibhart & Mark Schmidt

Dog Handler: Phil Williams

Scorekeeper: Tyler Peters

5th Place - Georgia Boys

Captain: Dave McCulley               Ball Ground, GA

Marcelo Oliveira                          Cumming, GA

Ron Cooke                                  Cumming, GA

David Clymer                              Alpharetta, GA

Douglas Bridges                          Duluth, GA

Guides: Luis Maldonado & Kody Stiger

Dog Handler: Gene Giles

Scorekeeper: Shane McCormick

6th Place - Hornady

Captain: Matt Richie               Grand Island, NE

Beau Diehl                             Grand Island, NE

Katie Glover                           Grand Island, NE

Jamie Lemburg                       Grand Island, NE

Mike Jensen                           Grand Island, NE

Guides: Austin Reynolds & Brent Kirkpatrick

Dog Handler: Ed Ford

Scorekeeper: Trevor Smith