What is Provided:

All overnight packages are all-inclusive with the exception of ammunition/gratuity. Overnight stays can be tailored to your needs. Our packages include luxurious lodging with housekeeping service, airport pickup/drop-off, unlimited clay shooting, gourmet meals, adult beverages, pre-packaged/frozen birds with travel cooler, and of course, the hunt.

Gear Recommendations:

Weather is often unpredictable, especially the winter months. Be sure to watch the weather before your arrival and be prepared for anything. Most importantly, we recommend a broke-in, comfortable pair of boots'water-resistant is a plus. A neck gaiter is often nice on windy winter days. You will warm-up as you walk so dress in layers. It's most important to keep your feet, hands and face warm. Gloves are a must, but be sure you're able to pull the trigger well. You're more than welcome to bring your own gun, however we provide guns and ammo if you do not want to travel with your own. We require blaze orange for upland hunts. A bird bag is nice to have, but not required as our guides will carry birds throughout the fields. Waders are not needed for waterfowl hunting. Our blind is heated, but still be sure to dress appropriately. Most of this gear can be purchased in our pro shop. Bring comfortable, casual attire for lodge wear. A pair of lodge shoes or slippers is very handy well. September, October, March and April are often cool in the mornings, but very warm in the afternoons so pack appropriately. We sell most items you might need for your hunt in our onsite Pro Shop. We also encourage you to bring your own dog!

What to Bring:

What else to bring: If you want to mix and match your hunting with a game of golf, don't forget your golf clubs! We allow sporting clay shooters to bring their own golf carts and we encourage hunters to bring their own dogs! We sell most items you might need for your hunt in our onsite Pro Shop in case you forget anything.

Season:

Our upland season begins September 1 and ends April 15. We offer a 10% non-peak season discount rates on top of all other discounts for the months of January-September. Our clay courses are year-round and we offer waterfowl, deer, and turkey hunts during Nebraska's legal seasons.

Upland bird (pheasant, chukar, quail): September 1 through April 15

• Waterfowl (teal): September through October
• Waterfowl (mallards): October through December
• Waterfowl (Canada geese): October through January
• Waterfowl (light Geese): February through March
• Spring turkey (archery): March
• Spring turkey (shotgun): April through May
• Whitetail deer (archery): September through December
• Whitetail deer (rifle): November
• Whitetail deer (muzzleloader): December

Species:

Upland bird (pheasant, chukar, quail): September 1 through April 15

• Waterfowl (teal): September through October
• Waterfowl (mallards): October through December
• Waterfowl (Canada geese): October through January
• Waterfowl (light geese): February through March
• Spring tTurkey (archery): March
• Spring turkey (shotgun): April through May
• Whitetail deer (archery): September through December
• Whitetail deer (rifle): November
• Whitetail deer (muzzleloader): December

Region/Terrain:

Pheasant Bonanza is conveniently located 50 miles north of Omaha and 50 miles south of Sioux City. The location is adequate for quick and easy, in and out travel. Commercial airports are only 60 minutes away while private airports reside only 15 minutes away.

We offer many different terrains to suit your abilities; from scenic hill country with CRP grasses, wooded draws, creek beds, sunflower and sorghum to the pancake-flat Missouri river bottoms, flooded with milo, corn and soybeans. The variety of terrain is part of what makes Pheasant Bonanza's wild life habitat so inviting for the different species we have to offer.

Typical Weather:

If you don't mind warm weather, come in September and you should have the whole place to yourselves and first dibs on the 3,000 acres we have to offer. Weather in September can range from mid-40sF in the morning to 80s in the afternoon. October and November offer beautiful weather with lows in the 30s and highs in the 60s. December cools down a bit and we might have measurable snowfall, but that just makes for a truly majestic hunt! If the cold doesn't bother you, we offer outstanding rates in January and February. You can also have the place almost entirely to yourselves! Lastly, like most mid-western states, March and April are usually stunning, but also unpredictable!

Pheasant Bonanza's day hunts start at $799 per group. Overnight packages vary from $1999 per person for upland and waterfowl hunt packages, depending on the number of nights and amount of birds you want to hunt. We offer packages to fit different budget needs and we tailor every hunt to meet your desires!

Do you offer shooting lessons?

Trent, our club's General Manager, along with several other PB guides are certified NSCA shooting instructors and Orvis Endorsed Instructors. They are avid shooters themselves and Trent performs exhibition trick shooting shows as well.

Can I bring my own dog?

Absolutely, we love having your dog(s) come along. They may hunt with us at your own risk. We do not allow dogs in our lodge, but we do offer boarding services in our kennel.

Can I bring a non-hunting guest or my wife?

Of course, we have several activities they'd enjoy; some include a winery and a fudge factory. We love exposing new people to the experience.

Can we customize our outing if none of the package options appeal to us?

Yes, we can tailor any package to your wants/needs.

Do you offer corporate outings?

We have many businesses, large and small, from across the country that make their visit to Pheasant Bonanza an annual outing to entertain clients and employees. Take advantage of our conference rooms and 100-person meeting space!

Can I hunt without a guide?

We reserve unguided hunts for our members only. We offer several levels of membership'from personal to corporate. Some memberships offer enough discount that it would make sense to buy one to make your outing cheaper; in which case, you'd be able to hunt unguided.

Do you release birds and how often?

We have a fair amount of wild birds, but yes, we release birds similar to South Dakota's clubs. We want you to have the best experience possible. And for that reason, we have birds that mirror what you would encounter in the wild.

Do you offer shooting lessons?

Trent, our club's General Manager, along with sever other PB guides are certified NSCA shooting instructors and Orvis Endorsed Instructors. They are avid shooters themselves and Trent performs exhibition trick shooting shows as well.

Do you have a cancellation policy?

We require a 15% deposit no less than two weeks before your scheduled arrival. No matter when deposits are received, they are non-refundable, but they can be forwarded to another outing at a later time. You must have a deposit to lock-in your date; otherwise your date may be booked by another party. You may add guests at any time if there is space. We must be notified in reductions in number of guests no less than 48 hours' notice or you will be charged for the original amount of people.

What is required for out-of-state licensing?

All you need for upland game, whether resident or non-resident, is a NE Habitat Stamp and CSA Permit which may both be purchased in our Pro Shop. It is very affordable. We sell all licensing in our Pro Shop for all species of game. The only the item we're not capable of carrying is a Federal Duck Stamp which may be purchased at most sporting goods stores, post offices and sometimes stores such as Wal-Mart.

Additional Activities:

• Onsite:
• Upland Hunting (pheasant, chukar, quail)
• Waterfowl Hunting
• Wild Turkey Hunting
• Free Range Whitetail Hunting
• Sporting Clays, Trap, Skeet and 5-Stand
• Corporate Retreats
• Hayrack Rides
• Cooking Classes
• Whiskey Tasting
• Wine & Canvas
• Bonfires
• Fishing
• 4-Wheeling

• Offsite:
• Golf (two courses only 15 minutes driving)
• Silvery Hills Winery (5 minutes by vehicle)
• College Baseball World Series (during mid-late June/only one hour from lodge)
• Casinos (Omaha & Sioux City)
• Local Pub Crawl