Shooting Sportsman Endorsed Lodge Profile:
  Pheasant Bonanza
Tekamah, Nebraska

High on the list of top wingshooting destinations is the state of Nebraska, and topping the list of best lodges in the Cornhusker State is Pheasant Bonanza. Located in the extreme eastern part of the state, Pheasant Bonanza offers unparalleled pheasant hunting as well as world-class opportunities for ducks and geese. All of the choices involve expert guides and well-trained dogs that don’t know the meaning of the word “quit.”

Hunting

Season: September 1 to April 15

Gamebirds: Pheasants, quail, chukar, Hungarian partridge, teal, mallards and Canada geese 

Style: Walk-up over pointing and retrieving dogs for upland; hunting over decoys from blinds for waterfowl

Terrain: Open, easy-to-walk grasslands and croplands

Lodge & Amenities

Location: Tekamah, Nebraska (40 miles north of Omaha)

Lodging: Fifteen-bedroom luxury main lodge and separate three-bedroom lodge for overflow

Dining: High-quality Midwestern comfort food served in main lodge

Pro Shop: Yes

Nearest Commercial Airport: Omaha, Nebraska

Nearest Private Airport: Tekamah, Nebraska

Shuttle Service: Yes

What to Bring

Clothing: Standard light-to-medium-weight upland clothing with additional underlayers for late season. Camo for waterfowl

Guns: 28 to 12 gauge for upland, 20 or 12 gauge for ducks, 12 gauge for geese

Ammo: #6 to #8 shot for upland, BB to #6 nontoxic shot for waterfowl

Chokes:  IC or M for quail and pheasants; IC, M or F for waterfowl

Special Note

Upland and waterfowl hunts are offered independently and as combo hunts.