Upland Opportunities of Western Nebraska?

[Ray Esboldt]

I have a chance to hunt 12,000 some acres of Western Nebraska near Alliance this fall. The landowner says there's pheasants, and I'm sure there are. Numbers of pheasants, I haven't a clue. Has anyone hunted this region? Are there any quail? Are there any sharptails? How about waterfowl?

Thanks in advance. I wouldn't think of asking this question anywhere but here. FM has some of the most world wise outdoorsmen and women I've ever encountered.

[setterguy]

I would imagine that there would be some bobwhites hanging around there, and I wouldn't be surprised if you saw some prarie chickens along with the ditch parrots. I don't know about the sharptails down there, anyway sounds like a great trip. I will be expecting my invitation shortly.......

[gspman]

Alliance is in or near the Nebraska Sandhills which is supposed to be a good hunting area. Like setterguy said there should be quail, and pheasant as well as waterfowl and prairie grouse. Do some research on Google.

[Ray Esboldt]

Thanks, guys. I did do some research on the Web, but honestly didn't find much. Hunting was kind of mentioned in passing in everything I found. Nothing real specific. Maybe it's that good that a limit of roosters doesn't even raise an eyebrow.

[BDR]

Ray the Nebraska state site has pretty decent forum for their local info. I have had many questions answered there for trips to the east side of the state.

I believe the area your talking about has a good antelope population.

[Ray Esboldt]

Thanks, Brian. Antelope just don't flush very well.

That's kind of what I'm reluctant about. If it's high plains and prarie, I'm not sure it's worth a 10 hour drive. I'll keep searching for information. That's part of the fun.