Several hunters already have accepted and completed the challenge, but there’s still plenty of time to take part in the Nebraska Upland Slam.
The Slam invites hunters to pursue and harvest a ring-necked pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, greater prairiechicken, and northern bobwhite quail within a single season in Nebraska.
Now in its eighth year, the Nebraska Upland Slam is a collaboration among the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever.
Hunters who take all four of Nebraska’s primary upland gamebird species should upload a photo of each harvested bird online. Those who complete the Slam will receive an official certificate, a pin and be entered into a drawing to win the grand prize: a Winchester SX4 Upland Field 12-gauge shotgun.
The second-place prize is the Print of the Year with Medallion: Mr. Pheasant by Christa Dawn. The third-place prize is a Scheels $100 gift card.
Resident hunters 15 or younger who complete the slam will be automatically entered into a drawing for a resident youth lifetime hunt permit. Additionally, upon the fourth and final bird submission, hunters can acknowledge their hunting dog’s achievement by uploading a photo of their dog afield to receive an official Top Dog tag and certificate.
The seasons for sharp-tailed grouse and greater prairie-chicken opened Sept. 1, and the seasons for pheasant and bobwhite began Oct. 25. The seasons for all four species close Jan. 31, 2026. Visit OutdoorNebraska. gov and search “Upland Slam” for more information, official rules and entry details.
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