This incredible Nebraska buck was an unexpected blessing last fall, made possible simply by making a donation to a prairie conservation organization in my area.
March 10, 2026
By Zeke Pipher
Would you pay $180 to hunt a 180-inch buck?
OK, technically, he wasn’t 180 inches — he was 174 7/8. And, strictly speaking, I didn’t know I’d be hunting him when I clicked “submit bid.” I was simply donating to a non-profit. It was a warm summer night in June. I was watching the Royals beat the Tigers while scrolling through Facebook. I saw a post from a local conservation group; they were hosting an online benefit auction that evening. I appreciate this organization; they manage a large prairie in southern Nebraska. So, when I saw “Deer Hunt for One Person,” I submitted a bid of $180. No one bid against me. I received an email the...
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