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Bird Down Lodge

Bird Down Lodge
32151 138th St.
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 281-1231

Jeremy Hoffman - Owner
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This outfitter offers:
Pheasant Hunting
Combination Hunts

About Bird Down Lodge



Bird Down Lodge is a South Dakota hunting and fishing outfitter in north central South Dakota near Lake Oahe on the Missouri River. We pride ourselves on offering something different outside the normal South Dakota offering. Our hunt and fish packages will keep you entertained sun-up to sun-down. Whether you are from the area or are planning to fly in from the coasts, get ready to be impressed!


Pheasant Hunting Packages Bird Down Lodge


Two of the original three founders of Crocs Shoes pheasant hunting with us.

South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Packages

  • 3 days/4 nights - All-Inclusive **
  • $1650/person (preferably 6 people or more)
  • Combination- hunting and fishing
  • $200/ 2 people, $250/ 3 people/ day/ boat.

Single Day Pheasant Hunt

  • $250/person
  • Includes guides, dogs, transportation to and from the field, one meal and cleaning and packaging of the birds. Does not include lodging (which is available), shells, and hunting license.

** All Inclusive Packages - All inclusive are just that (no additional costs)! We furnish South Dakota homegrown beef along with other meats and vegetables with all your meals. Other included accommodations are beverages and liquors, shells, transportation, guides, dogs (or you may bring your own) and clay pigeons for sporting clays. We will customize hunting or fishing trips or a combination of both in order to fit your needs.


Lodging Bird Down Lodge

The Bird Down Lodge is new as of 2008. located in downtown Bowdle, SD, this historic 4,700 square foot building dates from the early 1900's and was constructed as a hospital, has been home to medical, city, and county offices. Truly One-of-a Kind experience.

The lodging at this facility includes lodging, basement steakhouse, lounge and bar all 100% exclusive to your group staying at the lodge! 6+ people are required to have the lodge exclusive.


Lodging Ammenities Bird Down Lodge


We have a seasonal steakhouse operated during hunting season exclusively for our groups.

  • 4,700 Square Foot building (3 Levels)
  • 8 Bedrooms (2/3 beds per room)
  • 5 Bathrooms (Sink & TV's in each room)
  • Satellite TV
  • Lower Level Seasonal Steakhouse
  • Lower Level Bar/Lounge
  • Main Level Lounge TV and Game Table
  • Handicap-accessible
  • Rear Deck
  • Historic Downtown location

Custom Hunting/Fishing Trips at Bird Down Lodge

If pheasants or walleyes aren't your preference or would like to combo your hunt, feel free to give us a call regarding your hunting or fishing adventures (grouse, waterfowl, deer, antelope, buffalo, dove, varmints, prairie dogs or archery).

We will customize hunting or fishing trips or a combination of both in order to fit your needs.


Pheasant/Ice Fishing Bird Down Lodge


Ice fishing is a great addition to our late season pheasant hunts and SD extended season.

A lot of people don't know South Dakota for having great fishing. We fish on the Lake Oahe reservoir which is the 4th largest man made reservoir in the United States. Lake Oahe is approximately 231 miles long and extends from Pierre, South Dakota, upstream to Bismarck, North Dakota. Lake Oahe and the Missouri River are regarded as one of the great walleye fishing factories in the states today.

  • $150/person
  • Includes bait, tackle, rods, tip-ups, ice auger, ice shacks, transportation to and from the ice. Does not include lodging (which is available) and fishing license.

Year Round Walleye Fishing at Bird Down Lodge



  • 3 days / 4 nights $1000 - All inclusive
  • 1 to 2 people $300/day
  • 3 people $375/day
  • Includes guide, boat, bait, rods, tackle, transportation to and from the river. Does not include lodging (which is available) and fishing license.

Bring your Dogs or use our Dogs at Bird Down Lodge


A customers dog and Buffy flush up a good rooster.

One of our bird dog guides at the Bird Down Lodge - "Buffy" is a mix between a Blue Heeler / Border Collie and past customers have had a ball hunting behind this unique dog. Truely a one of a kind!


South Dakota Late Season Hunting at Bird Down Lodge



We offer discounts for groups that want to come out later in the year (December-March) since it is a bit colder with the snow on the ground. The South Dakota weather has been known to get up to 70 degrees late November.


Contact Jeremy Hoffman of Bird Down Lodge

The Bird Down Lodge is located in north central South Dakota, 30 minutes from Lake Oahe in Bowdle. Contact me with any questions you have and I'll be happy to answer them.

Jeremy Hoffman, Owner Bird Down Lodge