Pheasant season will be here before you know it: Contact our Featured Outfitters to book your hunts
Published: Jun. 09, 2009
Before you get too wrapped up in the summer fishing frenzy, stop and glance at your calendar/schedule. Before you know it October/November will be here and so will opening weekends for pheasant hunting. What happened to the last few years when you said you were going to ‘gather the boys’ for a pheasant hunting trip? This year don’t wait until it is too late. Consider this your early warning: the next five months will fly by before you know it. Here are our Featured Outfitters at a glance, for more information click on our Featured Outfitters link on our home page.
Antler Ridge Lodge
32971 263rd St.
Hamill, SD 57534
(605) 842-3054
http://www.antlerridgelodge.com


Antler Ridge Lodge has been a family farming operation since 1909. We offer pheasant hunts on 3,000 acres of privately owned land. Our property has been one of the sites for the South Dakota Invitational Governor's Pheasant Hunt continually since 1991.
• 3,100 square feet and will accommodate up to 20 hunters at a time
• Each group will have run of the lodge
• Wireless Internet is available at the lodge
• We have a new private lodge available in 2008 with separate sleeping quarters and cooking facilities. Perfect for the small private group.
Backcountry Outfitters
33239 Hwy 44
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 830-2244


Located in South Central South Dakota our property and lodge is centered on some of the best wild pheasant hunting South Dakota has to offer. With over 3000 acres of privately owned property all managed for a healthy wild bird population, you will have the chance to hunt a large variety of terrain. Unlike other outfitters, we pride ourselves in our exclusivity.
Our brand new lodges (Chalets) are upscale in every aspect, and was designed specifically for small groups. Each Lodge offers two bedrooms, one bath, kitchen, fireplace, and great room, no detail was overlooked and it offers the ultimate in serenity and solitude.
AJ Acres
38685 Cadillac Dr.
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(888) 213-2414


Pheasant hunters nationwide know South Dakota as the "Pheasant Hunting Capitol of the World", producing the greatest number of Chinese Ring-Neck Pheasants in the nation. AJ Acres is located in the heart of pheasant hunting country. Your party will be the only group hunting during your stay.
AJ Acres hunting lodge was built in 2003 with a classic rustic decor throughout. The spacious, comfortable cabin is the perfect spot to relax, see the most beautiful sunsets and listen to the quiet of the prairie. You will wake up to the pheasants cackling each morning.
A1 Al's Pheasant Ranch
26255 429th Ave. Emery, South Dakota 57332
Business: (605) 940-268


A1 Al's consists of over 4500 acres of "prime" pheasant habitat dedicated to providing you the best in exclusively guided South Dakota pheasant hunts. We are located near Emery, SD (about 45 minutes west of Sioux Falls, SD or 25 minutes east of Mitchell, SD), where we offer a diverse array of pheasant hunting opportunities.
Our hunting guests will be staying at a nice farm house lodge. All of the comforts of home where you can relax and have a great time.
• Recreation room
• Poker Table
• Full kitchen (where you can cook for yourselves or we will prepare a meal for you, depending on your preferences)
• Washer and dryer
• Satellite TV
Buffalo Butte Ranch
33376 Buffalo Butte Rd.
Gregory, SD 57533
(800) 203-6678


Buffalo Butte Ranch is a 6,000 acre privately owned and operated farm which has been in our family for four generations. This is something we take great pride in considering today's climate of mergers, corporate farming and 2nd party investors.
The Buffalo Butte Lodge was built in 2003, over 4,000 square ft., and with a 32 X 40 great room on the upper level and a walk-out basement that boasts its own game room. The open front of the great room offers a fantastic view of the Dakota prairie.
Granite Springs
P.O. Box 5
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 999-0463
http://www.granitespringssd.com


We understand that a hunts success isn't measured by the number of birds killed, or miles walked and that you only have a few days a year away from the daily grind. What we strive to give you is the pheasant hunting experience we'd want our sons and daughters to have on their first hunt. Do not sell yourself short; come to Granite Springs and be one of the few that enjoys pheasant hunting and life as it should be.
The Main lodge - Built in 2006 with spacious rooms with wood floors, each room is decorated using a different game bird theme. All guest rooms over look the lake, have separate bathrooms and queen sized beds. Each set of rooms has a private lounge with full bar, big screen TV and fireplace.
The Covey Building is for those who wish for a little more privacy. Each room opens to the outside and has two full sized beds and a private bathroom. A short walk from the lodge, the Dog House Lounge and the lake.
Pheasant City Adventures
36930 219th St
Wessington, SD 57381
(888) 593-244
http://www.pheasantcityadventures.com


Our goal at Pheasant City Lodge is to expand from our current usage of being primarily a hunting lodge operated four months each year, to a full service, year-round Christian ministry, camp, conference, and retreat center.
At Pheasant City Adventures, we believe a relationship with Christ should be vital and exciting and worship should be alive. We have discovered that it doesn't have to be confined to a building with four walls and a steeple.
Pheasant City Adventures is a place where fathers and sons, families, and believers in Christ can worship God in His fullness, while enjoying His creation in the great outdoors.
Red Sky Outfitters
19061 - 30 Road
Lebanon, KS 99652
(785) 389-3004


At Red Sky Outfitters we offer guided hunts for Pheasants, Turkey, and Deer. As seasoned hunters ourselves, we know what is needed to bring in the game - and love doing it. When you hunt with us, you will be well taken care of! Sleep in our lodge, hunt with our dogs, and at the end of the day kick back and let us feed you supper. Our hunting packages allow you to just sit back and enjoy your hunt.
The lodge has full kitchen, full bathroom, satellite TV with 155 channels. A full day hunt with lodging includes: rolls and coffee, hunt from 8-12, hot meal, hunt from 1-5, hot supper...dogs, bird cleaning, and guide included.
Erickson Ranch
South of
Hettinger, ND
(801) 358-0698
http://www.ericksonbirdhunt.com/home.html


We're home to some of the world's best pheasant hunting and world-class hospitality. You'll never be the same after experiencing our premiere hunting in the middle of God's country.
Erickson Ranch is located 25 miles North of Hettinger, North Dakota in Adams County. It's home to over 750 acres of private land offering pure solitude and natural wildlife. We offer a wide variety of hunting options including pheasants, duck, goose, wild turkey, deer, predator, grouse, and partridge.
The Erickson Ranch lodge has a total of 9 beds (4 queens and 5 twins).
Bird Down Lodge
32151 138th St.
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 281-1231


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!
• 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
U-GUIDE South Dakota Pheasant Hunting
Prime Areas of, SD
(952) 484-0955
http://www.uguidesdpheasants.com


Welcome to UGUIDE Pheasant Camp! The next best option to owning you own private exclusive pheasant hunting camp in the prime of South Dakota.
We specialize in offering our guests a genuine authentic South Dakota Wild Bird Pheasant Hunt and all the magic that goes with the hunting camp experience.
We now have 17,000+ acres, across 7 separate private exclusive Hunting/Farm/Lodging packages for your South Dakota Pheasant Hunting, offering 3-day self-guided hunts and 4-night stays for groups of 4 - 12 hunters. Some packages offer combination Pheasant & Sharptail Grouse hunting. These properties are farmed and managed for your unique and memorable hunting experience. Our hunters are fired up about some of the best pheasant hunting in South Dakota.
Czechland Outfitters
1235 230th Rd.
Cuba, KS 66940
(785) 527-0631
http://www.czechlandoutfitters.com


You will have the opportunity to chase the flushing Kansas Ringneck Pheasants on 1000's of acres of native grasses, grain fields, and timber areas. You will think you are in a pheasant hunters paradise once you experience the cackling of a long-tailed rooster on a cold Kansas morning. Our pheasants will be guaranteed to test the shooting ability of every hunter.
All hunts will be offered in a controlled shooting area that will not require a bag limit. Hunts can be tailored to each individual hunters needs View photos of our past pheasant hunts.
The Lodge (Ross’s House): Ross’s House is a two-story farmhouse that sits right in the middle of 1500 acres of pheasant hunting land. The lodge has (3) bedrooms and sleeps up to 8 people. The kitchen has everything it takes to make a great meal after a long day of hunting. We have a full bath with a washer and dryer. You can enjoy sitting at the dining room table telling the day’s hunting story or sit on the couch and watch your favorite hunting show on the satellite.
Northern Plains Outfitters
16429 Front St
Aberdeen, SD 57402
(605) 380-9971
http://www.northernplainsoutfitters.com


Northern Plains Outfitters, Inc. is proud to offer the Best South Dakota WILD Pheasant Hunting in the World! Our "All-Inclusive" Hunts feature all Wild Birds on 15,000 acres of Prime Pheasant Habitat. We hunt cornfields, CRP, sloughs, natural grass fields, and shelterbelts.
Our Accommodations are very comfortable and assure your time away from the field to be very relaxing. We can host up to 36 people at one time and still guarantee personal service to each guest. We can tailor the Hunt to your every need. From Corporate Outings to Small Family Affairs, we've got it all.
Pheasant City Lodge
36930 219th St
Wessington, SD 57381
(888) 593-9244


We welcome you and look forward to hosting your hunt. You will be hunting on land that is natural pheasant habitat that has been producing pheasant and upland game for several generations, and is now even more productive due to our farming practices.
Pheasant City has 9,000 acres of action packed hunting terrain! Grasslands exist in 10 to 200 acre blocks - including food plots along fence lines, trees, waterways, grass strips, and marshes. Our farming practices are designed for a memorable hunting experience our clients return for year after year.
Built in 1995, Pheasant City Lodge features modern and handicap accessible features housed in a 5,550 square foot structure. We offer hunting packages for groups up to 40 hunters.
During your stay with us, you'll be treated to delicious home-cooked meals prepared in the tradition of the Midwest - good food and lots of it!
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