South Dakota Hunting Lodges
South Dakota is one of the premier pheasant-hunting states in the nation. Lest you doubt its commitment, the state even made the ring-necked pheasant the state bird. Local hunters and visitors alike flock to the state’s many ranches and lodges when the season hits. We’ve assembled some of our favorites (in alphabetical orderno other ranking is intended):A1 Al’s Pheasant Ranch: A1 Al’s is located in Emery, less than an hour from Sioux Falls. Bring your dogs with you and enjoy the wide variety of hunting locales, including sorghum, sloughs, and prairie land. The lodge includes a rec room, poker table, and satellite TV for relaxing after the day’s activities.Buffalo Butte Ranch: Buffalo Butte is located in the South Dakota “Pheasant Triangle,” located between the towns of Gregory, Winner, and Chamberlain. It’s a family-owned and operated lodge with four generations of history. Before the hunt, you can practice at the complimentary clay trap shoot. The price also includes all processing and freezing of birds. (more…)