
South Dakota Access
SD Turkey, Upland Birds and Small Game

2026 South Dakota Spring Merriam Turkey Hunt Offerings:
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3-day 2 bird guided Tribal Merriam’s Turkey Hunt - $1500-1800
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3-day 1 bird guided Black Hills Turkey and Trout Combo - $1500
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2-day 1 bird guided private ranch, Black Hills or Tribal hunt -$1000.
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Additional days as available - $250/gun.
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3-day 1 bird access only private ranch hunts - $900
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Additional bird and extra days as available - $30
Description:
DIY, semi-guided, and fully guided run and gun and blind hunts are available. We will custom fit your hunt to your preferences and budget.
Dates:
Tribal season dates vary based on tags drawn. We prefer the last 2 weeks of April and first 2 weeks of May. Contact us for specific availability.
Licensing:
Tribal tags vary in cost and availability. Most tribal tags are sold on a quota system and are guaranteed if your purchase is timely. See “Licensing” section. SD prairie and Spring Turkey are lottery tags with high draw success of 1-2 tags per hunter depending on the unit.
Meals and Lodging:
Generally not included unless noted on a particular hunt. Both are available on all hunts and are custom matched for budget and preference.
Add-ons:
Prairie dog/coyote hunts for $300-450/gun. Buffalo hunts for $5500-8000.
Travel:
Rapid City and Pierre Airports are likely your two best options for flights.
Booking:
A 50% deposit per hunter locks up a specific date. Deposits are transferable and can be rolled into the following year or an alternative hunt until tags are drawn.

A memorable moment from a South Dakota Access guided hunt: a client with their impressive Merriam's turkey against a backdrop of South Dakota's rugged beauty.




Upland Bird Hunts – 2025 State Season runs from
Oct 18 – Jan 31
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Guided, semi-guided and access only private ranch and Lakota Tribal hunts for pheasant, grouse, prairie chickens and partridge
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$300-350/gun/day - 2-8 guns
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All-inclusive 3-day pheasant hunts on private ranches and preserves for 6-20 guns
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$2400-3000/gun







Prairie Dogs:
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$350/hunter/day guided Tribal prairie dog hunts on Oglala Lakota lands (Pine Ridge)
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Minimum group of size of 2 or $500/day for solo hunter
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Groups of 4 get free on-site cabin lodging
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$300/hunter/day access only private ranch hunts
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Shoot different P-dog towns everyday, all within 30 minutes of each other.
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Lodging available on or near hunting grounds
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$450/hunter/day fully guided SD private ranch hunt - fully outfitted with shooting benches, mats, bags, shelter, lunch etc.
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Minimum of 2 guns
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Guide will transport clients and call coyotes
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Unlimited shooting on private (or Tribal)
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Licensing
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State of SD small game - $142
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Pine Ridge non-Tribal member prairie dog - $125
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Cheyenne River non-Tribal member prairie dog - $95
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