SD Turkey, Upland Birds and Small Game

Hunter posing with a harvested turkey in a natural South Dakota setting.

2026 South Dakota Spring Merriam Turkey Hunt Offerings:

3-day 2 bird guided Tribal Merriam’s Turkey Hunt - $1500-1800
3-day 1 bird guided Black Hills Turkey and Trout Combo - $1500
2-day 1 bird guided private ranch, Black Hills or Tribal hunt -$1000.
Additional days as available - $250/gun.
3-day 1 bird access only private ranch hunts - $900
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.

Hunter proudly displays a harvested Merriam's turkey on a guided South Dakota hunt.

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.

Detailed view of a wild Merriam's turkey in its natural South Dakota habitat.

Expansive view of prime South Dakota hunting terrain for turkey and upland birds.

Hunter strategically calling Merriam's turkey during a guided South Dakota hunt.

Successful hunter with a harvested Merriam's turkey in South Dakota.

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Upland Bird Hunts – 2025 State Season runs from

Oct 18 – Jan 31

Guided, semi-guided and access only private ranch and Lakota Tribal hunts for pheasant, grouse, prairie chickens and partridge
$300-350/gun/day - 2-8 guns
All-inclusive 3-day pheasant hunts on private ranches and preserves for 6-20 guns
$2400-3000/gun

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Hunting dog retrieving a pheasant during a 2025 South Dakota upland bird hunt.

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Row of pheasant during a 2025 South Dakota upland bird hunt.

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Prairie Dogs:

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