FAQs

Our new kennel facility is generally full with our own dogs. Most hunters crate their dog in their vehicle. However, your dog can be crated inside a heated building for overnight stays during cold weather. Please call ahead if you need kennel or crate space. We’ll do what we can to accomodate your dog.

No.

We primarily hunt with Labradors.

Although your license allows you to take these animals, we don’t allow it for the safety of the hunters and the dogs. We allow no shooting on the ground!

Yes, we always have a minimum of 2 guides per group that keep the hunt organized and under control.

We are an authorized license agent and offer license sales at the lodge. Otherwise licenses can be purchased at most convenience stores or online at the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks website. Non-resident 10 day small game licenses are $125, non-resident youth (ages 12-15) small game licenses are $12.00, and non-resident shooting preserve licenses are $50 for a one day, $80 for a 5 day and $125 for season long.

Not unless you are under the age of 16. Then, you need a previous license from the state of South Dakota or a hunter’s safety card and a parent or guardian must sign the license.

We have a safety meeting before each hunt in which our safety rules are explained. The guides carefully watch gun handling and shooting. Any individual who does not follow these rules will be removed from the hunting party.

State law does not require it but our policy does require you to wear blaze orange. We prefer that you wear at least a blaze orange cap. Shooting glasses are required and available at the lodge.

Yes, we have a small sporting clays range set up.

We recommend 12 and 20 gauge guns. Preferably pump action or semi-autos. Double barrels are acceptable but quick multiple shot opportunities can be missed.

You must shoot 4, 5 or 6 shot. In a 12 gauge, we recommend 2 3/4″, 1 1/4 oz. of shot and 3 3/4 drams minimum powder charge. Three inch magnums are not recommended for a 12 gauge as they are much slower. In a 20 gauge, a 3″ magnum is recommended. None of our hunts requires steel or non-toxic shot.

Yes. We usually have a good supply of 12 and 20 gauge for purchase.

We hunt a mixture of milo food plots, CRP, trees, cattails and corn.

We hunt only private land that we have exclusive hunting rights to.

No, but you can bring your own. Drinking is allowed only after the hunt is over for the day. We do provide soft drinks.

We provide all linens. You don’t need to bring any towels or bedding. Most hunts include all meals.

The sooner the better. Early season hunts are booked up 10-12 months ahead of time.

Bring a cooler along and we will pack it for you, or it can be shipped overnight for an extra fee. We will also have coolers available for purchase.

Yes. We can take your trophy to a local taxidermist for you, and it will be shipped back to you when it’s finished.