South Dakota Deer Hunting

Our Whitetail and Mule deer hunting packages include lodging, meals and beverages, lodge amenities, field transportation and guide. Our success rates for our whitetail deer hunting and mule deer hunting has been 92% for the past 10 years.

We have large numbers of both Whitetail and Mule deer in our 80,000 acres of river bottoms, creek bottoms, food plots, shelter belts, and draws. Deer hunters have their choice of permanent stands, portable blinds and spot and stalk.

We limit the number of hunters to maintain a high quality hunt and to provide trophy bucks for future hunters. With selective harvest and quality habitat, multiple buck sightings are daily events and opportunities for trophies exist.

Bolton Ranch Outfitters is a true South Dakota working ranch that just happens to be situated in some of the most pristine hunting ground that you will ever see. The land that Bolton Ranch owns is perfect habitat for wild pheasants , sharptail grouse, deer, and turkey. High success rates and trophy game defines the hunting; top notch hospitality and hard work defines the service you will receive at Bolton Ranch . We know that you will come away from Bolton Ranch with memories to last a lifetime of stories to tell the grandchildren, trophy game to hang on the wall, and a cooler full of birds. Don't miss the opportunity to call us to book your hunt today.

If you are looking for the ultimate, WILD bird hunt you are at the right place. Located in the heart of South Dakota's prime pheasant country, we are certain you will see thousand of birds! Bruns Outfitters offers 10,000 acres of pastures and farm ground as well as CRP, sloughs, and tree belts. Not only are pheasants in abundance here, but waterfowl, coyotes, fox, and deer as well.

Trophy whitetail deer hunts take place in a wide variety of locations from fields, creek bottoms, food plots, shelter belts, to open prairies of South Dakota. You will find an abundance of wildlife with over 70,000 acres of private land exclusively managed for these magnificent animals.

This year our success was 95% on our rifle hunts and 100% on our archery whitetail hunts with more than 100% opportunity. 3 and 5 day hunts available.

The Hat Creek Outpost is a working cattle ranch located between Hot Springs and Ardmore, South Dakota. The property has over 15 miles of creek bottom habitat. Hat Creek has developed a reputation over the years as one of the premier locales for trophy deer in South Dakota and is endorsed by Bass Pro Shop.

Fully-Guided Packages for Whitetail: 3 Day $1700.00 per archer; 5 Day $2750.00 per archer; 7 Day $3350.00 per archer.

Book your South Dakota hunting trip today! Our hunting lodge provides guided hunting packages for pheasant hunting, waterfowl and white-tailed deer. We also offer guided fishing trips.

The archery hunt is a semi-guided hunt that last 6 days in very rugged river breaks and cedar trees. We will guide you over the ranch on your arrival. Most of our hunting is done from blinds. We will show you where most of the traffic is and help you find the right blind and area and help you get set up to have the best opportunity for taking a trophy. If you really want to spot and stalk we will get you started in the right areas away from where we are hunting from the blinds and stands.

Crooked Creek Outfitters offers firearm and archery mule deer hunting in Harding County, South Dakota, located in the northwest part of the state. All of our South Dakota guided mule deer hunts are either 2-on-1 or 1-on-1. Our rates include lodging, meals, in the field transportation, field dressing of game, transportation of game to processor and all applicable state and local taxes. Transportation from Rapid City Regional Airport can be arranged.

We will spot and stalk for rifle and archery hunting. We will hunt a lot of badlands, draws, agricultural fields, sagebrush flats and river bottoms. Rifle season traditionally starts the second Saturday of November and goes for 16 days. A typical Mule deer is going to score between 155 BC and 185 BC, with the potential for larger. A typical Whitetail deer is going to score between 140 BC to 160+ BC. Rifle season traditionally starts the second Saturday of November and goes for 16 days. Archery season starts September 1 and goes to January 1. South Dakota archery deer licenses are good for any deer.

Dakota Ranch Outfitters offers big game hunting for mule deer, whitetail, antelope and turkey. We also offer upland game birds, which include pheasant and sharptail grouse. South Dakota big game rifle licenses are obtained by a lottery drawing system, with Archery Tags Guaranteed.

Dakota River Ranch is located in the James River valley in South Dakota. The Ranch has over six miles of river bottom. This area is well known for trophy class whitetails; 150- to 160-class deer are common.

The hunting philosophy of Dakota Safaris and the ranchers on whose land you’ll hunt is to provide a quality trophy deer hunting experience for you and others now and in the years to come. We, therefore, do not promote you shooting anything less than a four-point buck (western count). We aim only to take a few of the big ones each year and thereby preserve a vigorous herd of deer so that year after year we can offer another super hunt, comparable to few others. Hunting this semi-rough terrain can be just about as tough as you want to make it. If you like to walk, there’s plenty of that, and if you prefer to conserve your energy, your guide can locate you to a spot or drive you to strategic points and locations. Ranchers or their employees will guide every hunter to the places where the “wall hangers” reside. The semi-rough terrain is ideal for sitting and spotting or for walking and stalking.

Continuing in their quest for excellence, Daybreak Ranch has teamed up with Gordon Sampson to offer guided archery whitetail hunts with the possibility of future gun hunts. 2,500 acres of Daybreak Ranch's 8,000 acres are devoted exclusively to whitetail deer archery hunting. All photos were taken at Daybreak Ranch, Hyde County, South Dakota. Gordon has spent the past 30 years guiding archery hunts in Montana as Mossy Horn Outfitters and this new partnership along with his return to his South Dakota roots has given him the opportunity to keep pursuing his love of whitetails.

Most of our whitetail deer hunting is done on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Gregory and Tripp counties. Rifle season starts about the 10th of November and runs for 16 days - right during the peak of rut. The size of the deer usually runs from 120 to 140 inches, with a few larger ones taken each year. We hunt a lot of canyons and some shots can be pretty long. Don't be afraid to practice and be prepared for shots of 250 to 400 yards.

Pick your dates! Finish your hunt prior to October 17th and hunt seven days with exclusive access to the entire ranch, or hunt five days between October 18th - 31st and your group will have exclusive access to select areas of the ranch. The cost of this hunt is $1500/person (four hunters) or $1750/person (less than four hunters). This hunt includes meals** and lodging.

Long known for some of the most premier and exclusive deer hunting anywhere, Firesteel Creek Lodge and the Lindskov Ranch have continued to not only meet, but exceed hunters expectations. It may be because of the extreme management that we continue to be booked for more than two years out, year after year.

You can hunt from our blinds and tree stands or bring your own. It will not be uncommon to see large- bodied trophy 4, 5, and 6 point bucks on the ranch. This is a fully guided hunt. You will be taken into the blind area to hunt. Your deer will be transported out to the hunt vehicle if you are successful (depending on your marksmanship) because you will see deer.

The Gman just acquired access to 8,000 acres of prime Mule Deer & Antelope country, The best part is You Still can get a Tag and Hunt this fall with me. Give me a call! Limited number of hunts this year.

Gann Valley Ranch is located in scenic Buffalo County, South Dakota this hunting mecca offers sportsmen an opportunity to enjoy the prairie just as it was 100 years ago. Rolling hills, creek bottoms, native prairie, shelter belts and food plots create an ideal habitat for an abundance of wildlife including pheasant, grouse, geese, deer and coyote.

Hunt the Medicine Creek Watershed and the great White River of South Central South Dakota. Over 15,000 acres of prime Trophy Deer hunting. Experienced guides.

The Lyle and Candace Zirbel and Family would like to welcome you to the Glacial Lakes Hunting and Fishing Lodge. The lodge is located just north of Waubay, South Dakota, half mile north of the Blue Dog Lake State Fish Hatchery on 444th Ave. The lodge is located 10 minutes away from 7 of the top lakes in Northeast South Dakota. Bitter, Blue Dog, Enemy Swim, Minnewasta, Waubay, Rush, and Pickerel Lakes all provide top class fishing for walleye, jumbo perch, northern pike, bluegill and crappie. Along with our lakes, there are numerous other attractions including Pickerel Lake Recreation Area and Fort Sisseton and Sica Hollow State Parks. Webster and Waubay are within 15 minutes and Aberdeen, Milbank, Britton, Sisseton, and Watertown in an hour drive. Many local attractions and businesses are available for all your basic needs.

Grand River Lodge also offers exceptional Whitetail Tail and Mule Deer hunting opportunities. The Grand River Lodge is a family owned and operated lodge as a part of Schiley Family Ranches. We became a business when we decided to share our family’s love of the land, the outdoors and hunting with others. We operate the only private shooting preserve in Perkins County, SD.

We work year round to preserve the habitat and environment that provides the birds with ideal conditions. That work results in a high number of pheasants, so when hunting season comes, you will not be disappointed. We also offer deer hunting packages.

Some of the finest Whitetail hunting in Western South Dakota is found in the heart of High Plains Game Ranch. Because we manage High Plains Game Ranch for wildlife, we manage our deer for quality and not quantity. Our hunts are offered with the muzzleloader and archery hunter in mind.

At High Prairie we also offer two Trophy Caliber fair chase whitetail deer or mule deer hunts for gun or bow, and we specialize in offering a spectacular archery whitetail hunting experience. Our first camp is located in the heart of the Black Hills where you are accommodated for at the High Prairie Lodge. This is our premier whitetail hunt. We have numerous, comfortable ground and tree stands. This is a rut only hunt and availability is limited.

We offer archery and rifle deer hunts. For the whitetail hunter we have several hundred whitetails who call our grassy plains and rolling hills "home". It has been said that whitetail deer from this area are amongst the largest. Our hunters have an excellent chance of seeing and stalking 130+ B.C. trophy deer. The deer hunting will be done from tree stands or ground blinds.

I offer rifle and archery hunts during the rut! In my area of South Dakota, my clients get the oportunity to hunt whitetails and mule deer during the rut with rifles and archery equipment. This is a great advantage over other outfitters.

Big game hunts (elk,deer,antelope,bison) are available with a limited number of guaranteed tags. Spring turkey hunts can include up to five tags per hunt. Also available are pheasant hunts,grouse hunts,coyote hunts, and prairie dog shoots.

Bow hunting for whitetail deer in Faulk County, South Dakota is offered. Call us for details.

The eight mile drive over hilly terrain and through the picturesque breaks to the Medicine Creek Ranch Lodge is both scenic and exhilarating. As the road winds down to the dense tree lined Medicine Creek bottom and wildlife from deer to porcupine come into view, you’ll know you have reached some of the best secluded hunting available in our fine state of South Dakota.

South Dakota Mule Deer - Whitetail Deer - Hunting

Missouri River Outdoors offers the best whitetail deer hunting east of the Missouri River. At any given time, deer populations can reach more than 300 head on our massive prairie landscape. Having this many deer graze and live on our 2,000 acres assures you the chance to take home a trophy buck

South Dakota deer hunting is by a lottery drawing, give us a call and we will be glad to help you with your applications. Lotteries are only done once a year for rifle hunting, so if you are interested please contact us, the 1st deadline is in September. Our bow hunts for deer are unlimited in South Dakota, so if you want to test your skill, give us a call and we will get you set up for an excellent bow hunting trip

The only thing bigger than a SD white tail is the smile on your face after harvesting a giant Pope and Young deer. These whitetails are big, like Donald Trump's ego these deer are sure to be huuge! These whitetail bucks can easily push the scales over 200 lbs and boast racks that fit the description as well. NTA is a trophy white tail buck destination. We ask hunters take only old mature deer, 4 years of age or older. We only take deer by bow, so we are able to regulate the deer to full maturity and not push them off the properties we hunt. Wish to bring home additional protein? We offer archery hunts for whitetail does as well. These big beauties are sure to fill your freezer space as well.

All hunting is done on 20,000 Private Acres from BIG DOG Tree Stands and Double Bull Ground Blinds with over 89 different specific locations for the 2008 season. We hunt the edges of bedding areas, corn fields, funnels between bedding and feeding, waterholes, and much more.

Your hunt will take place on a mixture of crop land, wide-open grass lands, and creek bottoms. Our methods of hunting vary, depending on your weapon choice (bow, rifle, or muzzleloader) and species (whitetail or mule deer) you are looking to bag. All of our hunts are 100% fair-chase and we will make it our mission to give you the best hunt possible.

We have 8,000 acres of incredible pheasant habitat. Lots of small ponds, surrounded by CRP with food plots strategically placed throughout, will ensure enough cover for an exciting hunt. Enjoy all the comforts of our newly constructed first-class lodge.

Pahapesto Guiding Service is family owned and operated by Terry Maier. Located in Tripp County in South Central Dakota. The lodge is just a few miles northwest of Winner, the pheasant capital of the world. Tripp County is home to outstanding mule deer and white-tail bucks, along with antelope, turkey, pheasants, grouse, coyotes, and prairie dogs.​​

We offer both archery and firearm guided whitetail hunts, and you can hunt by either spot and stock or with blinds. If you tag your buck early we also offer varmint and predator calling/shooting, wildlife viewing, and historic site viewing at no additional charge, or for an additional fee we also offer guided pheasant hunting in South Dakota. We also have mule deer hunts. If you have been looking around for guided mule deer hunts then you can stop here, included in our diversity of hunting packages is our fully guided mule deer hunting packages.

White-Tail Deer Archery Over the counter tags available. 5 to 7 day hunts

Our deer herd is in excellent condition. Eastern South Dakota has experienced very mild winters for the past five years which has resulted in excellent fawning and overall health of the herd. Like most managed herds, our herd has a slightly above average age structure. The South Dakota subspecies of Whitetails is the second largest subspecies in weight second only to the Canadian subspecies.

Wild ring neck pheasants hunting, walleye fishing on the missouri river, prairie dog hunting, archery deer, water fowl hunting spring or fall, James River fishing, perch on lake dudly or any combination of these wonderful outdoor activities are possible.

Prairie Highlands Outfitters main goal is to provide you with the best hunting experience possible. Our 3200 sq. ft. log lodge sleeps 10 and includes a wet bar, pool table and lounge. We also offer two log cabins with full kitchens and bathrooms for a more private stay. There is a natural hot spring just feet from the main lodge. We provide hunting packages for prairie dog, whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn, turkey, grouse, prairie chicken and coyote hunting. 2,000 private acres and access to over 1,000,000 acres of tribal land your sure to have a blast.