South Dakota Pheasant Hunting — South Dakota's
Prime Pheasant Hunt.
Three thousand acres of meticulously managed prairie. Wild and released roosters. Family-run service that treats every group like the only group on the ranch.
In 2012, Pheasants Forever crowned Chamberlain, SD the #1 Pheasant Hunting Town in America — and we're proud to call it home.
The best South Dakota pheasant hunt — without the premium-lodge price tag.
Twenty years of stewardship on the Graves Ranch. The result is the kind of dynamic flushes and unhurried hospitality you'll keep talking about long after the season closes.
Family-Owned. Hunter-Focused.
You're not booking acreage — you're joining a family operation that takes pride in every detail of your hunt.
3,000+ Acres of Bird Country
Diverse cover, strategic field layouts and the kind of terrain that produces explosive flushes and steady action.
Year-Round Habitat Management
Our fields are planted and tended all year. Thoughtful land work means strong populations and better opportunities.
Bring Your Dogs — or Use Ours
Trained dogs welcome. Traveling light? Our experienced dogs are ready to put birds in front of you.
Safety Comes First
Every hunt opens with a clear, friendly safety briefing. Focused fun, no surprises.
Built for Groups
We specialize in parties of 10+. Smaller group? Reach out — we'll find the right fit.
From the first cup of coffee to the last cast of light.
A simple rhythm built around one thing: more time in front of birds.
- 7:00 AM
Coffee & Safety Briefing
Roll in from your hotel. Quick brief on the day's fields, dogs, and safety — then we hunt.
- 8:30 AM
Morning Drive
Boots hit the prairie. Strategic field rotations keep birds moving and groups together.
- 12:00 PM
Break in the Man Cave
Pool table, darts, poker, TVs and a wood stove. Bring your own food & drinks, rest the dogs.
- 2:00 PM
Afternoon Hunt
Fresh cover, fresh birds. Late-light flushes are the kind you'll be telling stories about.
- Evening
Dinner in Chamberlain
Birds off to processing, then head into town for a steak. Tomorrow we do it again.
Pick your pace. We'll handle the rest.
From a quick morning push to a full multi-day stay, every package includes the same hands-on hospitality.
Group Rate
- Groups of 8 or more
- 3,000 acres of managed habitat
- Dogs + man cave included
Small Party Rate
- Groups of 7 or fewer
- Same ranch, same dogs
- Flexible scheduling
Multi-Day Trip
- Fresh fields each day
- Bird cleaning info provided
- Built for groups of 10+
Plan the rest of your trip.
Most hunters stay in nearby Chamberlain or Oacoma — just minutes from the ranch. We've put together our favorite hotels, rentals and restaurants in one place.
Where to stay
Hotels in Chamberlain and Oacoma, plus two trusted local rental homes.
Where to eat
Hunter-tested local favorites in Chamberlain, Pukwana and Kimball.
The kind of trip you book again before you leave.
"The flushes were nonstop and the food at the lodge somehow rivaled the hunting. We're already booked for next year."
"I've hunted SD for 15 years. Prime is the most well-run operation I've been on — and the most fun."
"Three generations, four dogs, zero stress. Felt like we were guests at a friend's place."
The action you can expect.
Prime dates fill fast. Let's get you on the calendar.
Send a quick inquiry and we'll get back the same day with availability, packages and answers to whatever your group needs.