Pheasant hunting one hour from Mitchell, SD.
A straight shot west on I-90 to some of central South Dakota's best-managed pheasant ground. Bring the group; we'll handle the rest.
Mitchell is a great launch point for a South Dakota pheasant trip. You've got hotels, restaurants, the Corn Palace for the non-hunters, and I-90 running straight to us. Sixty minutes later you're stepping out onto 3,000 acres of managed CRP and cattails.
Prime is a family-owned operation. That means when you call, you talk to a Graves — not a booking center. When you show up, we already know your group's name, your dog's name and how you take your coffee.
If you're weighing outfitters east of the river vs. making the extra drive, the answer is simple: bird numbers, cover quality and repeat clients speak for themselves. That's why our calendar fills months in advance.
The closest guided pheasant hunt worth the drive from Mitchell, SD.
- One-hour drive from Mitchell on I-90
- 3,000+ acres of central SD pheasant habitat
- Wild and released roosters, managed year-round
- Family run by the Graves since 2004
- Bring your own dogs or hunt behind ours
- Man cave with pool, poker and a wood stove for down time
- Group rate: $300/gun; small party rate: $400/gun
- Bird processing and Chamberlain lodging just up the road
How to get to Prime from Mitchell, SD.
- 1From Mitchell, get on I-90 westbound.
- 2Drive approximately 70 miles / 1 hour to exit 260 for Pukwana.
- 3Take exit 260 and head north into Pukwana.
- 4Follow local roads / GPS to 35250 242nd St., Pukwana, SD 57370.
Flying in? Closest airports: Sioux Falls Regional (FSD) ~ 2 hr from ranch, Pierre Regional (PIR) ~ 90 min.
Pheasant hunting near Mitchell, SD — quick answers.
How far is Prime Pheasant Hunting from Mitchell, SD?+
About one hour west on I-90 — 70 miles from downtown Mitchell to the ranch in Pukwana. Easy round trip if you're basing your group out of the Corn Palace city.
Can we do a day trip from Mitchell?+
Absolutely. Many of our Mitchell-area hunters leave early, hunt a full day, drop birds at a processor and are back for dinner. If you'd rather stay closer, book a hotel in Chamberlain/Oacoma — 10 minutes from the ranch.
Are there guided pheasant hunts closer to Mitchell?+
There are outfitters east of the river, but the wild bird numbers and habitat quality get noticeably better once you cross into central South Dakota. That extra hour is why our clients keep making the drive.
What are your rates?+
$300 per gun per day for groups of 8+, $400 per gun per day for parties of 7 or fewer. See the Hunt page for what's included.
Can we bring our own dogs?+
Yes — well-trained bird dogs are welcome and love the ground. We also run our own dogs if you'd rather just carry a shotgun.
Ready to book? Request your dates or call 605.682.8502.
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