May 2003

My prairie dog hunt this past week lived up to all your promises and was a total hunting experience. I fired at least 1000 rifle shells over three days. Philip stayed with me throughout my hunt everyday to help spot shots and targets. I saw Antelope, Burrowing Owls, Curlews, Buffalo, Whitetails and Mule Deer and numerous waterfowl and pheasants. My guide pointed out topography and land marks unique to your area that added to my enjoyment beyond the hunt. The meals and accommodations were absolutely first class.

Thanks to all of your staff and family for making this 1st time dog hunt a great adventure. I hope to see you all again next year.

Barrie Swinbank
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

June 2003

Everything about the prairie dog hunt at Bad River Bucks and Birds exceeded my expectations. (Which were very high). The lodge is beautiful, the food Debbie cooked was wonderful ( I gained 3 pounds), the hospitality was great, and the rodent hunting was world class. The only thing I would have changed about my three days was to make it a 6 day hunt. I had a terrific time and I'm looking forward to coming back at the same time next year. Thanks for a wonderful South Dakota experience.

Rick Stover

June 2003

Thank you for showing me such a wonderful time on my recent prarie dog hunt. This was my first experience with Bad River Bucks and Birds but I am already in the process of arranging my next trip to your facility.

Your guides Richard and Randy were so careful to ensure that I always had plenty of targets to shoot. My only limitations on the hunts were my own body's muscles (aches and pains) and the gun barrel getting too hot to touch. The three Philips kept me so entertained with their tales and story's. I have to believe they were all true, except the really good ones. One of the younger Philips told me that some of the really good stories might be suspect for truthfulness.

I don't know if you should let the two Deb's see this part. They are what make the stay at your lodge so special. The food was so good I can't begin to brag it up enough. The cleanliness of the bunk house was equal to that of any of the 5 star facilities I've ever stayed in.

You folks truly have a first class operation going, I've been more than pleasantly surprised and pleased. Thank you for a wonderful experience:

Denny Exman
Des Moines, Iowa

We had a three day / four night all-inclusive hunting trip. We limited daily on pheasants. We saw lots of grouse and prairie chicken, but they are tougher to hunt. However, we got birds every day.

The guides were like hunting with old friends(except our guides were knowledgeable and had good dogs.)

The lodge and bunkhouse are new in 2002. They are beautifully done, fully equipped and clean. The "barn loft" is complete with a pool table, large screen satellite TV, and a fully stocked wet bar with great furnishings and decor.

Everyone associated with the lodge was friendly and personable and a pleasure to be around.

All in all, a first class operation.

R. James Rhodes, Jr., D.D.S.
Pittsburg, KS

Thanks for the great hospitality. The lodge, staff, food and land were all great. Seeing the big muley was also a treat, but just having access to that much land was a pleasure.

Mark Kaiser
Pierre, SD

I thoroughly enjoyed my recent hunt at your facility. You have done a very good job providing a pleasant and relaxing environment to stay as well as an exciting hunting. Your new lodge and dining facility are the best I have ever seen at a hunting lodge and the food was excellent.

Gil Johnson
Pagaso Springs, Colorado

Thanks for having us. We had a great time. Our guide did a fantastic job getting us to birds. Some of the most challenging and exciting wild bird hunting I have done. Everyone on your staff is terrific. I'm sure I'll see you next year and will tell my friends what a good experience I had.

Scott A. Rake, DMD
Lakeville, MN

I have had the opportunity to hunt all over the Midwest and several Canadian Provinces and I have found that Bad River is as good as it gets. The quality, the numbers and the opportunities are second to none.

On my first deer hunt, in November 2000, after hunting for 5 days, I shot the 133rd Buck that I saw. I passed up many 120-150 class Whitetails and many good Mulies before shooting a 240 pound, 160 class, 5 x 5 with mass and 9" brow tines.

On my second deer hunt in November of 2001, my son and I hunted 2 specific bucks for the 6 days we were at Bad River. We were scouting and saw a 160 class 4x4 Whitetail and a 180-190 class 5x5 Whitetail. After seeing these two bucks, we passed up many good quality bucks in the 130-150 class. We saw these bucks twice during the hunt at 700 plus yards, but never did get a shot.

This was one of the best hunts I have ever been on. During both of these hunts, I experienced some of the best Coyote hunting I have ever had. I averaged 3-4 per day. If you want Whitetails, Mulies, Coyotes or Pheasants, give Bad River Bucks and Birds a call. You won't be disappointed.

Dave Rorem
Minnesota Game Warden
Int'l Falls, MN