Double P Ranch
Contact Info
Cyrus - (651) 357-2764
Phone: (651) 357-2764
Fax: (651) 730-1477
Additional Info
Public or Private Destination: Private
Type of Shoots: Field
Game/Birds Offered: Canada Goose, Dove, Waterfowl, Wild Pheasant, Deer
Gun Dogs: Available
Other Hunting/Sporting Opportunities:
Lodging: Lodge Available
Visit us online! www.doublepranch.com
SPECIAL!
3 day guided hunt $250.00 per day fully guided (Lodging and meals included)
Specializing in diverse and affordable hunting opportunities, we offer our guests combination hunts for waterfowl/pheasant. We hunt over 3000 acres of native grasslands, sloughs, various aged tree belts, lakeshore, and numerous food plots.
Double P Ranch - Created for Hunters by Hunters
 
If being told where and how to hunt, or being combined into a South Dakota-style super group is not your idea of a South Dakota hunting experience then Double P Ranch may be your answer. The expansive habitat at Double P Ranch ensures your group will hunt only in highest quality well-rested areas a necessity when hunting wild pheasants.
At Double P Ranch we are deeply committed to conservation. Our greatest asset is the land. We continually strive to improve the habitat, especially our winter habitat. Over the past years, we have planted in excess of 60,000 trees and restored wetlands and native grasslands. We reinvest a significant portion of our proceeds back into the land. Every year we begin new projects with the aim of improving our habitat. We are also committed to helping sustain local commerce.
Located in Clark County, we are part of the Southern Clark County Management Complex. This area consists of thousands of acres of contiguous private and public land dedicated to wildlife habitat. Our region rivals any area of South Dakota in populations of wild pheasants, local and migratory waterfowl, and trophy whitetail deer. We are only a four-hour drive from the Twin Cities.
Specializing in diverse and affordable hunting opportunities, we offer our guests combination hunts for waterfowl/pheasant. We hunt over 3000 acres of native grasslands, sloughs, various aged tree belts, lakeshore, and numerous food plots.
Exclusive Early Season Hunts
Giant Canada Goose/Dove hunt - Sept 1st - Sept 15th
Hunt Geese in the morning and doves in the evening. This three-day hunt is guided and includes lodging and meals**. The cost is $795/person.
Early Season Waterfowl - Sept 27th - Oct 16th
Come experience what duck hunting is all about in the famous Prairie Pothole Region of South Dakota. This three-day hunt is limited to only one group and includes all meals**, professional guide, bird cleaning, and lodging. The cost of this hunt is $995/person* (minimum four hunters).
Wild Pheasant Hunting
Pheasant Hunting - Oct 18th - Jan 4th
We spent over a decade developing habitat to sustain a wild population of pheasants. We have habitat to suit any hunter's desire. We hunt expansive grasslands, cattail sloughs large and small, old and young shelterbelts, and numerous food plots planted specifically for pheasants. Both flushing dogs and pointing dogs thrive on our ranch. Our birds are plentiful and wild which makes for an enjoyable fair chase hunt. We offer three pheasant hunting packages. (3 hunter minimum).
Package 1 - A three-day hunt with meals**, lodging, bird cleaning, and a professional guide for $895/person.
Package 2 - A three-day hunt with meals** and lodging for $695/person.
Package 3 - A three-day hunt includes lodging for $645/person.
Combo Hunts
Waterfowl/Pheasant Hunting - Oct 18th-Jan 5th
Double P Ranch is located in the central flyway. We have excellent waterfowl habitat consisting of large, medium, and small sloughs, harvested fields, and miles of lakeshore. Many of our hunters shoot ducks in the morning and hunt pheasants in the afternoon. We provide decoys and place blinds for our guests to use. Licenses in South Dakota are limited. You need to enter the lottery by June. There are 10-day (100B-33) and 3-day (100Y) licenses available for Clark County. The cost of adding a guided waterfowl hunt in addition to pheasant hunting is $95/day. Bird cleaning is included with Pheasant hunt package 1 (listed above).
Antler-less Whitetail Hunting - after Nov 16th
We practice Quality Deer Management. Every year we determine a doe harvest quota to maintain our excellent buck-to-doe ratio. We invite our guests to archery antler-less hunt during the pheasant season. The additional cost of antler-less hunting is $95/day.
Waterfowl Hunting
2008 Waterfowl Hunting Update
We are in the first year of a multi-year effort to develop our water resources to create a World Class Waterfowl hunting destination. New this year will be heated waterfowl hunting blinds, expanded field hunting opportunities, and improved access to many areas of the ranch specifically for waterfowl.
Most are quite surprised by the tremendous waterfowl habitat in our area of South Dakota. You can field hunt Mallards and Superior Canada geese, hunt dozens of potholes on wetter years, hunt massive lakes which stage tens of thousand of ducks and geese during the migration, or hunt larger sloughs managed specifically for waterfowl.
Combo Hunts
Many of our hunters will waterfowl hunt with our guides in the morning then hunt pheasants in the afternoon and some will even sneak back to hunt a little more waterfowl in the evening.
Lottery
Licenses in South Dakota are limited and every year seem to get more difficult to attain. You need to enter the lottery by June. There are 10-day (100B-33) and 3-day (100Y) licenses available for Clark County.
Trophy Whitetails – Bow Hunting
CLARK COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
Clark County South Dakota has tremendous whitetail hunting and our area of the county is where the ‘Big Boys’ roam. Be assured you have found a great place to hunt without the hype and crowds reserved for states like Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas. Huge deer abound and are taken each year. In fact, our township consistently produces the largest buck in the county and on several occasions the largest buck in the state.
The Hunt
Be one of the few! The Double P Ranch hosts limited number of bow hunters a year. Our 3000 acre ranch is managed for trophy deer ensuringeach hunter will have a great experience.
Countless food plots are strategically placed throughout the entire ranch. Nearly every hunter we have hosted has either harvested or had a real opportunity to harvest a trophy deer during the course of the hunt. The success rate is very high and the opportunity rate is 100 PERCENT.
Upon arrival you will be accompanied by an experienced Double P Ranch guide, who will take his time going over aerial maps and physically showing you the many designated bow-only hunting areas found throughout the ranch. He will recommend several areas to hunt based on our most recent scouting, then turn you loose.
Packages include:
- Semi-guided archery hunt
- Clean and comfortable lodging
- All meals and beverages
- Satellite TV
- Wireless internet
- Processing facilities
- Groups of three or more reserve exclusive bow hunting access to the Ranch
Does not include:
- Deer processing
- 5 % SD sales tax
3 Day Hunt - $1,395.00*
5 Day Hunt - $1,995.00*
7 Day Hunt - $2,495.00*
7 Day Hunt - $1,395.00*, **, ***
*Twenty five percent deposit required.
** Does not include meals.
*** Hunt completed by Oct 16th.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much hunting land do you have? At Double P Ranch we over hunt 3000 acres nearly all of is fabulous pheasant habitat.
Can you accommodate smaller groups? Yes.
Are the birds wild? Yes. We spent several years building winter habitat to sustain a significant bird population.
How is the late season hunting? We consistently take limits of pheasants throughout the season. We have a steady influx of birds throughout the season, since we are the largest block of habitat in the area. We often see more birds in the late season than the early season.
What do you do if the late-season weather turns bad? We will either try to reschedule your hunt or refund your deposit.
Do you charge extra for extra nights? We only charge for days hunting.
Do you guarantee the hunt? Yes, if you any reason you do not believe you had an excellent hunting experience we will refund your money.
Accommodations
New Lodge 2008!
 
We built a new lodge that is open for the 2008 hunting season!
Our clean hunting cabin has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. It comfortably sleeps 8 people. We have a maid come in and clean once every two days. We stock breakfast supplies for every group for the duration of your trip. These include eggs, sausage, cereal, bread, hash browns, milk, orange juice, and coffee. We have gas and charcoal grills, washer and dryer, ample freezer space, fire pit w/ firewood, fully equipped kitchen, enclosed game processing area w/ supplies, and a big screen satellite TV/VCR. Our cabin has a large 16 x16 foot deck which overlooks Dry Lake.
Scott Donaldson is our chef for the 2008 hunting season.
  
Lakeview Lodge
- 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths
- Accommodates 12 guests
- Great room
- Game room with bar and pool table
- Wireless Internet and phone
- LCD satellite TV
- Deck with gorgeous views
- Housekeeping
Lakeview Roost
- 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths
- Accommodates 8 guests
- Fully equipped kitchen if needed
- Satellite TV
- Wireless internet available in Lakeview Lodge
- Spacious deck with views of Dry Lake
- Gas and charcoal grills
- Fire pit
- Heated game processing room for bow hunters
- Housekeeping
Chef
Scott Donaldson
Scott Donaldson will serve as Chef for the Double P Ranch during the 2008 hunting season. Scott brings a diverse background of culinary skills and is a lifelong hunting and fishing enthusiast.
Scott grew up in the farmlands of Illinois where he learned fresh gardening and cooking techniques from his mother and grandmother. His father taught him old school hunting skills and safety at an early age.
Although born in the Midwest, Scott spent most of his adulthood in the mountains of northern Idaho. He enjoyed plenty of big game hunting including elk, whitetail and mule deer and was fortunate enough to draw a once in a lifetime moose permit, which he turned into a successful hunt. He swears the waterfowl hunting in north Idaho is severely underrated and spent a good majority of his days in the field chasing ducks and geese up and down the Pend Oreille River. Grouse in the mountains and Chukar partridge on the banks of the Snake River also provided many entertaining hunts. The diverse bird and waterfowl opportunities also led to a hobby of raising Labrador retrievers for ten years.
With the harvesting of game also came the opportunity to hone knife, cooking and meat smoking skills. The early lessons taught using local, fresh ingredients never left and were beneficial in defining his passion for the culinary arts. Scott enjoys cooking almost entirely from scratch and using pure, natural ingredients.
Scott and his wife, Sheila, moved to Minnesota in 2001 and currently reside in East Bethel. The cooking of wild game and their own farm raised pork and poultry led to a keen interest in outdoor slow cooking and grilling. Scott and Sheila had a custom designed BBQ trailer built for entertaining, catering and competitions. They started mixing their own seasonings and sauces and now sell their own brand of rubs and BBQ sauce.
Scott looks forward to cooking for the Double P guests in 2008 and sharing their stories from the field.
Platte River Retrievers
Platte River Retrievers has been offering quality working retrievers for nearly 20 years. They specialize in Golden Retrievers bred to excel in the field as well as offering a fine line of Labrador Retrievers.
Platte River Retrievers is the official partner kennel of Double P Ranch. Please visit their website for more information about the kennel.
Rates
Pheasant Hunting Packages
* Double P Ranch features a personal chef
* All meals and beverages
* Guides and dogs
* Bird processing
* Lodges 8 to 20 hunters
* High speed wireless internet
* Flat screens with satellite
* Card table and bar
* Housekeeping service
* All taxes included
Price Guide
* 8 or more hunters: $360 per day; exclusive lodge access!
* 4-7 hunters: $375 per day
* 1-3 hunters: $400 per day
Waterfowl hunting
* Guided or non-guided
* Duck boats, blinds, or field hunting
* Fall snow goose with Josh Kern available (Limited)
* additional $100 per day
You need to enter the waterfowl license lottery by June. There are 10-day (NRW-00B) and 3-day (NRW-00Y) licenses available for Clark County.
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