South Dakota is going to have great Wild Pheasant numbers again this season.
The Chuckar Partridge and Hungarian Partridge are also looking great this year. We are seeing a lot of nests out in the fields. It has been a long time since we had descent numbers of Hungarian Partridge anywhere in the state. We transplanted a few thousand Hungarian Partridge and Chuckar Partridge last year and it is definitely paying off.
You are able to harvest three (3) Pheasants, five (5) Partridge, in any combination of Hungarian and Chuckar Partridge and three (3) Sharptail Grouse.
We don’t have a large population of grouse on our land but if we limit early enough in the day I often take people up to the Prairie Pothole Region specifically to hunt for grouse. They have a pretty descent population of Sharptail Grouse in that area.
We also have transplanted some Black Pheasants and Buff colored Pheasants. These are beautiful birds. We have already released them this year at only five (5) weeks of age. We only have about 10-20% of these birds survive but when we do it this way they fly just as hard and are as elusive as pheasants born in the wild. Some of these five week old birds we release do get lucky enough to mix in with a wild hens brood of chicks.
You will absolutely love these different strains of birds we have in the field. Don’t worry, there are still 25,000 Wild Ringneck’s on our land just waiting to make fools out of us all. If you have any doubt at all how these Black and Buff colored Pheasants fly, take a look at some of our videos and you will see how quick they bust out of the cover and are out of range in a heartbeat. Most people that are lucky enough to harvest one of these colored birds have them mounted. They are absolutely beautiful. If you don’t want the bird we will be more then happy to keep it and have it mounted. In turn we wil let you harvest an extra bird in it’s place. We can do this because we all have licenses but don’t carry guns while guiding our customers.
For more videos, visit our website: www.littleriverpheasanthunts.com
WE LITERALLY HAVE THOUSANDS OF HEN PHEASANTS ON NESTS RIGHT NOW. I have lived in South Dakota my entire life and haven’t ever seen Wild Pheasant numbers like they were last season.
This year is going to HAVE HIGHER NUMBERS OF BIRDS Yet.
Our South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is even considering raising the limit from three ringneck pheasants per day to four ringneck pheasants per person per day.
All Inclusive Hunt including-meals, lodging, pickup to and from the airport, transportation to town for any reason, FREE trap range with shells provided, guides, dogs and chef!!
We can handle almost any disability a hunter may have whether bird hunting or deer hunting If you have any questions or concerns give us a call!
We will give you a hunt of a lifetime!
Don't forget about our fantastic whitetail deer hunts. We have several Boone and Crocket class whitetails shot here every year. You need to call immediately for details. We can only accept a very limited number of hunters for whitetails. We have heated blinds set up or you can sit in a tree stand on the river bottom or any number of very thick tree claims. These are totally wild hunts. We will pattern the deer for you the best we can.
South Dakota Ringneck Pheasant Hunting.
You will be hunting one of South Dakota's best pheasant hunting areas. The lodge is located in the heart of the James River valley, just South of Aberdeen South Dakota, you will find just about everything South Dakota has to offer for hunting in the Jim River Valley.
We also have available pheasant hunting grounds in some of the best counties in South Dakota for Pheasant Hunting. We have hunting land around the Ipswich, Craven, Eureka, Hosmer, Leola, Redfield, Hitchcock, Tulare, and Miller areas.
You will recognize any of these areas as some of the premiere Pheasant Hunting grounds in South Dakota. These areas also hold fine Grouse Hunting as well.
We also offer Archery Whitetail Deer, Chukar, Hungarian partridge, Morning Doves, Ducks, Spring Snow Goose Hunt With 1.5+ million Birds In The County At Peak Times, Honker Depredation Season that starts in September. Our Canadian Honker depredation hunts in September and our Spring Snow Goose hunts have very liberal harvest limits.
We also offer Varmints, Fox, Coyote, Raccoon, and Walleye Fishing on the Missouri River. We also can guide you to just about any other Fresh Water Species with in a 1 1/2 hour drive from the lodge.
Hunting PackagesWe will do our best to accomodate any situation or different options you may require in a hunt.
Our Regular Pheasant Hunting Package Includes
* Experienced Guides that will accommodate your every need!
* Pro Dog Trainer On Staff (Will be happy to help with any of your gundog issues)!
* 4 nights lodging
* 3 birds per day (5 partridge may also be taken)
* 3 day hunt
* 3 meals per day
* Transportation to and from the airport
* Transportation to and from town regardless if it is day or night!
* Guided hunt with the finest Shorthairs around
* (you may bring your own dogs)
* Camper hookups
* New lodge with 20 beds
* Pheasant cleaning facilities and freezer space
* FREE Trap Range
* Our basic package goes for $900.00 + tax
* Credit Cards Accepted (3% charge)
* Non refundable deposit required
We have HEATED Whitetail Deer Blinds that are elevated all over our land. This is a 100% wild hunt. You can also take a portable stand and place it anywhere you like. Our guides do their best to pattern the deer for you but you are more then welcome to hunt any area of your choice.
We also offer Canadian Goose Depredation Hunts that start in September. Cost is $275 per person per day. Lodging and meals included
We have FREE predator hunting available with our basic pheasant hunting package-calling fox and coyotes in fairly easy sitting on a hill looking down on the Jim River Bottom.
Our spring snow goose hunts take place in NE South Dakota. WE are a major staging area for snow geese. These staged birds along with the untold numbers of migrating flocks provide great decoying action. The dates for the hunts are mid-March thru early April during the Conservation Order. This special season has liberal laws allowing the use of electronic callers, unplugged guns, and liberal limits.
We will do whatever possible to accomodate any needs or desires you have while you are our guest.
Our Lodge
We have every comfort of home awaiting you when you arrive at Little River Pheasant Hunts in South Dakota. The Pheasant Hunting Lodge is fully accessible for handicapped hunters. Extra wide doors, handicapped showers, bathroom facilities and just about everything else you would need to get around in a wheel chair without a lot of problems. We went the extra mile when setting up the floor plan to include something for everyone. This is without a doubt the most handicapped friendly lodge in South Dakota, not to mention our pheasant hunting is outstanding.
We can accommodate couples when they arrive as well. We have both bunk style beds and double beds with adjoining, private bathrooms with tub and shower included. There is four total restroom facilities in all. There are two public which are fully set up for disabled hunters and there are two bathrooms that are adjoined to a room with a double bed for our couples.
The big screen TV is loaded with hundreds of stations from a satellite so you are sure to get your favorite college or pro football games in the evenings or late afternoons after the hunt. Our chef is second to none, just ask him!!! He really does do a great job with the meals. I guarantee you don’t eat like this at any other South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Lodge.
You are more than welcome to bring your dogs. They can come inside as long as there is not an obedience or house training problem. Anything your dog destroys will be replaced at the owners expense. We also have heated kennels in case you would rather keep your dog outside. If you do not have your own dogs or enough dogs to work the cover our birds are in you will be hunting behind some of the finest German Shorthaired Pointers around. They are second to none and we know one of your memories that stands out will be the fantastic dog work.
I think you will find there is plenty of couch and recliner space in the main lounging area. We also have a poker table, video poker, foosball, free trap range and a host of other activities to keep you occupied while you are our guest.
Our packages are all inclusive and we mean it. Everything is provided for you with the exceptions of your Pheasant Hunting gear and your South Dakota Pheasant Hunting License. You can even purchase your shotguns here if you don’t want to bring them on the aircraft. At times we can get a little better price then you can get at the sporting goods stores. If you want a special firearm it is possible we can order it in for you at a discount. We do not make a dime on any shotgun we may sell to you. We are not in this business to sell hunting equipment. This is just a nice service we try to provide to our friends when possible. Your new shotgun will be waiting for you when you arrive.
For those hunters that have spouses that like to come along but do not hunt the Aberdeen Mall is only 20 minutes away. There are several things to do in town and numerous historical sites that are not more than a couple hours drive from the lodge.
If you would like any additional information about our lodge feel free to contact us and we will do our best to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. We truly consider our customers ”Our Friends” and will go the extra mile to make sure you have the South Dakota Pheasant Hunting experience of a lifetime. We want to see you back every year if possible. If you are not able to come and hunt with us this year, feel free to drop in and have a cup of coffee with us. We would love to meet you.
Our Dogs
Our German Shorthairs are full of natural point and retrieve! We also have field champion sired lab puppies and started dogs for sale. These pups are very well bred and FULLY GUARANTEED!
We are dedicated to the preservation of the German Shorthair Pointer focusing on producing dogs with a sound temperment, intelligence, natural ability, correct conformation and longevity.
We go to great lengths to make sure we are consistantly producing dogs of superior quality both in the field and the home.
We don't participate in "Bandwagon Breeding" which is breeding to the latest field champion. Make no mistake, we have plenty of field champions in our dogs bloodlines, but our goal is to concentrate our breeding efforts to better the breed and enhance the strengths and versatility of our dogs.
We are so confident in our breeding program and started dogs that we give what we feel is the best guarantee offered anywhere.
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