Papa Joe's Pheasant Farm
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Address
29870 402nd Ave.
Dante, SD 57329
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Contact Info
Joe Podzimek
Additional Info
Public or Private Destination: Public
Type of Shoots: Field
Game/Birds Offered: Pheasant
Gun Dogs: Available
Other Hunting/Sporting Opportunities: Fishing
Lodging: Available
About eight miles east of Wagner, S.D. and less than 20 miles north of the Missouri River, Papa Joe’s Pheasant Farm offers two kinds of hunting packages on nearly 1,400 acres of prime bird country where Lewis and Clark once roamed.
Sportsmen can make a “do-it-yourself” excursion where they can gain access to the land then must fend for themselves. Others opt for the full hunt deal, which including hunting, lodging and food. For the full hunt package, people only need to bring their guns, ammunition and personal articles. Papa Joe will take care of the rest.
“We provide lodging, guides, home-cooked meals, refreshments and bird cleaning and freezing services for people who order the full pheasant hunting package,” explained Joe “Papa Joe” Podzimek, lodge owner. “We’ll also provide transportation during the hunt. Each hunter must provide his or her own transportation to the lodge, license, shells, guns and coolers to haul back their pheasants.”
For those choosing the full hunt package, the lodge ranch house consists of six bedrooms that can comfortably sleep six to eight people. After the hunt, guests may relax in front of a big-screen television, shoot pool or play darts and foosball. Some people even participate in hunts for prairie chickens, rabbits and coyotes.
For those choosing the full hunt package, the lodge ranch house consists of six bedrooms that can comfortably sleep six to eight people. After the hunt, guests may relax in front of a big-screen television, shoot pool or play darts and foosball. Some people even participate in hunts for prairie chickens, rabbits and coyotes.
Many people fly commercially into Sioux Falls, S.D., about 100 miles northeast of the lodge and rent a car. Private pilots can land at a nearby short field in Wagner. Those who come typically find good shooting on outstanding pheasant habitat.
“We had a good season in 2008-09,” Papa Joe said. “The season generally runs from late October through early January. The birds were there and they flew well. Some people come here with a lot of experience shooting clay pigeons, but shooting wild pheasants is another story.”
Guests at Papa Joe’s mainly hunt on Conservation Reserve Program lands, prairies and pasturelands crisscrossed by creeks. They can also hunt on some corn and milo croplands interspersed amid brushy, rolling hills. All of it provides good habitat for birds.
“Our diverse wildlife and terrain will assure that everyone has a great time pheasant hunting,” Podzimek said. “We have some great places to go pheasant hunting. We have excellent habitat for the birds, but to augment the native population, we release a few hundred birds each year after the season so they are wild by the time the next season begins. We really don’t have to release any birds, though, because we have so many wild pheasants.”
Looking for more adventure? Some lodge guests drive about 16 miles to the Fort Randall Indian Casino or fish the nearby Missouri River. Well-known for its big walleyes, the river produces some ’eyes approaching 10 pounds as well as several other species of game fish.
“Papa Joe’s Pheasant Farm is the place for all your pheasant hunting needs in South Dakota,” Podzimek said. “Come join us for your next pheasant hunting adventure. You will love our dogs and won’t be ready to leave when your hunting trip ends! With a variety of wildlife and a stress free environment we know you will enjoy your hunt.”
For more information, call Papa Joe at 605-384-3322 or 605-491-3055.
Papa Joe's Pheasant Farm is the place for all your pheasant hunting needs in South Dakota. Come join us for your next pheasant hunting adventure. Our diverse wildlife and terrain will assure that you will have a great time pheasant hunting. You will love our dogs and won't be ready to leave when your pheasant hunting trip is over! We are also a prime destination for fishing!
Papa Joe's Pheasant Farm is one of the finest pheasant hunting farms in Southeastern South Dakota. We are located 20 miles from the Missouri River for excellent fishing and located 16 miles from Fort Randall Casino. We have some great places to go pheasant hunting such as: Shelterbelts, Tall Prairie grass, Lakebeds, Rowcrop. With a variety of wildlife and a stress free environment we know you will enjoy your hunt. Young or old, we have a great hunt for you. Papa Joe's Cock Farm is located 8 miles east of Wagner, SD on Hwy. 46 and only 1.5 hours southwest of Sioux Falls, SD.
Papa Joes Pheasant Farm servicing your Pheasant Hunting Needs in Southeastern South Dakota
Pheasant Hunting Rates: Vary.
Pheasant Hunting Packages Include: Guaranteed Pheasant limit, guides, lodging, home cooked meals, having birds cleaned, freezer storage, and transportation while hunting.
The Hunter Must Provide: Transportation from Sioux Falls, license, shells, guns, and coolers to haul your pheasants back.
The Limit: 3 birds per day.
The hunting rates start at $200 per day depending on what package you want.
Booking Deposit: 30% deposit is required at booking with the balance due after arrival. Deposits are non-refundable.
Give us a call to make your reservations early for the 2008 hunting season which begins Oct. 20th.
Please leave a message if there is no answer.
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