It is often said that there are hunts for all types of people and South Dakota is no exception.  Truth is, most people have a limited amount of time to hunt and so when they do get out to enjoy the best pheasant hunting in the nation, most do not what to waste it in an unproductive way.

Regardless if you agree with it or not, times have changed and many family farmers that used to allow open access to their hunting land with a simple polite request, are now charging for access to their land. Unless you have exclusive access to good pheasant cover or the time to explore the public hunting areas, you may want to try a commercial hunting preserve.

Some people might say that preserves are just too expensive, but the fact is - good hunting, like any other activity, ends up costing something. You invest time, effort or money regardless of where you hunt.  Today there are preserves across South Dakota that fit almost any budget.

Preserves offers something for everyone. Most hunts can be tailored to rank beginners, physically handicapped, old timers, who can no longer handle rough cover, or to experienced hunters, who like tough and demanding hunts.   State law requires South Dakota preserves to release a 1:1 ratio for killed birds. The release techniques combined with the natural law of the wild combined to offer even the seasoned hunter a great hunt with a combination of wild pheasants and released birds.

Advantages of hunting a preserve:

• Typically great cover
• More Birds
• Guaranteed shot opportunities
• Customized hunting to your groups needs
• Longer seasons
• Higher bag limit