South Dakota Pheasant Hunting
Hunting & Pricing
Flexible packages for individuals and groups of all sizes.
Choose Your Hunt
Hunting Packages
All hunting packages include professional pheasant guides, trained hunting dogs, and field transportation. Group sizes are flexible — contact us and we'll build a custom package that fits your group perfectly.
Daily Hunting
1 Day
Lunch available for an additional fee
- Professional pheasant hunting guide
- Trained hunting dogs
- Field transportation
- Bird cleaning & packaging
- Lunch provided for an additional fee
Professional pheasant hunting guideDaily Hunting with Lodging
1 Day + Overnight
- Professional pheasant hunting guide
- Trained hunting dogs
- Main lodge or private room
- Hot breakfast & lunch
- Field transportation
- Shells included
- Bird cleaning & packaging
- Lodge amenities access
Weekend Hunt
3 Guided Hunting Days / 4 Nights Lodging
- Professional pheasant hunting guides
- Trained hunting dogs
- Main lodge or private room
- All home-cooked meals
- Field transportation
- Shells included
- Bird cleaning & packaging
- Lodge amenities access
Lodging Only
Per Night
$100/night off-season · +$25 with breakfast
- Private room or bunkhouse
- Lodge amenities access
- Breakfast available (+$25)
* A $50 per person surcharge applies to groups of four or fewer. Extended stay and full lodge rental rates available — call us at (605) 216-1817.
Reviews
What Hunters Are Saying
"We have a large group of 15–18 hunters from Wisconsin that have been going on a late season hunt at Half Cocked Lodge for well over 10 years. Dave and his crew always put on an awesome hunt for our group. While we certainly enjoy knowing that we are going to have a great hunt, we love the Half Cocked Lodge accommodations because we can all stay in one place to enjoy meals and camaraderie with a fun group of friends. We will continue to head to Mina for our December hunt for as long as the good lord will allow us to do so!"
— Fritz Truax, Wisconsin
Planning Your Trip
What to Expect
Hunting Season
South Dakota pheasant season runs from mid-October through the end of January. Peak hunting typically occurs in October and November when bird populations are at their highest.
Group Size
We accommodate groups of all sizes — from small parties of 2–4 hunters to large corporate groups of 20+. Every package can be customized to fit your group's needs.
Licenses & Regulations
Hunters are responsible for obtaining a valid South Dakota non-resident small game license. We're happy to point you in the right direction if you need assistance.
Your Dogs Welcome
Want to bring your own bird dogs? No problem. Our heated kennels provide a comfortable stay for your four-legged hunting partners.
What to Bring
Bring your shotgun, blaze orange, hunting license, and weather-appropriate clothing. Shells are included with the Daily Hunting with Lodging and Weekend Hunt packages — all other hunters should plan to bring their own ammunition. A full packing checklist will be provided before your trip.
The Experience
What a Day at Half Cocked Lodge Looks Like
Morning
- Enjoy a hearty, home-cooked breakfast
- Meet your guides and their dogs
- Go through a safety briefing with guides and hunters
- Review the day's hunt plan
- Load up and head to the fields
Mid-Morning/Early Afternoon
- Short ride to the fields
- Experienced guides lead the hunt across prime pheasant habitat
- Work the fields behind skilled, well-trained dogs
- Capture memories at one of our many designated photo opportunity spots
- Enjoy a hot lunch served back at the lodge — and save room for Dixie's world-class desserts
Afternoon
- If needed, the hunt continues after lunch as we move into fresh fields and new cover
- Relax while your birds are cleaned and packaged
- On occasion, Dixie treats guests to her famous pheasant and wild rice soup — a real lodge favorite when it appears
- Enjoy a game of pool or foosball, watch the big game on the big screen, or unwind with a nap
- Settle in for the afternoon as the stories of the day begin to be told
Evening at the Lodge
- The evening is yours to unwind
- Enjoy the lodge amenities at your own pace
- Lakeside bar & restaurant just 2 miles away
- Full city dining & entertainment 12 miles away
- Or stay in — use the lodge kitchen or grill, order a pizza, and let the stories of the day roll