Wall, South Dakota · Guided since 1965
Trophy mule deer and whitetail on 150,000 privately owned acres along the Cheyenne River breaks. Four days of hunting, one party at a time, and a 95–100% opportunity rate that has held for sixty years.
1965
Guiding since
150,000
Private acres
95–100%
Opportunity rate
4–5
Days per hunt
Our hunts
Each hunt has its own page with terrain notes, season dates, what is included, and answers to the questions hunters ask us most.
Mule Deer
from $5,250
Four-day rifle hunt in cedar-covered breaks. Spot and stalk, or sit the draws with a guide who knows every hideout.
Whitetail Deer
from $5,250
River-bottom bucks in the cottonwoods and cedar draws, hunted during the November rut.
Archery Deer
$3,000
Five days with a bow, September through the first of January. Unlimited archery tags — no lottery.
Spring Turkey
$1,500
Three days on roosted Merriam's birds in the river timber, mid-April into spring.
Other Hunts
from $250 / day
Coyote, antelope, pheasant and sharptail grouse — the same private acres and the same camp. Coyote by the day; the rest by arrangement.
About us
Dakota Safaris has been providing trophy mule deer and whitetail deer hunting experiences since 1965 in western South Dakota. Our area encompasses approximately 150,000 acres of privately owned land north and south of Wall, South Dakota, along the rugged Cheyenne River drainage. We had one deer make the Boone & Crockett record book in 2010, and we guarantee an opportunity at a four point on one side or better, with a success rate of 95–100% consistently.
As guests of Dakota Safaris, our deer hunters have more than 150,000 acres of rugged country along the Cheyenne River reserved exclusively for them. The hills and draws of these river breaks provide ideal habitat for good numbers of whitetail and muley bucks. These cedar covered hills are their natural romping grounds and their “home on the range”. During your 4–5 day hunt you are not likely to see any other hunters except those in your party — but you will see trophy deer, and you should be able to take home a big one and do it with pride.
Your guide picks you up pre-dawn and has you back for a catered gourmet meal in the evening — special beef cuts and steaks have always been a priority with our hunters. You stay at a modern ranch home where beds, linens and towels are provided. Hunting transportation is in four-wheel-drive vehicles, so you can travel into the heart of the rough country. All meals and necessary amenities are included in the price of the hunt.
Lodging & meals →
Our philosophy, and that of the ranchers whose land you hunt, is to provide a quality trophy experience now and in the years to come. We do not promote shooting anything less than a four-point buck, western count. We take only a few of the big ones each year and thereby preserve a vigorous herd. Hunting this semi-rough terrain can be as tough as you want to make it: walk and stalk, or let your guide put you on a strategic point and spot.
Deer hunt details →
In 4–5 days of hunting your guide will have shown you several trophy bucks. Familiarize yourself with your rifle or bow beforehand so you can make that shot — hit or miss, the evening stories still get told. Camp is an easy drive: Wall is 50 miles east of Rapid City, then 9 miles north on the Creighton Road. Rapid City has regular airline service, and Wall has a lighted 3,500-foot asphalt runway. Facilities are limited, so get your deposit in early.
What to bring →2026 & 2027 seasons
Rifle deer weeks: November 14–17 and November 20–23, 2026. All prices are per hunter, plus tax.
4-day rifle hunt
$5,250 + tax
Additional days $500 per day. Non-hunting ride-alongs $500.
A non-refundable deposit of $1,500 is required after you draw. Balance due October 15.
November 14–17 and November 20–23, 2026
Book your hunt5-day bow hunt
$3,000 + tax
Mule deer or whitetail. Archery tags are unlimited — no lottery.
A non-refundable deposit of $1,500 is required. Balance due before your hunt.
September 1, 2026 through January 1, 2027
Book your hunt3-day hunt
$1,500 + tax
Merriam's turkeys in the river timber, lodging and meals included.
April 13, 2026 through March 31, 2027
Book your huntPer gun, per day
$250 + tax
Called off the flats and the rims of the breaks. Add days to a deer hunt.
November 14–17 and November 20–23, 2026
Book your huntCoyote, antelope, pheasant and sharptail grouse are on our other hunts page — coyote is $250 + tax per gun per day; antelope, pheasant and grouse are priced by arrangement. Licenses, tags, tax, gratuities and travel are not included in package prices.
Licenses & season
In this part of South Dakota the rifle season usually opens the second Saturday in November. Archery opens at the end of September and runs through the end of December. Hunts with Dakota Safaris are 4–5 days. Contact us as soon as you can to secure your dates and get the details on costs and licensing — now is the time to start planning, and we will be happy to send you the applications.
We send license applications to every client with a confirmed booking. All big game rifle licenses in South Dakota are selected by lottery, and the first application period begins in April. An unlimited number of archery tags are sold. Your best chance at a rifle tag is to apply for the special buck.
Licenses & draw info| Rifle deer, week 1 | Nov 14–17, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rifle deer, week 2 | Nov 20–23, 2026 |
| Archery deer | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Spring turkey | Apr 13, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Coyote | With deer weeks, or by arrangement |
Season frameworks are set each year by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks. Confirm current dates and rules at gfp.sd.gov.
Answers
A 4-day guided mule deer or whitetail rifle hunt is $5,250 plus tax, with additional days at $500 per day and non-hunting ride-alongs at $500. Archery deer is $3,000 plus tax for 5 days, spring turkey is $1,500 plus tax for 3 days, and coyote hunting is $250 plus tax per gun per day.
Approximately 150,000 acres of privately owned land north and south of Wall, South Dakota, along the Cheyenne River drainage. Drive to Wall — 50 miles east of Rapid City on I-90 — then 9 miles north on the Creighton Road. Rapid City Regional Airport has regular airline service, and Wall has a small lighted airport with a 3,500-foot asphalt runway.
We guarantee an opportunity at a buck that is four points on one side or better, and our success rate runs 95–100% consistently. One of our deer made the Boone & Crockett record book in 2010.
Guiding, lodging at a modern ranch home with beds, linens and towels, all meals including catered evening dinners, and hunting transportation in four-wheel-drive vehicles. Licenses and tags, sales tax, gratuities, travel and taxidermy are not included.
All big game rifle licenses are drawn by lottery, with the first application period opening in April. We send applications to every client with a confirmed booking and recommend applying for the special buck tag for the best odds. Archery tags are sold in unlimited numbers. Current rules and deadlines are at gfp.sd.gov.
Call 605-685-8604 or email colbyshearer1911@gmail.com. A non-refundable deposit of $1,500 is required once you draw your license, with the balance due October 15 for rifle hunts. Our facilities are limited, so early deposits are strongly recommended.
Call or email to hold your dates for the 2026 seasons, and we will send the license applications when the draw opens.
