Other Hunts
Coyote, antelope, pheasant and sharptail grouse — the same 150,000 private acres, the same camp, one party at a time.
Beyond the deer weeks
Four more ways to hunt this ranch
Deer are what most people come for, but the same country holds coyotes on the flats, pronghorn on the tableland above the breaks, wild pheasants in the shelterbelts and sloughs, and sharptail grouse out on the native grass. Every one of these hunts runs out of the same ranch home, with the same meals, guides and four-wheel-drive transportation.
Coyote hunting is priced per gun, per day, which makes it easy to add days to a deer hunt. Antelope, pheasant and grouse are priced by arrangement — tag numbers, group sizes and season dates move around, so call with your dates and we will tell you what is open and what it costs.
01 · Predator
Coyote — work the ranchers appreciate
Coyotes are year-round residents here, and the ranchers whose land we hunt are glad to see fewer of them. We hunt them the honest way: set up with the wind right on a rim or a flat, call, and be ready for a dog coming hard across open ground. Expect several setups a day and long shooting lanes.
There is no lottery and no tag to draw — just the appropriate South Dakota predator license, and we will point you to it. Bring a flat-shooting rifle or a shotgun with heavy loads, good binoculars, and clothing for sitting still in cold wind. Your guide brings the calls.
| Price | $250 + tax per gun, per day |
|---|---|
| Deer-week dates | Nov 14–17 & Nov 20–23, 2026 |
| Other dates | By arrangement — call us |
| License | Predator license from SD Game, Fish & Parks |
| Included | Guiding, lodging, all meals, transportation |
02 · Big game
Antelope — prairie goats above the breaks
Above the Cheyenne River breaks the country flattens into grass tableland, and that is antelope ground. Pronghorn use the same benches year after year, which makes this a hunt of glassing, planning and patient stalking rather than luck. Shots run longer than in the breaks — practice out to your limit.
Antelope licenses are limited and drawn, so the time to call is early in the year, well before the season is set. We send license applications to every client with a confirmed booking.
| Pricing | Call for pricing & availability |
|---|---|
| License | Limited draw — apply early |
| Terrain | Grass tableland above the breaks |
| Camp | Modern ranch home, all meals |
| Party size | Small groups |
Antelope tag numbers and season dates are set annually by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks. Confirm current rules at gfp.sd.gov.
03 · Upland
Pheasant — shelterbelts, sloughs and roosters that run
South Dakota is pheasant country, and the private ground we hunt has the cover that holds birds: tree rows and shelterbelts against the wind, cattail sloughs in the low spots, weedy fence lines and standing crop edges. These are wild birds, and by mid-season they run before they fly.
Pheasant hunts suit a group. Blockers and walkers, a couple of dogs, a driven shelterbelt at mid-morning — six to twelve guns hunt this cover well, and bring your own dog if you like. Ring us with your group size and dates.
| Pricing | Call for pricing & availability |
|---|---|
| Season | Set annually by SD Game, Fish & Parks |
| Cover | Shelterbelts, sloughs, crop edges |
| Party size | Groups of 6–12 hunt best |
| Camp | Modern ranch home, all meals |
04 · Upland
Sharptail grouse — grass, wind and wild flushes
Sharptails are the true prairie bird of this country. They live on the native grassland above and between the river breaks — the same pasture the cattle use — and they do not sit for you. A day of sharptails is a day of walking big country with your gun ready, because the flush comes when it comes.
That is exactly why people love it: no put-and-take birds, no crowds, just grass and the chance at a covey getting up wild at thirty yards. Early-season birds hold better; later in the fall they group up and get edgy. Grouse pairs well with a pheasant trip or a few coyote days.
| Pricing | Call for pricing & availability |
|---|---|
| Season | Set annually by SD Game, Fish & Parks |
| Cover | Native grassland, brushy draws |
| Style | Walk-up, dogs welcome |
| Camp | Modern ranch home, all meals |
Bird season dates, shooting hours and limits are set annually by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks. Confirm current rules at gfp.sd.gov and call us for open dates.
Answers
Other hunts FAQ
What other hunts does Dakota Safaris offer?
Besides mule deer, whitetail, archery deer and spring turkey, we guide coyote, pronghorn antelope, wild pheasant and sharptail grouse hunts on the same 150,000 privately owned acres near Wall, South Dakota.
How much does coyote hunting cost?
Coyote hunting is $250 plus tax per gun, per day. Because it is priced by the day it is easy to add on either side of a deer hunt, and many of our hunters do.
How much are antelope, pheasant and grouse hunts?
These three are priced by arrangement, because tag numbers, group size and dates vary year to year. Call 605-685-8604 or email us for current pricing and availability.
Do I need to draw a tag for these hunts?
Antelope licenses are limited and drawn by lottery, so call early in the year. Coyotes need only the appropriate predator license, and bird licenses are sold over the counter. We send license applications to every client with a confirmed booking — see licenses & draw.
Can I combine two of these hunts?
Yes. Grouse pairs naturally with a pheasant trip, and coyote days can be added to almost anything, including our November deer weeks.
Can I bring my own dog?
Yes, bring your dog for pheasant or grouse. Let us know when you book so we can plan the drives around the dogs in camp.
Is lodging included?
Yes. You stay in the same camp as our deer hunters — a modern ranch home with beds, linens and towels, all meals, and four-wheel-drive hunting transportation.
When are the seasons?
Bird and antelope season dates, shooting hours and limits are set each year by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks. Check gfp.sd.gov for the current framework, then call us for open dates.
Tell us the dates. We will tell you what is open.
Coyote days, an antelope tag strategy, or a week of birds with your group — one call sorts it.