Market Report · 2026
South Dakota
Hunting Market
South Dakota ranks #40 nationally by outfitter count with 8 verified operators (1% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
8
Featured
0
Species
3
National Rank
#40
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland Bird | 8 | $121 | $NaN |
| Waterfowl | 1 | $121 | $NaN |
| Whitetail Deer | 1 | $280 | $NaN |
Average hunt price includes base hunt (fully guided), nonresident tag, travel, and standard guide tip. Run the cost estimator for a personalized breakdown.
Hunt Types Offered
shotgun
8
operators
Top 6 Operators
Double P Ranch
Lincoln County, SD
Premier South Dakota pheasant hunting lodge with guided upland and waterfowl hunts.
A1 Al's Pheasant Ranch
Emery, SD
Premier all-inclusive pheasant hunting on 6,000 acres in South Dakota
6,000 acres
Eagle Pass Lodge
Hand County, SD
South Dakota's Premier Pheasant Hunting Lodge
12,000 acres
LoneTree Outfitters
Pennington County, SD
Experience world-class pheasant hunting on eastern South Dakota's plains.
Buffalo Butte Ranch
Custer County, SD
South Dakota's finest pheasant hunting lodge & outfitter on 6,000 acres
6,000 acres
Extreme Pheasant Outfitters LLC
Wessington Springs, SD
World Class Pheasant Hunting with comfortable lodging in central South Dakota
thousands of acres
South Dakota Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Elk | $600 |
| Antelope | $350 |
| Whitetail Deer | $280 |
| Mule Deer | $280 |
| Waterfowl | $121 |
| Upland Bird | $121 |
| Turkey | $95 |
Tag costs include the base nonresident hunting license plus species tag. Excludes habitat stamps, draw application fees, and trophy fees. Updated for 2026 from state Fish & Game sources.
Methodology
All data is aggregated from our directory of verified South Dakota outfitters. Hunt prices reflect Search Huntr's national model calibrated to state-specific tag and travel costs. Tag prices are updated annually from state Fish & Game departments. See full methodology for details.