SOUTH DAKOTA

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South Dakota Pheasant Hunting and Fly Fishing

"Hunt today and make memories for tomorrow."

We understand that a hunts success isn't measured by the number of birds killed, or miles walked. What we strive to give you is the pheasant hunting experience we'd want our sons and daughters to have on their first hunt: to wake in the morning with the anticipation of catching a rainbow trout, watching the mallards circle or to see that clay burst into fragments with a well aimed shot; of spending the afternoon with friends walking the fields, watching the dogs quarter the field in front of you and retrieving that rooster pheasant you brought down, the rooster whose colors are as vibrant as an open flame and that rose like a bull elephant charging from the brush, cackling as it fought to gain the sky an experience that leaves you so excited by the day's events that you do not even taste the fantastic meal; during the evening's telling, you can't recall how you made the shot not even seeing the front bead or remembering mounting the gun. Afterwards you go to bed because that will help make tomorrow come more quickly. Finally you fall asleep while anticipating doing it all again the next day…

We measure success by the experiences taken away by our guests and the friendships made. Because of this and our philosophy that the most important thing is family, each guest may bring one child and/or a spouse with no extra charge for lodging or food. Our facilities, dogs and staff members allow Granite Springs to make memories of a lifetime for you, or to bring back the hunting excitement of your youth. Do not sell yourself short; come join us and be one of the few that enjoys pheasant hunting and life as it should be.

 
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Your Hunt

     Basically, we will always hunt in a manner that will ensure each guest has a good time no matter the guests' shooting or physical abilities. Pheasant hunting starts at noon which allows guests to customize their morning. Generally guests rise around 8-9 am, have breakfast, and do one or two of the following activities:

  • Shooting a round of sporting clays.

  • Fly or cast fishing, on our private lake that has trout, blue gill and other pan fish.

  • Hunt coyotes using Granite Springs blinds, calling them in.

  • Visit to the Cabelas sporting goods store that is within a 15 minute drive.

     Of course, it's your hunt, so you can wait until 11:00 to rise. At that time the hunters will start to gather and Larry, Kevin or Brennan will guide your group to a hunting area. Guest parties that are 8 persons or larger will hunt alone. We do however combine small groups or individuals in order to have better hunting for all. Each group will hunt with dogs in order to limit any loss of game. (The dogs can be yours, ours or a combination.) Groups move to the field via large SUV's which use a lot of gas but are very comfortable, and convenient, we enjoy them regardless of the political wailings of the left.

We have roughly 6000 acres roughly in which to hunt. This much terrain combined with the natural attributes of the pheasant allow each group to hunt to the physical level of activity they desire. For example, One guide is in his golden years likes to walk slow, watch the dogs and have a snack after the end of each field. We provide a field snack and drinks for all hunters and guests. Another guide pushes through the fields faster, flushes a lot of birds and hopes that the blockers at the end of the field are good at pass shooting, doesn't always have time for snacks or drinks until the end of the day. Yet another guide can't seem to unwind yet from the Marine Corps. His drives are mini maneuvers that combine the movement of the dogs, the terrain and abilities of the individuals to ensure the destruction / harvest of the enemy / birds.

Each day usually ends around 5-6 pm. Hunters and guides may clean the birds at the facilities. Or just let us take care of the dirty work and prepare the birds for shipping to your home while you get ready for supper.

Our standard supper looks something like this:

  • Salad

  • Onion Soup

  • Steak or Pheasant as a main dish

  • Vegetable “so we can tell mom we ate healthy”

  • Baked Potatoes or French fries

  • Home made bread

  • Dessert

THE FACILITIES

Rates and Packages

Upland - $375.00 per day

Package includes:
  • 3 Pheasants per day (extra birds are available)
  • Professional Guides
  • Bird Dogs
  • 3 Meals per Day
  • Beverages
  • Transportation in Field
  • Access to Sporting Clays Course
  • Lodging for 1 night
  • Access to the Dog House and Main Lounges
  • Rainbow Trout Fishing "no license required"
  • Free Use of Fishing Equipment
  • Bird Cleaning, Packaging & Freezing

Self-Guided Hunt - $200 per day per person

** Minimum payment is for a group of four. **
** Minimum length of stay is two days. **

Package includes:
  • 3 Pheasants per Day (extra birds are available on the Granite Springs Preserve)
  • Access 640 acres of hunting ground
  • Group has sole occupancy of the Roost Building and Kennels

Shooters Special - Day Hunts - $250 per person

** (Groups of six or more are given a $25 discount each) **

Package includes:
  • 3 Pheasants per Day (extra birds are available on the Granite Springs Preserve)
  • Friendly experienced guides
  • Bird Dogs
  • Field Lunch
  • Access to cleaning facilities (If cleaned and packaged by staff a $4.00 per bird fee will be added)
  • Access to the Dog House Lounge
  • Transportation in the Field
Packages do not include:
  • Optional Gratuity
  • Long Distance Telephone Charges
  • Bird shipping
  • Transportation to Sioux Falls Airport
Options
  • Lodging - $100 per night for lodging.
  • Extra Bird Fee - $25.00 per pheasant, $10.00 per chuckar
  • Airport Pickup - $75 per trip for 1-4 persons, $300 per shuttle trip with a maximum of 20 persons.
  • Bird Shipping - $20.00 Handling plus UPS or FEDEX charges.
  • Clays - $15.00 per 25 which includes 1 box of shells
  • Guides and Dogs - Dogs are only rented if a Granite Springs Guide or Handler accompanies them. (1) Dog and Guide for the day. - $175.00 Additional Dogs are $100.00 ea. Guide will only provide transportation for himself and the dog.
  • Stocking of Roost - $25 handling fee plus items.
  • Camping - Bring your RV or tent and set up by the lake or near the field you'll be hunting in. Electrical hook ups, water and dump station available. ($30) per day.
  • Whitetail Deer - At Granite Springs we will be offering limited whitetail deer hunting during the 1st two weeks of the archery only season. Our deer hunting is conducted from ground blinds and tree stands. Hunters are responsible for purchasing the required SD State licenses. Call for price and openings.
  • Waterfowl and Pheasant Combo - ($1400) During the fall, we also offer a limited number of combo hunts. These are custom hunts for 2-3 hunters per outing. We set up in well scouted and reserved areas which range from the northern to southern borders of South Dakota . Hunts include all species of geese, tundra swans and the northern flights of ducks specifically the divers as that's what we enjoy shooting. We can customize the hunt for a specific species if desired. These hunts are not for the weak or faint of heart as it's passion for us and we will be out in all types of weather in both the fields and boats. . Lodging and meals are excellent as we use a combination of hotels and private lodges as we follow the front of the migration. Hunters must apply for the appropriate State and Federal licenses. The out of State license's must be applied for prior to 14 July.

Lodging - Granite Springs has two separate buildings for lodging.

  • The Main lodge - Built in 2006 with spacious rooms with wood floors, each room is decorated using a different game bird theme. All guest rooms over look the lake, have separate bathrooms and queen sized beds. Each set of rooms has a private lounge with full bar, big screen TV and fireplace.
  • The Covey Building is for those who wish for a little more privacy. Each room opens to the outside and has two full sized beds and a private bathroom. A short walk from the lodge, the Dog House Lounge and the lake.

Non Profit Organization Rates

Organizations that are involved in youth or outdoor sports will receive special rates in order to assist them. Please call Kevin in order to work out details for your event.

Corporate Rates

Please contact us to discuss our Corporate Rates. These rates allow local businesses the flexibility they need by allowing numerous day hunts for clients, employee's, and partners at an affordable rate.
Please contact Iron Mountain Adventures for details.
 

 

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