Last Call Outfitters

Last Call Outfitters specializes in one thing: getting snow geese to commit. They run guided hunts during South Dakota's Light Goose Conservation Season (March 10–April 8) with two distinct operations and hunt styles.

Their James River location uses a 32'×12' heated pit blind overlooking a 900+ full body decoy spread with a 10-speaker electronic call system. Hunts typically run daylight to 11 a.m., break for lunch and a nap, then resume 3–5 p.m. until dark.

• •Hunters Package: $1,600/day per group (up to 8 people)
• •Guided pit blind hunt, field transportation, and lodging
• •Bird cleaning available at $3.50/bird

• •Platinum Package: $550/person/day (up to 8 hunters)
• •Includes airport pickup, 3 meals daily, bird cleaning, and all the above
• •You bring your own shotgun, shells, and South Dakota license

Their northeast South Dakota operation uses Nomad layout blinds over a migrator spread with electronic calls. You'll be transported to and from the field by four-wheeler or sled.

• •Nomad Package: $450/gun/day (up to 6 people)
• •Fully guided hunt and lodging
• •You handle your own transportation to the lodge; they handle field access

• •James River Lodge: Family-owned farm with heated floors, gas fireplace, full kitchen, and clean, comfortable rooms.

• •Nomad Lodge: Open living and dining areas with games, TV, WiFi, and a fully stocked kitchen.

Spring snow goose hunting is weather and solunar dependent—nothing like Canada goose season. These birds have their own habits, and conditions can swing from wide open to completely shut down. Most groups book three consecutive days. Bring waterproof bibs, light-colored camo, warm boots, and 3 boxes of 3" BB-3 shot (or your preference) per day.

"Putting snows feet down is hard to do and they manage to do it every year for us!" —Matt F.