Top Gun Pheasant Hunting Ranch

Top Gun Pheasant Hunting Ranch sits in the middle of legendary South Dakota pheasant ground near Howard, about 40 miles west of the I-29/I-90 intersection. Owner Kevin Shumaker runs the operation focused on quality hunts rather than rigid procedures.

Every package comes with: - Seasoned guides and championship-quality bird dogs - Meals (3 per night of stay, 4 birds per day) - Snacks and water during hunts - Clay bird practice before heading out - Two passenger buses for ranch transportation

"At Top Gun, you can craft the essence of your hunting experience."

Prices include snacks, water, and clay birds. Not included: license, ammo, sales tax, credit card fees, and gratuity. Extra birds run $50 each; bird cleaning is $4 per bird.

The preserve season runs from early September through March with liberal bag limits. Regular South Dakota season starts mid-October through late December. Non-resident licenses are available on-site ($50 for 1 day, $80 for 2-5 days, $150 full season).

The lodge has everything to wind down: trap shooting area, 30-foot high deck overlooking the landscape, two living room setups with TV, bar service, and home-cooked meals. Groups can also book for corporate events, seminars, and incentive packages—business concludes, then you're in the fields at your doorstep.

43273 238th Street, Howard, SD 57349. From I-90 Exit 357, go north 19 miles, then west on 238th Street for 2.25 miles. Sioux Falls Regional Airport is nearby for fly-in guests.