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 cha...
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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."
| Package | Cost |
|---|---|
| 3 days / 4 nights | $1,800/person |
| 3 days / 3 nights | $1,675/person |
| 2 days / 3 nights | $1,450/person |
| 2 days / 2 nights | $1,150/person |
| 1 day / 2 nights | $900/person |
| Guided day hunt (4 birds) | $250 |
| Non-hunter per night | $350 |
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.
Now booking for 2025 and 2026. Call 605-480-2356 to reserve dates.
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