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Willow Creek Wildlife

Fort Pierre
202.5 miles from Sioux Falls

Willow Creek Wildlife is one of South Dakota's original and most respected pheasant hunting resorts, nestled in the heart of central South Dakota near Fort Pierre. Spanning an impressive 13,000 acres of carefully managed wildlife habitat, the property has been developed and maintained to support div...

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Fort Pierre

Willow Creek Wildlife

Fort Pierre

Fort Pierre, SD·8 amenities·Contact for hours
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Willow Creek Wildlife is one of South Dakota's original and most respected pheasant hunting resorts, nestled in the heart of central South Dakota near Fort Pierre. Spanning an impressive 13,000 acres of carefully managed wildlife habitat, the property has been developed and maintained to support diverse game species and provide premier hunting and shooting experiences.

Willow Creek Wildlife offers comprehensive hunting and shooting opportunities:

  • Pheasant Hunting - The lodge's flagship offering with excellent bird populations across its vast acreage
  • Upland Game Hunting - Grouse and other upland species
  • Big Game Hunting - White-tailed deer, mule deer, and antelope
  • Sporting Clays - Multiple courses for clay shooting enthusiasts
  • Skeet Shooting - Dedicated skeet ranges
  • Trap Shooting - Traditional trap courses
  • 5-Stand Shooting - Challenging five-stand configurations
  • Long-Range Shooting - Extended-distance rifle shooting
  • Ultra Long-Range Shooting - Precision shooting at extreme distances

The facility hosts several prestigious events throughout the year, including: - The annual Dakota Blast, a fun shoot drawing participants from across the United States - South Dakota State Sporting Clay Tournament (every 3 years) - South Dakota State Skeet Championship (annually) - South Dakota State 5-Stand Championship (annually)

On-site lodging is available for guests, making it convenient for multi-day hunting and shooting trips.

For decades, Willow Creek Wildlife has implemented professional habitat management practices to attract and sustain robust populations of mule deer, white-tailed deer, antelope, pheasant, and grouse.

Fire Restrictions Active

Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.

Restrictions

  • Contact facility for membership or booking requirements
  • Hunting licenses and tags required for game hunting
  • Firearms must be unloaded when not actively hunting or shooting
  • Eye and ear protection required on all shooting ranges
Pro Tips for Visiting
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Pheasant Hunting - The lodge's flagship offering with excellent bird populations across its vast acreage
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Upland Game Hunting - Grouse and other upland species
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Big Game Hunting - White-tailed deer, mule deer, and antelope
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[Sporting Clays](/handbook/sporting-clays) - Multiple courses for clay shooting enthusiasts
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[Skeet Shooting](/handbook/skeet-shooting) - Dedicated skeet ranges
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[Trap Shooting](/handbook/trap-shooting) - Traditional trap courses

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