OverviewWe are ecstatic to be offering archery whitetail deer hunts in South Dakota. Brad LaBounty, one of our guides, has hunted and lived in this area most of his life. His local knowledge and connections are the key to these hunts even being offered. Get ready to discover one of the best-kept secrets of the whitetail world!
Hunting Area
The hunting area is located in northeastern South Dakota. Over 9,000 acres of private property will be leased to hunt. There is more quality land to hunt than we could ever hunt. Much of the land has never been commercially hunted.
The country is mostly cropland with corn and soybeans being the primary crops. The cropland is separated by timbered wind breaks, creek bottoms and CRP. Parts of the property are within the flood plain of the James River in a classic river-bottom setting. Most of the floodplains are cattail marshes which provide one of the primary bedding areas.
Tactics
Ladder and lock-on stands will be utilized in most areas, while tripod blinds are necessary in others. Climbers are completely useless in this part of South Dakota due to the complete absence of a straight tree.
Funnels are created with tree breaks, field edges, and the river bottoms. The guides years of experience in hunting these properties will be the key to success.
There will be a 130-class minimum. Anything smaller needs to be hunted in later years. The openness of the terrain allows you to see high numbers of deer. Expect to see antlers virtually every day. Almost every hunter will see a 160+ buck during their hunt. Getting it close enough to shoot with a bow is the challenge.
References
Mark Michalsky MD 302-547-1448
John Wilmesher MO 636-530-7107
Mike Sanders GA 706-327-9527
Accommodations/Meals
Accommodations for the hunts will be in an extremely nice, modern lodge. The facilities are magnificent. You will lack for nothing.
Meals will be prepared each day by the lodge staff. All meals and lodging are included in the hunt price.
2010
South Dakota Hunt
Price
8-Day Archery Whitetail Deer Hunt - $3000
2010 South Dakota Hunt Dates
Archery Whitetail - Oct 27-Nov 3, 2010
Archery Whitetail - Nov 5-12, 2010
2010 South Dakota License Fees
Archery Whitetail Deer - $195
The application deadline to apply for archery deer licenses is September 20. The draw is 100% successful for nonresident applicants.
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