Cedar ridges, river bottoms and canyon country for mature longbeards with signature white-tipped fans.
South Dakota Access offers customized Merriam's turkey hunts across private ranches and select Lakota tribal lands. These hunts give hunters access to one of North America's most beautiful turkey subspecies across a wide variety of terrain, habitat and hunting styles.
Hunters pursue Merriam's in cedar-covered ridges, river bottoms, shelterbelts, agricultural corridors, cottonwood creek systems, prairie draws and rugged canyon country.
Because turkey populations and bird distribution vary from year to year, we use preseason scouting and current field conditions to place hunters on the most productive opportunities available. Expect exciting calling action, beautiful spring scenery, and opportunities at mature longbeards displaying the white-tipped tail feathers that make Merriam's one of the most sought-after subspecies in North America.
A $1,000 deposit reserves your place for future turkey opportunities. Once tags are secured we place hunters on the best available properties based on current bird activity and hunting goals. A 50% deposit locks up a specific date; deposits are transferable and can be rolled into the following year or an alternative hunt until tags are drawn. Prices do not include 5.7% sales tax or gratuity, and online payments carry a 3% convenience fee. No trophy fees, ever.
Private ranch hunts provide access to carefully selected properties where turkey numbers remain healthy and hunting pressure is limited. These hunts often take place near roosting areas, travel corridors, feeding locations and strutting zones identified through extensive preseason scouting. Depending on the property and conditions, hunters may use traditional run-and-gun tactics, blind setups, decoy strategies, or highly interactive calling approaches designed to bring gobblers into range. DIY, semi-guided and fully guided hunts are all available, and we custom-fit the hunt to your preferences and budget.
Extensive creek systems, river corridors, shelterbelts and agricultural areas that support strong turkey populations. The size of the reservation lets birds thrive across vast stretches of productive habitat.
Some of the most scenic turkey hunting terrain in South Dakota. Pine-covered ridges, rugged canyons and timbered draws provide ideal Merriam's habitat and unforgettable hunts.
Cedar ridges, cottonwood bottoms, creek systems and ponderosa country across our private ranch network and the Black Hills, where Merriam's hold well and the spring scenery is hard to beat.
Prairie habitat, timbered creek bottoms, shelterbelts and river systems combine for excellent turkey habitat and diverse hunting scenarios throughout the season.