Nonstop action from close range to well beyond 500 yards. Ideal for long-range practice and new rifles.
South Dakota Access offers prairie dog hunting opportunities across private ranches and prairie country throughout South Dakota. These hunts provide an exciting and highly interactive shooting experience while letting hunters enjoy some of the state's most expansive and scenic landscapes.
Prairie dog hunting is ideal for shooters looking to improve long-range marksmanship, test new equipment, or simply enjoy a day of continuous action in the field.
South Dakota's expansive grasslands and ranch country support numerous prairie dog towns that offer everything from close-range shots to distances well beyond 500 yards.
Cabin lodging on Pine Ridge is included with the tribal hunt package. Licensing: State of SD small game $142 · non-tribal member prairie dog tags $95–175 depending on reservation.
Private ranch hunts take place on carefully selected properties where active prairie dog populations create exceptional shooting. Hunters spend the day moving between active towns — often several within thirty minutes of each other — setting up on productive locations and engaging targets at a wide variety of distances. The open nature of prairie dog country lets shooters challenge themselves while enjoying nearly nonstop opportunity throughout the day. These hunts work well for families, groups of friends, first-time shooters and experienced long-range enthusiasts alike. Lodging is available on or near the hunting grounds.