South Dakota Pheasant Hunting FAQ

Question 1

Where is Coteau View Hunts located?

Accepted Answer

Coteau View Hunts is located near the town of Conde in northeastern South Dakota, at 40746 144th St, Conde, SD 57434.

Question 2

When does the pheasant hunting season run?

Accepted Answer

The wild pheasant hunting season at Coteau View begins the third weekend in October and runs through January 31st.

Question 3

What types of hunting options do you offer?

Accepted Answer

You can choose between guided and self-guided pheasant hunts. We also offer guided waterfowl packages in addition to pheasant hunting.

Question 4

How much land do you manage, and what makes the habitat good for pheasants?

Accepted Answer

We offer over 12,000 acres of professionally managed land — including 3,000+ acres of CRP and creek-line cover and 11,000+ acres of corn, soybean, milo, and wheat cropland with tree rows that create excellent pheasant habitat.

Question 5

What are the lodging accommodations like?

Accepted Answer

The lodge occupies a converted granary from the 1950s. It now offers around 3,500 to 4,800 sq ft of living quarters plus a 1,400 sq ft cabin for larger groups. Amenities include a full kitchen, gas grills, wireless internet, modern appliances, game room (pool table, card table), sun-room, and a welcoming prairie-style atmosphere.

Question 6

What is included in the hunting packages?

Accepted Answer

Packages — for both self-guided and guided hunts — can include concierge airport transfers, lodging, meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared by a private chef), gun training/safety classes, unlimited trap shooting, heated kennels, satellite/smart TVs, free fiber-optic WiFi, drinks and snacks in the field, bird cleaning, packaging and freezing, and access to 12,000+ acres of hunting land.

Question 7

How are your prices structured for pheasant hunting?

Accepted Answer

Self-Guided 3-Day / 3-Night: $1,800 base, $2,200 meals package. Guided 3-Day / 3-Night: $2,100 base, $2,700 all-inclusive. Self-Guided Day Hunt (1D/1N): $700 base, $850 meals. Guided Day Hunt (1D/1N): $800 base, $1,000 all-inclusive.

Question 8

Do you offer waterfowl hunting packages?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we offer a 3-day / 4-night guided waterfowl package with dogs, ground blinds, and decoys, priced between $1,650 and $1,950 (plus tax and any per-day add-ons).

Question 9

Are dogs allowed, and what kind of dogs do you use?

Accepted Answer

Yes — your own dog is welcome, and we also hunt over master-level pointing Labrador retrievers. Heated kennels are available on site.

Question 10

What entertainment and additional amenities are available at the lodge?

Accepted Answer

The lodge features a game room with pool and card tables, a sun-room, a private stocked fishing pond (bass, trout, walleye and more — open year-round, including ice fishing), unlimited trap shooting, and a comfortable prairie-style atmosphere with a stone fireplace, modern comforts, and scenic views.

Question 11

Is a South Dakota hunting and/or fishing license required?

Accepted Answer

Yes — to hunt and fish you will need a South Dakota hunting and/or fishing license. For up-to-date details visit https://gfp.sd.gov/hunt-fish-license/.

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