Steve Stoeser

United States

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More about us

Our company was established in 1983 and operates in 1 territory.

We strive to provide hunters with excellent hunting opportunities while maintaining the wildlife and natural resources the land provides. We offer 13,000 acres of crop, sorghum, corn, millet and wheat fields along with native prairie grass and CRP. Our farming practices are designed to offer wildlife food, shelter and nesting habitat to sustain populations.
As a family we have been farming and ranching in Stanley County since 1912. Over the years watching the wildlife, we grew a deep respect but could never afford to keep the ground idle for habitat.
In 1983 we established Willow Creek Wildlife so hunters could help offset the costs of maintaining crucial habitat. We are a family owned business and enjoy making it possible for you to enjoy the wildlife as we have. We concentrate on keeping prices affordable making it possible for all hunters to be able to experience the beauty of the great outdoors.
Our staff is here to help make this hunt you’re most memorable!
Whether you feel like a day of hunting pheasant or deer, trying your luck pass shooting and decoying for geese, field hunting for grouse, or prairie chicken, or simply brushing up on your skills on the sporting clay course, we are here to accommodate you!

About this hunt

## Opening Weekend Experience – South Dakota Pheasant Hunting - Oct 16/17 - 2 Days, 3 Nights There's nothing quite like Opening Weekend in South Dakota. Bring your group of 8–10 hunters and experience two days of professionally guided pheasant hunting across carefully managed native prairie, creek bottoms, shelterbelts, and food plots in the heart of central South Dakota. From the time you arrive, we handle the details so you can focus on the hunt. Enjoy hearty home-cooked meals, comfortable lodge accommodations, experienced guides, and evenings spent relaxing around the campfire while reliving the day's best shots. Want to make the most of your stay? Add an afternoon of sporting clays on our on-site course, prairie dog hunting, or prairie chicken/ sharptail grouse hunting when in season to create the ultimate South Dakota sporting experience. ### Your Hunt Includes * Two days of guided pheasant hunting * Lodge accommodations for up to 10 hunters for 3 nights * Breakfast, lunch, and dinner * Bird cleaning * Access to lodge amenities Whether you're continuing a long-standing tradition or making your first trip to South Dakota, we'll help make Opening Weekend one you'll remember for years to come. **Opening Weekend hunts are limited. Reserve your hunt today.**

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(Regular trip)

Jagd mit Hunden

Hunting season:

1. Sept. 2026 - 31. März 2027

OTC Tag available

Where you will hunt

Territory

Nestled in central South Dakota, stands as one of the state's original pheasant hunting resorts, spanning an impressive 13,000 acres. Beyond its renowned pheasant hunting opportunities, it offers a variety of courses, including Sporting Clays, Skeet, Trap, and Five-Stand. Willow Creek also has Long-Range and Ultra Long-Range available. For decades, has carefully managed its land to attract and support a wide range of wildlife, including mule deer, white-tailed deer, antelope, pheasant and grouse. Notably, we proudly hosted the 30th annual Dakota Blast event, a fun shoot open to all and has attendees from all across the United States. We also host the South Dakota State Sporting Clay Tournament every 3 years and hosts the South Dakota State Skeet and 5-Stand annually, solidifying its reputation as a premier destination for shooting and hunting enthusiasts.

Fence type:	Not fenced
Territory size:	13,000 acres
Languages spoken by staff:	Englisch
Operating since:	1983 year

Entertainment services

Clay shooting

Where you will stay

South Dakota Hunting Lodge

Escape to comfort and charm in our spacious lodge, nestled between our skeet and sporting clay courses. Perfect for group getaways, our lodge accommodates up to 14 guests, offering breathtaking scenery in the heart of pheasant country. You’ll find everything you need for a memorable stay. Amenities Include: •Essentials Provided: Towels, sheets, blankets, linens, bath soap, and shampoo. •Fully Equipped Kitchen: Microwave, fridge, electric grill, oven, coffee maker, toaster, bowls, plates, and silverware. •Outdoor Amenities: Access to two grills and a fire pit for evening gatherings. •Entertainment: Board games for quality time with friends and family, Television, WiFi Wake up to scenic views, enjoy the tranquility of the countryside, and create lasting memories. Book now for a unique stay in the heart of pheasant country!

Electricity

Mobile network coverage

Internet

Fridge

Bathroom

Ensuite shower

How to get there

Navigation guidelines

20628 Willow Creek Road Fort Pierre, SD

Transfer from airport:	No
Transfer from railway:	No

Other information

Gun rental:	No
Vaccination required:	No

Terms

Price includes

Accommodation
Transport on territory
Guiding by PH
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Laundry
Housekeeping

Price does NOT include

Hunting license
Gun permits
Gun rental
Ammunition
Snacks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities

Cancellation

A 50% deposit is required to confirm your reservation. Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred to another available date or future season if cancellation is made at least 60 days before your scheduled hunt. Cancellations made within 60 days forfeit the deposit unless we are able to rebook your dates. Balance is due upon arrival.

Wounding

We are committed to ethical hunting and making every effort to recover harvested birds. Our experienced guides and dogs work hard to recover every pheasant. Any bird that is knocked down or otherwise wounded and unable to continue normal flight is considered part of the hunter's daily bag limit, regardless of whether it is ultimately recovered.

Payment

Deposit

50% based on trip price

Deposit deadline: 14 days after booking

Online deposit payment via BYH is available.

Final payment

Paid onsite

Payment notes

This is for a package 2 day, 3 nights with meals. Gratuity not included in pricing.

TAGs & licenses

Big Game

Most big game hunting in South Dakota is allocated through a drawing (lottery) system. Residents have the majority of tags, while non-residents have limited opportunities (no more than 8% of most firearm deer and antelope tags) mostly with leftover tags and archery hunts.

Deer: South Dakota offers multiple deer seasons by region, weapon and various controlled unit hunts. Residents apply in lotteries for each season/tag type and can generally get at least one deer tag per year. Non-residents are not eligible for drawing in some firearms areas and have limited opportunities in others. Non-resident Archery Deer licenses for public land are available via a draw and private land licenses via OTC.

Pronghorn: All pronghorn licenses are allocated by draw. Non-residents are capped at 8% of firearm antelope tags as well. There is a separate Archery Antelope license through a draw for public-land access (private-land archery antelope is unlimited).

Elk, Bighorn Sheep & Mountain Goat tags are extremely limited and resident-only.

Mountain Lion hunting is open-entry – residents can simply buy a Mountain Lion license OTC and hunt during the season (harvest is limited by a quota). Non-residents are not allowed to hunt mountain lions in South Dakota.

Wild Turkey: Spring Turkey tags are allocated by draw for residents first, with usually some leftover tags that non-residents can then purchase OTC with certain areas restrictions applied. There is also a separate Archery Spring Turkey license that is unrestricted (available OTC to residents, and to non-residents after April 1 in limited numbers). In Fall, a limited number of turkey licenses are available by draw mostly for residents. Overall, non-residents have opportunities mainly for Turkeys on private land with leftover tags or the statewide archery Turkey license.

Small Game

South Dakota is famous for Pheasant hunting, other small game includes Grouse, Partridge, Quail, Rabbits, Squirrels, and waterfowl (Ducks, Geese, Cranes) as well as fur-bearing animals. Hunters need a Small Game License or a Combination License to hunt small game.

Waterfowl for non-residents is restricted: they must apply for a limited number of Non-Resident Waterfowl Licenses (for Duck / Goose) by lottery. Residents can buy waterfowl privileges with their license OTC.

All hunters pursuing migratory birds need a free HIP registration. South Dakota also requires a State Migratory Bird Certification for hunting waterfowl together with a Federal Duck Stamp.

Coyotes, skunks, prairie dogs are unprotected and can be hunted year-round with just a basic license, trapping requires a separate license.

Documents Needed

Small Game or Combination Hunting License
Big Game License + Tag
Habitat Stamp
Migratory Bird Certification (HIP), State Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Duck Stamp
Hunter Education Certificate

Minimum Hunter Age

South Dakota’s minimum age for firearm big game hunting is 12 years old. Youth ages 12–15 can take hunter safety courses and can obtain Youth Deer and Youth Antelope licenses (must be accompanied by an adult while hunting big game). For small game, youth as young as 10 can hunt under the Mentored Youth program

South Dakota also has an Apprentice Hunter License for those over 16 who haven’t taken hunter ed – allowing them to hunt small game under supervision of a licensed adult (this is for one year only).

More Information

https://gfp.sd.gov/ (South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks)

US$ 17,000

Limited time offer

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This price includes:

Daily rate for 2 days

10 hunters

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