Our company was established in 1986 and operates in 1 territory.
We are not a game farm. In addition to our own land, we reserve hunting rights on over 7,000 acres, increasing our total hunting area to nearly 10,000 acres of farm and ranch land in central South Dakota. We dedicate our entire farming operation to pheasant habitat and food plots to ensure you have the hunt of a lifetime. Wild pheasant hunting is a way of life on the Authier Ranch.
About this hunt
We own or lease nearly 10,000 acres of mostly contiguous acreage, centered on Medicine Creek. Our farm/ranch is bounded by grassy uplands to the north and south, so given our substantial acreage and this positioning of the land, we are set up ideally for hatching, rearing, feeding and sheltering unusual pheasant populations.
We have multiple lodges at our operations center, which is in the middle of our acreage. All hunters are lodged and fed on site. We offer half day hunts, all day hunts or multiple day hunts, and we provide guides and dogs. We have a trap shooting facility and sport shop on site. We clean and package your birds.
We can also provide grouse hunting, as well as goose hunting and prairie dog hunting within an hour’s drive.
Guided
(Regular trip)
Driven Bird Hunt
Walk up With Dogs
Shotgun Hunting
Hunting season:
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
OTC Tag available
Where you will hunt
Territory
We are not a game farm. In addition to our own land, we reserve hunting rights on over 7,000 acres, increasing our total hunting area to nearly 10,000 acres of farm and ranch land in central South Dakota. We dedicate our entire farming operation to pheasant habitat and food plots to ensure you have the hunt of a lifetime. Wild pheasant hunting is a way of life on the Authier Ranch.
Fence type:
Not fenced
Territory size:
10000 acres
Languages spoken by staff:
English
Operating since:
1986 year
Entertainment services
Clay shooting
Where you will stay
The Barn
The barn is our main lodging facility with five bedrooms, that sleeps up to 15 guests, on the ground level, each bedroom with their own bathroom. A bar and recreation area is on the second level. The barn also has a large deck on the South side with trap shooting capabilities. This addition to the hunting operation has provided greater flexibility in accommodating and entertaining hunting parties.
Electricity
Mobile network coverage
Internet
Fridge
TV
Bathroom
Ensuite shower
The Granary
In 2003, we converted the granary to a lodge with bedrooms, lounge, bar, and TV. This now adds additional flexibility in accommodating and entertaining hunting parties. The converted granary has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a loft with a bar and lounge area, keg, refrigerator, and flat-screen television with satellite connection. The granary sleeps up to 13 guests.
Electricity
Internet
Fridge
TV
Bathroom
Ensuite shower
Table games
Larry's Lodge
Larry's Lodge is named after a client that was very dear to our hearts here at Medicine Creek Pheasant Ranch. This lodge was made in 2004. The east side has 5 twin beds and a bathroom. The west side has one queen bed, one full bed, a bathroom, tv, washer and dryer, stove, and a refrigerator.
Electricity
Mobile network coverage
Internet
Fridge
TV
Bathroom
Ensuite shower
Laundry
The Farm House
Our farm house is the first location we housed hunters when we started our hunting business. The original home has been added onto by each generation that lives in it. Today we can house 7 people in our basement and 4 people upstairs.
Electricity
Mobile network coverage
Internet
Fridge
TV
Bathroom
Ensuite shower
Laundry
Frenchy’s Place
A new home on our property was built in 2014 on the hill overlooking Medicine Creek. We call it Frenchy’s Place. This handicap accessible lodge has one bedroom, a loft, and a shared bathroom on the main level. The house can comfortably sleep 6 adults.
Electricity
Mobile network coverage
Internet
Fridge
TV
Bathroom
Ensuite shower
How to get there
Navigation guidelines
29451 239th St
Vivian, SD 57576, USA
Nearest airport:
Pierre Regional Airport
Distance from airport:
38 miles
Transfer from airport:
Yes
Transfer from railway:
No
Other information
Gun rental:
Yes
Vaccination required:
No
Terms
Price includes
Accommodation
Transport on territory
Transfer from/to airport
Guiding by PH
Lunch
Beverages/soft drinks
Field trophy preparation
Breakfast
Dinner
Snacks
Alcoholic drinks
Housekeeping
If deposits are sent in before June 1st we will cover the cost of your hunting license ($80 5-day license)
Price does NOT include
Hunting license
Gratuities
Tax
Cancellation
Deposits are non refundable
Wounding
All efforts will be made to find a wounded bird
Payment
Deposit
R1,000
Deposit deadline: 7 days after booking
Final payment
Paid onsite
R71,404
*This is an approximate price in the selected currency. Actual price of the trip is US$ 4,000
This price includes:
Daily rate for 4 days
1 hunter
Pheasant
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