American Bison hunt - inclusive
South Dakota, United States
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Our company was established in 2018 and operates in 2 territories.
We coordinate hunting on 20+ private ranches across the State of South Dakota totaling around 250,000+ acres and coordinate tribal hunts on 4 of 9 Lakota reservations offering millions of acres of hunting. While we can’t guarantee success, we will work hard to ensure the best experience and as many opportunities as possible to take a nice critter this fall or next fall. We run 1:1 or 2:1 client:guide ratio hunts and we never mix camps with outside hunters. Our attention is on you and your hunt alone and it shows. Since 2018, we boast a 95% opportunity rate, 85% kill rate, and 80% of our clients return within 2 years. Come experience the best South Dakota has to offer.About this hunt
A true American trophy, the American Bison, or Buffalo, is one of the largest and most majestic big game animals available for harvest in the lower 48. This rough country pasture spanning around 4000 acres offers a challenging and fun hunt. Hunters will stay and eat with a young hard-working South Dakota ranch family for two nights while they explore and hunt this beautiful and rugged country. There is a rifle range on property to zero your rifle upon arrival.
Lean farm to table bison meat, hide and horns will be the spoils in addition to the amazing memories that can be made on a hunt of this caliber. We will field dress and transport your critter to the processor. Processing will cost $1.50 per pound of hanging weight (aprox. 55% of weight) and will require a $250 deposit. Our taxidermist will pick up your hide and horns from there. There are many taxidermy options for you which our top-notch Taxidermist will go through with you.
A meat bull is 3.5 to 4.5 years old and weighs around 1000 pounds. You can expect 300-350 lbs of meat to include steaks and roasts. We have a limited number of trophy bulls available each season. The cost to hunt a trophy bull is $8500.A trophy bull is 8+ years old and weighs around 2000 pounds on the hoof. You can expect 400-500 pounds of meat from a trophy bull but we would recommend you take mostly grind and trim from these cagey old animals. For a quality cape, we recommend hunting December through February.
Guided
(Regular trip)
Stalking
Bow Hunting
Rifle Hunting
| Hunting season: | Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2027 |
| Best time for hunting: | Nov 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027 |
Success rate: 100%
OTC Tag available
Where you will hunt
Territory
We coordinate hunting on over 20 private ranches all across the State of South Dakota. Private ranch archery tags are guaranteed draw and available throughout the season. SD private ranch only rifle tags are available with no and low points. We've got it all. Rough badlands country, ag fields, massive river breaks, wooded river bottoms and rolling hills. Ranches vary in size from 2,500- 44,000 acres.
| Fence type: | Not fenced |
| Territory size: | 200,000+ acres |
| Languages spoken by staff: | English |
| Operating since: | 2018 year |
Structure by elevation
Plains: 40%, Hills: 60%Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 50%, Forest: 20%, Agricultural lands: 30%Entertainment services
Shooting range, Excursions, prairie dog hunts
Where you will stay
No accommodation providedRecommendations:
Ranch House, lodging and meals are included in the cost of the hunt.
How to get there
Navigation guidelines
Guests can drive or fly in to Rapid City (RAP), Sioux Falls (FSD) or Bismarck (BIS)
| Nearest airport: | Rapid City (RAP), Sioux Falls (FSD) or Bismarck (BIS) |
| Distance from airport: | 120 miles average |
| Transfer from airport: | No |
| Transfer from railway: | No |
Other information
| Gun rental: | No |
| Vaccination required: | No |
Terms
Price includes
- Transport on territory
- Hunting license
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Insurance
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Beverages/soft drinks
Price does NOT include
- Gun rental
- Ammunition
Cancellation
- Deposit and Payment Structure
- 1. Deposit Requirement: A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking. Hunt dates and specific ranches are booked in order of receipt of deposit. This deposit can range from $1000 to 50% of the total cost of the hunt depending on hunt.
- 2. Final Payment: The remaining balance is due 14 days before the hunt begins.
- Cancellation Policies
- 1. Transfer of Deposit: Deposits may be transferred to another hunter or a different hunt if notice is given 90 days before the hunt is scheduled.
- 2. Rescheduling: Hunts may be rescheduled for a later date, especially if you cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. This is subject to availability and may incur additional fees.
- 3. Refunds: A refund of the deposit (minus fees) will be available if the hunt hasn’t been scheduled or is cancelled no less than 90 days before the scheduled date.
- Force Majeure
- 1. Acts of God: Cancellations due to extreme weather, natural disasters, or other uncontrollable events may be treated differently. Clients will be offered rescheduling options or partial refunds in these situations.
- 2. Health Issues: If you need to cancel due to medical reasons, providing a doctor’s note may allow for rescheduling or partial refund.
- Specific Terms and Conditions
- 1. Documentation: Requirements for any supporting documents (e.g., medical certificates) for claims.
- 2. Administrative Fees: Any additional fees that may apply for processing cancellations or rescheduling.
Wounding
Your guide will lead retrieval efforts to include field dressing and transport to the processor. If an animal is wounded, and not immediately retrieved, your guide and landlord will decide how to proceed based on the circumstances and situation. It is likely that a wounded animal will be treated as if the tag is filled, and all efforts by the Hunter for the remainder of the hunt will be focused on finding and harvesting that specific animal.Payment
Deposit
50% based on trip price
Deposit deadline: 7 days after booking
Online deposit payment via BYH is available.
Final payment
Paid 14 days before huntPayment notes
A 50% deposit is required to book a date. A deposit invoice will be sent via a QuickBooks to be paid with the credit card. And itinerary will follow shortly after. The final hunt balance will be due two weeks prior to arrival.R97,610
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*This is an approximate price in the selected currency. Actual price of the trip is US$ 5,500
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