The glacial lakes and prairies of northeast South Dakota offer great frontier history, unique family attractions and endless outdoor adventure for all ages.
Discover the many wonders of western South Dakota, including Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, Badlands National Park, caves and other gems to explore.
Discover rich Indigenous culture, world-class pheasant hunting and more than 3,000 miles of shoreline in South Dakota’s Missouri River region.
Ready to plan your trip to South Dakota? Find itineraries, restaurants and places to stay near top attractions like Mount Rushmore and the Missouri River.
Experience the world’s greatest pheasant hunting on the great plains of South Dakota. Get your license and find land to hunt.
Iconic national and state park units and recreation areas — check. Wide-open spaces, jaw-dropping sights and the freedom of the open road — check. Kitschy roadside attractions, untamed Wild West history and wilder critters — check. Mix in the friendly, personable nature of people in this Midwestern state with the surprisingly diverse landscape and you have something special. There’s no other place where you can check so many things off your bucket list.
Pheasant hunting in South Dakota is a great way to get outdoors and get closer to nature. Find the information you need to get started.
South Dakota pheasant hunting lodges are as varied as our Great Plains landscapes. Find your perfect lodge adventure, from guided hunts to all-inclusive getaways.
Find maps and information on free public land to hunt in South Dakota, home of the world’s greatest pheasant country.
Find instructions on how to cook pheasant and our favorite Pheasant Forever recipes.
