Private Land Mule Deer Hunts in South Dakota

CANCELLATIONS FOR THIS YEAR (2026):

Weapon: Archery

Start Dates: October 24, October 31, November 19

Openings: 3

Price:  $7,500 (1 on 1 Guide) and $7,000 for (2 on 1 Guide)

Duration: 5-day hunt

Details: Private land archery tag is over the counter (approx. $400). Food, lodging, guide, and transportation during the hunt is included. There is a day on the front and back-end of the hunt for travel. 

NOTE: For the October 24 hunt, the option to add an Antelope is available for $2,500
 

DESCRIPTION:

This HFA Endorse Outfitter offers 5 day 6 night private land mule deer archery and rifle rut hunts in South Dakota. These are fully guided hunts with lodging and home cooked meals provided. Traditional breakfast, sandwiches and snacks for lunch in the field and home cooked meals for dinner. Hunters will stay in a house with their own room, heated camper trailer or hotel depending on the ranch being hunted.

Archery rut hunts are 5 days 6 nights. Days can be added if there is a guide available. Some of these ranches that are archery only. Archery licenses can be purchased online and mailed (make sure you do this month or two in advance - don’t rely on the mail to get your license in a timely matter) or by going the in to the Game and Fish Office in For Pierre when you arrive.

Archery stalk opportunity for 140”+ mule deer is 100%. Archery mule deer is one of the best hunts out there and this is one of the best mule deer archery hunts in the country for opportunity. For hunters looking for their first spot and stalk archery hunt or skilled hunters want to be out to the test there is no better place or animal to hone in your skills. It will humble you and make you a better spot and stalk hunter. This is a high quality hunt that puts you right in the middle of the action of the rut on private ranch land. A true dream hunt for any big game hunter looking to get their next trophy mule deer.

Rifle hunts are drawing only hunt. On average it takes 2-3 points to draw. Points can be bought during the fall season for $10 a piece. Buy one for West River Special buck and one for West River Deer. Contact Huntin' Fool's License Application team and they will help you through the draw process. Rifle hunt success rate is 90-100% on deer ranging from 150”-180” with the occasional 180”+. This is a high success, low effort hunt that is great for hunters that are past their prime or mobility impaired.

Private land hunts are a dream of many big game hunters. These high success opportunities take a lot of the frustration out of the hunting experience and allow you to have a more relaxing trip, while still having a trophy to put up when you get home. South Dakota is an excellent state for anyone looking to dip their toes into non-resident hunting and this outfitter would love to take you on an unforgettable hunting experience in this beautiful state.

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• Archery hunters can have the option to add 2 more days to their hunt for $1000 per day.