South Dakota Hunting Testimonials

Anyone thinking about booking that, “once in a lifetime hunt” will be easily convinced that your operation ranks at the top of the list. For those of us that need to budget a trip like this in between everyday expenses it can become somewhat of a risk because we’ve all experienced the flip side of high expectations. Allow me to wave any doubts you might have, there is no flip side to Northern Plains Outfitters! From the minute you arrive it will meet or exceed all aspects, starting with the comfortable and clean accommodations along with the well prepared and plentiful meals. Then there is the hunting! The well placed but sometimes questionable stands that will always surprise you, the obvious managed herd of mature Whitetail deer, the constant juggling of hunter locations because of your diligent attention to the constant changing winds and weather. The percentage of opportunities presented to your hunters is a true testament to the type of dedication that you and your guides present. To ANYONE thinking about the “once in a lifetime hunt” you will not be disappointed! P.S. I was fortunate to share my hunt with my dad and so you know, I’ve just sent my deposit in for my 7th consecutive season (with my dad)!

Shannon, I just wanted to thank you and your staff for providing great late season pheasant hunting. Late season hunting can be a lot of fun but tricky, you and your staff did a fantastic job of being knowledgeable, prepared, and organized so we could have a great experience. There is nothing quite like walking down a corn field with some snow on the ground and pheasants running all over the place. Seeing thousands of pheasants every day is something that is never forgotten. The food and lodging were great. The experience benefited my young retriever as well. Chasing and retrieving birds constantly is invaluable. You guys were great, thanks again!

Shannon, just wanted to thank you guys for the great time I had. You run a top notch operation-first class all the way! When you travel as far as we did without knowing for sure what is waiting, it was a real relief. The lodge and food was fantastic. The cabinets and refrigerators were stocked with anything we could imagine. We lacked nothing during our stay. You all (Shannon, Jason & Trent) worked to get us the shots that we needed to be successful. I will, and already have, recommend you without question. Thanks again.

Just completed our buffalo and late season wild pheasant combo hunt with your Northern Plains Outfitters. First, I would again like to say thank you for your efforts in making these hunts memorable. The buffalo hunt is something I wanted to do my entire life and your hunt (with Trent) met all my expectations. It was a first class, challenging hunt and the animals were magnificent. I would like to add that Family Pride Processing did a flawless job with the butchering of our animals. As a professional pheasant hunting guide in Wisconsin, I knew a late December bird hunt would be very challenging. Through Jason and Shannon’s expertise, we hunted hard and found and shot our limit of birds both days. There is nothing quite like hunting South Dakota in December……it was a dream fulfilled. I wanted to add that I had a smile on my face when shown our living quarters, way beyond anything we expected, first rate and plenty of room and great food. Again, thank you Shannon, Jason and Trent for making our stay the best it could have been. As a professional guide myself, I know what effort it takes to create a great hunt and all three of you succeeded.