Dakota Hot Spots

08/26/2026

The food plots at Dakota Hot Spots are looking fantastic this year!

Great habitat makes for great pheasant hunting—and we’re excited about what we’re seeing.

We still have several prime dates available.

Give us a call to plan your next pheasant hunt!

08/12/2026

Here is an incredible opportunity to get after some birds!

This is a free event on September 26th and 27th open to adults interested in hunting and the outdoors. Preference will be given to those with little-to-no hunting experience. All meals, shotguns, ammo, hunter orange, and lodging are provided. Small game licenses will NOT be provided and it is the responsibility of participants to obtain one prior to the weekend.

For more information and to apply, contact South Dakota Conservation Officer Travis March | [email protected] | (605) 730 - 1573. Applications are due September 1st.

Hunt sponsored by Dakota Hot Spots, Pheasants Forever, and onX Hunt.

07/07/2026

Applications for the 7th annual SD Adult Pheasant hunt are open!

This event is for adults with little to no hunting experience. Participants will learn gun safety, hunting rules and regulations, cooking/cleaning pheasants, and a better understanding on how hunting fuels conservation.

If you are interesting in applying, please email or call WCO Travis March at [email protected] or 605-730-1573.

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05/11/2026

We still have several prime dates available for next fall. Give us a call to plan your next pheasant hunt!

05/04/2026

We are excited about 9 new tree belts going in at Dakota Hot Spots! These shelter belts/shelter belt additions are between four and eight rows with new 48 row milo food plots being planted alongside them. The trees will provide critical habitat for our pheasants and multiple new areas to hunt! We still have some availability for this fall. Please message us to reserve your date today!

03/17/2026

Lisa grew up on a ranch near Kennebec, SD on some of the ground that Dakota Hot Spots now hunts. She helped build Dakota Hot Spots 31 years ago and has been involved ever since. Thanks Lisa for all that you do and best of luck!

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01/31/2026

It was our privilege to host Folds of Honor for a memorable weekend, marking the conclusion of our 31st pheasant hunting season! We extend our sincerest gratitude to our valued customers, dedicated staff, and family for their support, and we look forward to welcoming everyone again next fall!

11/05/2025

Bruno thought Percy needed a little supervision while driving from field to field today!

11/20/2024

Sunset last night at Dakota Hot Spots