Dakota Pheasant Guide

08/28/2026

With South Dakota Dove Season just around the corner, Chief Upland and Dakota Pheasant Guide have you covered! Whether you're chasing doves, pheasants, waterfowl, or whatever else the season brings, Chief Upland offers a variety of quality gear built for whatever you hunt. Get geared up and get ready for another great season in South Dakota!
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08/28/2026

With the innovation of ammo to date, there are so many benefits of steel shot. Don't get us wrong, lead is still king in our neck of the woods, but nontoxic shot is definitely making a difference. What are your thoughts?

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about steel shot. Expert Tom Roster sets the record straight after a lifetime of testing: https://trib.al/eKD8uIh

08/26/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬, 𝐁𝐮𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧:
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧?
What happens between April and July tells you more than any summer forecast.

We would like to give you a no nonsense look at pheasant hatch survival in South Dakota — nesting, insects, and weather — so you can read conditions for yourself instead of trusting a summer forecast. Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4qGSoDJ

08/26/2026

Miles of cover, good company, and roosters somewhere up ahead. The walk is half the reason you come to South Dakota. Grab your hunting buddies and we'll take care of the rest.
Book now: https://bit.ly/44PI8i9

08/25/2026

Dakota Pheasant Guide is the premier outfitter for self guided and fully guided South Dakota pheasant hunts. Based out of Mellette,SD in the heart of pheasant country between Aberdeen and Redfield.
Dates are filling up as we speak, contact Dennis Foster with Dakota Pheasant Guide to plan your next hunt!

08/24/2026

The right load makes all the difference! What type of ammo are you hunting with this fall?

08/20/2026

THE COLORS OF FALL ARE CALLING… AND THE ROOSTERS ARE WAITING!

There’s nothing quite like a crisp South Dakota morning, golden fields, a great dog, and a rooster exploding out of the cover! If that sounds like your kind of fall, it’s time to book your hunt.

Dakota Pheasant Guide is your premier guide for chasing South Dakota roosters. Dennis knows where the birds are, how to hunt them, and how to turn a day in the field into an experience you’ll be talking about long after the last shot.

Big roosters. Beautiful country. Great dogs. Unforgettable memories.

Don’t just dream about your next pheasant hunt—come experience it!

Book your South Dakota pheasant hunt with Dennis and Dakota Pheasant Guide today!

The fields are calling. Are you ready to answer?

08/19/2026

Looking Good for Fall

The signs are looking very promising for pheasant hunters this fall!

Strong nesting conditions, good habitat, and encouraging brood numbers are giving hunters plenty of reason to be optimistic about the 2026 season. Seeing hens with healthy broods is always a great sign—and those young birds will be the backbone of this fall’s pheasant population.

As we get closer to opening day, the excitement is building. South Dakota is looking like it could be in for another great pheasant season!

The birds are out there. The habitat is looking good. Now it’s time to get ready to Hunt the Greatest!

Contact Dakota Pheasant Guide and Dennis Foster to book your South Dakota pheasant hunt!
605-887-7069

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08/18/2026

The chapter at braved the wind and snow for a late season hunt with us - and the Wolves left with limits. The next generation of upland hunters is in good hands.
Book your late season hunt: https://bit.ly/44PI8i9

08/15/2026

Second weekend for Game Fair in Anoka. Focused Outdoor Promotions was on hand to do some filming for the event.