Hunting PackagesDeer Hunting
Guided Deer Hunts
At South Dakota Outfitters Unlimited, we believe in providing a real outdoor experience. All of our hunting properties are managed "habitat first".
We have made the investment to provide for a thriving population. Accordingly, our whitetail deer hunts are done under the rules of fair chase - our deer are free range and free of fences. We limit the number of archery clients looking for an opportunity to harvest a trophy-class whitetail buck, to ensure each guest has a quality experience.
What to Expect
We are in the Prairie Pothole's wetland region which provides ideal habitat for whitetails. The combination of high wetland density, wildlife-friendly agricultural practices, and a late gun season regularly produces world-class whitetails.
South Dakota Outfitters Unlimited is unparalleled for habitat quality and diversity and we have truly been blessed with some incredible genetics in our whitetail deer population. Our habitat includes shelter belts, food plots, and open grasslands. We provide the best stands to hunt during your visit; including Redneck and box blinds, ladder stands, ground blinds, and bale blinds. Our guides are hunters who know the patterns and habits of whitetail deer and will do what it takes to get you that shot of a lifetime.
Deer Licenses in South Dakota
As most deer hunters know, South Dakota produces some great trophy whitetail deer & mule deer. You should apply for your license via the SD Game Fish & Park website. Crossbows are legal with doctor permission on a separate application through SD GFP.
Please allow appropriate time for your license to arrive and bring your tags with you. If you are intending to hunt a buck, apply for either the "any deer" East River or "any deer" statewide tag.
Deer Hunting Packages
Package Details
- Normal Dates: September 1 - 10th Velvet Hunts
- September 10 - 3rd weekend in Oct. Regular Archery
- Deer possession is based on the tag purchased.
- You can purchase a South Dakota hunting license online.
What’s Included
- 1 on 1 guide
- 6 nights Lodging and full meals
- Transportation during hunts
- Assistance tracking and field dressing your deer
Hunter to Provide
- Transportation to Geddes
- Cooler, license, shells, and gun
- Alcoholic beverages, if desired
- Hunters are responsible for their own gear (clothing and archery equipment)
- Licenses, processing, or taxidermy fees
- We now have an option to coordinate off-sale alcohol purchases. Contact Amanda at 605-428-5007 for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
For hunting or fishing, there is not a specific check in time. Pheasant hunts start at/after 10:00 am, so if you don’t have a fishing/duck excursion in the morning, you can relax and enjoy breakfast. Weather conditions determine feasibility of open-water fishing.
You are responsible for getting to SD Outfitters Unlimited. We are located at 404 5th St, Geddes, South Dakota 57342. After you arrive all transportation to and from the field is provided on our 4x4 short busses; which are equipped with TV/DVD. Dogs and guides are provided.
We staff a full kitchen with cooks ready to make each meal for you. Below is a list of what to expect each day:
- Breakfast – combination buffet and eggs made to order
- Lunch – Boat/Field lunch (sandwiches, water, soda, snacks)
- Appetizers – smoked meats and cheeses, dips
- Supper – salad bar, various soups, pheasant chili, walleye, and other main courses
Hunting Licenses need to be purchased online from the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks.
Any firearms and ammo you plan on using. Also, a cooler to bring your game home.
Shotgun Rentals are $75/day - Benelli M-2 Super Black Eagle 12 gauge (and others) are available.
Ammunition is available for purchase. $50/box - upland, $75/box - waterfowl.
There is trap shooting available as well.
We recommend: fluorescent hat, jacket/vest, briar resistant pants, comfortable walking shoes/boots. We do have hats and other blaze orange merchandise available for purchase. Temperatures vary throughout the day. You should plan to add or remove layers as needed.
All game is cleaned, packaged and frozen by your guide (included in the package). Bring a cooler for transporting home.
Pheasants:
- Daily limit: 3/person/day
- Possession limit: 15
Prairie Chicken:
- Daily limit: 3/person/day
- Possession limit: 15
Ducks:
- Traditional limit: 6 and comprised of no more than: 5 Mallards, which may include no more than 2 hens, 1 Scaup, 3 Wood Ducks, 2 Redheads, 1 Pintail, 2 Canvasbacks
- 2 Bonus blue-winged teal (first 16 days of season only) Coots: 15
- 3-Duck Option: 3 ducks of any species or sex per day (possession limit 9 ducks)
- Hunters must select a duck limit regulation option when purchasing their South Dakota Migratory Bird Certificate.
- Possession limit is three times the daily limit for each species.
Snow Goose:
- Unlimited daily and possession limits.
Goose:
- Possession is based on the tag purchased.
Deer:
- Possession is based on the tag purchased.
- Lodge wifi is available for all guests. Password: gonefishing
- 85” television + multiple others, Dish Network
- Pool table, foosball, darts, poker table
- Indoor and outdoor bars with ample seating *BYOB
- Outdoor firepits
- Fresh brewed coffee
- Ice machine
- We now have an option to coordinate off-sale alcohol purchases. Contact Amanda at 605-428-5007 for details.
Visit The Lodge page for a full list of amenities and what to expect with your stay.
We have two offsite properties available to guests that are not staying at the lodge:
- The CabInn: Across the street from lodge
- The West Wing: one block (kitty-corner) from the lodge
Both of the properties grant you full access to wifie, the lodge and all of its amenities.
We are here to help! Call or text Amanda at 605-428-5007 or shoot us an email at: tamerunlimited@gmail.com
What our Guests are Saying
I recently visited the lodge as part of a pheasant hunting trip with customers. This place is first rate. We had a great time on our trip, and my customers really enjoyed themselves. The lodge itself was very nice, clean, and comfortable. Meals were provided as part of our package, and the food was very good. Joel & Amanda were awesome hosts and we had a great time. We had 2 different guides (one was Joel himself) and they were both top notch. They put us in places to get opportunities at lots of birds and we had a blast. I would highly recommend you check out this outfit if you are looking for a fun time and a great experience. Next year we are planning on trying to duck/goose hunt also.
Have been going there for several years now and has always been a good time with good food and good fishing. Everyone at the lodge are good people. The accommodations are pretty much top notch. I'm sure you will be pleased with your stay!
Book your trip today!
To book your stay and hunting or fishing package call: 605-428-5007 and ask for Amanda Vasek or Request a Date with the form. Contact us soon, our fall hunts go fast!
Deposit Information
- A 50% Deposit is required to Book Dates
- Short notice trips may increase Deposit %
- Deposits are non-refundable
- Cancellations must be made 90 days in advance of trip, to qualify for date change
- Date changes are assessed a $200 rebooking fee
- Deposits are transferable in a group if size stays the same
- Forfeit deposit for reduced quantity of people
- Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are also accepted, a *3% CC fee is added to transaction
Send Deposits to:
SD Outfitters Unlimited
404 5th Street
Geddes, SD 57342