Archery · South Dakota
Archery hunts in South Dakota: outfitters and guides
Archery hunts demand close-range setups and more field time, so ask about stand and blind setups, draw-weight or crossbow guidance and how guides handle recovery.
- 14outfitters
- 9species
- 0Sponsored
Archery in South Dakota at a glance
- This directory currently shows 14 published listings for archery hunts in South Dakota.
- By service level: 5 guided and 9 fully outfitted.
- Species offered most often: whitetail deer, mule deer, pronghorn, and turkey.
- Hunt types offered most often: archery, rifle, wingshooting, and muzzleloader.
- Reported years active average about 25 years among listings that give it.
- All 14 listings are in states where we found no state outfitter license or no public state license lookup: they are labelled that way, with a link to the agency to confirm, and not shown as license-checked.
- Most recent listing check: October 24, 2026.
Species offered on South Dakota archery hunts
| Species | Guided | Fully outfitted | Semi-guided | Drop camp | Listings | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail deer | 4 | 9 | – | – | 13 | – |
| Mule deer | 4 | 6 | – | – | 10 | – |
| Pronghorn | 3 | 5 | – | – | 8 | – |
| Turkey | 3 | 5 | – | – | 8 | – |
| Upland birds | 3 | 5 | – | – | 8 | – |
| Predators | 2 | 4 | – | – | 6 | – |
| Waterfowl | 1 | 5 | – | – | 6 | – |
| Small game and varmints | 2 | 3 | – | – | 5 | – |
| Elk | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Total (a listing counts in each row it matches) | 23 | 42 | – | – | 65 | – |
More on South Dakota: guided hunts in South Dakota and its outfitter licensing rules.
Outfitters offering archery hunts in South Dakota
Filter the 14 outfitters below. Pick one option in each group; if nothing shows, no listing matches all of them.
| Outfitter | Service level | Species | Hunt types | License on file | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckstorm | Guided | Elk, Turkey | Archery, Rifle, Youth and novice | No state lookup | |
| C & D Outfitters | Guided | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds, Mule deer,… | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader | No state lookup | |
| Crooked Creek Outfitter, LLC | Guided | Whitetail deer, Pronghorn, Mule deer, Predators | Archery, Rifle | No state lookup | |
| Dahl Outfitters | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Mule deer, Pronghorn, Predators | Archery, Rifle, Muzzleloader | No state lookup | |
| Double D Trophy Outfitters | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Mule deer, Pronghorn | Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader, Youth and novice | No state lookup | |
| Double P Ranch | Fully outfitted | Upland birds, Waterfowl, Whitetail deer | Wingshooting, Archery | No state lookup | |
| High Prairie Lodge & Outfitters | Fully outfitted | Waterfowl, Upland birds, Whitetail deer, Turkey, Mule deer | Wingshooting, Archery, Rifle | No state lookup | |
| Jim River Guide Service | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Small game and varmints, Mule deer,… | Archery | No state lookup | |
| Northern Plains Outfitters | Fully outfitted | Upland birds, Whitetail deer, Waterfowl | Wingshooting, Archery | No state lookup | |
| Prairie Highlands Lodge | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds, Mule deer,… | Rifle, Archery | No state lookup | |
| Prairie Outfitters LLC | Guided | Upland birds, Whitetail deer, Mule deer | Wingshooting, Archery, Rifle | No state lookup | |
| Routier Outfitting | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Mule deer, Pronghorn, Predators,… | Archery, Rifle | No state lookup | |
| SD Outfitters Unlimited | Fully outfitted | Upland birds, Waterfowl, Turkey, Whitetail deer | Wingshooting, Archery, Rifle, Youth and novice | No state lookup | |
| South Dakota Access | Guided | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds, Waterfowl, Mule… | Rifle, Archery, Wingshooting | No state lookup |
Frequently asked questions
Which South Dakota outfitters offer archery hunts?
Buckstorm, C & D Outfitters, Crooked Creek Outfitter, LLC, Dahl Outfitters, Double D Trophy Outfitters, Double P Ranch, High Prairie Lodge & Outfitters, Jim River Guide Service, Northern Plains Outfitters, Prairie Highlands Lodge, Prairie Outfitters LLC, Routier Outfitting, SD Outfitters Unlimited, and South Dakota Access.
Does South Dakota have special rules for archery hunts?
Seasons, permits and equipment rules for archery hunting are set by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks and change each year. We do not repeat them here; check https://gfp.sd.gov/hunting/.