Buckstorm
Black Hills outfit run by Travis Theel and Jeremy Maier, alongside its hunting video production, guiding resident elk hunts, bighorn sheep and, from…
No public state license lookup: confirm with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Rifle · South Dakota
Rifle hunts in South Dakota: outfitters and guides
Rifle hunts are the most common outfitted deer format. Compare how the outfit sets expectations on shot distance, stand or blind setups and group size.
- 11outfitters
- 9species
- 0Sponsored
Rifle in South Dakota at a glance
- This directory currently shows 11 published listings for rifle hunts in South Dakota.
- By service level: 5 guided and 6 fully outfitted.
- Species offered most often: whitetail deer, mule deer, turkey, and pronghorn.
- Hunt types offered most often: archery, rifle, wingshooting, and muzzleloader.
- All 11 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 rifle hunts
| Species | Guided | Fully outfitted | Semi-guided | Drop camp | Listings | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail deer | 4 | 6 | – | – | 10 | – |
| Mule deer | 4 | 5 | – | – | 9 | – |
| Turkey | 3 | 5 | – | – | 8 | – |
| Pronghorn | 3 | 4 | – | – | 7 | – |
| Upland birds | 3 | 3 | – | – | 6 | – |
| Predators | 2 | 3 | – | – | 5 | – |
| Small game and varmints | 2 | 2 | – | – | 4 | – |
| Waterfowl | 1 | 3 | – | – | 4 | – |
| Elk | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Total (a listing counts in each row it matches) | 23 | 31 | – | – | 54 | – |
More on South Dakota: guided hunts in South Dakota and its outfitter licensing rules.
Outfitters offering rifle hunts in South Dakota
Filter the 11 outfitters below. Pick one option in each group; if nothing shows, no listing matches all of them.
C & D Outfitters
Working cattle ranch in west-central South Dakota (Weyer Ranch, near Howes) guiding whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn, Merriam's turkey, upland bird,…
No public state license lookup: confirm with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Crooked Creek Outfitter, LLC
Harding County outfit hunting about 37,000 acres near the Montana line, offering guided rifle and archery pronghorn hunts, archery-only mule deer…
Crooked Creek Outfitter, LLC website
No public state license lookup: confirm with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Dahl Outfitters
Family cattle ranch in Harding County, in the far northwest corner of South Dakota, running guided mule deer, whitetail, pronghorn and coyote hunts…
No public state license lookup: confirm with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Double D Trophy Outfitters
Rapid City-based outfitter guiding deer, pronghorn and Merriam's turkey hunts in South Dakota and Nebraska and bull and cow elk hunts in Nebraska's…
Double D Trophy Outfitters website
No public state license lookup: confirm with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
High Prairie Lodge & Outfitters
Spearfish-based outfitter run by Dave Ciani, guiding duck and Canada goose hunts, wild pheasant and upland hunts, Black Hills and prairie mule deer…
High Prairie Lodge & Outfitters website
No public state license lookup: confirm with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Prairie Highlands Lodge
Lodge near Wood in south-central South Dakota run by Abel Harmon, offering guided deer, pronghorn, turkey, prairie dog, upland bird and coyote hunts…
Prairie Highlands Lodge website
No public state license lookup: confirm with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Prairie Outfitters LLC
Pierre-based outfit guiding prairie chicken and sharp-tailed grouse hunts with pointing dogs, pheasant hunts, and whitetail and mule deer hunts in…
Prairie Outfitters LLC website
No public state license lookup: confirm with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Routier Outfitting
Family-run outfit on a working cattle ranch near Buffalo in northwest South Dakota, guiding archery and rifle hunts for mule deer, whitetail and…
No public state license lookup: confirm with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
SD Outfitters Unlimited
Lodge in Geddes, near the Missouri River in south-central South Dakota, offering guided pheasant, prairie chicken, duck and goose, spring snow…
SD Outfitters Unlimited website
No public state license lookup: confirm with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
South Dakota Access
Mitchell-based guide service (est. 2018) running 1:1 or 2:1 guided hunts for whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn, Merriam's turkey, bison, upland birds,…
No public state license lookup: confirm with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Compare side by side
| 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 | |
| High Prairie Lodge & Outfitters | Fully outfitted | Waterfowl, Upland birds, Whitetail deer, Turkey, Mule deer | Wingshooting, Archery, Rifle | 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 rifle hunts?
Buckstorm, C & D Outfitters, Crooked Creek Outfitter, LLC, Dahl Outfitters, Double D Trophy Outfitters, High Prairie Lodge & Outfitters, Prairie Highlands Lodge, Prairie Outfitters LLC, Routier Outfitting, SD Outfitters Unlimited, and South Dakota Access.
Does South Dakota have special rules for rifle hunts?
Seasons, permits and equipment rules for rifle 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/.