Outfitter listing
Buckstorm
- 2species offered
- 3hunt types
- –years active
- October 24, 2026last checked
Black Hills outfit run by Travis Theel and Jeremy Maier, alongside its hunting video production, guiding resident elk hunts, bighorn sheep and, from spring 2027, Black Hills Merriam's turkey hunts.
- No public state license lookup in South Dakota
- Contact the outfitter directly, with no middleman
- Free for hunters: we take no bookings, deposits or fees
Facts
- Service level
- Guided: A guide accompanies the hunter in the field. Lodging, meals and transport may or may not be included, so read the contract.
- States
- South Dakota (home state)
- Home region
- West River and the Black Hills
- Species
- Elk, Turkey
- Hunt types
- Archery, Rifle, Youth and novice
- Years active
- Not stated
- Last checked
Ask for the deposit and cancellation terms in writing before you pay anything.
License and verification
No public state license lookup: confirm with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
This listing is not license-checked. Our South Dakota research found no state outfitter or guide license, so there is no state record to check it against. Ask the outfitter what permits or registrations it holds and confirm with the agency before you pay a deposit.
Editor's notes
Per the outfitter's site: run by Travis Theel and Jeremy Maier in the Black Hills, guiding elk hunts in units H2 and H3, bighorn sheep, and Merriam's turkey hunts announced for spring 2027. Ask which state license or tag each hunt needs before you book.
Contact
- Website: https://www.buckstormhunts.com/
- Phone: 605-381-6133
- Email: BUCKSTORMPRODUCTIONS@HOTMAIL.COM
Source: buckstormhunts.com, checked Oct 24, 2026.
This directory is not a booking site. We do not take reservations, deposits or hunters' money, and we do not arrange hunts or leases; you contact and contract with the outfitter directly.
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About the West River and the Black Hills region
Rangeland, badlands and the forested Black Hills west of the Missouri River.
South Dakota licensing rules, with sources: South Dakota outfitter and guide licensing.
Questions to ask about these hunts
- Elk: Is the hunt on public land, private land or both, and what covers the access?
- Turkey: How many birds per hunter does the property typically hold?
More on each hunt type: archery, rifle, youth and novice.
How this listing compares
- Buckstorm is one of 27 listings based in South Dakota; 7 offer guided service.
- Elk: 1 listing in South Dakota (no comparison page yet: below the minimum).
- Turkey: 9 listings in South Dakota.
Before paying any deposit, read the vetting checklist: license number, agency confirmation, written contract and the land the hunt is on.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Buckstorm's license checked?
It is not license-checked. We found no state outfitter or guide license in South Dakota, so there is no public state license lookup to check it against. Confirm with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks before you pay a deposit, and ask the outfitter what permits or registrations it holds.
How do I contact Buckstorm?
Use the contact details on this page, which we copied from the outfitter's own website, and ask for a written contract. This directory does not take bookings or deposits.
Is this a paid listing?
No: this is a free basic listing, included after review.