Outfitter listing
High Prairie Lodge & Outfitters
- 5species offered
- 3hunt types
- –years active
- October 24, 2026last checked
Spearfish-based outfitter run by Dave Ciani, guiding duck and Canada goose hunts, wild pheasant and upland hunts, Black Hills and prairie mule deer and whitetail hunts, and Merriam's turkey hunts in western and central South Dakota, with lodge meals and lodging.
- 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
- Fully outfitted: The outfitter supplies the guide plus camp or lodging, meals and field logistics (for example vehicles or boats) as one package.
- States
- South Dakota (home state)
- Home region
- West River and the Black Hills, based near Spearfish
- Species
- Waterfowl, Upland birds, Whitetail deer, Turkey, Mule deer
- Hunt types
- Wingshooting, Archery, Rifle
- 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 Dave Ciani out of Spearfish, with heated-pit and field goose hunts, duck hunts, wild pheasant hunts, gun and bow deer hunts and guided or semi-guided Merriam's turkey hunts, plus late-season goose hunts near Pierre. Lodging and meals are offered.
Contact
- Website: https://highprairielodgeandoutfitters.com/
- Phone: 605-261-7793
- Email: highprairie@basec.net
Source: highprairielodgeandoutfitters.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
- Waterfowl: Is the hunt on private land, public land or both, and what covers the guiding on public land?
- Upland birds: Are the birds wild, released, or both, and how does the outfit label each?
- Whitetail deer: How many hunters share the property, and are stands rotated by wind and day?
- Turkey: How many birds per hunter does the property typically hold?
- Mule deer: Which unit or ranch is the hunt on, and is the tag over the counter, a draw, or a landowner voucher?
More on each hunt type: wingshooting, archery, rifle.
How this listing compares
- High Prairie Lodge & Outfitters is one of 27 listings based in South Dakota; 20 offer fully outfitted service.
- Waterfowl: 10 listings in South Dakota.
- Upland birds: 19 listings in South Dakota.
- Whitetail deer: 13 listings in South Dakota.
- Turkey: 9 listings in South Dakota.
- Mule deer: 10 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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- South Dakota Access (guided)
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Frequently asked questions
How is High Prairie Lodge & Outfitters'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 High Prairie Lodge & Outfitters?
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.