Jim River Guide Service

Guide service run by Willie Dvorak out of Mellette, offering prairie dog shoots, bison, archery whitetail and mule deer, antelope and coyote hunts on private ground in several areas of South Dakota, with housing and meals provided.

• 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

Northern South Dakota, based near Mellette

Species

Whitetail deer, Small game and varmints, Mule deer, Pronghorn, Predators

Hunt types

Archery

Years active

Not stated

Last checked

October 24, 2026

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 Willie Dvorak from Mellette, with prairie dog shooting through the warm months, fair-chase archery deer, pronghorn, bison and predator calling on private ground in several parts of the state. Housing and meals are provided.

Contact

• Website: https://jimriverguideservice.com/
• Phone: 605-228-8162
• Email: wdvorak@nvc.net

Source: jimriverguideservice.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 Northern South Dakota region

Farmland, CRP grass and prairie potholes from Aberdeen and the James River east to the Glacial Lakes.

South Dakota licensing rules, with sources: South Dakota outfitter and guide licensing.

Questions to ask about these hunts

• Whitetail deer: How many hunters share the property, and are stands rotated by wind and day?
• Small game and varmints: Whose land is it, and how many shooters share a town or field?
• Mule deer: Which unit or ranch is the hunt on, and is the tag over the counter, a draw, or a landowner voucher?
• Pronghorn: Is the tag a draw, leftover or landowner tag, and does the outfit help you apply?
• Predators: Calling, hounds or spot-and-stalk, and is that method legal for this animal here?

More on each hunt type: archery.

How this listing compares

• Jim River Guide Service is one of 27 listings based in South Dakota; 20 offer fully outfitted service.
• Whitetail deer: 13 listings in South Dakota.
• Small game and varmints: 7 listings in South Dakota.
• Mule deer: 10 listings in South Dakota.
• Pronghorn: 8 listings in South Dakota.
• Predators: 6 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.

Similar outfitters in South Dakota

• C & D Outfitters (guided)
• Prairie Highlands Lodge (fully outfitted)
• Routier Outfitting (fully outfitted)

Frequently asked questions

How is Jim River Guide Service'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 Jim River Guide Service?

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.