Outfitter listing
Thunderstik Lodge
- 2species offered
- 1hunt type
- –years active
- October 24, 2026last checked
Lodge above the Missouri River near Chamberlain, operating since 1988, offering all-inclusive pheasant hunts on about 7,000 private acres plus prairie dog 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
- 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
- Central South Dakota and the Missouri River, based near Chamberlain
- Species
- Upland birds, Small game and varmints
- Hunt types
- Wingshooting
- 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: a lodge on the bluffs above the Missouri River near Chamberlain, operating since 1988, with all-inclusive pheasant hunts on about 7,000 private acres and prairie dog hunts. The site does not say whether the birds are wild or released, so ask.
Contact
- Website: https://www.thunderstik.com/
- Phone: 605-234-5439
- Email: hunt@thunderstik.com
Source: thunderstik.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 Central South Dakota and the Missouri River region
Crop and grass country along the Missouri River, from Pierre down through Chamberlain, Winner and Gregory.
South Dakota licensing rules, with sources: South Dakota outfitter and guide licensing.
Questions to ask about these hunts
- Upland birds: Are the birds wild, released, or both, and how does the outfit label each?
- Small game and varmints: Whose land is it, and how many shooters share a town or field?
More on each hunt type: wingshooting.
How this listing compares
- Thunderstik Lodge is one of 27 listings based in South Dakota; 20 offer fully outfitted service.
- Upland birds: 19 listings in South Dakota.
- Small game and varmints: 7 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)
- Dakota Prairie Lodge (fully outfitted)
- Prairie Highlands Lodge (fully outfitted)
Frequently asked questions
How is Thunderstik Lodge'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 Thunderstik Lodge?
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.