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
Pronghorn · South Dakota
Guided pronghorn hunts in South Dakota: outfitters and guides
Pronghorn hunts are short and usually on private rangeland, so ask about access, the tag you need and whether the hunt is spot-and-stalk or from a waterhole blind.
- 8outfitters
- 5hunt types
- 3regions
- 0Sponsored
- Licenses checked against state records wherever a state lookup lets us
- Contact the outfitter directly, with no middleman
- Free for hunters: we take no bookings, deposits or fees
Pronghorn in South Dakota at a glance
- This directory currently shows 8 published listings for pronghorn hunting in South Dakota.
- By service level: 3 guided and 5 fully outfitted.
- Species offered most often: mule deer, pronghorn, whitetail deer, and predators.
- Hunt types offered most often: archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and wingshooting.
- All 8 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.
What the South Dakota agency lists for pronghorn
- Pronghorn: listed with a season (some licenses may still need a draw)
From SDGFP - Key Dates, SDGFP - Big Game Regulations, read October 24, 2026. Seasons, units and quotas change every year; the agency's current regulations decide. See the South Dakota draw deadlines.
Service levels for pronghorn in South Dakota
| Service level | What it means here | Outfitters | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided | A guide accompanies the hunter in the field. Lodging, meals and transport may or may not be included, so read the contract. | 3 | C & D Outfitters, Crooked Creek Outfitter, LLC, South Dakota Access |
| Fully outfitted | The outfitter supplies the guide plus camp or lodging, meals and field logistics (for example vehicles or boats) as one package. | 5 | Dahl Outfitters, Double D Trophy Outfitters, Jim River Guide Service, Prairie Highlands Lodge, Routier Outfitting |
| Semi-guided | Guide help is partial: for example scouting, a shared guide, or help only at set points such as stand placement or recovery. | – | none listed |
| Drop camp | The outfitter sets up or drops off a camp and transports hunters and gear, but does not guide the hunt. | – | none listed |
Hunt types offered
| Hunt type | Guided | Fully outfitted | Semi-guided | Drop camp | Listings | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 3 | 5 | – | – | 8 | – |
| Rifle | 3 | 4 | – | – | 7 | – |
| Muzzleloader | 1 | 2 | – | – | 3 | – |
| Wingshooting | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Youth and novice | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Total (a listing counts in each row it matches) | 8 | 12 | – | – | 20 | – |
Home regions in South Dakota
- Northern South Dakota: Jim River Guide Service.
- Southeast South Dakota: South Dakota Access.
- West River and the Black Hills: C & D Outfitters, Crooked Creek Outfitter, LLC, Dahl Outfitters, Double D Trophy Outfitters, Prairie Highlands Lodge, Routier Outfitting.
South Dakota outfitter licensing, with sources: licensing in South Dakota. All species: guided hunts in South Dakota.
Questions to ask a South Dakota pronghorn outfitter
- Is the tag a draw, leftover or landowner tag, and does the outfit help you apply?
- Spot-and-stalk, decoy or waterhole blind?
- How is the animal cooled and processed in early-season heat?
Outfitters offering pronghorn in South Dakota
Filter the 8 outfitters below. Pick one option in each group; if nothing shows, no listing matches all of them.
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
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…
Jim River Guide Service 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
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Jim River Guide Service | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Small game and varmints, Mule deer,… | Archery | No state lookup | |
| Prairie Highlands Lodge | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds, Mule deer,… | Rifle, Archery | No state lookup | |
| Routier Outfitting | Fully outfitted | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Mule deer, Pronghorn, Predators,… | Archery, Rifle | No state lookup | |
| South Dakota Access | Guided | Whitetail deer, Turkey, Upland birds, Waterfowl, Mule… | Rifle, Archery, Wingshooting | No state lookup |
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Frequently asked questions
Who offers guided pronghorn hunts in South Dakota?
C & D Outfitters, Crooked Creek Outfitter, LLC, Dahl Outfitters, Double D Trophy Outfitters, Jim River Guide Service, Prairie Highlands Lodge, Routier Outfitting, and South Dakota Access. The service-level table above shows which are guided, fully outfitted, semi-guided or drop-camp.
What should I ask a South Dakota pronghorn outfitter?
Is the tag a draw, leftover or landowner tag, and does the outfit help you apply? Spot-and-stalk, decoy or waterhole blind?
How do I check a South Dakota outfitter's license?
Start with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP guide licensing FAQ). See the South Dakota section on its state page for what we could confirm and the date we read it.