Frequently Asked Questions. Can I bring my own dog? Yes, you can bring your own dog but it must be under control without you shouting or continuously blowing a whistle, and the dog must work close (30 yards). If there are several dogs in the hunting party we will most likely limit the number of dogs used at one time. Do you have kennels? Our new kennel facility is generally full with our own dogs. Most hunters crate their dog in their vehicle. However, your dog can be crated inside a heated building for overnight stays during cold weather. Please call ahead if you need kennel or crate space. We'll do what we can to accomodate your dog. Do you allow dogs in the lodge? Absolutely not! No exceptions. What kind of dogs do you have? We always have both flushing and pointing breeds, primarily Labradors but we are trying to build a nice lineup of Drahthaars and Shorthairs. Are there any other game birds to hunt besides pheasant? In our area we do not have any other native species except pheasant. Upon request we can have chukar and huns available on the preserve. We never plant any birds on the preserve. They are liberated far in advance of your hunt and are flight conditioned for a challenging shoot. NOTE: Non-native species need to be requested well ahead of time. Can we shoot rabbits or coyotes? Although your license allows you to take these animals, we don't allow it for the safety of the hunters and the dogs. We allow no shooting on the ground! Are the hunts guided? Yes, we always have a minimum of 2 guides per group that keep the hunt organized and under control. How do I purchase my license? What does a license cost? We are an authorized license agent and offer license sales at the lodge. Otherwise licenses can be purchased at most convenience stores or online at the. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks website. Non-resident 10 day small game licenses are $114, non-resident youth (ages 12-15) small game licenses are $27.00, and non-resident shooting preserve licenses are $37 for a one day, $67 for a 5 day and $87 for season long. Do I need a hunter's safety card to purchase a license? Not unless you are under the age of 16. Then, you need a previous license from the state of South Dakota or a hunter's safety card and a parent or guardian must sign the license. Are the hunts safe? We have a safety meeting before each hunt in which our safety rules are explained. The guides carefully watch gun handling and shooting. Any individual who does not follow these rules will be removed from the hunting party. Shooting glasses are recommended and available at the lodge. Do I need blaze orange clothing? State law does not require it but our policy does require you to wear blaze orange. We prefer that you wear at least a blaze orange cap. Shooting glasses are recommended and available at the lodge. Do you have a place I can shoot targets? Yes, we have a small sporting clays range set up. What type of guns do you recommend? We recommend 12 and 20 gauge guns. Preferably pump action or semi-autos. Double barrels are acceptable but quick multiple shot opportunities can be missed. What ammunition can I shoot? Do I have to shoot steel? You must shoot 4, 5 or 6 shot. In a 12 gauge, we recommend 2 3/4, 1 1/4 oz. of shot and 3 3/4 drams minimum powder charge. Three inch magnums are not recommended for a 12 gauge as they are much slower. In a 20 gauge, a 3 magnum is recommended. None of our hunts requires steel or non-toxic shot. Do you have ammo available at the lodge? Yes. We usually have a good supply of 12 and 20 gauge at good prices. Please let us know in advance if you intend to purchase ammo from us. What type of cover do you hunt? Early season hunts during the first week or two of hunting season will be a mix of cropland and grasses. Mid- and late-season hunts will be a mixture of cropland, CRP, trees, cattails, milo, corn and cane food plots. Do you hunt private or public land? We hunt only private land that we have exclusive hunting rights to. Do you provide alcoholic beverages? No, but you can bring your own. Drinking is allowed only after the hunt is over for the day. No drinking after 1:00 a.m. We do provide soft drinks. Do I need to bring towels or food? We provide all linens. You don't need to bring any towels or bedding. Most hunts include all meals. Can I bring my children? Each situation is different. We don't offer any babysitting services. If they are old enough to stay with you, it is fine in most cases. The minimum hunting age is 12, so if a parent feels the child can handle a firearm and is safe, we usually let them hunt. How soon do I need to book the hunt? The sooner the better. Early season hunts are booked up 10-12 months ahead of time. How do we get our game home? Bring a cooler along and we will pack it for you, or it can be shipped overnight for an extra fee. We also have 48 quart coolers for sale at the lodge. A 48 quart cooler will hold approximately 18-20 pheasants. Do you offer taxidermy services? Yes. We can take your trophy to a local taxidermist for you, and it will be shipped back to you when it's finished. If you have other questions, please give us a call at 605-796-4264 or 605-350-6800, or e-mail us at

Feistner's Hunting offers on site lodging located just 1/4 mile from the original 1883 homestead. The lodge features 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, laundry room, game room with pool table, darts, satellite tv, wireless internet, card table and lounging area, kitchen, living room, dining room and convenient bird cleaning facilities just out the back door. Our game room is a favorite of our hunters, with something to do for everyone. We are always improving our lodge facilities. We have many amenities available for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal after the big hunt in our spacious dining room. We can accommodate up to 22 people comfortably with our seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. We pride ourselves on keeping our lodge very clean so that you can relax and be comfortable.

Guns, Gear, Dogs and More. Guns and Ammo to Bring 20 or 12 gauge shotguns are recommended and a modified choke is best most of the time. The lightest load we allow in a 12 gauge in a 2 3/4 shell is 1 1/4 oz. of shot and 3 3/4 drams. Three inch magnums are not recommended for 12 gauge but are recommended for 20 gauge shotguns. Four and five shot lead is recommended and nickel or copper plated shot is better. Steel shot is not recommended or required on the lands we hunt. Clothing to Bring Appropriate clothing to wear during the day would include a light jacket, a medium weight jacket and a heavy coat. Good, sturdy walking boots are a must. Jeans or canvas hunting pants will keep your legs protected during walking in the fields. Dogs You are welcome to bring your own well trained dog OR your dog that will stay close (30 yards) to you without you continuously shouting or blowing a whistle. If we end up with several dogs in the group we may limit the dogs to 2 or 3 working at one time and rotate the dogs. If your dog will not stay close and is or has compromised the group's hunt you will be asked to put him up. Your dog does not need to be a fantastic dog to be allowed to hunt; we just ask that the dog works close without a lot of noise. Weather Below is a chart of the average temperatures and precipitation in our area of South Dakota for the months of September through March. Average Daily Temp (F). Average Monthly Precipitation. Average Monthly Snowfall. Itinerary You will most likely arrive on the night before your hunt. We'll get you moved into the lodge. Meals are served only on the days you hunt unless otherwise requested. Your hunting day(s) will approximately follow this schedule: Breakfast and fill out licenses. Safety meeting and orientation. Return to lodge for lunch. Depart for field, if necessary. Most hunts are over by 3:00 p.m., and sometimes before lunch. Dining room closes. Relax, watch tv, play pool, darts or cards, and reminisce! Airport Information The Mitchell airport is located approximately four (4) miles north of Interstate 90, and about 25 miles south of Feistner's Hunting. It is equipped with two concrete, asphalt overlayed runways and facilities to accommodate small, large, private or corporate aircraft. Runways 12/30 6,700' x 100' 17/35 5,500' x 100'. Approaches ILS/DME, VOR, RNAV and GPS. Lighting High intensity - Runway - Taxiway - MALSAR - PAPI and REIL. Fuel 100 LL and Jet A. Hangars Heated and cold. Weather Information ASOS or DTN

Choose from these packages or custom build your own package. Basic Hunt * $250/gun/day - When Available - field transportation - guides and dogs - bird cleaning facilities - lunch. Deluxe Package $450/gun/day lodging - soft drinks - 3 birds/day - bird cleaning - all meals - guides and dogs - field transportation. Premium Package $550/gun/day Premium private hunt - lodging - guides and dogs - field transportation - all you can eat meals - unlimited soft drinks - bird cleaning with packaging in hard coolers for shipment - unlimited shells - license - airport pick up from Mitchell, S.D. We also offer licenses, shells, coolers, professional taxidermy, photos and/or professional video taping of your hunt, target shoots, and airport pick-up. Parties of 12 or more will have exclusive use of the lodge for Monday through Thursday hunts.**. Parties of 15 or more will have exclusive use of the lodge for Friday- Sunday hunts.**. Non-hunters: $100/day. January - February - March Discounts. 20% off all packages from January 1 through March 31. 25% off all packages from January 1 through March 31 if you hunted with us previously in the same season. Deposit/Payment/Refund Policy. 50% pre-payment of total balance due is required within 10 days of your booking to hold your reservations. Balance is due 30 days prior to your arrival. Prepayments can be made by check, credit card* or money order. Any charges while at the lodge must be paid in cash or credit card. If you cancel your hunt, your deposit(s) are non-refundable unless replacements are booked. If you find a replacement, you will receive a 100% credit. If we find a replacement, you will receive an 75% refund of your deposit(s) OR you can reschedule your hunt within the same season (if available) and use 50% of your deposit(s) towards your rescheduled hunt. Deposits of no-shows will not be applied towards another person's hunt. *Credit card payments will be charged an additional 3% processing fee. **These hunts require full payment for the agreed upon party size.