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Plan your Trip to Buffalo Butte

Planning a South Dakota pheasant hunt should not be hard. But to ensure you have a wonderful experience, we have compiled a list of information to help you prepare for your hunt and stay at Buffalo Butte.

Weather

Be prepared to dress in layers. South Dakota weather can be unpredictable, please take a look at our forecast to help you prepare for your South Dakota pheasant hunt.

Pheasant Hunt Gear

There are many items that you should have for your South Dakota Pheasant hunt, below are a few key items that we have found to be useful in planning your hunt.

Waterproof hunting jacket
Waterproof hunting boots
Waterproof pants and canvas front pants
Waterproof gloves/shooting gloves
Protective Eyewear
Blaze orange shooting shirt, vest, or cap
Gun: 12 gauge recommended
Camera, batteries and film
License: You may buy it at the lodge, Cabela's or buy it before you reach your destination

Prairie Dog Hunt Gear

South Dakota Prairie Dog hunting is an exciting and challenging event. The last thing you need is to be un-prepared. Below are a few items that we have found useful to get you ready for your hunt.

Binoculars
Sunblock
Range finder
Spotting scopes
Camera, batteries and film
Ammo: Any caliber is accepted
Rounds: Plan to shoot 200-300 per day
Rifle: Any rifle is accepted
Benches: We have shooting benches or bring your own
License: You may buy it at the lodge, Cabela's or buy it before you reach your destination

Fishing Gear

Fishing on the Missouri River and Francis Case is a great way to get out and enjoy Buffalo Butte when not hunting pheasants. Below are a few of many items to help you make your guided fishing trip at Buffalo Butte more enjoyable and memorable.

Camera, batteries and film
Waterproof gear in case of bad weather
Binoculars
Sunblock

Bring your Hunting Dog

A dog is a hunter's best friend. That is why here at Buffalo Butte Ranch we welcome you bringing a dog to the lodge provided shots are current. While the dogs are not allowed inside the lodge, we do however have accommodations for them. This will ensure your dog's stay is as comfortable as yours, while your here enjoying your South Dakota Pheasant Hunting trip.

Electric Collars and Leash for your dog
Dry Dog Food and Bowls to Feed them
First Aid Kit for Dogs

Airports

Buffalo Butte, located in the "Golden Triangle" for South Dakota pheasant hunting... A prime pheasant hunting area between Gregory, Winner and Chamberlain. If choosing you are choosing to visit us by plane and enjoy our accommodations, the following are airports to fly into

Gregory Airport has a 4000 ft. runway.
Winner Airport has a 4200 ft. runway.

Driving Directions

Buffalo Butte Ranch is based out of Gregory, South Dakota, in the heart of South Dakota's world-famous wild pheasant hunting country!

Buffalo Butte Ranch
33376 Buffalo Butte Road
Gregory, South Dakota 57533