This hunt is based out of Valentine, Nebraska, hunting in southwestern South Dakota approximately 170 miles southeast of Rapid City, SD.  On this hunt, you will experience some of the best prairie chicken and sharp-tailed grouse hunting around. 

Chances are you will not only see sharp-tailed grouses and prairie chickens, but also other wildlife such as coyote, whitetail and mule deer, prairie dogs, pheasant and wild turkey. You will be amazed at the spectacular scenery with the wide open prairies and fields.  

We hunt in the wide open country of native prairie grass, alfalfa fields, grain fields and some tree thickets. Grouse can flush as singles or in coveys from three to 12 or more birds per covey. The average distance for the shot would be between 35 to 40 yards. Temperatures in the morning would be from 35 to 45°F and in the afternoon from 50 to 80°F or more  which is usually short-sleeve bird hunting weather.  

We start out early in the day and hunt until around 4 p.m. We stop to have a great field lunch and in the afternoon have a break with a cool beverage and snack. If you have a well-trained pointer or retriever who gets along with other dogs and people, they are welcome.