Hunting: Turkey

LONG HOLLOW, BIG COULEE, KNIGHTS CANYON, SICA HOLLOW. If this sounds like turkey country you are exactly right. The spring turkey season starts in mid-April and the last few years have been exceptional. Many of the toms have had beards in the 9 to 11-inch ranges and we've had three with multiple beards. Our success rate for 02, 03, 04 and 05 has always been 90% or better. In 2008 we guarantee we will again have 45 tags available. Whether you use our guides or go out on your own, we will try to get you in the hot spots. Don't forget about the early fishing season. This can be a wonderful combination, spring turkey hunting and fishing. Contact us about obtaining your license.

"Quite a place---love the landscaping. A lot of grass to mow, bit it makes the place. Had buffalo burgers for lunch and great steaks for dinner for our family reunion. Like Arnold says: 'I'll be back'!!" ----Will & Ruth, VA and Bob & Joei, MN

Our Guided Turkey Hunting Package, above, includes lodging at Prairie Sky Guest & Game Ranch, daily maid service, all meals, and guide service.

2008 TURKEY HUNT DATES HUNT DATES HUNT #1 Friday to Sunday, April 11-13 HUNT #2 Sunday to Tuesday, April 13-15 HUNT #3 Friday to Sunday, April 18-20 HUNT #4 Sunday to Tuesday, April 20-22 HUNT #5 Friday to Sunday, April 25-27 HUNT #6 Sunday to Tuesday, April 27-29 HUNT #7 Friday to Sunday, May 2-4 HUNT #8 Sunday to Tuesday, May 4-6 HUNT #9 Friday to Sunday, May 9-11 HUNT #10 Sunday to Tuesday, May 11-13 HUNT #11 Friday to Sunday, May 16-18 HUNT #12 Sunday to Friday, May 13-15 HUNT #13 Friday to Sunday, May 18-20 All Friday arrivals will hunt on Saturday and Sunday and check out on Monday. All Sunday arrivals will hunt on Monday and Tuesday and check out on Wednesday. A deposit of $250.00 per person must be received 10 days after booking to confirm your reservation. If you have any questions, please call Bruce at 605-728-2411.

Also, please note that for all our stay packages:

• A 25% deposit reserves your space at the ranch. Deposits are non-refundable.
  
• Airport pickup and delivery can be arranged for $150 per trip ($300 roundtrip).
  
• A valid SD resident or nonresident or tribal license must be purchased
  
• South Dakota sales tax of 5% will be added to the total bill.
  
• Guide and staff gratuities are not included.
  
• Group rate discounts do apply for groups of 10 or more. Call the ranch at 605-738-2411 for details or send us an e-mail.