The Hunting Trip of a Lifetime

For the early riser up at the crack of dawn, there are countless places around Paul Nelson Farm to peacefully watch the morning come to life. Our sunrise and the sounds of the farm will jump-start your senses and your energy for the day ahead.  Take an early-morning stroll outdoors soaking up the sights and sounds of the endless South Dakota Prairie vistas.

Continental breakfast will be awaiting you in the Main Lodge until 8:30. Simply grab a cup of fresh hot coffee and relax by the fireplace, get some business done in a conference room, or relax in the library as you anticipate the day ahead.

Professional shooting instruction is offered by the Sporting Clays Barn at 8:00am for those who desire to dial in their shot. Get a tip or two from our instructor or enjoy some practice on your own; the choice is yours.

Finally, the moment you’ve been waiting for.

Load up and meet your guides and their eager bird dogs in the comfort of their trailer. At Paul Nelson Farm, you hunt only with your own group. The fields are yours.

Within minutes, you’ll be walking the line, waiting for your seasoned guide to call, “Rooster!” as brilliantly colored pheasants and chukar burst from the sky.

This is your life for the next three hours.

Following your successful morning hunt, there’s no doubt you’ve worked up an appetite. Your group will be treated to a delicious lunch back at the Main Lodge. Mmm! Mmm! Wonder what’s for lunch today?

This time is set aside for our guests to catch up on calls and emails that they may have missed during the morning hunt, do some quick bass fishing in Paul’s Pond, if desired or simply relax in your private room or one of our many executive lounges.

After being well fed and a brief rest, it’s time for an unforgettable experience and an unrivaled afternoon of wing shooting in the heart of pheasant country. The next 3 hours will erupt much like the morning and the time will pass with incredible speed as you raise your gun to the sky for more wing shooting shared with friends and creating lifelong memories.

Great conversation will be in full gear and memorable moments will be shared. Relive the events of the day in front of the fireplace or by one of our outdoor fire pits or the balcony of one of our lodges watching an amazing South Dakota sunset. Hot hors d’oeuvres will be served for your group’s enjoyment including pheasant prepared in many different ways, jumbo shrimp, and specialty dips. Cocktails are available at each of our eight fully stocked bars, and it is likely a sporting event will be playing on the TVs.

Nothing can bring a group together like Dinner – truly a time to enjoy your group at their own table. Whether the evening menu is mouth-watering Prime rib, pheasant & wild rice, pork chops or Paul’s prime steaks, we are certain this will be a time to celebrate and remember the day and the people together. 90+ point bottles of wine, premium homemade meals, friendly conversation, a tasty dessert, and an after-dinner drink will make for a memorable feast. And on that lucky evening, the sound of Cheryl on the harp will bring the room to life with an ambiance unsurpassed at Paul Nelson Farm.

By this time of the day, most of our guests are looking for a comfortable chair in front of the fireplace, watching a game on the movie theater screen, socializing with table shuffleboard and drinks in one of our lounges or enjoying a cigar in one of our designated poker/smoker rooms… Could there be a better way to end a day with close friends and associates?

And when you have finally reached the end of your day, lumber into your own private room. Your plush bed and linens will help provide a quiet night on the prairie with un-interrupted sleep finding you rejuvenated in the morning with the fact that you get to do it all again!