Planning your
South Dakota Hunting Adventure

Swan Lake Hunting Adventures is a hunter's paradise, offering a wealth of hunting opportunities and breathtaking scenery. With planning, adherence to regulations, and a commitment to safety, your hunting trip at Swan Lake is sure to be an unforgettable adventure.

Whether you're chasing pheasants through golden fields or waiting patiently for waterfowl along the shores, we welcome you to experience the thrill of the hunt in its stunning wilderness. Start planning your hunting trip today and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Choosing Your Hunting Adventure:

Before you embark on your hunting trip, it's essential to decide which game species you want to pursue. Swan Lake offers a wide variety of hunting opportunities, including pheasants, doves, waterfowl, deer, and even fishing. We offer group and youth hunting packages as well. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us. We love to talk hunting.

Hunting at Swan Lake is an all-day opportunity. From the crack of dawn until sundown, there are countless adventures to take part in across the vast South Dakota landscape. Our team is available to help put together an itinerary that suits you.

Swan Lake Lodging and Accomodations:

Hunting lodge South Dakota

Hoven House

  • Swan Lake Lodge is located on the property with amazing views of the prairies and the lake.

  • 12-14 hunters can fit comfortably

  • 1 bath | 2 showers

    Fully equipped kitchen

    Cable TV and Wifi

    Detached “Man Cave” with lounge chairs, dining table, and large screen TV

    Unheated dog runs

    Unheated cleaning room

Hunting lodge South Dakota

Swan Lake Lodge

On-site Cabins

  • Walking distance from groceries, banking, and restaurants.

  • Fits up to 18 hunters, sleeps 2-3 per room

  • 2 bathrooms

    Fully equipped kitchen

    Washer and dryer

    Cable TV and WiFi

    Attached “Man Cave” with lounge chairs, dining table, and large screen TV

    Heated cleaning room

    Fenced in yard with 4 heated dog runs

    Gas BBQ grill and fire pit

Meals

Prepared meals can be arranged for your stay at an additional cost.
We ask that you give us one week's notice for meal preparation.

Helpful Hunting Information

    • Shooting/safety glasses

    • Cooler

    • Waterproof boots, jacket, pants, gloves

    • Pillow/sleeping bag

    • Orange hat/vest/gloves

    • Guns/ammo - Lead is ok on private land

    • Warm layers (please check the weather before your trip)

    • Hunting license

    • Sioux Falls (200 miles away)

      Aberdeen (80 miles away)

    • Pierre (80 miles)

    • All airports have car rental companies. Please get in touch with them to reserve a car if you are traveling by air.

  • Hunters are welcome to bring their own hunting dog. Dogs and kennels are included in your hunting package.

    Please note that dogs are not allowed in lodges. Heated kennels are available.

    The State of South Dakota requires all out of state dogs have current vaccinations.

  • Yes.

    Licenses can be purchased online at the South Dakota Game Fish and Park website. Purchasing your license online ahead of time saves you time and is hassle-free, Simply select the date of your arrival and date your license to the appropriate dates and push the second week to the last week of the season, this can easily be changed when you decide to schedule your next trip. Licenses purchased after December 15th can be used for one week this year and you can carry a week for the following year.