This is a story about prime pheasant hunting in South Dakota, the best ring neck pheasant hunting belt on the planet. It’s about unwinding, enjoying like-minded company, reuniting with old friends, and meeting new friends.

The venue is autumn, the outdoors, hunting, friends, dogs, great food, fine liquor, and sweet cigars – all in a rustic, comfortable environment. It’s for real folks – young and old – who respect the long tradition of South Dakota pheasant hunting and love this rugged, timeless wingshooting adventure so many folks have enjoyed for hundreds of years.

It begins with a trip to Winner, South Dakota, where Wiley Cock Lodge sits amidst the beautiful prairies in the heart of Pheasant Country. It’s rugged, yet comfortable, with private rooms, bunk rooms, sitting areas, staging areas, dog kennel, and an authentic hunting lodge bar.

You’re leaving work and city life behind, joining a world of wide open spaces, plentiful game, and great weather. You slow down, relax, and enjoy some great South Dakota pheasant hunting, good food and drink, and casual conversation with friends, old and new.