The breaks and creek bottoms of Western South Dakota are home to an unbelievable number of Merriam Turkeys.

We offer turkey hunts in April and May in southern Meade County, an area with unsurpassed success rates. We are 40 miles from Badlands National Park and the world famous Wall Drug. To the west is the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Deadwood and a short drive to Devils Tower.

Hunts are all on private land. Our true blood Merriam Turkey Hunts run almost 200% success year in and year out.  Our season is a 6 to 7 week period starting the 2nd Saturday of April into May. You can hunt all day for that Merriam gobbler! We currently hold #3 and #4 in the record book!  Last but not least remember these are pure blood Merriam turkeys and not crossed with Rio Grande or Eastern like some areas.  We intend to work with you on a quality hunt for your Merriam gobbler!

Firearms licenses are lottery draw and archery licenses are unlimited. Applications are due in February. We help you thru this process as there are several different opportunities to draw a license. Licenses generally are for 2 birds and cost is approximately $105. 

Our standard hunt is a 3-day semi-guided hunt for 2 birds.  We have bunkhouse accommodations and family style meals. Semi guided hunts include : airport service, lodging, food and transportation while hunting!  We do offer hunts without these amenities-- ask and we can discuss it. Economy hunts are available and would be similiar to turkey hunts offered in western Nebraska.

Stockpond bass fishing is really good this time of year. Coyote calling and fishing are both available if you take your turkey or turkeys early.  Available in the summer is a limited number of prairie dog hunts.  You may want to check this out on your family vacation to the Badlands or Black Hills of South Dakota even on a trip to the annual Sturgis Bike Rally.

Price List

2 Bird 3.5 day Semi guided     Call for current pricing
Party Special 3 or more          Call
      Party of 6 or more           Call
Nonhunters welcomed                   Call      
Prairie Dog Hunting             Call

Full Guided Hunting available at extra per day charge

References

Doug Hansen    218-327-0069
David Robinson 412-670-6400
Donald Savage  770-540-1224
Mark Dorholt    218-327-0069
Ron Brueckman  724-538-8395

  Lynn Stewart    307-455-3549
Craig Smith       307-684-2832
John Klosenski  207-439-2700
Jay Adcock    919-552-6724
Chuck Scherer  218-328-5266

To book, or for more info, call:

Tom & Shelia Trask
(605)798-2116
(605)798-2226
21858 Mule Deer Drive
Wasta, SD 57791