Welcome to Ringneck Nation

Some of the best pheasant hunting in the nation can be found here. You’ll find acres of prime hunting ground, pet-friendly hotels and plenty of elbow room. In Ringneck Nation the pheasants outnumber the people, and the odds are in your favor. We are the heart of Ringneck Nation. We are Huron, South Dakota and we welcome you to hunt with us this season!

Pheasant Hunting in South Dakota

DIY Public Access Bird Hunting

Countdown to Hunting Season!

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Oct 25, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026

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Ringneck Festival & Bird Dog Challenge

Every November teams from across the country meet in Huron for the Ringneck Festival. The Competitive Hunt consists of 6 member teams competing to bring back 18 pheasants, with just 24 shells per team. Man's best friend also competes in the Bird Dog Challenge, which tests the skills of both hunters and their dogs to retrieve the maximum amount of pheasants with 5 shells and 15 minutes.

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Why Hunt Huron?

More pheasants than people! Huron is famous for its high bird population, boasting over 200 birds per square mile. Centrally located and easy to get to, hunters visiting the Huron area have access to over 124,652 acres of public hunting land within a 60-mile radius. Plus, the hometown hospitality and affordability you’ll find in Huron make it the premier hunting destination in the Midwest.

What Our Visitors Say

The Huron area is a great place to spend a few days or weeks enjoying the great outdoors, chasing bird dogs, and hunting the beautiful Ringneck pheasants. The people of Huron are always helpful and welcome people to their beautiful city. I have been hunting the area for many years and have most recently really enjoyed the Ringneck Festival. What a great event to bring so many enthusiastic upland hunters together. It is definitely on my calendar as a "Must Do" event.

Tom Jones

Cable, Wisconsin

I've pheasant hunted all my life and have been coming to Huron for over 10 years to hunt. We drive 1,500 miles from Seattle to Huron. Huron, SD probably has some of the best wild pheasant hunting in the world. The people in Huron are friendly, generous, and we have made lifelong friends. The camaraderie and goodwill during the pheasant festival is amazing and is indicative of the people of Huron.

Gianni Morella

Seattle, Washington

Our trip to Huron has become an annual event that the three of us look forward to year in and year out. Coming from Minnesota where the hunt is not always so successful, it’s exciting to hunt such prosperous habitats.

Robinson Brothers

Apple Valley, Minnesota

I spent a great October week in Huron, SD and was completely in awe by the sheer number of pheasants. The birds are thriving in this habitat, which makes for a very rewarding hunt.

Neil Timmerman

Camden, New Jersey