Midwestern upland guides

Pheasant Directory

Practical pheasant hunting guides for South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, North Dakota, and Minnesota—built around public land, walk-in access, and official season sources.

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South Dakota

Opener ~Oct 17, 2026 · 3 roosters · 10 a.m.–sunset

Nebraska

Oct 31, 2026–Jan 31, 2027 · Public Access Atlas

Kansas

Confirm Nov 2026 dates · WIHA 1M+ acres · 4-cock framework

North Dakota

Oct 10, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 · PLOTS ~925k acres · NR week-1 rules

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Orvis-endorsed Tekamah NE lodge—habitat, lodge life, dogs.

South Dakota 2026

Season, bag, licenses, GPA & Walk-In.

North Dakota 2026

PLOTS, first-week NR rules, Oct 10 open.

Kansas 2026

WIHA/iWIHA, Nov opener framework, bag notes.

Pheasant dogs

Breeds, pointing vs flushing, beginners.

Shotguns

12/20/28 field picks, partner-ready.

Regulations change. We cite agency pages and mark uncertain fees as TBD. Double-check before you hunt.