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Thunderstik Lodge is a pheasant hunting lodge in South Dakota, operating since 1988 and set in grasslands overlooking the Missouri River. It suits hunters looking for an all-inclusive package — guided pheasant hunting plus luxury accommodations and meals — rather than a DIY public-land trip. It also markets itself for corporate hunts and smaller private groups.
Where It Is and How You Get There
The lodge sits 7 miles off Interstate 90 at Chamberlain, South Dakota. According to the lodge, round-trip transportation is provided from the Sioux Falls airport, so you don't need to arrange a rental car for the drive in.
That location matters for trip planning: Chamberlain is roughly midway across the state on I-90, which makes it reachable by car from either side of South Dakota, and the airport transfer removes the Sioux Falls-to-lodge leg from your logistics list.
What the Hunt Involves
The property covers more than 7,000 acres of pheasant hunting habitat. Hunting is guided, and the lodge describes its staff as professional and long-tenured — the same team has hosted guests for decades, and the lodge says many guests have returned for over 20 years.
Two booking formats are highlighted:
- Standard pheasant hunts — the core offering, aimed at what the lodge calls "the selective sportsman."
- Corporate pheasant hunts — positioned for team building or hosting clients and customers.
What "All-Inclusive" Covers
The lodge states it offers all-inclusive pheasant hunting packages. Based on its own description, that bundle includes:
| Component | What the lodge says |
|---|---|
| Hunting | Guided pheasant hunts on 7,000+ acres |
| Lodging | Luxury accommodations at the lodge |
| Food | "Superb meals" |
| Transport | Round-trip transport from the Sioux Falls airport |
Because the site does not publish rates or a detailed inclusion list on the pages reviewed, confirm exactly what a given package covers — number of days, birds, shells, licenses, gratuities — before you commit.
Who It Fits
Thunderstik is a reasonable fit if you want a hosted, done-for-you hunt with lodging and meals handled, you're organizing a corporate group or a small party, or you value a long-established operation with a high repeat-guest rate. It's a poor fit if you're looking for a low-cost, self-guided public-land hunt or you want to hunt species other than pheasant.
How to Move Forward
The site directs prospective guests to a "Plan Your Hunt" page and lists a phone number, 763-595-5936, for more information. Start there to get current availability, pricing, and the specifics of what each package includes — none of which are published in the material reviewed here.