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South Dakota Whitetail hunts both archery and rifle

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08 November 2017, 06:58
Randy Routier
South Dakota Whitetail hunts both archery and rifle
Outfitter: Routier Outfitting

Location: NW South Dakota in Harding County. Closest towns would be Buffalo or Camp Crook

Weapons: Archery or Rifle

Species: Whitetail Deer

We have a really strong Whitetail deer herd right now with both population and a high number of bucks. Over the next few days I will be posting pictures of both trophies and some younger bucks that are showing potential. If you are looking for just a nice solid, mature Whitetail this might be the hunt for you.

Hunting Dates: Archery season is 9/27/2018 – 12/31/2018 and rifle season is 11/10/2018 – 11/25/2018 if the seasons open as they traditionally do.

License Deadline And Fees: Archery licenses are $286 and they are guaranteed even though you have to send in a application. There is no application deadline.
Rifle licenses are $560 in the first drawing and $286 in the second drawing. The first application deadline is April and the second application deadline is in July.

Prices And Packages: Archery hunts are five full days of hunting at $1500 for the hunt plus $1500 if you draw blood. + 6% South Dakota sales tax.
Rifle hunts are four full days of hunting at $3500 +6% South Dakota sales tax.

This includes all of your guides, lodging and meals. You stay right on the ranch in the lodge and have your own bedroom and share a bathroom. Meals are home cooked ranch style meals and occasionally restaurants. If you are allergic to anything or have special meal needs please let us know.

This will be spot and stalk, blind and tree stand hunting. We do have food plots just for the deer that are fenced out from the cattle. These hunts are all on private land working cattle ranches.

Website: www.huntsd.net


Randy Routier
701 US Highway 85
Buffalo, SD 57720
605 580 0601

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08 November 2017, 07:16
Randy Routier
We have had three archery Whitetail hunters so far this year with the below results.



08 November 2017, 17:51
Biebs
Wow, nice Deer!
08 November 2017, 18:29
neazor91
Love the brow tines on the third one.
08 November 2017, 19:42
Randy Routier

08 November 2017, 19:43
Randy Routier

08 November 2017, 19:44
Randy Routier
I apologize for such large pictures. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but they are kind of hard to see like this.I would be more than happy to e-mail pictures to anybody interested.
09 November 2017, 05:39
Randy Routier
This next set of pictures are all from the same camera with some young guys that sure might grow up to be a shooter and one or two that don't look too bad already.






11 November 2017, 05:06
Randy Routier

11 November 2017, 20:15
Randy Routier

13 November 2017, 03:57
D. Nelson
quote:
Originally posted by Randy Routier:
I apologize for such large pictures. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but they are kind of hard to see like this.I would be more than happy to e-mail pictures to anybody interested.


Hi Randy;

If you are using Imgur, "edit" pics before you post them. You can select a smaller size!

Those deer look fantastic!

Best regards, Darin
18 November 2017, 19:11
Randy Routier
thank you ma'am. I will try to post another one after editing the size and see if I can get it right.
18 November 2017, 19:14
Randy Routier
https://imgur.com/ZZWeXxO
18 November 2017, 19:22
Randy Routier

19 November 2017, 01:17
Colorado Bob
Randy do most rifle hunters draw a tag? What is the difference between the 2 draws besides a couple hundred dollars?
19 November 2017, 05:32
Randy Routier
Yes Bob most rifle hunters do draw a license and if you don't, you automatically get a preference point and that seals the deal for next year. The more expensive license is good for any buck and is for private land only and statewide. The cheaper license is species and unit specific.
19 November 2017, 13:25
Big Wonderful Wyoming
Can I just buy a preference point this year or next year? I'd like to do this when we get back in 2019 or 2021 to the states?

Seems like a good shot at a good buck.

What kind of success do guys have with a rifle? I am a disabled vet, and have problems with my back so I don't mess with bows.
20 November 2017, 05:54
Randy Routier
I am fairly certain you can buy just points for a couple of years but I have sent a information request to the game and fish and will let you know as soon as they reply.

Honestly with a rifle hunt the success rate is very high.You are going to see lots of deer with a legitimate chance at a solid representative of the species.

As far as your back problems we can sure taylor a hunt to meet your physical needs. Just tell us what works for you and we can make it happen.

Thank you much for your service.

quote:
Originally posted by Big Wonderful Wyoming:
Can I just buy a preference point this year or next year? I'd like to do this when we get back in 2019 or 2021 to the states?

Seems like a good shot at a good buck.

What kind of success do guys have with a rifle? I am a disabled vet, and have problems with my back so I don't mess with bows.

20 November 2017, 06:04
Randy Routier
We had two rifle hunters this past week and this is what they got.


21 November 2017, 06:06
Randy Routier
Wyoming you can buy a preference point still this year and the deadline is December 15. If you are interested in doing so I can walk you right through the process.

quote:
Originally posted by Big Wonderful Wyoming:
Can I just buy a preference point this year or next year? I'd like to do this when we get back in 2019 or 2021 to the states?

Seems like a good shot at a good buck.

What kind of success do guys have with a rifle? I am a disabled vet, and have problems with my back so I don't mess with bows.

24 November 2017, 05:50
Randy Routier

26 November 2017, 07:45
Randy Routier

27 November 2017, 01:47
jwm
PM sent
27 November 2017, 15:34
Vaquero
Nice Deer!
27 November 2017, 20:47
Randy Routier
Thank You Much

quote:
Originally posted by Vaquero:
Nice Deer!

18 December 2017, 01:19
Randy Routier

18 December 2017, 07:10
Phil
Nice deer Randy!!

I need to figure out a way to get to your place in 2018.


Phil
19 December 2017, 21:14
Randy Routier
Thank you Phil. If you have any questions, don't hesitate.
26 December 2017, 22:28
Randy Routier

21 February 2018, 03:11
Randy Routier
Look what we found and I do still have a couple hunts available.

21 February 2018, 03:14
Randy Routier