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Sioux Falls Regional Airport (181 miles)

Sioux Falls is the largest city in SD, with plenty of shopping opportunities available for you to stock up before your hunt, great restaurants, and plenty of hotels if you wish to extend your stay in South Dakota . Cabela’s in Mitchell, SD, is on the route from Sioux Falls to the Lazy J Grand Lodge. Car rental required

Rapid City Regional Airport (206 miles)

Rapid City is the second largest city is SD and is situated in the beautiful Black Hills. With adequate shopping, restaurants, and hotels, the Rapid City is a wonderful place to visit if you wish to see one of the most beautiful regions in the US, including Mount Rushmore and Black Hills National Forest. Nearby Lead, SD offers great opportunities for Skiing and Hiking as well. Car rental required.

Pierre Regional Airport (United only, 87 miles)

Pick-up service available

Airports for Flying Charter or Private

Winner Regional Airport (13 miles)

Pick-up service available

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of gun should I bring?

12, 16, 20, and 28 gauge shotguns are acceptable to bring to the Lazy J Grand Lodge, and lodge supplied ammunition will be available in those gauges. The guides at Lazy J Grand Lodge recommend a 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun as a gun of choice. Pump, Side-by-Side, or Over-Under shotguns are acceptable, but can limit hunting effectiveness during large flushes. There are no limits to magazine capacity when hunting pheasants in South Dakota, so magazine extensions are acceptable, and plugs are not required. The guest mud-room has 2 gun cleaning stations with all necessary supplies to keep your gun in great operating conditions during your stay.

Do I need to bring my own ammunition?

No, the Lazy J Grand Lodge provides high quality ammunition for all our hunters. If a hunter desires to bring their own ammunition, we recommend 2 ¾ inch, 1.25 oz 5 shot. Steel shot is not required and is not recommended.

Can I bring my dog?

The Lazy J Grand Lodge has a battery of very well trained and effective dogs that go with each group of hunters. Our black labs are very fast on a retrieve and will often beat other dogs in the field to a downed bird. Hunters are allowed to bring their own dogs to the Lazy J Grand Lodge, and kennel space will be made available for them. We caution our hunters to not bring their dog if it is not extremely well trained and highly experienced hunting pheasants in both wild and preserve hunting scenarios. Our guides are allowed the right to kennel any dog in the field that is negatively affecting the outcome of the hunt.

What should I wear?

South Dakota law requires hunters to wear at least 1 piece of visible blaze orange. This can be a hat, shirt, or vest. We always recommend long sleeved shirts, sturdy and waterproof boots, chaps or abrasion resistant pants, and shooting gloves. The Lazy J Grand Lodge supplies shooting glasses (required during the hunt) and ear protection (recommended during the hunt). We stock high quality hunting attire in our Pro Shop, so don’t worry if you have forgotten any of these essential items. In cold weather, we recommend stocking hats, insulated gloves and footwear, and insulated pants/coats or a thermal underlayer. Several layers are recommended versus very thick or heavy insulated clothing items, as conditions in the field can change quickly.

What kind of weather can I expect during my stay?

South Dakota is known for its highly variable weather conditions. We recommend that all hunting guests plan for both warm and cold weather hunting conditions during their stay, and that they follow the weather conditions in Ideal, SD (57541) prior to arriving at the Lazy J Grand Lodge to plan the items they pack appropriately.

In general, the following conditions can be expected during the hunting season

September: Temperatures can vary from the low 50s to the low 80s during hunting hours. Some overnight freezing temperatures can be expected. Very low chance of snow and snow cover. Hunting conditions during this period are very favorable

Early to Mid-October: Temperatures can vary from the low 30’s to the high 50’s during hunting hours. Consistent overnight freezing temperatures. Low chance of snow and snow cover. Hunting conditions during this period are very favorable

Mid October to Mid-November: Temperatures can vary from the high teens to the low 40’s during hunting hours. Consistent overnight freezing temperatures, with some below zero low occurring. Medium to high chance of snow and moderate snow cover can be expected. Hunting conditions during this period are optimal.

Mid-November to Mid-December: Temperatures can vary from 0 degrees to the mid-30s during hunting hours. Consistent overnight freezing and below 0 temperatures. High chance of snow and moderate to severe snow cover can be expected. Hunting conditions during this period can be challenging to impossible.

Can I ship my gun directly to the Lazy J Grand Lodge?

Please follow the link below to learn about whether you can ship your firearm to the Lazy J Grand Lodge.
If you choose to ship through an FFL, Jeffs Gun Vault in Winner, SD is the preferred local entity. Contact Jeffs Gun Vault at 605-842-4867 for more information.

Can I ship other items to the Lazy J Grand Lodge?

We often have guests who wish to ship personal items to the Lazy J Grand Lodge. We will take pre arrival shipments of items, but we ask that our guests contact us at 605-842-3217 before shipping to ensure shipping details are correct.

Can I take my game home with me?

Yes, all game taken at the Lazy J Grand Lodge is cleaned and packed (breast only) in a vacuum sealed package. Guests can bring their own coolers to transport their frozen game home, and adequately sized coolers are available for sale in our Pro Shop.

Testimonials

“Since the first time I hunted with the Jorgensen’s, my idea of a good day of pheasant hunting will never be the same…the bird numbers must be seen to be believed! I love this place and I love these people.”

“The Lazy J Lodge is not just a pheasant hunt it’s a tradition. I have pheasant hunted here for five years. The Lazy J continues to exceed my expectations. They have the best habitat, the largest populations of wild birds, and the best accommodations in the Golden Triangle. I wouldn’t host a hunting party anywhere else.”

“The Lazy J Grand Lodge is the finest hunting lodge I have ever stayed in. The 2-man rooms and bathrooms are spacious and as nice as any hotel. The meeting rooms are large and you have enough TVs to accommodate all of the guests. The food is good as it gets! They also offer sporting clays to “knock off the dust” before each days hunt. The birds are wild and plentiful. Overall, the Lazy J Grand Lodge is a high quality operation. I highly recommend it to anyone.”

Our group has been hunting there for many years, and each year we enjoy the Jorgensen hospitality more. They make you feel like family and strive to make every hunt a memorable experience—not just the shooting, but the comfort of the lodge, the superb food, and the friendly people.

The Lazy J Grand Lodge reflects what a family working hard together in harmony can accomplish. The Lazy J is a spectacular lodge inside and out! It’s nestled in the breathtaking rolling hills of South Dakota surrounded by various food plots identified by their rich color changes. Inside the lodge is a very well thought out comfortable atmosphere capable of entertained dozens of people. The food is plentiful and never disappoints! If that’s not enough…Cody and his team consistently organize world class pheasant hunts! If you get a chance to visit the Jorgensen Family at their Lazy J Lodge DO NOT let the opportunity pass you by!

We have had a friends and business group hunt the Jorgensen Farms Lazy J since the opening of the new lodge, and for many years prior with their predecessor. The hunting habitat and farm practices are outstanding and the accommodations and food are first class. The wild bird population is second to none. The Jorgensen are an outstanding family and it doesn’t take long before you will feel you are a part of their family! Service excellence doesn’t even begin to express the high quality experience the Jorgensen family and their outstanding staff provides. If you are looking for a first class hunting adventure for your business, family or friends I assure you that you will not be disappointed with a Lazy J Hunting Experience. I expect to hunt the Lazy J for many more years to come!

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