Overview
Sunrise Ranch in the Black Hills country near Edgemont, South Dakota runs guided buffalo hunts with four animal tiers: meat cows at $5,995, meat bulls at $6,995, trophy bulls at $9,995, and mega bulls at $11,995. All packages include three nights of lodging, meals, caping, skinning, cooling, and quartering. Meat processing is also provided for hunts booked between November 1 and March 1, when buffalo carry their heaviest coats. Hunts are conducted on foot via spot-and-stalk or from ground blinds on horseback-accessible terrain. Contact The Elite Compass for current availability and animal selection.
What’s Included
- 3 nights lodging at the ranch
- All meals throughout the stay
- Guided buffalo hunt at the selected tier
- Caping, skinning, cooling, and quartering
- Meat processing (hunts booked November 1 – March 1)
Not Included
- South Dakota hunting license
- Firearms and ammunition
- Trophy taxidermy (available locally; contact outfitter)
- Transportation to Edgemont, South Dakota
- Guide gratuities
THE EXPERIENCE
Itinerary
Arrive Sunrise Ranch; settle in and review property, stand and stalk routes with your guide.
Guided spot-and-stalk or blind hunt for buffalo on Black Hills ranch ground — guide assists in animal selection based on tier booked.
Post-harvest trophy care completed; depart after checkout.
Best Time to Go
November – March (peak coat quality; meat processing included during this window; hunts available year-round)
This package can be customized — contact The Elite Compass to adjust dates, group size, or add-ons.