The Experience
An Experience Unlike Any Other
We have some of the best habitat in eastern South Dakota. Farmed and groomed for pheasant hunting. The lodge has been in the business since 2003, hosting family and corporate hunts. The Lodge began sponsoring pheasant hunts for disabled Veterans in 2006. We’re proud to work hard at the finer details so that Veterans can visit, hunt and experience the Wings of Valor Lodge at no cost to themselves.
The Lodge
Situated on 160 acres of prime pheasant habitat, this totally accessible facility welcomes all veterans. Designed by Sean Adams, a double amputee, there are no obstacles for anyone with any mobility issues. Located just 35 minutes from the Sioux Falls Regional Airport, transportation is a snap, as we have it covered.
The Layout
The six accessible suites along with other rooms accommodate up to 12 hunters during the stay at Wings of Valor Lodge. We are staffed by all volunteers, most of them Veterans themselves and willing to help you during your stay.
Supporting Those Who Have Served
“Wings of Valor Lodge (WOVL) is an exceptional retreat for all veterans. Recently I was asked to take part in a pheasant hunt at the lodge; it was unbelievable. The staff was amazing and handled everything for us from airport pick-up meal preparation, and bird processing. I was able to reconnect with an old friend and made some new friends along the way. WOVL paid for my transportation to the lodge from Alaska! I can honestly say that WOVL is the single most impressive veteran-focused organization I have had the pleasure to be a part of. I would highly encourage any veteran who would like to reconnect with some old buddies from the service to contact and plan a bird hunt with WOVL.”
—MAJ Jim Eyester
Alaska Army National Guard
The Schedule (Day One)
Arrivals
(per flight schedule or no later than 1700, if driving in)
1800-1830
Dinner is served
The Schedule (Day Two)
0700-0900
Breakfast is served
1030-1130
Safety talk and shoot clays
1200
Lunch
1300-1500
Safety Brief & Tower Hunt
1500-1600
Pictures, Clean & Package Birds
1600-1800
Personal Time
1800
Dinner is served
The Schedule (Day Three)
0700-0900
Breakfast is served
1030-1130
Safety talk and shoot clays
1200
Lunch
1300-1500
Safety Brief - Traditional Walk & Block hunt
1500-1600
Pictures, Clean & Package Birds
1600-1800
Personal Time
1800
Dinner is served
The Schedule (Day Four)
0700-0900
Breakfast is served
Departures
(according to flight schedules or with personal vehicles)