Experience A1 Al's Pheasant Ranch, a 5-star lodge and event venue in Emery, SD. Ideal for hunting and outdoor activities with excellent guest ratings.
Guests consistently highlight the welcoming hosts, comfortable accommodations, and outstanding hunting opportunities, making it a top choice for pheasant hunting and group events alike.
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A1 Al's Pheasant Ranch is a five-star lodge located in Emery, South Dakota, offering a combination of comfortable accommodations, event facilities, and ample hunting opportunities. Set at 550 N 1st St, this property is known for spacious rooms with comfortable beds and modern amenities, providing a relaxing environment after a day in the fields. Several guests have highlighted the home-cooked meals and attentive hospitality, which create a welcoming, family-like atmosphere throughout the stay.
The lodge also serves as an event venue, with reviews praising its cleanliness, beautiful grounds, and versatile spaces suitable for large gatherings such as reunions, weddings, and sports teams. The management and staff are noted for their accommodating and efficient service, making it a practical choice for special occasions or group stays. The venue's features, including areas for relaxation and entertainment, complement the rustic charm of the location.
Hunting is a central aspect of the lodge’s appeal, with many visitors emphasizing the quality of the pheasant hunting experience. Well-managed fields, experienced guides, and the convenience of an all-inclusive setup—covering meals, guided hunts, and leisure activities like axe throwing and pool—make it an attractive destination for hunting enthusiasts. Guests often return annually, highlighting the consistency of the experience and the friendly, helpful staff.
Located in the rural surroundings of Emery, the lodge provides a focused retreat primarily suited to hunters, event attendees, and groups seeking a quiet, natural setting with reliable amenities. Contact can be made via phone at +1 605-501-5071 for further details or bookings.
Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.
Brady, Todd and Heather are absolutely wonderful hosts. They make you feel like family. Their new lodge is over the top beautiful. Their attention to detail shows throughout the entire property. The rooms are large and the beds are comfortable. Heather's cooking is over the top! You will not go hungry. The hunting was outstanding. We saw hundreds of birds during our three days. I would highly recommend A1 Als for your next pheasant hunting trip!
Just had a 50 and 50+1 year combined high school reunion and the facilities are awesome. Very clean beautiful building and grounds, but best of all are Heather, a real dynamo, such delightful host, and Todd, her husband, who were both very accommodating. Definitely check this fun venue out for your next event.
Hard pressed to find a better place to pheasant hunt. This all inclusive lodge takes care of everything for you. A great breakfast, followed by a great shoot, lunch, beers, pool, cards, axe throwing...whatever your pleasure. We come every year for a guys weekend and shoot three days. We never have to leave while there, Brady, Beth, Todd, and Heather take care of everything.
Awesome Outfit! Great Staff, awesome venue…. Brady / Todd and all the crew were just wonderful… Girls in the kitchen are 5 Star Hospitality and the dogs were quick. Will be back again next year.
I recently stayed here for a Pheasant Hunting trip with my father. The total experience was awesome. The hunting was amazing with great land and guides, the food was all home-cooked and delicious, and the lodge was a relaxing place to rest at the end of the day. The owners make you feel like family while you are there. Well worth the money for the hunting packages.
I’ve visited 6 different pheasant lodges in South Dakota over the last 20 years and A1 Al’s takes the cake! So convenient to Sioux Falls, super clean building with spacious rooms and private baths, tons of good food and all modern amenities, terrific hunting in perfectly cultivated fields, and staff and guides that are so nice, helpful and accommodating. We’re already booked for next season - thanks to Brady, Todd and all the rest!
It was my pleasure to be the first DJ to host a wedding here... and I was right back the following weekend to do the second event ever hosted there for wedding receptions. Both nights were a huge success. The management there knows exactly what they're doing and got it right from the very first day. as an Entertainer it's an easy load in and there's plenty of power right in the setup area. if you're doing the ceremony out back you're going to want to bring your own power until they install an outlet near the gazebo. There is a parking lot around back where you can park and run AC power from your vehicle if you have a converter. This is going to become one of the top wedding locations.
Our entire baseball team stayed here for a state tournament. This is a spectacular place to stay for a large group. We loved the location and the friendly hosts. Would highly recommend.
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