Property Overview
The “Crown Jewel” of wing shooting lodges in North America! It doesn’t get any better than Paul Nelson Farm. The two-time winner of the Orvis Lodge of the Year award sets the gold standard for luxurious upland Bird Hunting Resorts. Truly, a five-star experience for guests that is supported by great hunting, tremendous accommodations, and upscale amenities. The lodge has historically played host to national leaders, celebrities, and discriminating hunters looking for the best of the best!
Paul Nelson Farm spans over 4,000 acres across the Missouri Coteau plateau outside Gettysburg, South Dakota, one of the highest-density pheasant corridors on the continent. The operation has been built over decades around a single principle: produce exceptional hunting conditions consistently, season after season.
The habitat speaks to that commitment. Native grass, glacial pothole wetlands, and dense cattail sloughs create the kind of self-sustaining pheasant environment that cannot be replicated quickly or cheaply. This is managed land, not a manufactured experience, and the distinction is what commands premium pricing and repeat clientele.
Hunting at Paul Nelson Farm is open from September 1st to March 31st. The Gettysburg region routinely outperforms other state corridors on bird counts, and Paul Nelson Farm sits at the productive center of that geography. Groups booking the property range from corporate retreat organizers to family parties and private hunting syndicates. Occupancy patterns reflect what the numbers suggest: guests return.
Lodge accommodations are built to retain that clientele. Fine linens, chef-prepared meals, and attentive staff deliver the standard expected by guests returning to the Orvis-endorsed lodge who compare this experience against other high-end operations and international sporting destinations. The grounds support multi-party bookings without sacrificing the privacy that high-net-worth guests require.
For buyers evaluating recreational land as both a use asset and a long-term hold, Paul Nelson Farm presents a compelling opportunity. The combination of proven habitat, established brand reputation, operational infrastructure, and a loyal repeat client base represents exactly the kind of turnkey position that rarely comes to market in this category.
Paul Nelson Farm has been featured in The Land Report. To read the article, click here.
Property Facts
- Located outside Gettysburg, South Dakota, in one of the state’s top pheasant-producing regions
- Two-time Orvis Lodge of the Year winner
- South Dakota pheasant season offers one of the longest upland bird seasons in North America
- 3 luxury lodges accommodate multiple hunting parties simultaneously with private bedroom suites, chef-prepared meals, and full bar service
- All-inclusive pricing structure covers lodging, meals, guided hunts, bird cleaning, and packaging
- Multiple lounges, bars, a library, a poker room, a spa, a gym, a conference room, a theater, and a dining room
- State-of-the-art shooting range with targets out up to 2,000 yards
- The pro shop is stocked with all the essentials for a successful hunt
- Licensed guides and trained hunting dogs are provided on-site
- Operates as a full turnkey hospitality business with established booking systems and repeat corporate and private clientele
- Property carries an established brand with documented occupancy history, making it a rare turnkey acquisition in the recreational land market
- Highly productive farm ground
- Completely turnkey elite business opportunity
