Hickman Lake - Whitetail

This whitetail property near Hickman Lake, South Dakota, is set up perfectly for Midwest deer hunting. Cornfields, wetlands, and brushy draws combine with a wooded stretch along the west side, providing excellent cover, bedding, and natural travel routes. The crop rotations keep deer active, with bucks often working the field edges while does and fawns hold tight in shelter and timber. During the rut, the treeline and west-side woods funnel movement, creating outstanding opportunities for mature bucks. With easy access and multiple quiet approaches, the property offers flexible setups for archery or rifle hunters. Hickman Lake Whitetail delivers diverse habitat, reliable deer patterns, and the chance to pursue trophy bucks in South Dakota’s prime farmland.

The Hickman Lake property offers a well-balanced mix of habitat that consistently attracts and holds whitetails. Productive crop fields provide a reliable food source throughout the season, while wetlands and brushy draws create secluded bedding pockets and secure travel corridors. This area serves as both bedding and staging habitat, connecting seamlessly to the adjacent crop ground where deer feed in the evenings. Seasonal rotations of corn and soybeans, along with standing cover, ensure a steady food supply and predictable deer patterns.

Together, the combination of agriculture, wetlands, brush, and timber creates a habitat mosaic that supports every stage of whitetail activity from daily feeding to rut-driven movement making the property both productive and versatile for hunters.

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Reservation fees are due at the time of booking, and are non-refundable. 50% of the outdoorsman fee will process 2 weeks after the draw results in this state are posted. If you are unsuccessful in the draw, reach out to IO and the situation will be handled accordingly. The remaining 50% will process 1 month prior to the hunt. All OTC hunts will require a 50% deposit of the outdoorsman fee at the time of booking as well. The remaining 50% will process 1 month prior to the hunt.

Cancellations made prior to placing a deposit will be taken care of immediately. Any cancellations needing made after placing a deposit will result in attempts to reschedule the hunt for a different season, or a different year. Please note that refunds are not guaranteed.

You are not legally allowed to access the property, for any adventure, prior to your selected access day. If you try to access the property at all before your selected date(s), without prior approval from IO, you will be subject to trespassing and punishments therein.