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Lodge: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: Everyone was Friendly!! Food was Great! Hunting was Excellent!
How was your experience hunting in the field? Excellent
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? Keep up the great work!!
Review: If you are looking for a place to hunt pheasants with great guides and great dogs this is the place. Oh, Did I say the food is great too? And the lodge is well run!! Couldn’t have had a better time!!
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Lodge: Rooster Ridge North
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: How easy everything is. Everything is done for you all you have to do is shoot birds. Very Enjoyable!
How was your experience hunting in the field? The hunting experience was a lot of fun. Huge wind rows with great cover for the birds and some very nice scenery to go along with the hunt.
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? STAFF: The lodge was always clean when we returned from the hunt.
CHEF: The food was outstanding.
GUIDE: Travis was outstanding, a great personality with a lot of knowledge about the surrounding area. When we come back to hunt I will definitely be requesting him. ( He also plays a mean guitar)
DOGS: JAX, ROCKY, HONEY and CHARLIE : Very good dogs, extremely friendly. I don't believe we had one runner get away from them.
Review: You will have a great time like I said all you have to do is SHOOT BIRDS !!!
Group Leader booking remarks: As a hunter who hunts birds in South Dakota every year, I ask the question, Can I buy a non-resident small game license and use the hunt at Thunder Stik as one of the weeks that is allowed by the state for nonresident hunters ? I was told no so we bought the $80.00 preserve license and come to find out when we got to the lodge I asked the host and she said that we could have bought the state license which would have saved money.
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Lodge: Rooster Ridge East
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: The whole experience was great.
How was your experience hunting in the field? Great. Saw and shot many birds. It was a great time.
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? Very good Job. Todd was very good and informative.
Review: Are time at rooster ridge was very good. Saw and bagged many birds. We were there when the water fowl migration was underway back north. It was great to see the thousands of birds.. are guide Todd was very fun and informative. We had a very good time and would highly recommend the experience.
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Lodge: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: The atmosphere at the lodge was amazing. Friendly staff and knowledgeable guides
How was your experience hunting in the field? Hunting was great. Enjoyed hunting as single group on days 2 and 3 more than hunting 2 groups on day 1.
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? Guide Crawl was outstanding.
Bartender Jaica was amazing. She had your drink replaced before you ran out. Friendliest and most attentive
Food and servers were also amazing!
Review: Best hunting experience I have ever had. 5 star lodge and 5 star hunting.
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Lodge: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: Loved working with the dogs, they are amazing!
How was your experience hunting in the field? Great
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? Everyone was very welcoming and professional. Chef did a wonderful job. Dogs are so talented.
Review: If you are looking for a place to book a memorable hunt, this is your place. The main lodge is fantastic, the staff and guides are great. The amount of birds in the area is unbelievable. Highly recommend.
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Lodge: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Was this your first time hunting with us? No, I have been before
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: The oppertunity to kick back, relax, play cards , and the use of the pistol,rifle and trap ranges.
How was your experience hunting in the field? Great, even with the snow.
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? Keep doing what you do!!!
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Group Leader booking remarks: It was easy
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Lodge: Rooster Ridge East
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: The area was beautiful, the food was fantastic, and the lodgings were very nice.
How was your experience hunting in the field? Hunting was awesome I have never seen that many birds. Everyone was very safe and I always felt comfortable.
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? Ray was an amazing guide, and his dogs were fantastic. I hope his one pup flashes ear is alright. The food was always really good no complaints at all.
Review: The lodges are very comfortable, and the food is always good. The guides really know there stuff, and the dogs are very well trained, and listen very well. Every day was nothing but roosters we were always in a great spot.
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Lodge: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Was this your first time hunting with us? No, I have been before
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: Everything as always. I haven't been there for 18 years, and to my surprise, nothing has changed, the food was fantastic, staff was very friendly and accommodating , lodging was perfect, and our guide was very patient considering the circumstances.
How was your experience hunting in the field? As good as it could have been considering the weather and the talent that Andrew had to contend with.
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? Keep up the good work!
Review: Been pheasant hunting more times than I can count and been to different outfitters along the way.. Thunderstik is bar none the BEST!
Group Leader booking remarks: Everything was great, we had to make some changes along the way by adding and cancelling some reservations, your staff was very helpful and friendly making the necessary changes..
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Lodge: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Was this your first time hunting with us? No, I have been before
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: It was a great experience ,, took my two sons and felt like it couldn’t have been better
How was your experience hunting in the field? Interesting , your staff was prepared and adjusted well to your normal adverse conditions in South Dakota.. Hunting the trees was different and fun.. Birds flushed great which made for some exciting shooting and also provided some much needed laughs..
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? Brock was our guide and he was excellent .! His dogs worked wonderfully and totally under control .. can’t say enough about Jenny and the entire staff of folks at the lodge to make our trip complete!!! The kitchen staff worked hard to meet some unusual requests and they did so with a smile…! All of which was very much appreciated !
Review: If you’re looking for a relaxing stay with excellent wing shooting?? Then this is the place.. a schedule unlike most hunting experiences.. Food was great, accommodations were appropriate and the staff excelled in all categories..
If you’re looking to add a new wing shooting experience to your winter agenda,,,? Put Thunderstik Lodge on your todo list!!!
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Other Comments: Thanks again for a great experience!
Lodge: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: The ability to enjoy time with our dogs and friends in the field, shooting clays and at the range. Our guide Brock was an added bonus for us.
How was your experience hunting in the field? Excellent. Due to the excess snow, we had an unconventional hunt and that proved to be exactly what we didn't know we were looking for. We have shot pheasant traditionally from the field, but we had the opportunity to hunt in the juniper trees and that was a blast all in its own. It's something we probably won't have the ability to do again, and we are very thankful we were able to do it this trip.
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? Brock was amazing as always. He never stops trying to make sure we have the best possible time. He brings the level of enjoyment up beyond what any guide I've seen before do. His dogs are top notch - especially Breeze. The staff at the lodge are extremely accommodating and welcoming.
Review: Thunderstik is by far the best pheasant experience I could recommend to anyone thinking about pursing a South Dakota pheasant hunt. Regardless of the time of year or the conditions, it's a guaranteed great time and it does feel nice to be at home if only for 4 days out of the year.
Group Leader booking remarks: It was excellent! We bought two four-man hunts through our local DU chapter and the process was seamless and smooth. It did help that we had been there before but the communication and preparation this time around was especially helpful given the winter conditions.
Other Comments: Brock deserves all the praise. He really made this trip a special one for us.
Lodge: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: The hospitality and guiding services
How was your experience hunting in the field? We had the best hunt we’ve ever taken so far. Guide was knowledgeable, helpful and fun to be around in the field. Left nothing to question everything went perfectly.
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? The only thing I would have to comment is how wonderful all of them were. Our guide was amazing. His dogs were wonderful to be around and did an amazing job getting all of our birds.
Review: I have been to a lot of places hunting before and this one takes it off the lodge the staff the hunting everything was amazing about this place. It is our new yearly place to go.
Group Leader booking remarks: Easy
Other Comments: Thanks Brennan for all the hard work and making this our number 1 hunt
Lodge: Rooster Ridge North
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: Our guide, food, hunt, and views
How was your experience hunting in the field? Great, could not have been better
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? Everyone, and everything was wonderful. Especially Ray and his dogs
Review: I can’t imagine a better hunting experience
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Other Comments: Thanks for everything!
Lodge: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: Honestly, there was not one thing that I did not like about our stay. The staff, our guide, the food, meeting new friends, sharing this experience with friends, the views, the dogs, the overall experience is one that I truly loved.
How was your experience hunting in the field? Amazing!! Andrew is a wonderful guide, he fit right in with our group. The dogs are impressive and it was great to watch them work the birds.
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? Thank you!!! I think that is the best comment I can give - they all went above my expectations and I appreciate all that each of them did.
Review: Do NOT pass up this opportunity!!!! The hunt was an amazing experience and the lodge provides you with opportunity to have fun with your friends and family.
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Lodge: Rooster Ridge East
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: Everything was great. The hunting, food and lodging were all better than expected.
How was your experience hunting in the field? We had a great time hunting. Our guide Travis went above and beyond expectations to make sure we had everything we need and got on the birds.
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? I'd like to thank Travis again. He really made the trip memorable for all of us.
The dogs did great, the food was great(compliments to the chef), staff were helpful whenever needed.
Review: You won't be disappointed if you book a trip to Thunderstik. We had more than ample opportunity to get our birds. I highly recommend guide Travis who is a local and knows the area well(tell him to bring his guitar too). While we were there it was cold and windy but it didn't matter. The house was large enough everyone had space, Dogs did fantastic, food was great, I could go on and on.
Group Leader booking remarks: No issues with booking at all. Any questions I had were quickly answered. Our group had no issues.
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Lodge: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: It would be hard to pick one or even a few favorites about my experiences with Thunderstik Lodge were nothing but extraordinary.
How was your experience hunting in the field? It exceeded expectation that I had due to the unique conditions caused by the blizzard. I appreciate all the hard work that went on to get us in the field hunting. Once in the field every effort was made to see we had a safe enjoyable hunting experience.
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? I have nothing but the highest respect and admiration for the management, staff, guides, and employees of Thunderstik Lodge! With the blizzard everyone went above and beyond to see that we were well taken care of. I’ve dealt with the public for over fifty years and always tried to treat them the way I wanted to be treated. I would hire Thunderstik’s employees in a second to work with.
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Group Leader booking remarks: Very easy,
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Lodge: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Was this your first time hunting with us? No, I have been before
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: Friendly and helpful staff
How was your experience hunting in the field? We had a great time hunting in the snow. The staff and guides did a great job prepping the hunting areas after a BLIZZARD!!
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef?
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Lodge: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: Pheasant hunting was top shelf and the ice fishing was an added bonus.
How was your experience hunting in the field? Fantastic. Brennen was a great guide and put us on the birds.
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? Staff, dogs & chefs were fantastic. The facility was great and we had an amazing time.
Review: Don’t hesitate for one minute……this place is A+. You will not regret booking.
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Lodge: Rooster Ridge West
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: The entire hunt was phenomenal. The smile on the boy's faces after each hunt will be forever etched in my mind
How was your experience hunting in the field? Our experience hunting in the field was exceptional. Our guide Andrew was great. The dogs worked well, and there were plent of birds.
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? We couldn't have asked for a better guide than Andrew. Andrew is a great ambassador for the lodge and a topnotch host and guide.
The Chef was truly amazing. Just like Mama's cooking.
Review: Thunderstick Lodge has all you need for a great pheasant hunt. The staff are top notch! Our guide and dogs were flawless. The hunts were amazing and the boys had a great hunting experience.
The lodge offers beautiful scenery and the Chef doesn't know how to cook a bad meal. We look forward to going back to Thunderstick Lodge.
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Lodge Stayed In: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Was this your first time hunting with us? Yes
Tell us what you enjoyed the most about your stay: Everything was great!! Lodging , food, the bar and hunting. The guide was great, felt like I knew him time I met him. Andrew was his name. It was so cold but we still had a ball, definitely added to our memories. Long way from North Carolina but if I want to go again we are definitely coming back to Thunderstick. Beautiful scenery at the lodge , so wide open, really a special place. Enjoyed talking with Andrew about farming because I farm.
How was your experience hunting in the field? Great, lot of snow but they had paths pushed so we could walk.
Do you have any comments for our staff, guides, dogs, or chef? Like I said everything was great, I will highly recommend this lodge to anyone who is interested.
Review: If you’re looking to have a great time hunting pheasants get ready, you’re gonna have a blast. This place is loaded with wild birds. Great memories made here, great food and spirits also
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Lodge Stayed In: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
No glitches whatsoever. Very friendly, helpful and courteous. They made the booking easy.
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
I brought four grandsons; three of which were first timers. The cabin had a pool table that was a hit with the younger crew. Excellent accommodations and very clean. The surrounding hills provided beautiful scenery with sunups and sunsets magnificent.
Lodge staff: 10
Very professional and helpful. Showed us the gift shop merchandise
Meals and Bar: 10
The first time hunters were very impressed with the delicious meals. And comments of that sort coming from Louisiana natives where the tastiness and flavor of our food is known worldwide. That speaks for itself.
Hunting Guides: 10
Chris and Gary are absolutely the best. This was my fifth year that Chris has been our guide. He is not only an excellent guide but has become a true friend. Gary also made our hunt memorable and has become a newfound friend. If you had a 20 rating, they would have easily obtained it in my estimation.
Quality of the hunt (pheasants): 10
We all got our 4 per day limits. Is there anything else I can say about the quality of the hunt. One grandson said it’s the best hunt that he’s ever been on. Another told me it was the most fun he’s ever had in his entire life. The youngest wanted me to promise him that he could come back next year. They said granddad we love you and thanks so much for bringing us. What more could a grandfather ever wish for. Looking forward for them to have just as good of a time next year.
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Hope to be back next year!!
Lodge Stayed In: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
I did not book the stay as i was a guest of the booking party. Though i thought the info i had to fill out and return for license and guns, was extremely easy and the questions ask were relevant.
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
The lodge was perfect! for a working hunt club, i really felt as thou we could hunt all day in adverse conditions, and not feel like we were going to destroy the accommodations when we returned.
Lodge staff: 10
Staff were all very welcoming, and eager to engage our party. For a first time attendee, the staff made us feel like we had been coming for years.
Meals and Bar: 10
Great food, never left hungry. Was a home cooked meal everytime.
Hunting Guides: 10
Garrett was extremely knowledgably about what we were hunting and doing each day. Never felt any pressure to out perform each hunters abilities. Garrett was great with the dogs and was so fun being able to watch a young pup ( Patton?) get to work and learn.
Quality of the hunt (pheasants): 10
All the birds we were on were wild birds, was not at all disappointed in how they flushed.
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One of the best hunting experiences I have ever had. From the 5 star lodging to the 5 Star guides, and 5 star home cooked meals. The comradery in the lodge in the evenings, meeting people from all around the country, enjoying great stories and great experiences. Can't wait till the next time.
Lodge Stayed In: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
The team at the lodge are the best we work with!!
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
The lodge is always clean and very welcoming.
Lodge staff: 10
The staff was extremely pleasant and fun to talk with.
Meals and Bar: 10
Meals were amazing , to be able to feed a large group like ours with consistent meals all of high quality , very commendable !
Hunting Guides: 10
Great guides - they take the time to teach the newbies on what to expect!
Quality of the hunt (pheasants): 10
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Great event once again!! Big Thank You to Carey- Jenny- Jill for all of your help in making another UFP /Thunderstik event a memorable one!!!
Lodge Stayed In: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
All of the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 8
They lodge has a rustic and modern feel. It's perfect for hunting. I've always very impressed with the cleanliness of the lodge, rooms and everything associated with it.
Lodge staff: 10
The staff is so friendly and helpful, it's like you have known them for years.
Meals and Bar: 10
I always feel like I'm at a 5 star hotel! The food, drinks and service are top notch!
Hunting Guides: 10
The guides are professional yet give you the feel that you are hunting with a buddy.
Quality of the hunt (pheasants): 10
The hunts are so much fun. There are so many opportunities to shoot.
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Lodge Stayed In: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 8
Lodge staff: 10
The staff were friendly and courteous.
Meals and Bar: 10
The food was excellent.
Hunting Guides: 10
The guides we had for out hunt were Garrett and Jay. Jeff substituted one day for Garrett. The guides were excellent! I would like to give special recognition to Garrett for working with our new puppy. She was able to get her first hunting retrieves.
Quality of the hunt (pheasants): 10
Lodge Stayed In: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
Lodge staff: 10
Meals and Bar: 10
Hunting Guides: 10
Todd was great, I have no idea how he could have done any better in any way
Quality of the hunt (pheasants): 10
It was a great trip, the whole thing!
Lodge Stayed In: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
Lodge staff: 10
The entire staff was great and always placed service to the Client foremost in all that they did and they are all just great people.
Meals and Bar: 10
Top notch food and liquor.
Hunting Guides: 10
Jay and Scotty were great. Would hunt with them again on next trip.
Quality of the hunt (pheasants): 10
Great! Always a please to hunt with you guys.
Lodge Stayed In: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
Lodge staff: 10
Meals and Bar: 10
Food and Bar service were excellent!
Hunting Guides: 10
Todd did an outstanding job in guiding and his dogs were great- he is an asset to the organization!
Quality of the hunt (pheasants): 10
Lodge Stayed In: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
The lady's were very accommodating and helpful in answering our questions.
Lodge staff: 10
The staff is top notch every time we have been there. Very accommodating, friendly and fun to talk with.
Meals and Bar: 10
Hunting Guides: 10
Both Brennan and Scotty were great! Knowledgeable, friendly and full of story's to tell. It was a lot of fun to watch them work their dogs and train the younger ones.
Quality of the hunt (pheasants): 10
Our customers enjoyed themselves during the hunt and had plenty of birds to shoot at. MasterBrands/Starmark have been doing this trip for years. It was my 3rd trip and I look forward to attending again. Keep up the great work!
Thunderstik Pheasant Hunt - 3/24/22
Lodge Stayed In: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
Lodge staff: 10
I want to give a special thanks to all the staff members who helped make our stay extremally enjoyable
Meals and Bar: 10
The food was great and I think having hunters make their own lunches was PERFECT. We had plenty of food and drink
Hunting Guides: 10
Our guide Todd was great !!!!!
Quality of the hunt (pheasants): 10
We got our limit every day
Thunderstik Pheasant Hunt - 3/12/22
Lodge Stayed In: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
The whole team is the Best!!!
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
The girls at Thunderstik do a very conscientious job!!
Lodge staff: 10
Simply the BEST in the business
Meals and Bar: 10
Wish I could eat and drink like this all the time!!
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 10
They are much, much MORE than guides. They are life long friends.
Quality of the hunt (pheasants): 10
Thunderstik event is an adventure I look forward to each year.
Any other comments? Thanks AGAIN for another memorable event.
Thunderstik is as good as it gets and Carey is the leader who deserves a lion’s portion of the credit. He manages, he leads and he befriends. And he continuously stresses the level of safety required in a Hunting environment.
Brian Pheasant hunt at Rooster Ridge North Lodge
Date: 11/08/21
Lodge stay in: Rooster Ridge North
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Accommodating and patient!
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
Excellent job taking care of the property
Lodge staff: 10
Always friendly and helpful
Meals & Bars: 10
Excellent meals
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 10
Todd is the man. Such a great guy and guide.
Quality of the hunt: 10
Limits reached by noon on multiple days
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Thank you, we had a wonderful time
Tom Pheasant Hunting at Thunderstik Lodge
Date: 11/4/21 – 11/8/21
Lodge stay in: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
Lodge staff: 10
Meals & Bars: 10
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 10
Quality of the hunt: 10
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All I need is time :)
We had a great time at Thunderstik!
Date: 11/8/21
Lodge stay in: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
Lodge staff: 10
All staff was excellent. Kind, helpful & happy.
Meals & Bars: 10
Meals where great bar was a fun atmosphere.
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 10
Hunted with Garrett, he worked hard for us and made the most of every day for us.
Quality of the hunt: 10
Great birds.
George Thunderstik Lodge Experience
Date: 11/04/2021
Lodge stay in: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
Lodge staff: 10
Meals & Bars: 10
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 10
Garrett is always great!
Quality of the hunt: 10
Jim Thunderstik Lodge Pheasant Hunting 2021
Date: Oct.19-23 2021
Lodge stay in: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
talking with Mercy was a pleasure. She was very helpful with getting the right date for our hunt..
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
very clean and nice
Lodge staff: 10
willing to help with anything you needed.
Meals & Bars: 10
outstanding!!!!!!
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 10
wonderful and fun guy he made it happen even in cold and raining weather.
Quality of the hunt: 10
excellent
James Thunderstik Lodge Experience
Date: Oct.7 to Oct.11, 2022
Lodge stay in: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 9
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 9
Great lodge, we had the # 1 unit which was great because we had our dog with us. It was so convenient to air him out. Very much appreciated.
Lodge staff: 9
Meals & Bars: 9
Great bartender in Rachel and the bread the lodge had for our sandwich was some of the best we ever had.
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 9
Quality of the hunt: 9
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Great experience, everything was just off the map.
Nelson Pheasant Hunting at Thunderstik Lodge
Lodge stay in: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
Lodge staff: 10
Meals & Bars: 10
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 10
Ray did an exceptional job accommodating our group!!!
Quality of the hunt: 10
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Great job everyone I had a wonderful time!
Patrick Thunderstik Main Lodge Experience
Date: 9/30/2021
Lodge stay in: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Very friendly and courteous. I have always enjoyed coming to Thunderstik because of the staff.
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
The accommodations are great. I enjoy spending time hanging out with my hunting party and other guests at the lodge.
Lodge staff: 10
The lodge staff are friendly and welcoming. They are extremely courteous and knowledgeable.
Meals & Bars: 10
EXCELLENT! I was introduced to Diet Squirt by the bar staff and guides and I an hooked. I would love to see Middleton's Irish whiskey (e.g., Very Rare or Dair Ghaelach added to the bar. =)
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 10
By far the best I have had the opportunity to hunt with!
Quality of the hunt: 10
The hunt was awesome! There is nothing like hearing that first rooster cackle when flushed by the dogs!
Great Walleye Fishing at Thunderstik Lodge!
Name: Richard
Date: 8/8 to 8/11/21
Lodge stay in: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
Lodge staff: 10
Meals & Bars: 10
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 10
Additional comments
We had a great time and really enjoyed the accommodations and hospitality. We hope to go back someday.
Kevin pheasant hunting experience at Thunderstik Lodge
Name: Kevin
Date: March 2021
Lodge stay in: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
Lodge staff: 10
Meals & Bars: 10
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 10
They were very professional and made sure we all had a great time.
Quality of the hunt: 10
I haven't shot that many birds in a long time.
John pheasant hunting experience at Thunderstik Lodge
Date: 01/27/2021
Lodge stay in: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
Lodge staff: 10
Meals & Bars: 10
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 10
Brock Dufrain went above and beyond while guiding our group. Everyone enjoyed his company even though he didn't put us on very many birds. Pretty sure his counter wasn't calibrated.
Quality of the hunt: 10
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We loved Thunderstik Lodge!
Michael Katke Pheasant Hunting at Thunderstik Lodge
Name: Michael Katke
Date: 12/14/20
Lodge stay in: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 9
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
Lodge staff: 10
Meals & Bars: 10
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 10
Quality of the hunt: 8
Additional comments:
Had a great time, weather was good and our guide was awesome! Thank you!
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Garrick Weaver Pheasant Hunt at Thunderstik Lodge
Name: Garrick Weaver
Email: gpweaver6@yahoo.com
Date: 02/04/2021
Lodge stay in: Thunderstik Main Lodge
Knowledge of booking staff: 9
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 9
great lodge extremely clean, beautiful location
Lodge staff: 9
Meals & Bars: 9
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 10
Clint was a great guide with great dogs, my favorite part of the hunt was watching his dogs work.
Quality of the hunt: 10
Joseph Wick Pheasant Hunt
Name: Joseph Wick
Email: Joewick1795@yahoo.com
Date: 01212021
Lodge stay in: Rooster Ridge West
Knowledge of booking staff: 10
Lodge - quality of accommodations, cleanliness, grounds: 10
Very clean! Everyday when we cam back from hunt it felt as like I was walking in to my own home!
Lodge staff: 10
Meals & Bars: 10
The food was so good! Enjoyed everything!
Hunting/Fishing Guides: 10
Todd, was amazing, funny and just plain AWESOME! I will be back to hunt with him again!
Quality of the hunt: 10
Honestly the birds and the way they launched was astonishing! I have hunted Pheasants here on the East Coast and they do not compare to your Pheasants in any way!
Additional comments:
I cannot Thank everyone at Thunderstik Lodge enough for all they did, all the prep work, all the work during our trip. I will be coming back, I will tell all my friends that they need to go! Keep up the amazing work, I am one of your largest cheerleaders now!
Minnesota Client
“On behalf of myself, Anheiser-Busch and our wholesale family, we would like to thank you for a spectacular hunting excursion. As predicted, the lodge worked out perfect to conduct our meetings and entertain our guests. I would also like to thank your entire staff. Any successful lodge operation involves the team effort of many individuals. Often those people go without recognition or thanks. Thanks to their effciency and attention to detail, Anheiser-Busch was able to provide our guests with first-class hospitality. Professionalism at its best.”
Wisconsin Client
“All of my family had a wonderful time at Thunderstik Lodge and are anxiously looking foward to returning this November.”
Olympic Shooter and World-famous Shotgunner
“I have rarely experienced a professional group so dedicated to giving the hunter a memorable outdoor experience. I believe that I enjoyed most the fact that the lodge is located smack in the middle of the best hunting group I’ve ever seen. This, of course, means that a sleepyhead like myself didn’t have to bail out of a motel downtown and then ride 50 miles over rough roads to get to the pheasant fields or the duck and goose blinds.”
Minnesota Client
“Not only did we accomplish our goal of discussing strategies related to our business, but we also managed to build our team by sharing an incredible adventure. The accommodations were great, the view outstanding and the hunting was second to none.”
Former Twins First Baseman and World Series Champion
“I’ve always loved to hunt and have never seen anything close to what you guys have to offer. Everyone has been so kind, the food unbelievable, the hunting—the best I’ve ever seen!”
Pheasant Hunt
Carey (David, I sent you a separate thank you by mail to your house, but please consider yourself a part of the focus of my gratitude!)
Very belatedly I wanted to thank you for the wonderful time I had with you and your team at Thunderstik Lodge a few weeks ago. Every single person I bumped into on your staff was incredibly friendly, professional, helpful and treated me like a long lost friend. From the front desk, the people cooking, the guides, the nice ladies cleaning up the rooms and my buddies who drove me to and from the airport in Sioux Falls the consistency and quality of your team was superb. I know this might come as a shock to you, but I had never been on a hunting trip before. And don’t tell anyone, I was a bit nervous! You and your team were outstanding teaching me how to handle a shotgun and pheasant hunt safely. You really helped put me at ease and make me feel comfortable. No one was more surprised a few birds flew directly in front of the pellets that came out of my shot gun than me. And I hate to admit it, I still don’t know which I eye I am looking through when I shoot the gun….
I totally get the attraction to pheasant hunting now. The walking through the fields, the brilliance of the well trained dogs, the birds suddenly appearing out of nowhere, the adrenaline rush, the comradery with the other hunters, lunch in the field, etc. Your lodge is spectacular. I haven’t stopped talking about. And my new orange Thunderstiks hat looks pretty bad ass on me on the sidelines of my sons basketball games.
David, thanks again for hosting an incredible event. It was unforgettable. Really enjoyed all the new friends I made. Appreciated the opportunity to do something out of my normal routine.
Attached are some pictures. Happy holidays.
Kevin
Fall 2018 - Townsend, MT
I have never been on a guided hunt. The experience I had was by far one I will never forget. From the moment I arrived to the time I checked out I had a blast. I also never done a wing hunt and now I'm hooked. The staff,food and accommodations were top notch. I will definitely do this hunt again and reccomend it to anyone looking for an experience they will never forget. I give Thunderstik and all there staff 5 stars.
Fall - 98101
I visited Thunderstik in October with my 14 yr old son. It was his 1st real experience upland hunting and he couldn't have had a better time. Our guide (Ray) was exceptional and the staff at the lodge was second to none.
Bridgeport Alabama
I just returned from ANOTHER great trip to the Stik. It was a great adventure and as usual, top shelf service. This place is wonderful. From the meals, accommodations to the professional guides, it's just a pleasure all around. Thanks to all the support staff and management for your attentiveness. See you again soon!
My stay at Thunderstik Lodge and the hunting experience was perfect. The organization was detailed, we always knew when we were leaving, guns were cleaned, food was served on time, overall personnel was all on the same page. I have not been to many other hunting lodges but this one is to me top of the line and I appreciate them all spoiling me for 72 hours. Guides, cooks, servers, bartenders, office staff, everybody did an excellent job at making me feel like the experience was all about me and yet there were many other hunters there. Don't know how everyone else there could not have felt the same way about their hunt. Job well done to all that had a part in this hunt and thank you for making this a trip of a lifetime for me and my son. God Bless and wishing you all the best in the future.
Steve
Pheasant Hunting
Just wanted to express my gratitude for the incredible experience that your team provided to us last week. You should be very proud of the team at Thunderstick, they truly are first class. Everything and I mean every thing we experienced was better than anyone expected. You treat your customers like I wish every one of my hotels would treat theirs.
Thank you for a fantastic hunt.
Tom
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