Who We Are
West River Whitetails LLC (formerly White River Hunts LLC) has been South Dakota’s premier outfitter offering DIY, semi-guided and fully-guided archery and rifle hunts for trophy whitetails and Merriam’s Turkey since 2005.
With approximately 8,000 contiguous huntable acres and five miles of unique river bottom along the White River south of Kennebec, SD, the ranch consistently holds hundreds of whitetails and Merriam’s turkeys and decent numbers of mule deer.
West River Whitetails was established in 2005 by Rich Sundberg. In 2021, the ranch was sold and merged with a nearby ranch, effectively doubling the area where you can hunt. Rich, along with his two sons, Connor and Dylan, now manage the hunting on the ranch.
Rich Sundberg
Connor Sundberg
Dylan Sundberg
Ranch and Hunt Information
There are 40 strategically placed 21’ Rivers Edge ladder stands, in addition to ground blinds and the option to hang your own stands. While most hunting is done in the river bottoms along the White River near food sources (approximately 300 acres of row crows) and food plots, the ranch also offers tremendous spot and stalk hunting in the hills for both whitetail and mule deer.
All archery and rifle hunts are five full days of hunting. Hunters are encouraged to arrive at the ranch the day before their hunt begins, to drop off gear and equipment and get the lay of the land. Maps are provided with detailed information on stand locations, crops, and food plots. Most hunters are repeat hunters, but we usually have someone available at the ranch to assist you and familiarize new groups with the land and best areas to hunt.
At the ranch there is also a 32’ trailer with a wall heater and plenty of space for five or six hunters to store their gear and clothes. There is also a deer-hang in a shaded area (in close proximity to the ranch yard), and we usually leave our personal HuntVe Electric UTV for groups to utilize.
Lodging
Camping - At the Ranch
You have the option to bring a camper or tent and set up in the ranch yard. There is water and electricity available for use during your camping stay.
Gerry’s Motel - Kennebec, SD
Most clients stay here, as Barb is a rock star and has a very clean motel. She has grills on site for your use. Kennebec is 14 miles north of the ranch and the trip takes about 20 minutes.
Kings Inn - Kennebec, SD
Right across the street from Gerry’s the Kings inn has a lot of rooms to offer.
Call to book (605) 869-2270