Paul Nelson Farm
4,277± acres for sale in Gettysburg, South Dakota
- Price
- $74,500,000
- Deeded Acres
- 4,277±
- Location
- Gettysburg, South Dakota
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.
To read more about the Orvis-Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge, 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
- Principal Broker: Robb Nelson| (605-549-5744) | rnelson@fayranches.com
- Learn more about this property, its investment potential and information about the area in the Property Brochure.
- THIS RANCH IS CO-MARKETED WITH FAY RANCHES.
Fay Ranches has been providing brokerage and advisory services for the acquisition and sale of significant land assets since 1992. While not forgetting our roots as a sporting ranch company, we have expanded our focus and expertise to include the finest farms, ranches, timberland, plantations and vineyards from coast to coast. Over the last two decades, we have built a network of relationships including our Strategic Alliance with Texas-based Republic Ranches. We continue to lead the industry with our consistent ability to source land opportunities for investors and use our unrivaled reach and marketing platform to handle the sale of exceptional land assets. Fay Ranches is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana with offices across the United States, from Oregon to Tennessee.
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