We raise whitetail deer

South Dakota
We raise whitetail deer
We raise whitetail deer We raise whitetail deer
7 Updated 5 months ago
Hello, my name is Eric. I’ve been in and out of the ranching world since I was a kid, and it’s a way of life I’ve always been drawn back to. Our place is located about six miles outside of Edgemont, South Dakota. Out here, we’re a good hour and a half from the nearest Walmart, but honestly—we like it that way. The quiet, the space, and the lifestyle suit us perfectly. On the ranch, we raise whitetail deer, which means daily feeding and plenty of hands-on work. There’s always something that needs doing—whether it’s fixing fence, maintaining vehicles and equipment, or just the steady rhythm of day-to-day chores that keep everything running. For those visiting, we have a comfortable lodge where you’ll be staying. You’ll have the option to prepare your own meals, or, if you’d prefer, you’re welcome to join us at the ranch house and share family-style meals. I’ve always been an outdoorsman at heart. I love spending time watching wildlife, working with animals, and enjoying the simple beauty of ranch life. Outside of ranching, I enjoy shooting and traveling with my family whenever we get the chance.
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Learning opportunities
Cattle farming
Horse or donkey farming
Raising of other farm animals
Meat processing
Bakery
Mechanics / tools / technology
Methods or systems
No-till farming
Host type
Production farm
97.1 Hectares | 240 Acres
Accommodation
1 WWOOFer
Cabin / Mobile-home
Children not accepted
Pets not accepted
Meals
Omnivore
Length of stay
Over a month
Eric
Eric
Member since 2025
Languages spoken: English
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Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 1 day
South Dakota
Rapid city
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Julius
Julius
United States • August 2026
I was at Guide and Gun for the summer season, on a sizable ranch in the middle of cowboy land. I took care of their animals, worked on various projects throughout the day, and spent most of my days outdoors. Eric welcomed me with open arms, and gladly taught me the ropes of ranch work, carpentry, construction, and so much more, even though I showed up with zero experience. Through the worst of the arid summer heat, Eric kept his cool and always maintained a patient and understanding demeanor. I stayed in a camper that got the job done, enjoyed ribs and PLENTY OF ICE CREAM, had reliable access to WiFi, had plenty of time off, and had easy transportation. Beyond the work, I attended rodeos, dances, hangouts, swimming, fishing, canoeing, derbies, card games, and shooting of course. Guide and Gun is great for someone who likes to have fun, less so if you like to live near Walmart. And honestly, the memories, experiences, and people I’ve met have made going home the hardest part. My only concern would be the lack of a proper ice cream machine. Hopefully Eric and his family can sort that out in due time.
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Sawyer
Sawyer
United States • July 2026
This was an incredible experience. Eric is an extraordinary teacher with a huge amount of knowledge and experience that he is genuinely excited to pass on. He is patient, kind, and gives you every opportunity to succeed. He will give you as much responsibility as you are ready for, while always taking the time to teach you how to do things the right way. The days here are long, busy, and fun. We work hard, but we are always laughing and having a good time while we do it. More than anything, the people are what made this experience so special. Eric and his family welcomed me into their home, included me in family meals, and made me feel completely comfortable here. I feel incredibly lucky to have found this place and to have had the opportunity to learn from Eric. Anyone would be lucky to work with him, and I could not recommend this place more highly. I originally came for one month and will end up staying much longer.
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Todd
Todd
United States • July 2026
A great first stay Wwoofing! I learned a lot of skills and was able to connect with the animals, the land and the community (Eric and his family and the surrounding community). I recommend this farm for other Wwoofers!
Niall
Niall
United States • May 2026
Great experience. I’ve definitely harder than I ever worked before. Eric and the woofers were great to be around. I would definitely recommend it. I especially loved feeding the animals. Eric and his family were very hospitable. 
Andy
Andy
Germany • April 2026
I had a great time at this ranch and would love to return at some point. Eric and his family are kind and generous people, who made me feel at home right away. The work was varied and a lot of fun, Eric is very hands on, experienced and patient, so it was great to work with him and learn a lot of different and valueble things about the ranching world. I would definately recommend this place to wwoofers who want to see some beautiful country sides, learn some skills and meet great people
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Max
Max
United States • March 2026
Eric is a cool, knowledgeable guy with an awesome Ranching opperation. The woofer accommodations are certainly top notch, comfortable with great amenities. WWOOFing here was an awesome experience, I will be returning during the hunting season to learn more