 I have hunted pheasants in many different areas including driven shooting in England and, I can say without hesitation, that there is no place where the memorable combination of birds, terrain and hospitality come together with such perfect harmony as with Grand Ciel Lodge. Jack Dudley Co-founder,The Edwardian Order of Gunners National Sales Director, Rizzini USA |  Thanks for a great week of hunting and hospitality. You have a very special operation and it was a real blessing to stay at your lodge. I look forward to returning next year. Larry Strayhorn President, Diamond Phoenix Corporation |
 My experience at your Grand Ciel Lodge exceeded all of my highest expectations. You are providing a destination hunting experience with all the amenities of an upscale lodge combined with hunting wild South Dakota pheasant, which makes a perfect setting to entertain clients and friends. The accommodations, the out-of-this-world food and wine, your attention to detail, the dog work, the variety of habitat which produced an abundance of wild pheasant all come together for the perfect hunting experience.Thank you for the wonderful time. I look forward to seeing you again Steve Buckner Senior Vice President, Merrill Lynch Investments |  Thanks for the delightful three days at Grand Ciel Lodge. What a good time and I was even more delighted with the opportunity to have our entire hunt over a great international set of dogs nosing out wild pheasants. That's as good as it gets. The food was beyond compare; in fact, I found all the accommodations more than satisfactory. That was the first hunting lodge I ever visited that offered toothpaste and toiletries as a matter of course. A very nice touch. And I haven't even mentioned the massage chairs. I would have married that thing 30 years ago and saved myself three houses. Wow! David C. Foster ( pictured 3rd from left ) General Manager Gray's Sporting Journal |
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 I wanted to write to thank you for the great hunt last week. The entire experience; the hunting, the lodging and the food and wine were absolutely first class. I've had the good fortune to have stayed and hunted with some very nice outfitters, and Grand Ciel Lodge rates right up there in terms of the over all experience. I also wanted to thank you for allowing me to bring Belle and work her on wild birds. Watching her develop over the three days, from an inmature 10 month old puppy to a proficient hunter, was incredible. Thank you again. Belle and I look forward to returning next year! Paul Rinde CEO Destineer Publishing |  We have been hunting with Grand Ciel Lodge for three years and I have personally attended all three years. I am looking forward to attending this year as well. At the conclusion of each year, the unanimous consensus of all attendees is, WHAT A SAFE GREAT HUNT, WONDERFUL FOOD AND IMPECABLE HOSPITALITY! It goes without saying that I would recommend your outfitting service to anyone that would like to experience a trip of a lifetime. Jerry Abercrombie Vice President Barnard Pipeline, Inc. |
 Ed Carroll, of Shooting Sportman magazine, fires at a target while legendary sports writer Nick Sisley looks on. |  After having returned to hunt at Grand Ciel Lodge last year, its obvious the first year wasn't a fluke! The hunting, lodging and food was as good or better than the year before, and the year before was excellent. I train dogs and hunt a lot, and I can honestly say I've never had a more enjoyable hunt than I've had with you the last 2 years. Your cover is well managed and that explains the high bird numbers. Thanks for the great hunt and we'll see you next year. Rick McConico Professional Dog Trainer Old Oak Retievers C) 612 269 1194 Note: Rick is an excellent and honest trainer and we give him a very strong endorsement. |
