Condé Nast TravelerOct 28, 2026Learning to Hunt Pheasant at an All-Women Retreat in South DakotaIn shooting and harvesting her own dinner, writer Heide Brandes finds community—and reverence—among the sorghum fields of South Dakota.6 things in this storyHunt Like a GirlPlaceWomen-only retreat for first-time hunters.A1 Al's Pheasant RanchHotelPheasant hunting lodge with 6,000 acres of habitat.Shoot Like a GirlPlaceProgram teaching women firearms safety and ethical hunting.ElsewhereGirl & A GunPlaceUnited StatesIntroduces women to firearms and shooting skills.South DakotaSightUnited StatesPikes PeakSightColorado, United StatesRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →