Our People
Sandy Cedars Hunting Lodge was founded by the Puffer family. Our relatives moved to Beadle County in the late 19th century to farm, most were also hunters, so developing a hunting lodge was a natural event for Jim and Mike Puffer. They run a large diversified farming operation when not running the hunting lodge. They have farmed for a number years to not only produce corn, soybeans and beef, but have also developed nesting areas and great hunting habitat to provide you with unmatched hunting success.
Jim Puffer
Retired from teaching and coaching to operate the family farm. Jim has years of hunting and guiding experience.
Mike Puffer
Graduated from South Dakota State University and was an Arborist in Sioux Falls, SD before coming back to Hitchcock to farm. Mike is the chief guide.
Marlene Puffer
Serves as "Chief Cook and Bottle Washer" for the lodge. She is a professional cook and hostess and operates her own business in Hitchcock. Whether it’s a meal or a snack, you will be pleased with the quality and quantity of the food and beverages.
Kari Puffer
Wife of Mike Puffer joined the crew in the 2007 hunting season and is now an essential part of operations serving as cook along side Marlene.
Daughters Missy and Marcy have both moved on and started their families, but were a great help developing and planning