“Built local. Recognized across South Dakota.”
Recognized by 605 Magazine, Mitchell Daily Republic, and Chamberlain-Oacoma Chamber Best in Trade 2023
Small-Batch Jerky Made in South Dakota
Hi, it's Nikki at Bad River Jerky—and every product you see here is made with care, pride, and the best Midwest beef we can get our hands on.
We craft each batch in small quantities to make sure the flavor, texture, and quality are exactly right. No mass production—just real jerky, made the way it should be.
We’ve been lucky enough to be featured in 605 Magazine and the Mitchell Daily Republic, and recognized as Chamberlain Chamber of Commerce Best in Trade in 2023—but what matters most is earning your trust with every order.
Crafted Protein Meat Snacks
Pemmican is a time-tested, nutrient-dense snack once relied on by Native Americans and early explorers—made from premium meat, natural fats, fruit and nuts, to deliver lasting energy in every bite. Our snack sticks and traditional-style pemmican deliver real protein and lasting energy in every bite.
Chamberlain South Dakota Jerky Store
215 N Sanborn, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
The Jerky & Protein Snack Blog
The Best Snacks for Pheasant Hunting in South Dakota
3 days ago
Sandwiches get smashed. Candy bars freeze. Here's what actually works in a vest pocket when you're walking cattails all day — from a jerky maker in Chamberlain.
What the heck is Pemmican?
13 days ago
Pemmican is beef and tallow, pressed into the original survival food. Plains tribes carried it, fur traders lived on it, and almost nobody makes it anymore. Here's what it is, why it keeps without a fridge, and who still eats it.
The Ultimate Snack for Dads Who'd Rather Be Outside
Looking for the perfect snack for the hunter, angler, or outdoorsman in your life? Discover why Bad River Jerky is the go-to fuel for dads who live for the outdoors.