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South Dakota State Parks and Recreation Director Scott Simpson announced today that applications are being accepted for grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

8 Feb | Tuesday

Division of Parks and Recreation Honors Employees

The South Dakota Division of Parks and Recreation recently recognized several individuals for their dedication and hard work in the state parks system. The awards were made at the division’s annual meeting held virtually last month.

Mar 2022

3 Mar | Thursday

GFP Commission Passes Resolution to Purchase Property for South Dakota Shooting Sports Complex

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission at their March meeting passed a resolution to purchase the property from the South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation (PWF) for the South Dakota Shooting Sports Complex.

7 Mar | Monday

GFP Commission Holds March Meeting

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their March meeting at the Missouri Avenue Events Center in Pierre on March 3-4.

9 Mar | Wednesday

Custom Built Motorcycle to Be Raffled in Support of Second Century Habitat Fund

Pierre, SD - South Dakota’s Second Century Habitat Fund (SCHF) has partnered with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, Carey Hart, Buffalo Chip of Sturgis, and Indian Motorcycle to bring you this amazing custom built Indian Motorcycle to benefit the Second Century Habitat Fund.

18 Mar | Friday

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Detected in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. – The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in both domestic poultry flocks and wild birds in South Dakota.

21 Mar | Monday

Archery Champions Will be Crowned at 2022 GFP-NASP Tournament

PIERRE, S.D. – Young people from across South Dakota will show off their archery skills at the 13^th annual National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Tournament.

30 Mar | Wednesday

2022 Nest Predator Bounty Program Opens for All South Dakota Residents

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) reminds individuals the Nest Predator Bounty program opens for all South Dakota residents on April 1. The program began in 2019 as part of Gov. Noem’s Second Century Initiative.

Apr 2022

6 Apr | Wednesday

GFP-NASP 2022 Tournament Crowns Champions

PIERRE S.D. – Young archers from across South Dakota gathered at Black Hills State University in Spearfish on April 1 to claim top honors in the 2022 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Bullseye and 3D Tournament. NASP in South Dakota is sponsored by South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP).

Registration is Open for Second Annual Summer Trek on the Mickelson Trail

PIERRE, S.D. – The deadline for early registration into the Second Annual Summer Trek is approaching. Those registering before April 20 receive a jersey included with registration. Bicyclists can sign up online at mickelsontrail.com.

Registration Open for Youth Conservation Camp

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Wildlife Federation (SDWF) and South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) invite high school students interested in hunting, fishing, and conservation to register for Youth Conservation Camp June 5-11 at Bob Marshall Camp in Custer.

8 Apr | Friday

GFP Commission Holds April Meeting

PIERRE, S.D.–The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their April meeting at the Watertown Event Center on April 7-8.

GFP Tracking Lake Oahe Water Levels

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) officials are working hard this spring season to track Lake Oahe water levels and are planning for additional access work on the Missouri River reservoir.

May 2022

4 May | Wednesday

Temporary Boat Ramp Closure – Walker’s Point Recreation Area, Lake Madison

MADISON, S.D. - The South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department (GFP) will be temporarily closing the boat ramp at Walker’s Point Recreation Area on Lake Madison.

6 May | Friday

GFP Commission Holds May Meeting

PIERRE, S.D.–The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their May meeting at the Custer State Park Event Barn on May 5-6.

12 May | Thursday

Registration Open for Family Camping Weekend

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) announced that registration is open for its Becoming an Outdoor Family program to be held July 27-29, at Pelican Lake Recreation Area near Watertown.

16 May | Monday

Custer State Park to Host Event for Bison Center

CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for the new Custer State Park Bison Center on Friday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. MT.

17 May | Tuesday

Fish Consumption Advisories for South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Departments of Game, Fish and Parks, Health, Agriculture, and Natural Resource partner to test almost 150 lakes across the state for metals, pesticides and polycholrinated biphenyls (PCB). As a result, fish consumption advisories have been issued for elevated mercury levels on waters listed below.

Jun 2022

3 Jun | Friday

GFP Commission Holds June Meeting

PIERRE, S.D.–The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their June meeting at the Aberdeen Ramkota, June 3-4.

Jul 2022

6 Jul | Wednesday

Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area Reopens After Flood

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced the reopening of Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area near Selby.

"No Wake Zone" Declared for Mina Lake

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) have declared a "No-Wake Zone" for Mina Lake in Edmunds County.

14 Jul | Thursday

Zebra Mussel Discovered in Pactola Reservoir

Pierre, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) have confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Pactola Reservoir in Pennington County.

22 Jul | Friday

Zebra Mussels Discovered in Enemy Swim Lake

Pierre, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Enemy Swim Lake in Day County.

26 Jul | Tuesday

GFP/USFWS Collaboration Wins Award

PIERRE, S.D. - A collaborative project between the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding prairie grouse population and distribution estimates have garnered the two agencies The Wildlife Society's "Wildlife Restoration Award".

Aug 2022

10 Aug | Wednesday

Operators Encouraged to Submit Proposals for Angostura Resort near Hot Springs

PIERRE, S.D. – Entrepreneurs interested in operating a marina and resort on Angostura Reservoir near Hot Springs can begin submitting their proposals, South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) announced.

Sep 2022

1 Sep | Thursday

GFP Commission Holds September Meeting

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their meeting at Good Earth State Park on Aug. 31 - Sept. 1.

8 Sep | Thursday

Zebra Mussels Discovered in Blue Dog Lake

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Blue Dog Lake in Day County.

12 Sep | Monday

Zebra Mussels Discovered in South Rush Lake

Pierre, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in South Rush Lake in Day County.

28 Sep | Wednesday

Custer State Park to Host Annual Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will host the 57th annual Buffalo Roundup and 29th annual Arts Festival in Custer State Park this week. The Buffalo Roundup begins at 9:30 a.m. MDT on Friday, Sept. 30. The Arts Festival will run from Thursday, Sept. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 1.

Oct 2022

7 Oct | Friday

GFP Commission Holds October Meeting

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their meeting at the Rapid City Outdoor Campus on Oct. 6-7.

29 Oct | Saturday

Zebra Mussels Discovered in Clear Lake

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Clear Lake in Marshall County.

Nov 2022

4 Nov | Friday

GFP Commission Holds November Meeting

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their meeting at Madison's Heartland Power on Nov. 3.

Dec 2022

9 Dec | Friday

GFP Commission Holds December Meeting

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their meeting at Pierre’s Red Rossa meeting center on Dec. 8-9.

13 Dec | Tuesday

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in New Area

PIERRE, S.D. – Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was recently confirmed in a new area in southeastern South Dakota. Confirmation of the disease was obtained from a hunter-harvested adult male white-tailed deer in southern Union County along the Missouri River.

GFP Seeking Comments on Draft Aquatic Invasive Species Strategic Plan

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is seeking comments on the draft “Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Strategic Plan."

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