Endangered Species Permit

South Dakota Codified Law 34A-8-8 states:

"The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Game, Fish and Parks may permit the taking, possession, purchase, sale, transportation, exportation, or shipment of species of plants or wildlife which appear on the state list of endangered or threatened species for scientific, zoological, or educational purposes, for propagation in captivity of such fish or wildlife to insure their survival."

The request should be submitted at least six weeks prior to the time the authorization is needed. The request should include the following:

• What individual is responsible for complying with the permit? Also include address, phone number, fax number, and email address.
• What specific activity is planned (capture, possession, exportation, etc.)?
• List the scientific name, common name, and number of individuals requested.
• How long will the activity last?
• What is the purpose of the activity? Only those purposes stated in 34A-8-8 will be considered for authorization.

Include the following:

• What individual is responsible for complying with the permit? Also include address, phone number and email address.
• What specific activity is planned (capture, possession, exportation, etc.)?
• List the scientific name, common name, and number of individuals requested.
• How long will the activity last?
• What is the purpose of the activity? Only those purposes stated in 34A-8-8 will be considered for authorization.

This state endangered species permit does not relieve the applicant of the responsibility to obtain other local, state, federal, or international permits. GFP will not make the determination of whether additional permits are needed; that is the responsibility of the applicant.

Recipients of state endangered species permits must comply with the terms of their specific permits. Permit holders should not assume that other activities, additional species or increased numbers of individuals, or timeframes outside the permit conditions are authorized by GFP.

Violations of GFP state endangered species permits may jeopardize future permits and may be referred to law enforcement personnel for follow-up actions. This procedure does not apply to captive nondomestic animals permitted for possession by the South Dakota Animal Industry Board.

Who is responsible for complying with the permit

First Name * Required

Last Name * Required

Address

City

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Email

Phone

Activity

What specific activity is planned (capture, possession, exportation, etc.)

How long will the activity last?

What is the purpose of the activity? Only the following purposes will be considered for authorization: Scientific, zoological, or educational purposes, or for propagation in captivity to insure fish or wildlife survival.

Species Information

	Scientific Name	Common Name	# of Individuals
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