Conservation

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Habitat Conservation License Plate
Habitat Conservation
Landowner Programs
Environmental Review
Natural Heritage Program
Scientific Collector's Permit
Wildlife Diseases
Wildlife Diversity Program
Wildlife/Fisheries Management Plans
Wildlife Reports and Surveys

Wildlife/Fisheries Management Plans

Plans Up for Revision

Wildlife Damage Management

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is reviewing and revising the 2026 Wildlife Damage Management (WDM) Action Plan.

The draft WDM Action Plan can be found online here.

Individuals interested in the WDM Action Plan for South Dakota may provide suggestions and comments on the revised action plan by Februrary 20, 2026. Written comments must be received by the deadline and include your full name and city of residence. Comments can be sent to 523 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, S.D. 57501, or submitted at gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions.

Giant Canada Goose

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is reviewing and revising the 2026 Giant Canada Goose Action Plan.

The draft Giant Canada Goose Action Plan can be found online here.

Individuals interested in the Giant Canada Goose Action Plan for South Dakota may provide suggestions and comments on the revised action plan by Februrary 20, 2026. Written comments must be received by the deadline and include your full name and city of residence. Comments can be sent to 523 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, S.D. 57501, or submitted at gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions.

Current Fisheries Management Plans