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Wildlife/Fisheries Management Plans

Plans Up for Revision

Draft River Otter Action Plan

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is seeking comments on the draft “North American River Otter Action Plan, 2025-2029."

The River Otter Action Plan, 2025-2029, is a document that will be used by GFP to guide river otter management in South Dakota through identified management objectives and strategies to meet those management objectives.

The draft river otter action plan can be found here.

Individuals interested in river otter management in South Dakota may provide suggestions and comments on the revised action plan by May 23, 2025. 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 online.

Draft Black Hills Beaver Action Plan

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is seeking comments on the draft “Black Hills Beaver Action Plan, 2025-2029."

The Black Hills Beaver Action Plan, 2025-2029, is a document that will be used by GFP to guide beaver management in the Black Hills of South Dakota through identified management objectives and strategies to meet those management objectives.

The draft Black Hills Beaver Action Plan can be found here.

Individuals interested in beaver management in South Dakota may provide suggestions and comments on the revised action plan by July 2, 2025. 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 online.

Current Fisheries Management Plans