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Dec

12 Dec | Wednesday

South Dakota Snowmobile Trails Open Dec. 15

PIERRE, S.D. – Snowmobile trails across South Dakota open Saturday, Dec. 15.

7 Dec | Friday

GFP Commission Modifies Deer Proposal; Focusing on Youth and Putting Residents First

PIERRE, S.D. – During the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ (GFP) Commission meeting this week, enhancements were made to an existing proposal to give all deer hunters a chance of obtaining their most preferred deer license more often. The existing proposal was reverted back to the GFP Commission by the Legislature's Rules Review Committee on Nov. 20 for more work.

5 Dec | Wednesday

Registration for 22nd Annual Mickelson Trail Trek Opens Dec. 12

PIERRE, S.D. – Registration for the 22nd Annual Mickelson Trail Trek opens at 8 a.m. MT on Dec. 12.

Nov

20 Nov | Tuesday

Give the Gift of the Outdoors

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has gift cards available for those who have outdoor-lovers on their Christmas shopping list this year. GFP says the South Dakota State Park gift cards are the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season.