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Feb
1 Feb | Wednesday

Wildlife Diversity Small Grant Proposals Being Accepted

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Wildlife Diversity Program is accepting proposals for the Wildlife Diversity Small Grants Program. This program provides funding for researchers, educators, and naturalists to carry out projects focused on native wildlife. Funding for the 2023 Small Grants Program totals $20,000 for projects that are focused on education and outreach of wildlife species and their habitats.
Jan
30 Jan | Monday

Check Out State Park Passes from Your Local Library

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakotans can check out state park passes from many public and academic libraries across the state through the new Check Out South Dakota State Parks program. The program is made possible through a partnership between South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and the South Dakota State Library.
24 Jan | Tuesday

GFP Offers Assistance to Landowners Experiencing Wildlife Damage

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) wants landowners to know that services are available to reduce damage to stored feeds due to deer herds moving into farmyards seeking protection and food resources.
13 Jan | Friday

GFP Commission Holds January Meeting

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their January meeting at Pierre’s Matthew's Training Center.
9 Jan | Monday

Funding Available for Trails

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) announced today that the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) 2023 grant application is now open. The grants are available for trail projects sponsored by municipalities, counties, state parks, federal land management agencies, or tribal governments.