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Dec
11 Dec | Wednesday

South Dakota Snowmobile Trails Open Dec. 15

PIERRE, S.D. – Snowmobile trails across South Dakota open Sunday, Dec. 15.
10 Dec | Tuesday

CWD Detected in Harding, Meade and Tripp Counties

PIERRE, S.D. – Increased efforts to determine the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in South Dakota have led to positive results out of Harding, Meade and Tripp counties. Thanks to the cooperation of hunters, these detections were obtained from samples provided through collection stations.
5 Dec | Thursday

Fort Sisseton Celebrates a Frontier Christmas

LAKE CITY, S.D. – Get in the holiday spirit at Fort Sisseton Historic State Park's annual Frontier Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 14. Relive Christmas traditions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST.
Nov
20 Nov | Wednesday

East River Deer Hunters Should be Aware of Wet Conditions

PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Department is reminding hunters heading out for the East River Deer season to be mindful of the wet conditions that exist across much of eastern South Dakota.
14 Nov | Thursday

Awards Presented to Conservation Officers during GFP Commission Meeting

WATERTOWN, S.D. – At the November meeting of the Game, Fish and Parks Commission, wildlife conservation officers Kraig Haase and Dan Sternhagen were presented with awards.  

CWD Discovered in Jackson County Deer

PIERRE, S.D. – Samples collected from a sick deer found south of Long Valley in southern Jackson County have been confirmed to be in the late stages of chronic wasting disease (CWD).

Game, Fish and Parks Accepting Proposals for Roy Lake Resort Concession Operator

WATERTOWN, S.D. – According to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), entrepreneurs interested in operating Roy Lake Resort can now begin submitting proposals. The resort is located within Roy Lake State Park in northeastern South Dakota, 10 miles southeast of Lake City or 25 miles north of Webster on Highway 10.  

GFP Commission Proposes Length Restriction for Flathead Catfish

WATERTOWN, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission proposed a change to harvest restrictions for flathead catfish. The change would limit anglers to only one flathead catfish 28 inches or longer per day as part of the daily limit, statewide. 

GFP Commission Proposes Use of Rifles on Private Land During West River Prairie Spring Turkey Season

WATERTOWN, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission proposed to allow the use of rifles on private land for the West River spring turkey prairie hunting units. Currently, the use of rifles is not allowed for any spring turkey hunting. This proposal would continue to exclude use of rifles on private land enrolled in the Walk-In Area Program and the entire Black Hills unit.

GFP Commission Rejects Petition for Change in Custer State Park Elk Hunting Season Drawing

WATERTOWN, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission rejected a petition to add a separate drawing for Custer State Park elk hunting applicants over 70 years of age.  

GFP Seeking Assistance from Hunters with CWD Surveillance

PIERRE, S.D. – With the much-anticipated arrival of the West and East River deer seasons, Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is seeking the assistance of hunters in providing samples for chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance efforts.