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South Dakota State Parks and Recreation Director Scott Simpson announced today that applications are being accepted for grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

8 Feb | Tuesday

Division of Parks and Recreation Honors Employees

The South Dakota Division of Parks and Recreation recently recognized several individuals for their dedication and hard work in the state parks system. The awards were made at the division’s annual meeting held virtually last month.

Mar 2022

3 Mar | Thursday

GFP Commission Passes Resolution to Purchase Property for South Dakota Shooting Sports Complex

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission at their March meeting passed a resolution to purchase the property from the South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation (PWF) for the South Dakota Shooting Sports Complex.

7 Mar | Monday

GFP Commission Holds March Meeting

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their March meeting at the Missouri Avenue Events Center in Pierre on March 3-4.

9 Mar | Wednesday

Custom Built Motorcycle to Be Raffled in Support of Second Century Habitat Fund

Pierre, SD - South Dakota’s Second Century Habitat Fund (SCHF) has partnered with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, Carey Hart, Buffalo Chip of Sturgis, and Indian Motorcycle to bring you this amazing custom built Indian Motorcycle to benefit the Second Century Habitat Fund.

18 Mar | Friday

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Detected in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. – The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in both domestic poultry flocks and wild birds in South Dakota.

21 Mar | Monday

Archery Champions Will be Crowned at 2022 GFP-NASP Tournament

PIERRE, S.D. – Young people from across South Dakota will show off their archery skills at the 13^th annual National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Tournament.

30 Mar | Wednesday

2022 Nest Predator Bounty Program Opens for All South Dakota Residents

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) reminds individuals the Nest Predator Bounty program opens for all South Dakota residents on April 1. The program began in 2019 as part of Gov. Noem’s Second Century Initiative.

Apr 2022

6 Apr | Wednesday

GFP-NASP 2022 Tournament Crowns Champions

PIERRE S.D. – Young archers from across South Dakota gathered at Black Hills State University in Spearfish on April 1 to claim top honors in the 2022 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Bullseye and 3D Tournament. NASP in South Dakota is sponsored by South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP).

Registration is Open for Second Annual Summer Trek on the Mickelson Trail

PIERRE, S.D. – The deadline for early registration into the Second Annual Summer Trek is approaching. Those registering before April 20 receive a jersey included with registration. Bicyclists can sign up online at mickelsontrail.com.

Registration Open for Youth Conservation Camp

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Wildlife Federation (SDWF) and South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) invite high school students interested in hunting, fishing, and conservation to register for Youth Conservation Camp June 5-11 at Bob Marshall Camp in Custer.

8 Apr | Friday

GFP Commission Holds April Meeting

PIERRE, S.D.–The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their April meeting at the Watertown Event Center on April 7-8.

GFP Tracking Lake Oahe Water Levels

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) officials are working hard this spring season to track Lake Oahe water levels and are planning for additional access work on the Missouri River reservoir.

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