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.

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

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.

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.

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.

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) announced today that the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 2023 grant application is now open.

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) kicks off the fifth year of the Nest Predator Bounty Program as part of Gov. Noem’s Second Century Initiative. The 2023 program opens for South Dakota youth under the age of 18 on March 1. The program will open to all South Dakota residents April 1. Tails from raccoon, striped skunk, badger, red fox, and opossum will be eligible for $10 per-tail payments with a maximum total payout of $500,000.