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Jan 2025
6 Jan | Monday

Ice Conditions Improving, Angler Reminded to Pick Up After Themselves

If the weatherman is correct, Mother Nature appears to have finally decided to settle into winter. With future forecasts showcasing negative temps, anglers will be anxious to hit the hard water and try their luck at ice fishing.

We have had numerous reports of anglers already finding success on the ice, and we want to share a few reminders about ways anglers can be respectful out on the hard water.
17 Jan | Friday

Black Hills Snowmobiling Season Underway

PIERRE, S.D. – After a slow start to the season, the snowmobile trails in the northern Black Hills are in good shape, according to South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks.
24 Jan | Friday

Spring Creek Restaurant Prospectus | Mountain Goat Action Plan | Property Disposals

PIERRE, S.D. – At their January meeting, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission heard several action items that are currently available for public comment in addition to the Commission's proposals.
Mar 2025
11 Mar | Tuesday

GFP Begins Phase Two on Outdoor Campus Sioux Falls Expansion

Sioux Falls, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has announced that construction for Phase Two of the Outdoor Campus Sioux Falls expansion project is set to begin. 
Apr 2025
4 Apr | Friday

GFP Commission Holds April Meeting

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) held their April Commission meeting at the Matthews Training Center in Pierre.
11 Apr | Friday

GFP Seeking Comment on Draft North American River Otter Action Plan

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is seeking comments on the draft North American River Otter Action Plan, 2025-2029.
May 2025
16 May | Friday

Major Sponsor Named for South Dakota Shooting Sports Complex

Pierre, SD-The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced that a major sponsor has been identified for the South Dakota Shooting Sports Complex.

GFP Seeking Comments on Draft Wildlife Action Plan

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is reviewing and revising the 2015 South Dakota Wildlife Action Plan for submission to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) during the summer of 2025.
Jun 2025
3 Jun | Tuesday

2024 Pheasant Season Harvest Highest in Over a Decade

Pierre, S.D. - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced the 2024 pheasant season harvest numbers. Over 1.3 million roosters were harvested across the 2024 season, which is the highest harvest in 13 years. An additional 380,000 pheasants were also harvested by hunters within a defined private shooting preserve.
24 Jun | Tuesday

Summer Heat Serves as a Reminder to Clean, Drain, and Dry

Pierre, S.D.-Summer is officially here in South Dakota, and boat ramps across the state are filling with boats looking to beat the summer heat. This means as more boats hit the water, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) reminds boaters to always remember to Clean, Drain, and Dry their boats to slow the spread of aquatic invasive species
26 Jun | Thursday

2024 Grouse Harvest Highest Since 2000

Pierre, S.D.-The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced the 2024 grouse season harvest numbers. Nearly 99,000 grouse were harvested throughout the 2024 season.
30 Jun | Monday

GFP Reminds Boaters Not to Boat Impaired over Independence Day

Independence Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year on the water, with millions of boaters across the United States taking to lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. This increased activity often leads to a rise in boating incidents and fatalities.
Jul 2025
25 Jul | Friday

Sign Up for Prairie Dog Control Programs | Enrollment Ends August 15

Pierre, S.D.- The South Dakota Departments of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) want to remind South Dakota landowners to register for assistance with prairie dog encroachment. The deadline for enrollment is August 15.
Aug 2025
4 Aug | Monday

Partial Closure Planned for Sylvan Lake Shore Trail

PIERRE, S.D.-South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks today announced Custer State Park will implement a partial closure of the Sylvan Lake Shore Trail beginning Monday, August 4, 2025.
11 Aug | Monday

Deer Camp Available for First Time Youth Deer Hunters

PIERRE, S.D. – Four first-time deer hunters will have the opportunity to participate in a managed youth deer hunt and camp on Dec. 19-21 at Brown’s Lodge and Hunting Ranch in Gettysburg, S.D.
Sep 2025
5 Sep | Friday

GFP Commission Holds September Meeting

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their September meeting at the Outdoor Campus in Rapid City, September 4-5.
24 Sep | Wednesday

Fall is A Great Time to Inspect Water Infrastructure

Pierre, S.D.- Fall is here, and the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks department would like to remind boat and cabin owners to inspect their watercraft, boat docks, lifts and other water equipment for aquatic invasive species.

 

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