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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.
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.
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.
Oct 2025
1 Oct | Wednesday

2026 State Park Entrance Licenses Available

PIERRE, S.D. – The 2026 annual park entrance license for South Dakota's state parks and recreation areas is now available for purchase. The license is valid from Oct. 1, 2025, through May 23, 2027.
10 Oct | Friday

GFP Commission Holds October Meeting

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their October meeting at the Beeler Community Center in Lemmon, October 9.
28 Oct | Tuesday

Capitol Lake Opens to Public Fishing October 30 at 4 p.m.

PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced that Capitol Lake will open for public fishing October 30 with a kick off event scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. central time.
Nov 2025
10 Nov | Monday

GFP Commission Holds November Meeting

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their November meeting at the GFP Outdoor Campus in Rapid City November 7 and 8.
14 Nov | Friday

Fall Removals Offer an Ideal Time to Inspect Docks for Zebra Mussels

As cooler temperatures begin to take hold, late fall presents an ideal opportunity to inspect docks, boat lifts, and buoys for zebra mussels.
18 Nov | Tuesday

GFP Seeking Comments on Draft Chronic Wasting Disease Action Plan

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is reviewing and revising the 2025 Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Action Plan.
19 Nov | Wednesday

Fall Preparations Continue as Ice Season Approaches

Cold weather is in the forecast, which has South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) biologists continuing to prepare for the transition from open water fishing to ice fishing season.
Dec 2025
15 Dec | Monday

Official Start of Snowmobiling Season is Here; Some Areas Waiting for Snow

PIERRE, S.D. – The official start of the South Dakota snowmobile season began on Dec. 15, with the opening of the statewide trail system.

 

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