Multiple Items Available for Public Comment

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.

These items include:

• Spring Creek Restaurant Prospectus;
• Mountain Goat Action Plan; and,
• Property Disposals.

GFP Accepting Proposals for Spring Creek Restaurant Concession Operator

The prospectus for the operation of a restaurant in Spring Creek Recreation Area, located 20 miles North of Pierre, is now available online and through the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. It contains the details, terms, and conditions necessary to submit a proposal for consideration. Required services include restaurant operation, with an additional option to operate the convenience store.

Proposals are due by 8:00 A.M. February 14, 2025.

A copy of the prospectus is available by contacting the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks, Division of Parks and Recreation at 523 East Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501 or at 605.773.3391. Printable versions of the prospectus are also available for free download from the Game, Fish and Parks website.

GFP Seeking Comments on Draft Mountain Goat Action Plan

GFP is seeking comments on the draft Mountain Goat Action Plan.

The 2024-2028 Mountain Goat Action Plan is a document that will be used by GFP to guide mountain goat management in South Dakota through identified management objectives and measurable strategies to meet those management objectives.

The draft plan can be found online at gfp.sd.gov/management-plans.

Individuals interested in mountain goat management in South Dakota may provide suggestions and comments on the revised action plan by the February 28, 2025 deadline. Written comments must be received by the deadline and include your full name and city of residence. Comments can be sent to 523 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, S.D. 57501, or submitted at gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/ .

GFP Seeking Comment on Property Disposals

GFP is proposing to dispose of property at Lake Faulkton in Faulk County and the Twin Lakes Diversion Ditch in Spink County. The GFP Commission will be asked to take action on the disposal of these properties at their March 6 and 7 Commission meeting. If approved, these properties would be sent to public auction with minimum bids starting at the appraised value. 

• The disposal at Lake Faulkton includes approximately 56 lake lots which have been compiled into 19 groups or parcels. The remaining large tracks of Game Production Area property around the lake would be retained for outdoor recreation.
•  The Twin Lakes Diversion Ditch disposal is composed of two separate parcels located approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Twin Lakes in Spink County. One is 2.28 acres in size and the other is 15.4 acres. 

Comments regarding the disposal of these properties can be emailed to Ryan.Wendinger@state.sd.us, mailed to Attn: Ryan Wendinger, 4500 S. Oxbow Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57106, or submitted online by going to https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/. Comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. CT on March 2 to be included in the public record and considered by the Commission