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The South Dakota Conservation Digest magazine has been a staple publication of GFP for 85 years. It provides educational and timely information on our state's outdoor recreational opportunities and the management of our state’s parks, fisheries and wildlife. This is published each season with four scheduled issues per year and includes an eight-page insert for kids along with a calendar issue in December. If you are not receiving this publication, you should be for just $5 a year or $12 for three years. Subscribe today. Or call 605.223.7700 to place a subscription for yourself or friend or family member.

We provide a variety of biological and historical books for sale with standard $8 shipping. To purchase any of the below books, please call 605.223.7662.

Butterflies of South Dakota: Second Edition | $60.00, shipping included

This second edition of Field Guide to South Dakota Butterflies includes five new species added to the state's list since 2002. Also included are numerous new county records to the species distribution maps and several changes to common and scientific names. The guide provides an account for each of the 180 species of butterflies known to occur in the state. Details on each species include a description of the adult and caterpillar, as well as information on distribution, habitat, larval host plants, and nectar sources. Maps showing distribution by county for each species are also included. This guide includes more than 700 color photographs, as well as a butterfly checklist, butterfly calendar, hypothetical list of species, glossary, and reference list.

Breeding Bird Atlas of South Dakota: Second Edition | $30.00

This resource is a sequel to the book that summarized the first South Dakota Breeding Bird Atlas project, published in 1995. Field work for the second Atlas started exactly 20 years after the first began, allowing an assessment of how South Dakota’s bird life changed during those two decades. This updated view illustrates which bird species nest in the state, where they can be found and the nesting habitats they need. Included are accounts for 252 breeding bird species, including 13 newly documented during the second Atlas. The reader can view distribution maps, summary tables, maps comparing both Atlases, life history information and color photos, making this a must-have reference for anyone interested in South Dakota’s rich and diverse bird life.

Grouse of the Plains and Mountains, the South Dakota Story | SALE PRICE $7.50

When it comes to upland bird hunting in South Dakota, grouse is not the first option that comes to mind, however for avid grouse hunters South Dakota provides many unique opportunities. Sharp-tailed grouse, prairie chickens, sage grouse, and ruffed grouse can all be found, and in many counties in the central part of the state both prairie chicken and sharp-tailed grouse can be encountered simultaneously. Grouse of Plains and Mountains, The South Dakota Story was written to foster increased interest and appreciation of the four species and associated habitats. Grouse enthusiasts, biologists, hunters, and bird watchers will appreciate the history, ecology, and management of South Dakota grouse while enjoying the 246 page book filled with colored photos.

Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles in South Dakota - Second Edition | $20.00, shipping included

This newly-revised guide describes and illustrates all reptile and amphibian species in South Dakota in one reference. Color photos, updated distribution maps, and descriptions of life history and habitats help the reader identify 45 known and 2 possible species and understand the role these interesting animals play in nature. The second edition includes new illustrations and additional identification keys and reflects updated taxonomy and recent knowledge gained from university and community scientists. This field guide provides a glimpse into the lives of these intriguing members of South Dakota’s diverse natural heritage.

History of Fisheries and Fishes in South Dakota | SALE PRICE $5.00

Twenty-seven authors contributed to this 477-page book, with 23 chapters on the fish, anglers and aquatic habitat in South Dakota. It covers habitat in the Missouri River, warm-water streams, cold-water habitats, natural lakes, small impoundments and aquatic resources on tribal lands. It also discusses warm-water and cold-water fishes, exotic fishes and rare species, the history of fish hatcheries, commercial fisheries, law enforcement and recreational fisheries management, and even prehistoric fish in South Dakota. Editors even offer predictions about the next 20 years in the last chapter.

History of Waterfowl Management, Research and Hunting in South Dakota | SALE PRICE $7.50

The history of waterfowl in South Dakota began roughly 12,000 years ago with the retreat of glacial ice sheets, creating the prairie pothole landscape of East River. The diversity of waterfowl species that use South Dakota landscapes is impressive with approximately 40 species either nesting or migrating through the state. Waterfowl resources have been an important part of South Dakota’s cultural history, being utilized by Native Americans, early settlers, and sport hunters. This book addresses various historic and contemporary topics related to the management, research and hunting of waterfowl in South Dakota. Anyone with an interest in waterfowl or the history of South Dakota will thoroughly enjoy the stories, information and photographs contained in this 359 page soft cover book.

Ring-Necked Pheasants, Thriving in South Dakota | SALE PRICE $7.50

This is the third and final book of a three book series on game birds in South Dakota, “Ring-Necked Pheasants, Thriving in South Dakota”. While the pheasant book does include information from published scientific articles, it was written to be as much entertaining as educational. Details on the history of pheasant populations and management are described going back to the early 1900’s. Information on habitat management, pheasant ecology and biology, reproduction, surveying methods, and hunting are also described. The 254 page book is filled with many photos that readers will find interesting and enlightening.

Wild Turkey of South Dakota | SALE PRICE $7.50 

Wild turkeys were not always as abundant as they currently are in South Dakota. Efforts to restore populations of wild turkeys into and beyond their historical distribution in the state have proven successful beyond imagination. The Wild Turkey in South Dakota not only documents this fascinating history, it also is an important source of information on the description, behavior, ecology and management of wild turkeys in SD. Its appeal extends from a broad audience that enjoys watching, hearing, or hunting wild turkeys to turkey enthusiasts that want to learn about the many interesting details of wild turkey ecology and management. Assuredly, all will enjoy the numerous photos in this full-color, 188 page softcover book.

Wild Mammals of South Dakota | SALE PRICE $12.50 each

This book covers 95 species of wild mammals. Each account has identification tips and lots of information on habits, habitats, and state distribution, which is also illustrated by a state range map. Nearly all species accounts include a color photo to aid in identifying some of the state’s most familiar wild animals and others that are little-known to many people. The book also includes a species checklist and an identification key. This color, softcover book has 280 pages.

Prints are also available, but are limited in selection and quantity. To inquire more or to purchase, please call 605.584.3896.

A Gift of Solitude | $100.00

A Gift of Solitude Miniature Print | $10.00

In Good Company | $100.00

In Good Company Miniature Print | $10.00