Bat Appreciation

Learn about the 13 different species of bats that call South Dakota home. These flying mammals are ferocious mosquito eaters, each eating 1000’s every night! We will learn what we can do to support our bat population, keeping our pest insect po...

//gfp.sd.gov/Events/Detail/2459

Bat Appreciation

Learn about the 13 different species of bats that call South Dakota home. These flying mammals are ferocious mosquito eaters, each eating 1000’s every night! We will learn what we can do to support our bat population, keeping our pest insect po...

//gfp.sd.gov/Events/Detail/2460

Wild About Bats

Bats are vital to our ecosystem. Come learn about their importance and conservation practices while decorating a bat house. Registration required.

//gfp.sd.gov/Events/Detail/2821

Little Acorns - Bats

Designed for children ages 3-5, this camp offers a story, activity, and craft. Be sure to dress for the weather. Meet at the amphitheater.

//gfp.sd.gov/Events/Detail/2341

Mighty Muskrats - Bats

Designed for children ages 6-15, this camp offers a lesson, activities, games and more. Be sure to dress for the weather. Meet at the amphitheater.

//gfp.sd.gov/Events/Detail/2348

Bat Sampling and Collection Protocol Guidelines

The overriding intent of this document is to provide for the safety of individual bats and for the long-term stability of bat populations in South Dakota. State Scientific Collector’s Permits will be issued only for research and monitoring acti...

//gfp.sd.gov/pages/bat-sampling-guidelines/

Does GFP license bat removal agencies?

No, we do not license bat removal agencies.

//gfp.sd.gov/faq

White-Nose Syndrome

Wildlife Diseases

//gfp.sd.gov/white-nose-syndrome

Nature's Superheroes

Wear your favorite super hero costume and learn about the real bat man, spider man, groot, and more!

//gfp.sd.gov/Events/Detail/2724

Halloween Hobble

Grab your Halloween costumes and head out for Halloween Hobble in the park! We will go on a guided hike with a treat scavenger hunt, followed by a lesson on bats and bat box building in the picnic shelter. For more information, contact Cassy...

//gfp.sd.gov/Events/Detail/3025

Outdoor Sports

Activities

//gfp.sd.gov/outdoor-sports/

Scientific Collector's Permit

Conservation

//gfp.sd.gov/scientific-collector/

Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits

Resource Management

//gfp.sd.gov/wildlife-rehab

Wildlife Diversity Small Grants Program

Wildlife Diversity Program

//gfp.sd.gov/small-grants-program/

Podcast and Blast

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Podcast and Blast will talk about GFP issues, stories, outdoor topics and more. Loose and free flowing conversations with staff and outdoor people from around the outdoor world, the Podcast and Blast makes ...

//gfp.sd.gov/pages/podcast

Wildlife/Fisheries Management Plans

Conservation

//gfp.sd.gov/management-plans/

Threatened and Endangered Species

Wildlife Diversity Program

//gfp.sd.gov/threatened-endangered/

Rare Animals of South Dakota

Please cite this webpage as: South Dakota Natural Heritage Program. 2018. Rare Animals of South Dakota. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, Pierre, South Dakota. https://gfp.sd.gov/rare-animals/. Accessed (today's date). ...

//gfp.sd.gov/pages/rare-animals/