Tribal Relations

In partnership with the state’s tribal governments, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has worked to improve management, protection and conservation of shared tribal-state natural resources. South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations has also been a key partner in this effort.

With tribal land base encompassing approximately six million acres, it is paramount to continue partnerships with the nine tribal governments to foster improved wildlife habitat, as well as provide quality hunting and fishing opportunities for future generations.

Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)

To provide guidance and partnership on shared natural resources across the state, the state has engaged in Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with five tribes to date: Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Rosebud Sioux Tribe and Yankton Sioux Tribe. These MOU documents can be found at the bottom of this document.

The purpose of the MOU’s is to formalize cooperative efforts with the tribes regarding management of our shared natural resources in the state. Some of the wildlife management operations that the Tribes and GFP work together on include the following: sharing wildlife surveys and harvest information, developing hunting, fishing and trapping season recommendations, managing fishery resources, managing wildlife damage and providing law enforcement assistance when requested.

Tribal Hunting Contact Information

   Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe | 605.964.7812

   Crow Creek Sioux Tribe | 605.245.2187

   Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe | 605.997.3891

   Lower Brule Sioux Tribe | 605.473.5666

   Oglala Sioux Tribe | 605.455.2530

   Rosebud Sioux Tribe | 605.856.2146 

   Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe | 605.698.8353

   Standing Rock Sioux Tribe | 701.854.7236

   Yankton Sioux Tribe | 605.384.3641