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      Deer Licenses Reduced, Refunds Offered Due to Die-offs

      by admin September 19, 2012

      PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has been monitoring die-offs of white-tailed deer across portions of the state and must make adjustments to some West River deer hunting units. Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) has been confirmed in white-tailed deer, and many of the deer deaths being reported by the public [...]

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      South Dakota Archery Merriams

      by Bob Speirs April 16, 2012

      Three cold hours in a hunting blind waiting for a gobbler to walk through a shooting lane would be discouraging. To be further challenged by the limitations associated with archery tackle and then finally losing your guide to the cold would have put most hunters in retreat, but not Nate Schneider. He told Maggie, his [...]

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      Final for Shackling Wardens

      by Bob Speirs November 14, 2011

      “I Dennis Daugaard, do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution and the laws of the United States and the constitution and the laws of the state of South Dakota and that I will faithfully perform the duties of governor of the state of South Dakota. So help me God.” The Governor and I [...]

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      SDGFP 2011 Legislative Results

      by OOBuck March 16, 2011

      For all of you have not been keeping up with the changes that happened in the 2011 South Dakota Legislature, I thought I would condense the items decided upon down for you. If you want the full read, I recommend checking out this document provided by the GFP.  It provides the details of each of [...]

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      Mountain Lion Season 2011

      by OOBuck January 26, 2011

      2011 STATEWIDE SEASON SUMMARY Season Dates: Jan. 1-Mar. 31, 2011; or When a limit of 45 total mountain lions are taken; or When a limit of 30 female mountain lions are take Statewide Season Harvest Status, this list is updated as Mt. Lions are reported. Mt Lion # Date of Harvest Sex Estimated Age Weight [...]

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      SDGFP Legislative Updates

      by admin January 25, 2011

      Stay tuned  for the latest SDGFP Legislative updates as the 2011 sessions begin. See the full legislative calendar HERE Bills introduced by or relating to GF&P (and their progress) January 25th January 10th Stay tuned for updates…

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      2011 Hunting and Fishing Licenses

      by admin December 13, 2010

      2011 SD Hunting and Fishing Licenses to go on sale PIERRE, S.D. – Hunters and anglers looking to get a jump on the upcoming 2011 seasons in South Dakota will be able to purchase their new licenses beginning on Dec. 15. However, 2010 licenses will be valid through Jan. 31, 2011, for fishing, small game [...]

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      SD Winter Depredation Hunts

      by admin December 4, 2010

      PIERRE, S.D. – As the weather begins to turn cold and snowy, South Dakota hunters are reminded of a unique opportunity that may exist later this winter. The Game, Fish and Parks Department has an active Wildlife Damage Management Program that assists landowners with depredation abatement techniques. However, when those methods are not effective, GFP [...]

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      SD Hunting Maps for iPhone

      by admin October 22, 2010

      PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota has millions of acres open to the public for hunting, fishing and exploration. To assist outdoor enthusiasts with these activities, the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Department has created map books and downloadable GPS applications. As a follow-up to the popular GPS maps, the SD GFP is unveiling an [...]

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      2010 Resident Pheasant Opener

      by admin October 15, 2010

      Hunters taking to the fields for the traditional South Dakota pheasant opener this weekend should find great conditions. With bird counts above the 10-year average, a favorable weather forecast and farmers harvesting crops in many areas, conditions are ripe for a successful weekend. “It’s a good time to be a pheasant hunter,” said South Dakota [...]

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