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Jul 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Regular Commission Meeting Minutes
The commission meeting covered a broad range of wildlife and parks management issues. Significant agenda items included the denial of a petition regarding nonresident mountain lion hunting requirements and the withdrawal of a petition concerning archery paddlefish transport. The Commission reviewed several proposals for fishing regulations, including aquatic invasive species, bait, and tournament rules, as well as updates to the threatened and endangered species list and bobcat hunting season status. Final actions were taken on turkey hunting seasons and private shooting preserve regulations. Additionally, the commission received informational updates regarding park projects, camping revenue, marketing initiatives, recreational trail programs, elk raffle licenses, goose depredation management, coyote bounty program results, and law enforcement case highlights.
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South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission Regular Commission Meeting
The commission addressed several action items, including the approval of a license list request from Hunt Lead-Free SD, the 2027 fiscal year budget, and multiple petitions regarding bird tagging and transportation permits. Key wildlife management actions included the approval of deer and turkey season proposals, antelope license recommendations, and a resolution for big game depredation permits. Informational reports covered law enforcement recruitment, the Outdoor Campus expansion, small game harvest statistics, walleye genetics research, and updates on park division assets, including the Custer State Park Resort lease and camping revenue.
Apr 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
South Dakota Game, Fish And Parks Regular Commission Meeting
The commission addressed several administrative and wildlife management matters. Key topics included the approval of additional salary days, a decision on a license list request, and the review of petitions regarding Black Hills elk hunting and walleye and sauger limits on Lake Francis Case. Finalization of rule modifications for antelope, turkey, deer, elk, waterfowl, and bighorn sheep hunting seasons was conducted. Additionally, updates were provided on wildlife and park programs, including the Lake Francis Case survey, walleye spawning operations, the Pete Lien and Sons Shooting Complex, license sales, the Dock 44 prospectus, Custer State Park restoration following wind and fire damage, the Missouri River outlook, the Adventure 250 park program, employee conferences, ARPA funded projects, and the tagged fish program.
Apr 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
South Dakota Game, Fish And Parks Commission Regular Commission Meeting
The commission addressed several wildlife and park management issues. Key actions included the denial of a license list request and a petition regarding walleye and sauger limits on Lake Francis Case, the approval of a Black Hills elk hunting season rule modification, and the finalization of antelope, turkey, deer, elk, waterfowl, and bighorn sheep hunting season regulations. Additionally, the commission approved the Dock 44 prospectus release and received updates on the Pete Lien & Sons Shooting Complex, various park improvement projects, and the Adventure 250 program. The meeting also included reports on license sales and the 2026-2030 South Dakota Elk Action Plan.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
