January 3, 2022 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) launched a new e-commerce system, Go Outdoors South Dakota. This system combines the purchases of hunting and fishing licenses with state parks camping reservations …
December 23, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will offer free, guided hikes in six state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes initiative in all 50 states. America’s State Parks First Day …
December 22, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. –The official start of the Black Hills snowmobile season began on Dec. 15, with the opening of the trails system there. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) officials remind the public that many portions of those trails …
December 14, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – According to the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), entrepreneurs interested in operating a restaurant located within Spring Creek Recreation Area in central South Dakota can now begin submitting their proposals. The …
December 10, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their December meeting at Brookings' McCrory Gardens. The Commission continued their discussion on the cancellation of campsites and lodging facilities without …
November 15, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced several major dates individuals need to be aware of as GFP transitions to a new e-commerce system. The new e-commerce system is called Go Outdoors South Dakota and …
November 16, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was recently confirmed in a new area in central South Dakota. Confirmation of the disease was obtained from sick surveillance efforts coming from an adult female mule deer in Stanley County. …
September 3, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission approved twenty elk contingency licenses at the September GFP Commission meeting in Rapid City. "Due to this year's dry conditions in areas of the Black Hills, …
July 15, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is seeking comments on the draft elk action plan. All individuals interested in the management of elk in South Dakota have from now through August 16, 2021, to provide suggestions and …
July 9, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their July meeting at the Watertown Event Center on July 8-9. At their meeting they finalized proposals from their May and June meetings as well as passed several other …
July 12, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Department today announced that beginning July 12 and ending in late September, road workers will be resurfacing all 18 miles of the Wildlife Loop Road. During early phases of the …
July 2, 2021 HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – Battle Mountain Road, a popular access route for outdoor enthusiasts accessing the Battle Mountain Game Production Area near Hot Springs, will have road construction crews working from July 5 - August 15. “We are …
July 1, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) recently updated rental rates and created new incentives for producers and landowners to enroll environmentally sensitive agricultural land into perennial cover for 10 to 15 years through the …
July 1, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) reminds those recreating to be safe this holiday weekend. Fourth of July weekend is a busy time for lakes, rivers, campgrounds, and beaches. Law enforcement officers will be on heightened …
June 29, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Department announced that registration is currently open for Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW). This year BOW will be held September 10-12 at Outlaw Ranch near Custer. The BOW workshop …
June 4, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their monthly meeting on June 3-4 at Good Earth State Park. The Commission discussed various topics and currently have two proposals made at the May Commission meeting …
June 8, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Department unveiled a plan to sell six tracts of land across the eastern part of the state as part of an evaluation effort of Game Production Areas (GPAs). Staff discussed the plan at …
May 14, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Department is working with a local contractor to complete an access road and extend the low-water boat ramp at Bush’s Landing on Lake Oahe, north of Pierre. “Due to low water …
April 22, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators has named Chris Dekker the 2021 Brook Brown Boating Officer of the Year. Dekker is a conservation officer for the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and is …
April 12, 2021 PIERRE S.D. – In March, young archers from across South Dakota participated virtually to claim top honors in the 2021 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Bullseye and 3D Tournament. The tournaments were sponsored by South …
