July 24, 2020 PIERRE, S.D. – The Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission, finalized a park entrance fee exemption in collaboration with the Yankton Sioux Tribe at their July meeting. The new rule will allow Yankton Sioux Tribal members and their families to …
July 21, 2020 PIERRE, S.D. – At their July meeting, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission made several proposals that would provide more opportunities to hunters in upcoming hunting seasons. The first proposal is a 10 a.m. CT start time …
July 17, 2020 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is hosting four virtual listening sessions across the state. The focus of these meetings is to hear directly from landowners and producers who experience wildlife damage on their properties or …
July 20, 2020 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department (GFP) has announced the winners of the 2020 Hunt for Habitat raffle. Part of Governor Noem's Second Century Initiative, the Hunt for Habitat raffle ensures the next …
July 16, 2020 The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission will hold their monthly meeting via Zoom on July 16-17. Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, this meeting will be held via zoom/conference call and livestream. To listen to the entire …
July 9, 2020 PIERRE, S.D. – Organizers of the Little Wings on the Prairie Butterfly Festival say the annual pollinator celebration at Oahe Downstream will still take place on July 18, but this year in the form of take-home bags that encourage self-led …
June 30, 2020 Pierre, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has officially launched their new photo contest, Snapshot South Dakota. This department-sponsored contest will focus on capturing the beauty of our outdoor resources in South Dakota. The …
July 1, 2020 South Dakota – The July 4th holiday means time on the water for boaters across the United States. With the increase in boater activity on the water, there is also an increase in the number of boating incidents and fatalities that take place …
June 23, 2020 PIERRE, SD – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department (GFP) is reminding outdoor enthusiasts the habitat stamp requirement goes into effect July 1. The habitat stamp was created by the 2020 South Dakota legislature. “The key to …
June 30, 2020 PIERRE, S.D. - Lake Alvin, located outside of Harrisburg has re-opened for swimming. The lake was closed to swimming, but new beach water samples taken this week show a healthy level of bacteria in the water. The beach is currently open and …
June 25, 2020 PIERRE, S.D. – The swimming beach at Lake Alvin Recreation Area near Harrisburg is currently closed following routine testing that showed unhealthy levels of bacteria in the water. “Following heavy rains, we often see an increase in the …
June 24, 2020 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota State Parks and Recreation Director Scott Simpson announced today that applications are being accepted for grants from the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Public outdoor recreation projects sponsored by …
June 17, 2020 Enrollment Ends August 15 PIERRE, S.D.—The South Dakota departments of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and Agriculture (SDDA) want to remind South Dakota landowners to register for assistance with prairie dog encroachment. The deadline for …
June 16, 2020 PIERRE, S.D. - With the recommendation to social distance, many people are looking for activities they can do on their own. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) invites you to try birding. “Starting or renewing your interest in birds and …
June 5, 2020 PIERRE, S.D. – At their June meeting, the Game, Fish and Parks Commission received an update on a marketing plan that’s been developed through a collaboration between the Departments of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and Tourism. The 3-year plan …
June 12, 2020 MITCHELL, S.D. – The city of Mitchell, in cooperation with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department (GFP), has declared Lake Mitchell a “No Wake Zone.” The “No Wake Zone” declaration means boaters will have to abide by a 5 mile per …
May 20, 2020 PIERRE, S. D. – The South Dakota State Parks are reminding campers that firewood originating within the newly-expanded Emerald Ash Borer quarantine area is prohibited in all South Dakota state parks. The recent discovery of a new infestation …
June 11, 2020 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department (GFP) will begin operating mobile watercraft inspection and decontamination stations across the state to help combat the spread of zebra mussels. GFP staff has been trained to …
June 4, 2020 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Departments of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and Transportation (DOT) want to remind individuals there are laws and rules governing when mowing right-of-way ditches can begin on the state highway system. “Roadside …
June 1, 2020 Public access opportunities for hunting and fishing on private lands will be expanded thanks to a grant awarded to the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP). The $2.175 million grant was awarded through the 2020 Voluntary …
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