June 3, 2022 PIERRE, S.D.–The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their June meeting at the Aberdeen Ramkota, June 3-4. WILDLIFE PROPOSALS The Commission continued discussions on several proposals from previous meetings. To view them …
May 17, 2022 PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Departments of Game, Fish and Parks, Health, Agriculture, and Natural Resource partner to test almost 150 lakes across the state for metals, pesticides and polycholrinated biphenyls (PCB). As a result, fish …
May 25, 2022 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) announced that beginning Tuesday, May 31, Playhouse Road in Custer State Park will be completely closed from the junction of Hwy 16A (Iron Mountain Road) to Center Lake. The road will …
May 16, 2022 CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for the new Custer State Park Bison Center on Friday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. MT. “Custer State Park has played a key role in …
May 12, 2022 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) announced that registration is open for its Becoming an Outdoor Family program to be held July 27-29, at Pelican Lake Recreation Area near Watertown. The three-day workshop costs $90 per …
May 6, 2022 PIERRE, S.D.–The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their May meeting at the Custer State Park Event Barn on May 5-6. FINALIZATIONS Waterfowl Seasons The Commission finalized several waterfowl seasons. Some of the …
May 4, 2022 MADISON, S.D. - The South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department (GFP) will be temporarily closing the boat ramp at Walker’s Point Recreation Area on Lake Madison. The current ramp will be replaced and extended into slightly deeper water, …
April 6, 2022 PIERRE S.D. – Young archers from across South Dakota gathered at Black Hills State University in Spearfish on April 1 to claim top honors in the 2022 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Bullseye and 3D Tournament. NASP in …
April 8, 2022 PIERRE, S.D.–The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their April meeting at the Watertown Event Center on April 7-8. PARKS FINALIZATIONS The Commission voted to allow for the cancellation of campsites and lodging …
March 30, 2022 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) reminds individuals the Nest Predator Bounty program opens for all South Dakota residents on April 1. The program began in 2019 as part of Gov. Noem’s Second Century Initiative. The …
March 21, 2022 PIERRE, S.D. – Young people from across South Dakota will show off their archery skills at the 13th annual National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Tournament. The tournament will be held on Friday, April 1, at Black Hills State …
March 18, 2022 PIERRE, S.D. – The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in both domestic poultry flocks and wild birds in South Dakota. Avian flu, commonly referred to as bird flu, occurs in all bird populations, especially waterfowl, …
March 9, 2022 Pierre, SD - South Dakota’s Second Century Habitat Fund (SCHF) has partnered with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, Carey Hart, Buffalo Chip of Sturgis, and Indian Motorcycle to bring you this amazing custom built Indian Motorcycle to …
March 7, 2022 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their March meeting at the Missouri Avenue Events Center in Pierre on March 3-4. The Commission carried over proposals from their January meeting and passed several …
March 3, 2022 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission at their March meeting passed a resolution to purchase the property from the South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation (PWF) for the South Dakota Shooting Sports Complex. …
February 8, 2022 PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Division of Parks and Recreation recently recognized several individuals for their dedication and hard work in the state parks system. The awards were made at the division’s annual meeting held virtually …
February 7, 2022 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota State Parks and Recreation Director Scott Simpson announced today that applications are being accepted for grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Public outdoor recreation projects sponsored by …
January 14, 2022 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is hosting a year-round activity with chances to win prizes for going outside and playing BINGO in 2022. The 2022 Go Outdoors BINGO activity has a total of four BINGO cards–one for …
January 12, 2022 The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks is proposing to include the boat ramp on the south east side of Lake Vermillion to be within Lake Vermillion Recreation Area. This would require users of the boat ramp to have a valid …
January 5, 2022 PIERRE, S.D.–The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their January meeting at the Matthews Training Center in Pierre on Jan. 4-5.The Commission carried over parks proposals from their December meeting and passed several …
