Department of Game, Fish, and Parks



2015 GFP May Proposals - June Finals

The proposed administrative rule changes will: 1) amend the motorboats & watercraft rule for required lights exceptions , 2) amend the application for license rule on access permits required for specific deer hunting units and public lands, 3) amend nonresident waterfowl license rules and adjust license allocations, 4) repeal the special Canada goose hunting season rule, 5) amend rules and license allocations for the Black Hills, West River, East River, National Wildlife Refuge and Archery deer hunting seasons, and 6) amend the crossbow & bolt specifications rule for persons with disabilities.

New content is added below as the draft rules move through the rule-making process.




Intermin Rules Hearing
Agency Contact: Nick Michels
mail to: GFPAdminRules@STATE.SD.US
Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:
06/04/2015
06/01/2015
07/20/2015
07/21/2015
08/10/2015