Department of Game, Fish, and Parks



GFP Commission 2015 August Proposals - 2015 October Finals


The proposed administrative rule changes will: 1) amend general definitions in rule changing “Black Hills Trout Management Area” to “Black Hills Fish Management Area”, declare white bass a rough fish, 2) modify “Fish Limits” rules, 3) modify rules for paddlefish snagging & spearing, 4) amend mountain lion season rules to set the harvest limit & establish nonresident mountain lion hunting licenses, 5) modify bobcat season rules to include additional east river counties, and 6) amend rules for Bait & Private Hatcheries.

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







Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:
10/01/2015
09/28/2015
11/09/2015
12/11/2015
12/31/2015
Agency Contact: Nick Michels mail to: GFPAdminRules@STATE.SD.US