Department of Game, Fish, and Parks



GFP Commission 2016 March Proposals - 2016 April Finals


The proposed administrative rule change will: 1) amend the rules on uses of parks and public lands, (2) amend the rules on application for license for second draw elk licenses, 3) amend the minimum air gun specifications rule, 4) amend goose hunting season rules related to the August Management Take, 5) amend boundary and season date rules for the early fall Canada goose and waterfowl seasons, 6) amend rules and license allocations for the Black Hills, Prairie, and Custer State Park elk hunting seasons, and 7) amend the rules and license allocations for the Custer State Park non-trophy bison hunt.

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:
04/07/2016
04/04/2016
04/12/2016
04/15/2016
05/05/2016
Agency Contact: Nick Michels mail to: GFPAdminRules@STATE.SD.US