Board proposes use of rifles during West River prairie turkey season
WATERTOWN – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission proposed to allow the use of rifles on private land for the West River spring turkey prairie hunting units. Currently, the use of rifles is not allowed for any spring turkey hunting. This proposal would continue to exclude use of rifles on private land enrolled in the Walk-In Area Program and the entire Black Hills unit.
To comment in person, the public hearing will be held Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. CST at the Prairie Events Center in Madison. Individuals can comment online at gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions or mail them to 523 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501. To be included in the public record and to be considered by the commission, comments must include a full name and city of residence and meet the submission deadline of 72 hours before the public hearing (not including the day of the public hearing).
Petition for change in Custer State Park elk hunting season drawing rejected
WATERTOWN – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission rejected a petition to add a separate drawing for Custer State Park elk hunting applicants over 70 years of age.
The proposal originated via the public petition process and suggested that hunters over 70, who had a summed total of age and preference points over 100, would be included in a special drawing prior to the regular license drawing. In 2019, nearly 9,000 hunters applied for the eight any-elk licenses offered in Custer State Park.
GFP Commission proposes length restriction for flathead catfish
WATERTOWN – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission proposed a change to harvest restrictions for flathead catfish. The change would limit anglers to only one flathead catfish 28 inches or longer per day as part of the daily limit, statewide.
This proposal originated via the public petition process.
To comment in person, the public hearing will be held Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. CST at the Prairie Events Center in Madison. Individuals can comment online at gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions or mail them to 523 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501. To be included in the public record and to be considered by the commission, comments must include a full name and city of residence and meet the submission deadline of 72 hours before the public hearing (not including the day of the public hearing).
GFP accepting proposals for Roy Lake resort concession operator
WATERTOWN – According to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, entrepreneurs interested in operating Roy Lake Resort can now begin submitting proposals. The resort is located within Roy Lake State Park in northeastern South Dakota, 10 miles southeast of Lake City or 25 miles north of Webster on Highway 10.
The prospectus details the terms and conditions under which interested operators may submit a proposal for consideration. It also includes a detailed business opportunity and the requirements to submit a proposal. Required services include cabin and lodge room rental, retail goods, courtesy docks, and boat fuel.
Proposals are due Dec. 9.
A copy of the prospectus is available by contacting the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks, Division of Parks and Recreation at 523 East Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501 or 605-773-3391. Printable versions of the prospectus are also available for free download from the Game, Fish and Parks website at gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/roy-lake-state-park.
