South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks wants to remind anglers that fishing regulations for Belle Fourche Reservoir, commonly referred to as Orman Dam, have changed. Anglers are allowed to keep two walleyes per day, both being a minimum of 15 inches. The statewide regulation of one fish of 20 inches or greater would also apply. […]
The annual Open House Weekend in South Dakota will take place May 16-18. Open House Weekend is hosted every year by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks and allows free entrance into all South Dakota State Parks and Recreation Areas, and no fishing license is required. Open House Weekend is an excellent time to take […]
Custer State Park staff have been busy preparing trails for the upcoming season, and provided an update on the status of a couple major projects. The Sunday Gulch Trail is set to open on May 16, 2025, which is just in time for the upcoming Open House Weekend and busy summer season. The weather conditions […]
Updated October 31, 2025: The Can-Am Defender for Habitat Raffle successfully raised $150,000 to support habitat conservation in South Dakota! Casey Crooks was the lucky winner of the Can-Am, and everyone who participated supported grassland habitat for pheasants, deer, and other wildlife! Learn more in Can-Am Defender for Habitat Raffle Raises Over $150,000. The Second […]
The Midwest Walleye Challenge is officially underway, with the event kicking off Tuesday, April 1. Fortunately, there is still time to get registered and get out on the water! This is South Dakota’s first year in this event, which is hosted by Anglersatlas.com and the MyCatch app. The event runs from April 1 – June […]
The Hunt for Habitat raffle will again be available for South Dakota in 2025. These raffle licenses are issued by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and feature several license opportunities. The licenses available through the raffle are: Tickets can be purchased for each individual package and are $10 for residents and $20 […]
There is a new way to support habitat conservation in South Dakota. The new Habitat Conservation License Plate was announced by Governor Larry Rhoden and South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) this past week, and these plates are now available for South Dakota residents. “Habitat conservation is crucial to keep our animal populations strong […]
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will be hosting a public meeting regarding the Lake Francis Case and Lewis and Clark Lake fisheries. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19 at 7 p.m. CT. This meeting will be held virtually through a Microsoft Teams link. This is the first type of meeting […]
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will be hosting a public meeting regarding the Aquatic Habitat and Access Program in Rapid City. The meeting will take place Wednesday, January 29 at 6:30 p.m. MT at the Outdoor Campus-West. GFP Aquatic Habitat and Access staff will provide a short presentation regarding projects that have […]
The deadline to apply for the 2025 Lake Francis Case Paddlefish season is quickly approaching. Applications must be received by Monday, February 10, 2025, at 8 a.m. CT. The 2025 Lake Francis Case Paddlefish season is May 1-31. This season is open for South Dakota residents only, and anglers may attempt to harvest paddlefish by […]
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