Working to Preserve South Dakota's Hunting & Fishing Heritage
Attention, Wildlife Warriors! It's time to gear up for another week of action at the Capitol! Join the Camo Coalition this Monday at 8:00 AM in the rotunda. We'll provide committee schedules, talking points, and help you connect with your legislators to advocate for...
Howdy, wildlife warriors! The legislative storm continues to rage, but thanks to your vigilance and advocacy, we've seen some significant victories for our wild companions. Bills That Didn’t Pass the Test: HB 1148: This bill, aiming to give the legislature authority...
Howdy, fellow wildlife warriors! The 99th Legislative Session is galloping like a wild mustang, with 382 bills already introduced and only 4 days left before the dust settles and all bills are introduced. Buckle up, because it's going to be a wild ride! Elk on the...
Howdy, South Dakota wildlife heroes! The 99th Legislative Session is upon us, and with it comes a tidal wave of legislation impacting our state's wildlife and natural resources. This year, we're expecting a whopping 600 bills before the dust settles on January 31st –...
The gavel drops this week! The 99th South Dakota Legislative Session kicks off, and the South Dakota Wildlife Federation (SDWF) is gearing up to advocate for critical wildlife and conservation issues. This year, the stakes are higher than ever – with nearly 600 bills...
Pierre, S.D. April 12, 2023. Opening the door to additional nonresident waterfowl hunters would see a further erosion of South Dakota resident waterfowl hunting opportunity and access. South Dakota Wildlife Federation requests that the Game Fish and Parks Commission...
There are 4 days left in the regular run of the 98th legislative session. Tax relief and in what form that will take will be the big issue of the week. Reduction in food tax, general sales tax, or tax relief for homeowners appear to be the options. Looking at it today...
The legislative bills relative to Game Fish and Parks that we have been following have all been sent to the 41st day. Likelihood of new bills or hoghouse bills being introduced in the last 3 weeks of the legislative session are very slim. We will be watching the...
We passed the halfway point this week so it’s all downhill from here! Very light year for outdoor, wildlife, recreational issues with this year’s legislature with 450 bills introduced. I attribute that to having 29 new members in the House, they’re figuring it out and...
House Bill 1100, An Act to authorize landowner-on-own-land elk licenses, was deferred at the request of the prime sponsor till Thursday February 2nd in order to work on the language and possible amendments. The proponents have reached out to us to have some dialogue...