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South Dakota Wildlife Federation Legislative Update: Time to Act!
Attention, Wildlife Warriors! Only 8 days remain in the South Dakota legislative session, and we need your help on a critical issue: SB 173, the "landowner-on-own-land" antlerless elk bill. Here's the situation: This bill excludes the public from applying for elk...
Protect Public Access to Elk Hunting! Oppose SB 173 in the South Dakota Senate!
Attention, Sportsmen and Sportswomen: SB 173, an act creating a landowner-on-own-land license for antlerless elk, passed the Senate Committee 7-0 and will be voted on by the full Senate tomorrow, February 21st. We urge you to contact your Senator IMMEDIATELY and urge...
South Dakota Wildlife Federation Camo Coalition Legislative Update: Stay Alert, Stay Active!
Elk License Bill Deadlocked, Habitat Fee Bills Up Next! Attention, Wildlife Warriors! This week saw key developments at the Legislature. We need your continued vigilance and engagement to protect South Dakota's wildlife for future generations. Landowner Elk Licenses...
Camo Coalition Legislative Update: Make Your Voice Heard in Pierre!
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...
South Dakota Wildlife Update: Legislative Roundup and Call to Action!
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...
Legislative Update: South Dakota Wildlife in the Spotlight!
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...
Brace for Bills!
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 –...
South Dakota Wildlife Federation Newsletter: Let’s Get Ready for the 99th Legislative Session!
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...
South Dakota Wildlife Federation, Calls on South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Commission to pause the waterfowl proposal to gather additional data on resident waterfowl hunting statistics.
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...
SDWF Week 8 Update
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...