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 them to VOTE NO on this bill.

Why We Oppose SB 173:

• Excludes the Public: This bill creates licenses only for landowners, denying public access to elk hunting opportunities.
• Lacks Scientific Basis: This bill does not consider the impact on the overall elk population or hunting pressure.
• Alternative Solutions Exist: Depredation rules already allow landowners to manage elk populations as needed.
• Wildlife is a Public Resource: Public access to hunting ensures proper wildlife management and benefits the state’s economy.

Take Action Now!

1. Find your Senator: [https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Contacts/69]
2. Call or email your Senator: Express your opposition to SB 173 and urge them to vote NO.
3. Share this action alert: Spread the word and encourage others to contact their Senators.

Make your voice heard! Protect public access to elk hunting in South Dakota!