Filed as: Game, Fish and Parks Commission on amendment of Administrative Rules
The Game, Fish and Parks Commission is adjusting the hunting zones available to apprentice and youth deer hunters by excluding specific East River units from the larger statewide hunting area. Apprentice hunters in Unit APD-03 (West River) and Unit YOD-03 (West River) will continue to hunt antlerless deer in their designated zones, while those in Unit APD-13 and Unit YOD-13 will now be restricted from hunting in eleven specific East River units that were previously included. These changes clarify which geographic areas are open to these programs and limit harvest opportunities in certain eastern South Dakota locations.
AI-generated from the adopted rule text — verify against the official documents.
Rules concerning Apprentice, Mentored, and Youth Deer Hunting Seasons will be addressed.
Representative Muckey moved to deem the rulemaking process complete, seconded by Senator Howard; the motion passed 5-0. The rules temporarily close nine southeastern counties to youth, mentored, and apprentice deer hunting due to low deer populations from EHD outbreaks.
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