This resolution asks the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to consider removing river otters from South Dakota's endangered and threatened species list during their 2020 review, and if scientific evidence supports it, to instead manage river otters as a harvested furbearer (an animal that can be trapped or hunted for its fur). The resolution is not a binding law but rather an encouragement to the department to evaluate whether river otter populations have recovered enough to allow controlled harvest.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Senate Concurred in Resolution Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 3. S.J. 415
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources S.J. 305
House of Representatives Adopt Resolution Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 2. H.J. 334
First read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 313
Steven McCleerey
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Concurred in Resolution
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass
Adopt Resolution