Title 16ConservationRelease 119-73

§677 Inclosure of Norbeck Wildlife Preserve

Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 6— - GAME AND BIRD PRESERVES; PROTECTION › § 677

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

South Dakota may build and keep a strong fence around all or part of Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. The state must put in gates federal agents need and may add enclosures if the Secretary of Agriculture agrees. That right lasts while state law gives similar protection.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §677

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The State of South Dakota is authorized and permitted to erect and maintain a good substantial fence, inclosing in whole or in part Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. The State shall erect and maintain such gates in this fence as may be required by the authorized agents of the Federal Government in administering this wildlife preserve and the adjoining national forest lands, and may erect and maintain such additional inclosures as may be agreed upon with the Secretary of Agriculture. The right of the State to maintain this fence shall continue so long as Norbeck Wildlife Preserve is also given similar protection by the laws of the State of South Dakota.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

“Custer State Park Game Sanctuary” changed to “Norbeck Wildlife Preserve” by act Oct. 6, 1949.

Reference

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 677

Title 16Conservation

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73