Title 41, GAME, FISH, PARKS AND FORESTRY

The Department of Game, Fish and Parks has charge of the taking of fish from public waters of the state for the propagation and stocking of other waters in the state and the transferring of game animals or game birds from one section of the state to another for stocking purposes.…

It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person to obstruct any appointee or employee of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks who is engaged in assigned duties of gathering fish spawn, collecting or killing fish, or any other activities undertaken to carry out the department's dutie…

The Department of Game, Fish and Parks shall have charge of the collection and diffusion of such statistics and information as shall be germane to the purpose of conservation. Source: SDC 1939, § 25.0107 (2).

The State of South Dakota having assented to the provisions of the act or acts of Congress authorizing federal participation with the various states in projects for the propagation, preservation, and protection of game and fish which assent is hereby continued, the Department of …

The State of South Dakota hereby assents to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in wildlife - restoration projects, and for other purposes," approved September 2, 1937, (Public Law 415, 75th Congress, 1st s…

It is the policy of this state that the federal government should not acquire land by condemnation for wildlife mitigation, except for land owned by direct beneficiaries of the project of which the wildlife mitigation is a part. The Legislature, state agencies, and the Governor m…

The State of South Dakota hereby assents to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled, "An Act to provide uniform policies with respect to recreation and fish and wildlife benefits and costs of federal multiple-purpose water resource projects, and for other purposes," approv…

So that the United States may acquire by deed or other instrument of conveyance, areas of land, water, or land and water within this state for the better protection of desirable migratory birds, the State of South Dakota hereby consents to the acquisition by deed or other instrum…

The Department of Game, Fish and Parks may secure by purchase or otherwise, game animals, birds, and fish, and fur - bearing animals, and exchange specimens of any of the same with the game commission or similar otherwise designated government agency or department of other states…

The Department of Game, Fish and Parks shall enforce the laws of this state involving the protection and propagation of all game animals, game birds, fish, and harmless birds and animals. Source: SDC 1939, § 25.0107.

The Game, Fish and Parks Commission may grant permission under its seal to any accredited representative of any incorporated society of natural history to collect for scientific purposes only, nests, eggs, birds, animals, or fish protected by this title. Such specimens may not be…