South Dakota is home to several iconic areas including Wind Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, and Crazy Horse Memorial. South Dakota’s public lands cover over 4 million acres, and these lands provide ample opportunities for hunting and fishing, with game species such as pheasant, elk, deer, and waterfowl. In fact, in recent years South Dakota has become renowned for her pheasant and duck seasons, specifically. The state’s abundant rivers and lakes are also home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, bass, and trout. The state’s agricultural heritage is also celebrated through annual festivals and events, such as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and the South Dakota State Fair.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in South Dakota, please contact:
South Dakota State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
South Dakota Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member
Governor
Kristi Noem
South Dakota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
News Alerts
Apr 01 2024
Legislative Recap for the Mount Rushmore State
Why It Matters: The legislative session in South Dakota provided no shortage of legislation...
Feb 20 2024
Future Hunting and Fishing Access Threatened in South Dakota
Why It Matters: Like many Midwestern states, approximately 80% of the land in South...
Jan 29 2024
CSF Supported Firearm Preemption Legislation Moves Swiftly Through South Dakota Legislature
Why It Matters: Firearm and ammunition laws and regulations are often intricate, confusing, and,...
Jun 21 2022
Predator Hunting Will Soon Be Safer and More Effective in South Dakota
Contact: Bob Matthews, Senior Coordinator, Upper Midwestern StatesWhy It Matters: Modern night-vision scopes and...
Jul 12 2021
Conservation Challenges and Opportunities – Focus of CSF’s Midwest Policy Forum
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager, and Kent Keene, Senior Coordinator, Lower Midwestern...
May 26 2020
Midwest: 2020 Regional Legislative Update
Contacts: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager; Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator Since...
May 11 2020
South Dakota: 2020 Mountain Lion Season Ends in Success for Hunters and the Lions
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States ManagerApril 30 marked the end of the 2019-2020...
Mar 02 2020
South Dakota Habitat Stamp Would Generate Additional Money for Conservation
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States ManagerThough the vast majority of conservation efforts are...
Jan 27 2020
South Dakota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Hosts Event with Ducks Unlimited
Contact: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States ManagerOn January 23rd, the South Dakota Legislative Sportsmen’s...
Apr 01 2019
South Dakota: Governor Kristi Noem Joins the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
By Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States ManagerRecently, newly elected South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem...
Mar 30 2018
South Dakota: Governor Signs Bill Expanding Mentored Hunting Program into Law
By Zachary Sheldon, Upper Midwestern States CoordinatorOn March 23, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) Member...
Feb 01 2018
South Dakota: Caucus Leadership Introduces Pro-Sportsmen Legislation
On January 24, the co-chairs of the South Dakota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus introduced two...
Jan 11 2018
South Dakota: Sportsmen’s Caucus Kicks Off 2018 Legislative Session with Reception
On January 10, the South Dakota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a reception to kick...
Jun 01 2017
South Dakota: Committee to Discuss Legislation on Non-Meandered Waters Access
On June 2, an interim legislative study committee will meet in Pierre to discuss...
Jan 14 2016
South Dakota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Inaugural Reception
On January 12, the South Dakota Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus; the 47th state to join...
Aug 12 2015
Outdoor Channel’s ‘Ram Outdoorsman’ Features CSF, Other Sportsman-Conservationist Icons
Last October, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member Senator John Thune (SD), news icon Tom...
Jun 11 2015
South Dakota Becomes 47th State to Join the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce the addition of the bipartisan...
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Reports and Data
Mar 04 2024
South Dakota: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
South Dakota: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - South Dakota
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - South Dakota
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — South Dakota
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