The official Twitter account for the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks. News on hunting, fishing, camping,outdoor activities & more! #SDintheField #MySDTradition

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As the end of summer gets closer, life can feel like it's speeding back up! There's still time to slow down with a camping getaway. Reserve a campsite for this weekend now: gfp.sd.gov/camp
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The South Dakota Shooting Sports Complex is moving forward and the dirt work is taking place right now. We are extremely excited for the opportunities this range will provide in western South Dakota once constructed! See the progress so far: youtube.com/watch?v=j1VVd3Sx…
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South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is seeking comments on draft Fisheries Management Priorities. icont.ac/4Vjh4
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The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their December Meeting at the AmercInn Convention Center in Fort Pierre December 7-8. icont.ac/4V7Kj

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Late arriving winter weather has allowed South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) crews more time for access improvements along the Missouri River. icont.ac/4V719

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Custer State Park, in collaboration with South Dakota Wildland Fire (SDWF), will be burning slash piles in the park this winter as long as conditions allow. icont.ac/4UZFq

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The 2023 river otter season harvest limit of 20 was reached on November 18, at 11 a.m. central time, and the season is now closed. River otters captured in existing traps in the next 24 hours are legal catches. icont.ac/4UqwA

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The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their November Meeting at Prairie Shores Resort and Event Center in Madison November 2. icont.ac/4UtEW

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South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has been working with private individuals and dock removal companies to prepare for the winter seasons and continue to survey lakes and rivers across the state for the presence of zebra mussels. icont.ac/4U1Fr

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The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their October Meeting at Cadillac Jack's Resort in Deadwood October 5-6. icont.ac/4TX1Q
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A record 22,590 visitors attended the 58th Annual Buffalo Roundup at Custer State Park on Friday morning, watching as 60 horseback riders wrangled the herd of 1,500 bison into the corrals for their annual health check. icont.ac/4TS7x

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The 2024 annual park entrance license for South Dakota's state parks and recreation areas is available for purchase. icont.ac/4TLXo

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South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) employees have been continuing to survey and sample lakes and rivers across the state to monitor fish and other wildlife populations, which includes inspecting for the presence of zebra mussels. icont.ac/4TMwQ

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Several state officials will be made available following the 58th annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup. icont.ac/4TJDt

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The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will host the 58th annual Buffalo Roundup and 30th annual Arts Festival in Custer State Park this week. icont.ac/4TFxN
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South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) employees have been out surveying and sampling lakes across the state to monitor fish populations and for the presence of zebra mussels. icont.ac/4TGVl

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The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced that Kanago boat ramp on Waubay Lake will be temporarily closed for maintenance, beginning Monday, September 18. icont.ac/4TwCp

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The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their September meeting at Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Watertown Sept. 7-8. icont.ac/4ToSd

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Four first-time deer hunters will have the opportunity to participate in a managed youth deer hunt and camp on Dec. 8-10 at Brown’s Lodge and Hunting Ranch in Gettysburg, S.D. icont.ac/4SNFX

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The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced a drawdown will take place at Faulkton Lake to allow for a project to be completed on the spillway wingwall. icont.ac/4SPI7

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