A List of Articles in the Archive

2021

The Hunt For Habitat Super Tag is Back! March 3, 2021 South Dakota

South Dakota legislative committee will vote on deer hunting bill Thursday February 3, 2021 

Mule deer, salmon and social media January 6, 2021 South Dakota

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks: Number of deer tags for 2021 reduced to increase East River Population May 17, 2021

The Hunt For Habitat Super Tag is Back! March 3, 2021 South Dakota

2020

Rapid City gets ready to cut down on the deer population December 8, 2020 South Dakota

SD mule-deer numbers haven't really returned October 6, 2020 South Dakota

South Dakota Elk Population Status Update April, 2020 SDGFP Report

Survival and Cause-Specific Mortality of Neonate Elk in a Unique Predator Environment in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, USA  - The American Midland Naturalist, 2020

Committee advances bill to provide deer, antelope licenses to absentee SD landowners March 3, 2020 South Dakota

GFP Commission Proposes Elk Seasons January 23, 2020 South Dakota

Moose here, moose there, moose in South Dakota! November 6, 2020 South Dakota

Rapid City gets ready to cut down on the deer population December 8, 2020 South Dakota

SD mule-deer numbers haven't really returned October 6, 2020 South Dakota

2019

Condensed Tannins as a Deterrent to Crop Depredation by White‐tailed Deer: Effects of Concentration and Learning KB Monteith, KL Monteith, JA Jenks - Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2019 South Dakota

Changes made to state's deer draw program September 29, 2019 South Dakota

Public Asked to Report Dead Deer April 18, 2019 South Dakota

SD deer hunting seasons proposed April 8, 2019 South Dakota

GFP Commission proposes new way to look at hunting opportunities April 5, 2019 South Dakota

GFP Commission Unanimously Passes Deer License Allocation Proposal March 1, 2019 South Dakota

5 things to watch during this week's GFP Commission meeting February 27, 2019 South Dakota

With food sources covered by snow, deer take to livestock feed supplies February 23, 2019 South Dakota

Changes sought after CWD found in Rapid City deer February 17, 2019 South Dakota

New Proposal Addresses Deer Firearm Regulations February 14, 2019 South Dakota

GFP Commission to vote on deer hunting changes in 3 weeks February 11, 2019 South Dakota

GFP Commission Proposes a Compromised Approach to the Deer Drawing Structure January 11, 2019 South Dakota

GFP Commission Proposes a Compromised Approach to the Deer Drawing Structure January 11, 2019 South Dakota

Commission adopts plan to manage SD mountain lions October 6, 2019 South Dakota

GFP Commission Proposes a Compromised Approach to the Deer Drawing Structure January 11, 2019 South Dakota

GFP Commission Unanimously Passes Deer License Allocation Proposal March 1, 2019 South Dakota

Public Asked to Report Dead Deer April 18, 2019 South Dakota

2018

Hepler talks about year that was and year that will be at Game, Fish and Parks December 26, 2018 South Dakota

Hepler talks about year that was and year that will be at Game, Fish and Parks December 26, 2018 South Dakota.

GFP Commission Modifies Deer Proposal December 7, 2018 South Dakota

Controversial South Dakota deer-hunting license system changes still a possibility November 30, 2018 

Deer hunters steamed about pending changes to the way South Dakota draws seasonal licenses October 19, 2018 

Preference system changes big part of latest GFP deer hunting proposal September 23, 2018 South Dakota

Elk raffle license proposed September 19, 2018 South Dakota

2018 South Dakota big game populations September 17, 2018 

Deer hunters bring concerns about license plan to State Fair September 4, 2018 South Dakota

Deer hunting proposal may help retain hunters at a critical time July 15, 2018 South Dakota

Big changes proposed for deer hunting July 11, 2018 South Dakota

Deer farmers raise unusual livestock in Brown County April 18, 2018 South Dakota

Winter kill, excess predator kills March 1, 2018 South Dakota

Work with beaver, deer continues for GF&P January 29, 2018 South Dakota

2018 South Dakota big game populations September 17, 2018

Deer farmers raise unusual livestock in Brown County April 18, 2018 South Dakota,

GFP Commission Modifies Deer Proposal December 7, 2018 South Dakota,

GFP Commission Seeks Input on Options to Antlerless Hunting Season Dates March 8, 2018 South Dakota

Population data from 2017 Deer Management Plan, South Dakota

2017

Great Plains Deer Herd Update 2017 December 6, 2017 South Dakota

Drone Usage While Hunting November 16, 2017 South Dakota

2017 Great Plains Deer Forecast September 19, 2017 South Dakota

GF&P Commission taking another look at how deer hunting licenses are allocated July 17, 2017 South Dakota

Drought weighing on minds of South Dakota pheasant biologists July 12, 2017 South Dakota

The need-to-know on SD's deer seasons June 27, 2017 South Dakota

GFP Commission gets an earful on Gregory County deer change June 8, 2017 South Dakota

SDGFP Continues Monitoring Deer Numbers in Northeastern South Dakota June 8, 2017 South Dakota

Keeping South Dakota a place where the wildlife is plenty May 31, 2017 

Fawn collaring and studying survival rates May 25, 2017 South Dakota,

Proposal to cut deer license to be finalized in June May 11, 2017 South Dakota

Deer population growing too slow, wildlife managers say May 10, 2017 South Dakota

Fewer deer hunting licenses likely for next two seasons May 7, 2017 South Dakota

A few tweaks for SD deer management May 2, 2017 South Dakota

Strong pregnancy rate, winter survival positive sign for deer numbers April 28, 2017 South Dakota

$1.33 Billion Spent on Outdoor Recreation in South Dakota April 12, 2017 South Dakota

South Dakota 2017 Elk Season Finalized  April 7, 2017

Organization looking to improve mule deer numbers April 6, 2017 South Dakota

SDGFP seeking public comment on draft deer management plan March 24, 2017 South Dakota

Proposal for Deer Plan  March 23, 2017 South Dakota

Plan calls for more mule deer March 23, 2017 South Dakota

Increased license costs to benefit wildlife damage repairs March 22, 2017 South Dakota

SD seeking more successful deer hunts March 17, 2017 South Dakota

GFP assembling deer management plan, proposes drop in elk licenses March 4, 2017 South Dakota

GFP Commission Proposes 2017 Elk and Mountain Goat Seasons March 3, 2017 South Dakota

South Dakota talks transferrable hunting licenses February 3, 2017 

Bill allowing landowners to sell big game licenses moves to House floor February 1, 2017 South Dakota

Weather hits wildlife hard in northwest South Dakota January 23, 2017 South Dakota

From bucks to Bullwinkle, animals hungry this winter January 23, 2017 South Dakota

GFP Offers Programs and Assistance to Landowners Experiencing Deer Damage January 18, 2017 South Dakota

Cold and hungry deer crowding Butte County ranchers January 17, 2017 South Dakota

A few tweaks for SD deer management May 2, 2017 South Dakota

Deer population growing too slow, wildlife managers say May 10, 2017 South Dakota

Drone Usage While Hunting November 16, 2017 South Dakota

Drought weighing on minds of South Dakota pheasant biologists July 12, 2017 South Dakota,

Fewer deer hunting licenses likely for next two seasons May 7, 2017 South Dakota

GFP exploring options to improve deer hunting license system December 21, 2017 South Dakota

South Dakota 2017 Elk Season Finalized April 7, 2017

South Dakota Proposed 2017 and 2018 deer regulations

South Dakota’s Deer Management Plan Available for Review until May 5 April 13, 2017

2016

Effect of Oil and Natural Gas Development on Survival and Health of White-tailed Deer in the Western Dakotas [PDF] KL Moratz - 2016 South Dakota

GFP Commission Proposal Would Allow For Shed Hunting on State-Owned Lands October 11, 2016 South Dakota

Deer Hunting Rules Reminder September 22, 2016 South Dakota

No Elk Contingency Licenses Recommended for 2016 July 28, 2016 South DakotaLicenses Remain July 25, 2016 South Dakota

South Dakota offers more tags as deer population rebounds July 7, 2016

GFP continuing deer research in northeast region June 24, 2016 South Dakot

Study checks survivability on youngest deer June 13, 2016 South Dakota

Archery Deer Season Allows for More Antlerless Deer Harvest June 6, 2016 South Dakota

Capturing, collaring deer helps GF&P collect needed data January 28, 2016 South Dakota,

Deer herds rebounding, more tags available June 9, 2016 South Dakota,

Deer Hunting Rules Reminder September 22, 2016 South Dakota

GFP Removes Left-over Licenses and Offers Refunds Due to Deer Disease October 14, 2016 South Dakota

South Dakota spends $238,434 to curb deer depredation in 2015 Febraury 3, 2016

South Dakota's Deer Population is on the Rise May 13, 2016

2015

South Dakota 2015 Deer Harvest

2015 Trophy Deer Forecast: Great Plains October 21, 2015 South Dakota

Antler auction brings out businessmen May 3, 2015 South Dakota

Big Game and Baiting September 24, 2015 South Dakota

Deer hunters get added chance at licenses June 4, 2015 South Dakota,

Disease Influencing Deer Numbers in Sully County November 16, 2015 South Dakota

Draft Elk Management Plan Remains Open for Final Review March 10, 2015 South Dakota

East River deer season opens Saturday November 19, 2015 South Dakota

Elk and Mountain Goat Seasons Set April 2, 2015 South Dakota

Elk Season Meeting March 24, 2015 South Dakota

For better or worse, technology has changed deer hunting October 13, 2015 South Dakota

GFP Commission Proposes Elk Seasons March 6, 2015 South Dakota

GFP Commission Proposes More Black Hills Deer Hunting Licenses May 11, 2015 South Dakota

GFP eliminates post-Christmas hunt for antlerless deer in west June 6, 2015 South Dakota

More Black Hills Deer Hunting Licenses Available in 2015 June 5, 2015 South Dakota

On The Rebound March 29, 2015 South Dakota,

Registration open for 'last resort' for depredation December 3, 2015 South Dakota,

SDSU researches which cover crops are likely to attract deer February 13, 2015 South Dakota

South Dakota Moves to a Multi-Year Schedule for Setting Hunting Seasons January 5, 2015

We’re letting another predator go down June 22, 2015 New Mexico,

Whitetail deer study taking place in Brown County February 27, 2015 South Dakota

2014

2014 Antelope and Early Fall Goose Hunting Seasons Finalized July 10, 2014 South Dakota

2014 Deer Hunting Seasons Finalized June 17, 2014 South Dakota

2014 Hunting Applications Available June 27, 2014 South Dakota

Bad weather, habitat loss hard on deer, pheasants March 29, 2014 South Dakota

Bowhunters seeking earlier deer season March 7, 2014 South Dakota

Butte County, Deer numbers down, but not long-term danger July 16, 2014 South Dakota

Commission expects drop in South Dakota deer tags April 29, 2014

Counting deer: SD Biologists taking new look at fawn survival July 8, 2014 South Dakota

Deer hunters show little interest in licensing changes December 14, 2014 South Dakota

Deer license cuts in South Dakota slice revenue July 9, 2014

Deer-mortality study enters second year May 9, 2014 South Dakota,

Depredation hunts may be coming up November 28, 2014 South Dakota

East River deer season starts Saturday November 21, 2014 South Dakota,

Elk Application Fees Under Review September 28, 2014

GF&P responds to deer crisis May 8, 2014 South Dakota

GFP Commission Proposes South Dakota Deer Hunting Seasons, Harvest Data May 15, 214

GFP Commission proposes state’s deer hunting seasons May 20, 2014 South Dakota,

GFP Commission to finalize deer hunting May 28, 2014 South Dakota

GFP might reconsider deer license distribution June 5, 2014 South Dakota

GFP wants to rebuild deer herds by allowing hunters fewer does April 30, 2014 South Dakota

Helicopter helps with doe and fawn survival study March 24, 2014 South Dakota

Help GF&P find deer solution July 16, 2014 South Dakota

Mountain lion hunt becoming big business in South Dakota January 30, 2014

Movement patterns, survival, and sightability of mule deer in central and western South Dakota [PDF] KA Robling, SL Griffin, S Stolz, SD Pierre - 2014

Nonrefundable Big Game Application Fee Increase and Bait Station Rules Adopted November 6, 2014 South Dakota

Number Of Deer Hunting Licenses Could Be Reduced April 24, 2014 South Dakota,

Six simple steps to promote your local deer herd January 16, 2014 South Dakota

South Dakota To Cut Number Of Deer Tags May 16, 2014

South Dakota wildlife management taking new tack after outside review April 7, 2014

State feels pocketbook pinch from reducing deer permits July 10, 2014 South Dakota,

State proposes huge reductions in antlerless-only deer licenses May 2, 2014 South Dakota

Survey underway on changes to SD deer licensing October 9, 2014 South Dakota,

This time, antelope permits may fall June 11, 2014 South Dakota

West River deer permits could be cut drastically in 2015 June 5, 2014 South Dakota

White-tailed deer survival study April 3, 2014 South Dakota

Whitetails Unlimited helps with area studies February 7, 2014 South Dakota

2013

Black Hills Elk Herd Survey April 20, 2013 South Dakota

Deer draw (rude) awakening, population decline August 4, 2013 South Dakota,

Deer Tag Numbers To Drop? May 14, 2013 South Dakota

G&F Forecast: Best Bets for Great Plains Deer Hunting in 2013 October, 2013 South Dakota

GF&P seeks smaller deer harvests May 3, 2013 South Dakota

Harsh winters and drought have reduced the deer herd but help may be on the way November 14, 2013 South Dakota

Hunters Reminded About Prohibitions Against Use of Salt and Bait Stations October 1, 2013

Hunting/Fishing License Fee Changes Proposed October 9, 2013 South Dakota

Listening session jabs state on elk, mountain lion management May 16, 2013 South Dakota

Public may feel left out of SD big game management May 15, 2013 South Dakota

SD big game policy group to hold 3 public meetings May 13, 2013 South Dakota,

South Dakota in midst of exciting deer management experiment December 5, 2013

South Dakota Mountain Lion Season Proposed August 9, 2013 South Dakota

State wildlife officials respond to big-game management review November 7, 2013 South Dakota

Survey Shows 67 percent Success Rate for Black Hills Deer Season February 14, 2013 South Dakota

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission held its October meeting in Spearfish last week. October 17, 2013

Wildlife damage bill defeated February 18, 2013 South Dakota

2012

Deer hunting changes possible for East River June 8, 2012 South Dakota

Deer Licenses Reduced, Refunds Offered Due To Die-Offs December, 2012 South Dakota

Extended Antlerless Deer Season Begins Saturday December 24, 2012 South Dakota

Fawns use 'escape plan' to evade predators May 16, 2012 South Dakot

GF&P elk-season meeting expected to draw a crowd March 28, 2012 South Dakota

GF&P review should restore trust July 21, 2012 South Dakota

GF&P sides with science, mountain lion management October 9, 2012 South Dakota

GF&P using good data on lions March 9, 2012 South Dakota

Governor's office seeks independent review of GF&P July 6, 2012 South Dakota

Governor's office takes on direct role in hunt management October 12, 2012

Hunters say GF&P plan to increase lion kill comes after big-game damages done August 8, 2012 South Dakota

Hunters take aim at 100-lion quota as season begins in beneficial fresh snow December 26, 2012 South Dakota

Hunters, sportsmen blast GF&P over elk, lion management March 30, 2012 South Dakota

NDGF explores deaths of doe and her quadruplet fawns June 10, 2012 South Dakota

Past winters still taking toll on deer population May 4, 2012 South Dakota

Predator evasion by white-tailed deer fawns May 22, 2012, South Dakota

Prescribed Burning Manages Habitat The Way Mother Nature Intended October 25, 2012 South Dakota

Public to help set scope of state wildlife agency review July 9, 2012 South Dakota

SD man sentenced to a year in prison and $11750 restitution for illegally shooting wildlife (including deer) November 30, 2012 South Dakota

SD panel proposes boost in mountain lion hunting August 3, 2012 South Dakota

South Dakota Black Hills Deer & Firearms Antelope Harvest Report January 20, 2012

South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Takes to the Air to Monitor Deer Populations [link opens a PDF file] July 3, 2012

South Dakota hunters might trade less deer for more geese‎ July 11, 2012

Study: Cougars again spreading across Midwest June 14, 2012 South Dakota

Thousands of deer licenses returned December 8, 2012 South Dakota

2011

Biologists recommend hunters kill more mountain lions in Black Hills August 5, 2011 South Dakota

Black Hills: GF&P experiments with deer season: Limited-access public hunting areas June 3, 2011

Deer harvest declines in South Dakota August 3, 2011

Evaluating the effect of predators on white‐tailed deer: Movement, not coyotes June 7, 2011 South Dakota

GFP cutting back on deer tags October 13, 2011 South Dakota

GFP sets East River deer season at levels similar to the 2010 hunt July 8, 2011 South Dakota

Hunters worry about lions' impact in Hills October 30, 2011 South Dakota

Lions Not the Problem - South Dakota Hunting October 8, 2011

Proposal to let hunters kill more SD mountain lions creates disagreement August 9, 2011 South Dakota

Public comments run strongly for killing more mountain lions October 7, 2011 South Dakota

Spatial ecology of white-tailed deer fawns in the northern Great Plains: Implications of loss of conservation reserve program grasslands December 19, 2011 South Dakota

South Dakota 1930s Deer Population