Game Fish and Parks | 2026-03-06

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission · March 6, 2026

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Item 17 — Nest predator bounty resolution and motion to adopt

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Director Tom Kersman presented a draft resolution to rescind the 2003 nest predator bounty resolution and implement two new programs: a youth trapping recruitment program (youth only, $10 per tail for five species, not to exceed $200,000, March 1–July 1) and a one‑year coyote bounty program for 2026 ($30 per tail, not to exceed $300,000, April 1–July 1). Kersman said both programs would be funded with license dollars. Commissioner Bartley asked about revisiting timing; Kersman said staff would bring timing back in the fall. Commissioner Whitmer moved adoption; Commissioner Spring seconded; the

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South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission met in March 2026 at the 3A Pier. The commission adopted a resolution replacing the prior nest predator bounty program with a youth trapping recruitment program and a one-year coyote bounty program; directed staff to revise the elk action plan to consider a 6,000–9,000 population objective for public comment; and received updates on Lake Sharpe fisheries, habitat-stamp projects and strategic priorities, parks outreach, collector-road funding and license sales.

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