Residents of this state and residents of Minnesota may only fish the South Dakota-Minnesota boundary waters if they are in possession of a valid resident fishing license issued by the state where they reside or are otherwise authorized to fish in the state where they reside. Residents of foreign countries or states other than this state or Minnesota may fish the boundary waters only if they are in possession of a valid nonresident fishing license issued by either state or if they are otherwise lawfully authorized to fish by either state. If the laws of either state differ, anglers must comply with the laws and rules of the state in which they are licensed. Anglers who are licensed by Minnesota who lawfully take fish in the South Dakota-Minnesota boundary waters may transport their fish to Minnesota by the most direct route.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 1 SDR 38, effective January 1, 1975; 10 SDR 76, 10 SDR 102, effective July 1, 1984; 21 SDR 102, effective December 8, 1994; 22 SDR 82, effective December 10, 1995 ; 46 SDR 116, effective April 29, 2020 .

General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18 (1)(2)(5)(15), 41-8-40 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18 (1)(2)(5)(15), 41-8-40, 41-12-19.

Prior versions effective: 1995-12-10.