Turtles, except those identified in §§ 41:10:02:07 and 41:10:02:08, may be taken by lawful anglers year-round by hook and line, minnow seines, gaff hooks, spears, or by special turtle traps as defined in § 41:07:10:03.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 1 SDR 38, effective January 1, 1975; 4 SDR 31, effective November 27, 1977; 10 SDR 76, 10 SDR 102, effective July 1, 1984; 11 SDR 80, effective December 16, 1984; 21 SDR 102, effective December 8, 1994; 30 SDR 99, effective December 22, 2003; 39 SDR 100, effective December 3, 2012; 46 SDR 116, effective April 29, 2020.

General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(1)(2)(14).

Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(1)(2)(14).

Prior versions effective: 2012-12-03.