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South Dakota Codified Laws

Chapter 41-8

S.D. Codified Laws ch. 41-8

Hunting and Trapping Seasons and Methods

41-8-1RepealedRepealed 41-8-2Hunting or possession of big game prohibited except as expressly provided--Violation.41-8-2.1RepealedRepealed 41-8-3RepealedRepealed 41-8-4RepealedRepealed 41-8-5RepealedRepealed 41-8-6License required to hunt big game--Violation.41-8-7Each violation of big game hunting restrictions as separate offense.41-8-8RepealedRepealed 41-8-9RepealedRepealed 41-8-9.1RepealedRepealed 41-8-10Minimum caliber of muzzle loading big game ammunition--Violation as misdemeanor.41-8-11Maximum number of cartridges in self-loading firearm used to hunt big game--Violation as misdemeanor.41-8-12Automatic weapon prohibited in hunting game--Violation as misdemeanor.41-8-13Buckshot prohibited in hunting big game--Minimum weight of slug--Violation as misdemeanor.41-8-14RepealedRepealed 41-8-15Dogs prohibited in hunting big game--Exceptions--Violation.41-8-16Use of salt to attract big game prohibited.41-8-17Night-vision equipment and artificial light in hunting prohibited--Exceptions--Penalty.41-8-17.1Spotlighting and artificial lighting--Prohibitions--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.41-8-18Big game hunting violation as misdemeanor--Additional penalty on conviction for hunting or taking big game during nighttime, closed season, or without license.41-8-18.1RepealedRepealed 41-8-19Trapping of fur-bearing animals prohibited--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.41-8-20Open seasons on fur-bearing animals.41-8-21Possession of raw furs after close of season--Furs checked with conservation officer--Violation as misdemeanor.41-8-22RepealedRepealed 41-8-23Killing of mink, muskrats, and beavers causing damage.41-8-24Prohibited methods of hunting mink, muskrats and beavers--Violation as misdemeanor.41-8-24.1Shooting of muskrats under certain conditions.41-8-25Maximum number of traps--Disturbance of muskrat houses--Violation as misdemeanor.41-8-26Counties in which muskrat restrictions not applicable.41-8-27RepealedRepealed 41-8-28Trap robbing or injury as misdemeanor.41-8-29Cancellation of trapping license on conviction--New license prohibited for two years.41-8-30RepealedRepealed 41-8-31Hunting methods restricted--Violation as misdemeanor.41-8-31.1Use of crossbow for hunting big game during firearm season.41-8-32RepealedRepealed 41-8-32.1RepealedRepealed 41-8-33RepealedRepealed 41-8-34RepealedRepealed 41-8-35Floating batteries, sink boxes, and similar devices prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.41-8-36Use of motorboats in hunting prohibited--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.41-8-37Hunting from motor vehicle prohibited--Exceptions--Promulgation of rules--Misdemeanor.41-8-37.1RepealedRepealed 41-8-38RepealedRepealed 41-8-39Use of aircraft in hunting prohibited--Exception--Violation as misdemeanor.41-8-39.1Aerial hunting of coyotes and fox by occupier of land where loss of animals threatened--Hunting on neighbor's land--Consent or authorization--Contract.41-8-39.2Contracts with aerial hunters of foxes and coyotes.41-8-40Hunting on boundary waters in violation of laws of adjoining state as misdemeanor--Agreements for reciprocal recognition of licenses and enforcement.41-8-41Hunting with firearms--Exterior garment--Fluorescent orange or pink--Penalty.41-8-42Prairie dog shooting season open year-round.41-8-43Limit of small game taken by hunting party--Exceptions.