Chapter

HUNTING AND TRAPPING SEASONS AND METHODS

S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-1— 41-8-1. Repealed by SL 2006, ch 4, § 1
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-2— Hunting or possession of big game prohibited except as expressly provided--Violation
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-2.1— 41-8-2.1. Repealed by SL 1999, ch 209, § 1
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-3— 41-8-3. Repealed by SL 1984, ch 273, § 72
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-4— 41-8-4. Repealed by SL 1983, ch 299, § 2
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-5— Repealed by SL 2012, ch 201, § 3
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-6— License required to hunt big game--Violation
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-7— Each violation of big game hunting restrictions as separate offense
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-8— 41-8-8. Repealed by SL 1979, ch 283, § 1
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-9— 41-8-9. Repealed by SL 1993, ch 314, § 1
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-9.1— 41-8-9.1. Repealed by SL 1979, ch 283, § 3
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-10— Minimum caliber of muzzle loading big game ammunition--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-11— Maximum number of cartridges in self-loading firearm used to hunt big game--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-12— Automatic weapon prohibited in hunting game--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-13— Buckshot prohibited in hunting big game--Minimum weight of slug--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-14— 41-8-14. Repealed by SL 1984, ch 273, § 73
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-15— Dogs prohibited in hunting big game--Exceptions--Violation
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-16— Use of salt to attract big game prohibited
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-17— Night-vision equipment and artificial light in hunting prohibited--Exceptions--Penalty
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-17.1— Spotlighting and artificial lighting--Prohibitions--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-18— Big game hunting violation as misdemeanor--Additional penalty on conviction for hunting or taking big game during nighttime, closed season, or without license
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-18.1— 41-8-18.1. Repealed by SL 1991, ch 337, § 49
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-19— Trapping of fur-bearing animals prohibited--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-20— Open seasons on fur-bearing animals
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-21— Possession of raw furs after close of season--Furs checked with conservation officer--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-22— 41-8-22. Repealed by SL 2007, ch 240, § 4
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-23— Killing of mink, muskrats, and beavers causing damage
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-24— Prohibited methods of hunting mink, muskrats and beavers--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-24.1— Shooting of muskrats under certain conditions
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-25— Maximum number of traps--Disturbance of muskrat houses--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-26— Counties in which muskrat restrictions not applicable
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-27— 41-8-27. Repealed by SL 1984, ch 273, § 75
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-29— Cancellation of trapping license on conviction--New license prohibited for two years
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-30— 41-8-30. Repealed by SL 1984, ch 273, § 76
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-31— Hunting methods restricted--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-31.1— Use of crossbow for hunting big game during firearm season
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-32— 41-8-32. Repealed by SL 1993, ch 314, § 2
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-32.1— 41-8-32.1. Repealed by SL 2019, ch 186, § 1
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-33— 41-8-33. Repealed by SL 2000, ch 209, § 4
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-34— 41-8-34. Repealed by SL 1982, ch 289, § 2
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-35— Floating batteries, sink boxes, and similar devices prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-36— Use of motorboats in hunting prohibited--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-37— Hunting from motor vehicle prohibited--Exceptions--Promulgation of rules--Misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-37.1— 41-8-37.1. Repealed by SL 2015, ch 210, § 3
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-38— 41-8-38. Repealed by omission from SL 1969, ch 100
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-39— Use of aircraft in hunting prohibited--Exception--Violation as misdemeanor
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-39.1— Aerial hunting of coyotes and fox by occupier of land where loss of animals threatened--Hunting on neighbor's land--Consent or authorization--Contract
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-39.2— Contracts with aerial hunters of foxes and coyotes
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-40— Hunting on boundary waters in violation of laws of adjoining state as misdemeanor--Agreements for reciprocal recognition of licenses and enforcement
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-41— Hunting with firearms--Exterior garment--Fluorescent orange or pink--Penalty
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-42— Prairie dog shooting season open year-round
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-8-43— Limit of small game taken by hunting party--Exceptions