The season is open statewide from sunrise on April 1 through sunset on August 31. The season is open only to landowners and lessees, including School and Public Lands surface lease holders, on land they own or operate and to state, county, or township highway officials within public road right-of-ways are allowed to take muskrats during the season. Non-toxic shot shall be used if using shotguns.
S.D. Admin. R. 41:08:01:04.01
General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(2)(14)(17), 41-8-20.
Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(2)(14)(17), 41-8-20.