Chapter 6 - GAME AND FISH LICENSES AND PERMITS

Section 41-6-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 7/1/2024]
Section 41-6-1 - Exempt persons-Conditions and rules
Section 41-6-2 - License not required to hunt certain animals or fish on owned or leased land during open season
Section 41-6-3 - License not required to hunt fur-bearing animals on own land during open season
Section 41-6-4 - Fur-bearing license not required-Resident under eighteen
Section 41-6-5 - License not required to kill raccoons, skunks, fox, and badger doing damage
Section 41-6-6 - Fishing license not required-Individuals under eighteen
Section 41-6-7 - Entry of unlicensed person onto boundary waters from South Dakota for hunting or fishing as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-8 - Nonresident without license-Hunting or fishing on boundary waters-Carrying game into South Dakota-Violation as misdemeanor-Exception
Section 41-6-9 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-10 - Licenses, stamps, and permits enumerated-Fees set by commission
Section 41-6-10.1 - Combination licenses-Issuance
Section 41-6-10.2 - Certain disabled residents and residents held as prisoners of war eligible for reduced license fees
Section 41-6-11 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-12 - Resident and nonresident licenses and preference points-Minimum age
Section 41-6-13 - Hunting license for minor less than sixteen-Restrictions and requirements-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-14 - Safety instruction required for licensing of child under sixteen-Fee waived
Section 41-6-15 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-15.1 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-16 - Resident licenses, permits, and stamps for hunting of small game, migratory birds, and migratory waterfowl-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-16.1 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-16.2 - License not required of resident on active duty in U.S. armed forces-Exception for migratory bird hunting
Section 41-6-17 - Nonresident licenses and permits for hunting of small game and migratory birds-Privileges-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-18 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-18.1 - Nonresident waterfowl license, migratory bird permit, and federal stamp required-Violation as misdemeanor-Number of licenses
Section 41-6-18.2 - Limitation of number of nonresident waterfowl licenses-Lottery selection
Section 41-6-18.3 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-18.4 - Temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses-Promulgation of rules-Number of licenses-Disposition of revenue
Section 41-6-19 - Resident big game license-Privileges and fee-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-19.1 - Resident elk license-Privileges and fee-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-19.2 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-19.3 - Resident landowner-Limited deer or antelope license-Promulgation of rules
Section 41-6-19.4 - Nonresident landowner-Limited deer or antelope license-Promulgation of rules
Section 41-6-19.5 - Conditions applicable to limited deer permit and antlerless deer licenses-Eligibility for subsequent season
Section 41-6-19.6 - Nonrefundable application fee for resident bighorn sheep, mountain goat, or elk license-Drawing-Use of proceeds-Rules
Section 41-6-19.7 - License issued to national guard member called to active duty
Section 41-6-19.8 - Antlerless deer licenses-Restrictions-Residents and nonresidents
Section 41-6-20 - Nonresident big game license-Privileges-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-21 - Limiting number of big game licenses-Preferences in eligibility-Application by ineligible person as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-22 - Big game transportation permit-Issuance and use in transporting game-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-23 - Fur-bearing animal hunting and trapping license-Privileges-Activities for which license not required-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-23.1 - Reciprocal nonresident license to take fur-bearing animals
Section 41-6-24 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-25 - Fur dealer's license-Privileges-License valid for one year-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-26 - Revocation of fur dealer's license-New license prohibited for two years
Section 41-6-27 - Resident wild turkey license-Privileges-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-28 - Nonresident wild turkey license-Privileges-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-29 - Permit to kill animal or bird doing damage-Animal or bird as property of state-Disposition-Violation a misdemeanor
Section 41-6-29.1 - Issuance of depredation permits-Application procedures-Fee-Limit on permits-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-29.2 - Killing of mountain lion permitted under certain circumstances-Notification of conservation officer
Section 41-6-30 - Nonresident predator/varmint license-Privileges-When license not required-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-31 - Breeding and domesticating license-Privileges granted-Annual report to secretary-Sale and shipment of animals or birds-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-31.1 - Upland game birds raised in captivity and derived products deemed agricultural products
Section 41-6-32 - Scientific collector's license-Privileges-Approval
Section 41-6-33 - Taxidermist's license-Privileges-Records-Inspections-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-34 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-35 - Resident fishing license-Privileges-Exemption from fee
Section 41-6-36 - Nonresident fishing license-Privileges
Section 41-6-37 - Temporary fishing license-Privileges
Section 41-6-37.1 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-37.2 - Nursing facility group fishing license-Fees and regulations set by commission-Resident defined
Section 41-6-38 - Hoop net, trap, or setline license-Privileges and fees-Tagging of devices used-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-39 - Private fish hatchery license-Privileges granted-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-40 - Fishing allowed to purchaser from private fish hatchery-Removal of fish caught
Section 41-6-41 - Fishing license not required to fish in private hatchery
Section 41-6-42 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-43 - Records and reports required of private fish hatchery
Section 41-6-44 - Resident wholesale bait dealer license-Privileges granted-Rules-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-44.1 - Nonresident wholesale bait dealer license-Privileges granted-Rules-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-45 - Retail bait dealer licenses for residents and nonresidents-Privileges granted-Sale to dealers prohibited-Rules-License not required for residents under 16-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-45.1 - Export bait dealer license-Privileges granted-Rules-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-46 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-47, 41-6-48 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-49 to 41-6-51 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-52 - Application for resident license by nonresidents prohibited-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-53 - Nonresident or visitor's license-Eligibility
Section 41-6-54 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-55 - One license of any type to one person-Exceptions-Sale of additional license of same type-License types
Section 41-6-56, 41-6-57 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-58 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-59 - Bond or security requirements for agents
Section 41-6-59.1 - Regulation of fee remittance by agents to county treasurers
Section 41-6-60 - Big game transportation permits issued by conservation officers
Section 41-6-61 - Licenses to be issued by secretary-Discretionary licenses
Section 41-6-62 - Form and content of applications-Oath of applicant
Section 41-6-63 - Exhibition of license on request-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-64 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-65 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-66 - Commission or department to direct form of licenses
Section 41-6-66.1 - Maximum amounts for issuing license-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-66.2 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-67 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-68 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-69 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-70 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-70.1 - License fees-Portion for designated purposes
Section 41-6-71 - License not transferable-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-72 - Expiration of licenses
Section 41-6-73 - Unauthorized application for, or procurement or possession of, license or preference point-Misdemeanor
Section 41-6-74 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-74.1 - Revocation of hunting, fishing, or trapping privilege for conviction of certain offenses
Section 41-6-74.2 - Revocation of hunting, fishing, or trapping privilege for conviction of taking or possessing in excess of limit
Section 41-6-74.3 - Revocation to be noted on face of license-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-75 - Penalty for hunting, fishing or trapping while under license revocation
Section 41-6-75.1 - Revocation, suspension of nonresident license precludes licensing in this state-Violation
Section 41-6-75.2 - Hunting, trapping, fishing or applying for license, permit or preference point while privileges suspended-Misdemeanor
Section 41-6-76 - Resident license required to catch, kill, or possess fish, frogs, or turtles-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-77 - Nonresident license required to catch, kill or possess fish, frogs, or turtles-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-78 - Training of dogs on wild game birds restricted-Rules-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-79 - [Repealed]
Section 41-6-80 - Predator/varmint license required to hunt, take, or kill certain animals-Exceptions-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-81 - Hunter mentoring program-Application for mentoring nonresidents-Requirements-Promulgation of rules
Section 41-6-82 - Forfeiture of preference points for killing or possessing trophy animals
Section 41-6-83 - Restriction on hunting wolves
Section 41-6-84 - Special license to hunt game animals-Proceeds used for habitat programs
Section 41-6-85 - Habitat stamp-Fee-Requirements-Promulgation of rules-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 41-6-86 - Habitat stamp revenue-Use and purpose-Annual report