by Gary Howey | Jun 25, 2021 | South Dakota Game & Parks
According to studies Zebra Mussels are very hardy and can survive up to a week out of the water. Immature Zebra Mussels, Veliger are microscopic and travel very easily in water. Below is a S.D. Game...
by Gary Howey | May 6, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
Earlier this week, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) launched a new geo-fencing technology feature within the outdoor mobile app to alert anglers and boaters to pull their plugs at Lewis and Clark in the southeast part of the state. A geofence is a...
by Gary Howey | Jun 24, 2017 | Invasive Species
As summer kicks into full swing, we would like to give you a fresh reminder on the boat plug and bait and fish transporting rules for South Dakota. DRAIN PLUGS: Boaters and anglers are required to open or remove all drain pluge or similar devices; except when...
by Gary Howey | Jun 4, 2015 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ (GFP) would like to remind anglers of the new rules regarding fish and bait transportation. Bait can only be transported away from a water body in domestic water (tap water, well water, bottled water, ice). Boat...
