The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department’s Wildlife Damage Management Program assists landowners in reducing damage caused by wildlife.
When methods are ineffective, GFP may use hunters to help. State residents may register, free of charge, for potential depredation hunts for deer, elk, antelope and turkey. Once registered, hunters are put into a random drawing to determine eligibility once a depredation hunt is authorized.
With the exception of hunters registering for elk, all other hunters are encouraged to register for counties near their home or within close driving distance. Hunters may register for a maximum of 10 counties for any species other than elk. Depredation hunts are often time-sensitive and winter weather can sometimes make travel difficult. For a successful hunt, GFP needs participating hunters to be available at the designated hunt location almost immediately.
Find more information or register for a depredation hunt on the GFP website.
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