South Dakota Wildlife Federation

South Dakota Wildlife Federation Preserving SD outdoor heritage. SDWF remains the leading and strongest organization demanding the wise use and conservation of our natural resources.

South Dakota Wildlife Federation is the state’s oldest conservation organization and the state’s only conservation organization actively involved in developing legislative policy impacting outdoor sporting activities. The South Dakota Wildlife Federation (SDWF) was founded in 1945 by a group of concerned outdoor enthusiasts who cared about wildlife and were willing to work to protect the state’s natural resources. The Federation soon became the most important voice in the protection of hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation throughout the State of South Dakota. SDWF has over 3000 members, including residents and nonresidents. The governing board of directors includes sportsmen, landowners, and other concerned conservationists from all walks of life. There are currently 15 affiliate clubs throughout the state. The SDWF welcomes new members and affiliates to join in the fight to conserve our precious natural resources and to protect our rights and privileges to use, but not abuse them. Throughout SDWF’s history, affiliate clubs have promoted youth education, habitat improvement, landowner-sportsmen relations, legislative action, and a host of other conservation-minded activities. SDWF actively supports laws beneficial to our natural resources and to all the citizens and visitors to our state, and opposes laws which unfairly promote the commercialization and privatization of wildlife. SDWF is affiliated with and active in the National Wildlife Federation, the largest conservation organization in the world. The close working relationship between the state and national organization ensures effective, coordinated conservation action at all levels of government.

Win a brand new pair of Swarovski 10X42 ELs, a new hole punch from SoDak Sports or a Mark Anderson Original painting (Ch...
09/14/2026

Win a brand new pair of Swarovski 10X42 ELs, a new hole punch from SoDak Sports or a Mark Anderson Original painting (Chickadees). Also, if you aren't a member, please consider joining. https://sdwf.org/sdwf-raffle-events/

GFP Commission Meeting going on now in Winner. Tune in at Sd.net
09/10/2026

GFP Commission Meeting going on now in Winner. Tune in at Sd.net

SDWF Members - Our visioning survey has been e-mailed to your inbox. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey....
09/08/2026

SDWF Members - Our visioning survey has been e-mailed to your inbox. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey. You'll be entered into a drawing for a $100 Scheels gift card once completed. If you aren't a member, please consider joining at

South Dakota Wildlife Federation. Working to Preserve South Dakota's Hunting & Fishing Heritage.

If you’re a SD Fisherman you have to be extremely happy with our SD GF&P hatchery advances the past few years. Hats off...
09/05/2026

If you’re a SD Fisherman you have to be extremely happy with our SD GF&P hatchery advances the past few years. Hats off to all of the Fisheries staff!

Commission MeetingSeptember 10, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. CT | September 11, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. CTHoliday Inn Express | Winner, SD
09/05/2026

Commission Meeting
September 10, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. CT | September 11, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT
Holiday Inn Express | Winner, SD

Plant native trees in your community: We are offering a discount on native trees during September. Use the NWF Promo cod...
09/03/2026

Plant native trees in your community: We are offering a discount on native trees during September. Use the NWF Promo code: TREES25 for 25% off purchases of $50 or more at the link below. Ends Sept 30th, 2026.

September is a great time to native plant trees and shrubs as temperatures begin to cool in many parts of the country. These plants can be amazing sources of shelter, food, and even places for wildlife to raise their young. Use the exclusive Trees for Wildlife Month promo code TREES25 to receive 25%...

Reminder: Archery Deer Licenses "Any Buck Deer" for 2026Archery deer season is officially here, and new for 2026 we want...
09/02/2026

Reminder: Archery Deer Licenses "Any Buck Deer" for 2026
Archery deer season is officially here, and new for 2026 we wanted to provide a reminder that statewide, East River, and West River archery deer licenses are "any buck deer" as opposed to "any deer" for the 2026 archery season.

This means that most archery deer licenses will not be valid for antlerless deer, as we have been taking several steps to reduce doe harvest, and in turn speeding up deer population growth. Archery hunters that have an LM1-13 license are eligible to harvest antlerless whitetail deer in select units.

These LM1-13 license are open in:

East River: 03A, 05A, 06A, 18A, 22A, 23A, 26A, 28A, 29A, 32A, 42A, 43A, 47A, 48A, 51A, 52A, 55A, 57A, 63A

West River: 02A, 15A, 15B, 20A, 24A, 24B, 30A, 30B, 31A, 35A, 35C, 39A, 39B, 45C, 49A, 53A, 53C, 58A, 58D, 64A

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Pierre, SD
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