FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 2, 2014
CONTACT:  Emily Kiel at 605.773.5913 or Emily.Kiel@state.sd.us

GFP Commission Proposes Fishing Changes

PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission proposed the following fishing regulation changes during their October meeting:

• Define the term “snaghook” and use this term in the definition of snagging.
• Clarify the definition of “inland” waters.
• Add a rule specifying artificial lights may be used while fishing with legal methods.
• Allow for the harvest of silver and bighead carp that inadvertently jump into a boat or are netted from the air using a dip net. This proposal would allow anglers the opportunity to harvest those fish.
  
  

The GFP Commission will finalize these proposals Nov. 6-7 at the Ramada Inn in Sioux Falls. To view these rule proposals in their entirety, please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/agency/commission/default.aspx. Written comments on these proposals can be sent to 523 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, S.D. 57501, or emailed to wildinfo@state.sd.us. To be included in the public record, comments must be received by 12 p.m. CDT on Nov. 6 and have your full name and city of residence.

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