41-1-1.3. Definition of trophy animals.
Terms, as used in this chapter, mean:
(1)"Trophy antelope," any antelope with at least one horn greater than fifteen inches in length, as measured along the outside curve from base to tip;
(2)"Trophy mule deer," any mule deer having a Boone and Crockett gross score of one hundred sixty points or greater;
(3)"Trophy white-tailed deer," any white-tailed deer having a Boone and Crockett gross score of one hundred forty points or greater; and
(4)"Trophy elk," any elk having a Boone and Crockett gross score of three hundred ten points or greater.
The Boone and Crockett score shall be determined using the Boone and Crockett Club's official scoring system for North American big game trophies as provided in Records of North American Big Game, 12th Edition, The Boone & Crockett Club, Missoula, MT, 2005. For purposes of this section, antlers or skulls may be measured at any time; no drying period is required.
Source: SL 2010, ch 206, ยง1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 41 - Game, Fish, Parks and Forestry
Chapter 01 - Definitions And General Provisions
Section 41-1-1.1 - Persons deemed state residents.
Section 41-1-1.2 - Termination of resident status.
Section 41-1-1.3 - Definition of trophy animals.
Section 41-1-1.4 - Definition of nontrophy animals.
Section 41-1-2 - Game birds, animals, and fish as property of state.
Section 41-1-3 - Lawful use of game bird, animal, or fish.
Section 41-1-5.7 - Disposition of deer and antelope killed by motor vehicle.
Section 41-1-7 - Fish grown or raised for breeding purposes or sale.
Section 41-1-9 - Disobeying order of peace officer to desist from interfering as misdemeanor.
Section 41-1-10 - Enjoining interference--Damages allowable.
Section 41-1-12 - Euthanasia of animal injured in motor vehicle accident.