41-1-5.7. Disposition of deer and antelope killed by motor vehicle.
If any deer or antelope is killed by a motor vehicle on a public highway, any person who desires to possess that animal shall notify a conservation officer, as defined by ยง41-15-10, prior to taking possession of the animal. The conservation officer may give a dated and written authorization allowing possession of the animal. The conservation officer may give verbal authorization to take immediate possession of the animal prior to receipt of the written authorization. The written authorization allows the possession and disposal of the animal. The written authorization shall remain with the carcass while in processing or storage. No part of an animal so obtained may be sold, bartered or traded. There is no fee for the issuance of such authorization.
Source: SL 1992, ch 294.
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.