41-11-1. Wild birds and wild animals as property of state.
All wild birds or animals as defined by subdivision 41-1-1(24), both resident and migratory, in this state shall be and are hereby declared to be property of the state.
Source: SDC 1939, ยง25.0401; SL 1969, ch 100.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 41 - Game, Fish, Parks and Forestry
Chapter 11 - Protection Of Birds And Small Game
Section 41-11-1 - Wild birds and wild animals as property of state.
Section 41-11-5 - Establishing season for game birds--Closing.
Section 41-11-8 - Sale of parts of protected bird prohibited--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 41-11-10 - Birds not protected or conditionally protected by chapter.
Section 41-11-11 - Raptor license required--Violation as misdemeanor.