South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 06 - Game And Fish Licenses And Permits
Section 41-6-20 - Nonresident big game license--Privileges--Violation as misdemeanor.

41-6-20. Nonresident big game license--Privileges--Violation as misdemeanor.
It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a nonresident to hunt, take, or kill big game animals, except wild turkey, without a nonresident big game license or in violation of the conditions of the license or the rules of the Game, Fish and Parks Commission.
A nonresident big game license shall entitle the licensee to all the privileges of a resident big game license.

Source: SDC 1939, §25.0302 (8); SL 1941, ch 105; SL 1947, ch 106; SL 1949, ch 90, §6; SDC Supp 1960, §25.0302 (7); SL 1966, ch 69, §2; SL 1975, ch 263, §6; SL 1979, ch 278, §11; SL 1984, ch 29, §5R; SL 1991, ch 337, §15; SL 1992, ch 293, §4.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 41 - Game, Fish, Parks and Forestry

Chapter 06 - Game And Fish Licenses And Permits

Section 41-6-1 - Exempt persons--Conditions and rules.

Section 41-6-2 - License not required to hunt certain animals or fish on owned or leased land during open season.

Section 41-6-3 - License not required to hunt fur-bearing animals on own land during open season.

Section 41-6-4 - Fur-bearing license not required--Resident under eighteen.

Section 41-6-5 - License not required to kill raccoons, skunks, fox, and badger doing damage.

Section 41-6-6 - Fishing license not required--Individuals under eighteen.

Section 41-6-7 - Entry of unlicensed person onto boundary waters from South Dakota for hunting or fishing as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-8 - Nonresident without license--Hunting or fishing on boundary waters--Carrying game into South Dakota--Violation as misdemeanor--Exception.

Section 41-6-10 - Licenses, stamps, and permits enumerated--Fees set by commission.

Section 41-6-10.1 - Combination licenses--Issuance.

Section 41-6-10.2 - Certain disabled residents and residents held as prisoners of war eligible for reduced license fees.

Section 41-6-12 - Resident and nonresident licenses and preference points--Minimum age.

Section 41-6-13 - Hunting license for minor less than sixteen--Restrictions and requirements--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-14 - Safety instruction required for licensing of child under sixteen--Fee waived.

Section 41-6-16 - Resident licenses, permits, and stamps for hunting of small game, migratory birds, and migratory waterfowl--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-16.2 - License not required of resident on active duty in U.S. armed forces--Exception for migratory bird hunting.

Section 41-6-17 - Nonresident licenses and permits for hunting of small game and migratory birds--Privileges--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-18.1 - Nonresident waterfowl license, migratory bird permit, and federal stamp required--Violation as misdemeanor--Number of licenses.

Section 41-6-18.2 - Limitation of number of nonresident waterfowl licenses--Lottery selection.

Section 41-6-18.4 - Temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses--Promulgation of rules--Number of licenses--Disposition of revenue.

Section 41-6-19 - Resident big game license--Privileges and fee--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-19.1 - Resident elk license--Privileges and fee--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-19.3 - Resident landowner--Limited deer or antelope license--Promulgation of rules.

Section 41-6-19.4 - Nonresident landowner--Limited deer or antelope license--Promulgation of rules.

Section 41-6-19.5 - Conditions applicable to limited deer permit and antlerless deer licenses--Eligibility for subsequent season.

Section 41-6-19.6 - Nonrefundable application fee for resident bighorn sheep, mountain goat, or elk license--Drawing--Use of proceeds--Rules.

Section 41-6-19.7 - License issued to national guard member called to active duty.

Section 41-6-19.8 - Antlerless deer licenses--Restrictions--Residents and nonresidents.

Section 41-6-20 - Nonresident big game license--Privileges--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-21 - Limiting number of big game licenses--Preferences in eligibility--Application by ineligible person as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-22 - Big game transportation permit--Issuance and use in transporting game--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-23 - Fur-bearing animal hunting and trapping license--Privileges--Activities for which license not required--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-23.1 - Reciprocal nonresident license to take fur-bearing animals.

Section 41-6-25 - Fur dealer's license--Privileges--License valid for one year--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-26 - Revocation of fur dealer's license--New license prohibited for two years.

Section 41-6-27 - Resident wild turkey license--Privileges--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-28 - Nonresident wild turkey license--Privileges--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-29 - Permit to kill animal or bird doing damage--Animal or bird as property of state--Disposition--Violation a misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-29.1 - Issuance of depredation permits--Application procedures--Fee--Limit on permits--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-29.2 - Killing of mountain lion permitted under certain circumstances--Notification of conservation officer.

Section 41-6-30 - Nonresident predator/varmint license--Privileges--When license not required--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-31 - Breeding and domesticating license--Privileges granted--Annual report to secretary--Sale and shipment of animals or birds--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-31.1 - Upland game birds raised in captivity and derived products deemed agricultural products.

Section 41-6-32 - Scientific collector's license--Privileges--Approval.

Section 41-6-33 - Taxidermist's license--Privileges--Records--Inspections--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-35 - Resident fishing license--Privileges--Exemption from fee.

Section 41-6-36 - Nonresident fishing license--Privileges.

Section 41-6-37 - Temporary fishing license--Privileges.

Section 41-6-37.2 - Nursing facility group fishing license--Fees and regulations set by commission--Resident defined.

Section 41-6-38 - Hoop net, trap, or setline license--Privileges and fees--Tagging of devices used--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-39 - Private fish hatchery license--Privileges granted--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-40 - Fishing allowed to purchaser from private fish hatchery--Removal of fish caught.

Section 41-6-41 - Fishing license not required to fish in private hatchery.

Section 41-6-43 - Records and reports required of private fish hatchery.

Section 41-6-44 - Resident wholesale bait dealer license--Privileges granted--Rules--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-44.1 - Nonresident wholesale bait dealer license--Privileges granted--Rules--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-45 - Retail bait dealer licenses for residents and nonresidents--Privileges granted--Sale to dealers prohibited--Rules--License not required for residents under 16--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-45.1 - Export bait dealer license--Privileges granted--Rules--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-52 - Application for resident license by nonresidents prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-53 - Nonresident or visitor's license--Eligibility.

Section 41-6-55 - One license of any type to one person--Exceptions--Sale of additional license of same type--License types.

Section 41-6-59 - Bond or security requirements for agents.

Section 41-6-59.1 - Regulation of fee remittance by agents to county treasurers.

Section 41-6-60 - Big game transportation permits issued by conservation officers.

Section 41-6-61 - Licenses to be issued by secretary--Discretionary licenses.

Section 41-6-62 - Form and content of applications--Oath of applicant.

Section 41-6-63 - Exhibition of license on request--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-66 - Commission or department to direct form of licenses.

Section 41-6-66.1 - Maximum amounts for issuing license--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-68 - Prompt transmittal of county reports and fees.

Section 41-6-70.1 - License fees--Portion for designated purposes.

Section 41-6-71 - License not transferable--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-72 - Expiration of licenses.

Section 41-6-73 - Unauthorized application for, or procurement or possession of, license or preference point--Misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-74.1 - Revocation of hunting, fishing, or trapping privilege for conviction of certain offenses.

Section 41-6-74.2 - Revocation of hunting, fishing, or trapping privilege for conviction of taking or possessing in excess of limit.

Section 41-6-74.3 - Revocation to be noted on face of license--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-75 - Penalty for hunting, fishing or trapping while under license revocation.

Section 41-6-75.1 - Revocation, suspension of nonresident license precludes licensing in this state--Violation.

Section 41-6-75.2 - Hunting, trapping, fishing or applying for license, permit or preference point while privileges suspended--Misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-76 - Resident license required to catch, kill, or possess fish, frogs, or turtles--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-77 - Nonresident license required to catch, kill or possess fish, frogs, or turtles--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-78 - Training of dogs on wild game birds restricted--Rules--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-80 - Predator/varmint license required to hunt, take, or kill certain animals--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-81 - Hunter mentoring program--Application for mentoring nonresidents--Requirements--Promulgation of rules.

Section 41-6-82 - Forfeiture of preference points for killing or possessing trophy animals.

Section 41-6-83 - Restriction on hunting wolves.

Section 41-6-84 - Special license to hunt game animals--Proceeds used for habitat programs.

Section 41-6-85 - Habitat stamp--Fee--Requirements--Promulgation of rules--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 41-6-86 - Habitat stamp revenue--Use and purpose--Annual report