Comment period open for Game, Fish and Parks draft Prairie Grouse Management Plan 2022-2031; Submission deadline is Sept. 30

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is seeking comments on the draft “Prairie Grouse Management Plan for South Dakota, 2022-2031.”

The draft revision of the prairie grouse management plan includes updated research results to target grassland habitat conservation and management with interested landowners and public land managers, best management practices, and avoidance mitigation recommendations for permanent above-ground development.

All individuals interested in prairie grouse management in South Dakota have from now through September 30, 2022, to provide suggestions and comments on the revised plan in its current form.

The draft prairie grouse management plan can be found online at: https://gfp.sd.gov/management-plans/.

Written comments on the plan can be sent to 523 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, S.D. 57501, or emailed to prairiegrouseplan@state.sd.us. Comments must be received by the deadline and include your full name and city of residence.