The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission has proposed the rezoning of parts of three bodies of water– including one in Fort Pierre.
The Commission proposed a “no wake zone” at Compton’s Cove in Stanley County. This area is just north of Marion’s Gardens, in Fort Pierre, on the Missouri River.
The Commission also proposed a modification of the “no boating zone” dates on the Putney Slough Game Production Area from Oct.15 – Dec.31 to Oct. 20 – Dec. 31. This would give boaters and waterfowl hunters more opportunity and simplify regulations.
Finally, the Commission proposed to remove the “no boating zone” on the north half of Long Lake in Codington County. Long Lake has become a popular fishery. If this proposal passes, GFP would develop a modern boat ramp on the lake to provide better public access.
The GFP Commission will consider adopting the proposal next week (May 2) at its meeting at Custer State Park’s Creekside Lodge.
To comment in person, the public hearing will be held at 2 p.m. MDT. Individuals can comment online at https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/ or mail them to 523 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501. To be included in the public record and to be considered by the Commission, comments must include a full name and city of residence.
