Mission Statement:   The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks Division of Wildlife  will manage South Dakota's wildlife and fisheries resources and their associated habitats for their sustained and equitable use, and for the benefit, welfare and enjoyment of the citizens of this state and its visitors.

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Division of Wildlife’s
2009-2010 Budget*

*The expenditure budget is based on a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

Wildlife Management / Private Land Programs

        Population and harvest surveys, research, private lands habitat and access, Walk-In Areas, habitat improvements, wetlands development

Support Services

        Support to Division of Administration (engineering, licensing, fiscal, purchasing, property management, department secretary’s office, Parks and Wildlife Foundation, attorney), mandatory central services (state accounting system, space rent, BOP, State Radio), main office, supplies, computers, training, postage, telephone, uniforms, planning, federal aid.

Public Land Management

        Mitigation, property taxes, weed control, land acquisition, land management (food plots, tree plantings, signs, fencing).

Fish Management

        Hatcheries, fish stocking, assessments of fish populations and harvest, research, habitat improvements.

Law Enforcement

        Boating, wildlife, fisheries, Turn-In Poachers, training.

Wildlife Damage Management

        Wildlife Damage Control program (predatory/nuisance animals) and depredation services (game animals).

Capital Development

        Facility improvement, boat ramps, dams, and buildings.

Environmental Services

        Natural Heritage Program, permit review, project review, interagency coordination, wildlife diversity projects, and endangered/threatened species.

Information Services

        Answering questions from the public, news releases, developing information pamphlets and programs, Conservation Digest.

Field Offices

        Maintaining regional and district offices.

Education Services

        Project WILD, The Outdoor Campus, hunter and boating safety.

Administration

        Director and staff.

Division of Wildlife’s
2009 Estimated Revenue

Revenue estimates are based on calendar year license sales and revenue estimates.

*Includes about $2.2 million from $5 surcharge on most hunting licenses dedicated to providing private land hunting access and enhanced depredation services.

Revenue Categories
      Federal Aid:
            Dingell-Johnson
            Pittman-Roberson
            Other

      Non-Resident License Sales:
            Big Game
            Small Game & Waterfowl
            Fishing

      Resident License Sales:
            Big Game
            Small Game & Waterfowl
            Fishing
            Misc.

      Misc. Revenue Items:
          Interest and Dividends
            Other Fees & Charges
            Misc. Items (Partnerships, e.g., mitigation)