S.D. Admin. R. 41:03:01:19

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 41:03:01:19 - Limitation on tree stands, elevated platforms, and portable blinds

Construction or use of permanent tree stands, permanent blinds, and climbing devices is prohibited on public lands owned, leased, managed, or controlled by the department and on all private lands leased for public hunting access by the department. Portable tree stands, portable blinds, and climbing devices that do not utilize nails, wire, or bolts for attachment are allowed from August first through March thirty-first. Portable blinds may be used during the spring turkey seasons established in chapters 41:06:13 and 41:06:15, by licensed spring turkey hunters. One screw-in "T" may be used to stabilize a tree stand. Removable screw-in steps may be used to access a tree stand. The name and address, phone number, or customer identification number of the owner or user must be on the exterior of an unoccupied portable blind or tree stand and legible from the ground on a tree stand. Other elevated platform devices that are not attached to a tree must meet the requirements of this rule for permitted dates and for labeling if left overnight or unattended.

8 SDR 162, effective 6/10/1982; 10 SDR 76, 10 SDR 102, effective 7/1/1984; 15 SDR 193, effective 6/20/1989; 17 SDR 12, effective 7/31/1990; 27 SDR 126, effective 6/6/2001; 28 SDR 44, effective 10/3/2001; 29 SDR 160, effective 6/3/2003; 33 SDR 43, effective 9/18/2006; 42 SDR 146, effective 5/5/2016; 45 SDR 153, effective 6/24/2019; 46 SDR 074, effective 12/2/2019; 50 SDR 129, effective 5/15/2024

General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(4)(14), 41-17-1.1(1)(3).

Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(14), 41-17-1.1(3).