S.D. Admin. R. 41:06:04:04
No person possessing a firearm, including a muzzleloading firearm, or a bow and arrow may accompany a big game hunter in the field or cooperate as part of a big game hunting group unless the accompanying person possesses a big game license that is valid for the same geographic area and time of year as the licensee. The provisions of this section do not apply to any person who is allowed to carry a concealed pistol pursuant to state law. The provisions of this section do not apply to a person who is legally licensed to hunt small game or exempt from license requirements as provided by SDCL 41-6-2 and hunting only with a shotgun using shotshells. No person hunting small game and accompanying a licensed firearm big game hunter in the field may use dogs while accompanying the big game hunter.
S.D. Admin. R. 41:06:04:04
General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(2).
Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(2).