S.D. Admin. R. 41:06:04:12

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024
Section 41:06:04:12 - Use of rifles and handguns to hunt birds prohibited - Exception for wild turkeys

The use of rifles and handguns in the hunting of game birds is prohibited. However, shoulder-held firearms using ammunition which is factory-rated to produce at least 700 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle and handguns using ammunition which is factory-rated to produce at least 500 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle may be used in the hunting of wild turkeys. Muzzleloading firearms and muzzleloading shotguns may also be used in the hunting of wild turkeys.

S.D. Admin. R. 41:06:04:12

20 SDR 13, effective 8/8/1993; 26 SDR 117, effective 3/16/2000; 27 SDR 85, effective 2/26/2001; 37 SDR 131, effective 1/10/2011.

General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(2)(14).

Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(2)(14).