All traps shall be rendered inoperable and all snares shall be closed to their permanent stop, or closed to less than two and one-half inches if the snare is not equipped with a permanent stop, if the person responsible for checking the traps or snares is not actively trapping and checking them within the time frames as provided in § 41:08:02:03. All traps and snares (set or unset), stakes, cables, chains, wires, or other devices used for the purpose of attaching a trap or snare shall be removed from public lands and improved road rights-of-way prior to September 1 of each year.
S.D. Admin. R. 41:08:02:13
General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(14), 41-8-20.
Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(14), 41-8-20.