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Preserving SD outdoor heritage. SDWF remains the leading and strongest organization demanding the wise use and conservation of our natural resources.

South Dakota Wildlife Federation is the state’s oldest conservation organization and the state’s only conservation organization actively involved in developing legislative policy impacting outdoor sporting activities. The South Dakota Wildlife Federation (SDWF) was founded in 1945 by a group of concerned outdoor enthusiasts who cared about wildlife and were willing to work to protect the state’s natural resources. The Federation soon became the most important voice in the protection of hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation throughout the State of South Dakota. SDWF has over 3000 members, including residents and nonresidents. The governing board of directors includes sportsmen, landowners, and other concerned conservationists from all walks of life. There are currently 15 affiliate clubs throughout the state. The SDWF welcomes new members and affiliates to join in the fight to conserve our precious natural resources and to protect our rights and privileges to use, but not abuse them. Throughout SDWF’s history, affiliate clubs have promoted youth education, habitat improvement, landowner-sportsmen relations, legislative action, and a host of other conservation-minded activities. SDWF actively supports laws beneficial to our natural resources and to all the citizens and visitors to our state, and opposes laws which unfairly promote the commercialization and privatization of wildlife. SDWF is affiliated with and active in the National Wildlife Federation, the largest conservation organization in the world. The close working relationship between the state and national organization ensures effective, coordinated conservation action at all levels of government.

09/21/2026

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09/20/2026

Happy Birthday to this SDWF supporting Cougar Classic hosting lady out here in Rockerville at the Gaslight. HBD Melissa Ellen Norenberg

09/18/2026

Executive Order Honors Sporting Community, Creates Opportunities for Outdoor Recreation, Investments in Managing Wildlife, Public Lands, Waters

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 18, 2026) — President Donald Trump’s Reinvigorating America’s Hunting Heritage executive order creates new opportunities to hunt and fish on public lands while strengthening the role of hunters and anglers in conserving wildlife and managing invasive and overpopulated species. The order calls for improving access to public lands, reforming the U.S. Forest Service river-access lottery system to prioritize U.S. citizens and prohibit automatic computer entries, and facilitates more support for hunter education programs in classrooms.

“America’s hunters and anglers are critical partners for conserving and managing our fisheries, wildlife, and public lands. This executive order recognizes their contributions and creates more opportunities for the sporting community to pass these traditions on to the next generation,” said David Willms, associate vice president of public lands at National Wildlife Federation. “We will work with the administration to implement many of the executive order’s objectives. We also want to make sure the administration has the resources necessary to meet the moment. Congress should move quickly on a Great American Outdoors Act 2.0 to strengthen the investments that make these opportunities possible.”

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09/16/2026

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09/15/2026

https://southdakotasearchlight.com/2026/09/14/threats-to-our-outdoor-way-of-life-present-a-test-for-south-dakotas-us-senators/

The Trump administration is moving on two fronts to weaken protection for South Dakota’s wetlands and streams.

09/14/2026

Win a brand new pair of Swarovski 10X42 ELs, a new hole punch from SoDak Sports or a Mark Anderson Original painting (Chickadees). Also, if you aren't a member, please consider joining. https://sdwf.org/sdwf-raffle-events/

09/10/2026

GFP Commission Meeting going on now in Winner. Tune in at Sd.net

09/09/2026

https://southdakotasearchlight.com/2026/09/09/thousands-of-south-dakota-habitat-license-plates-do-nothing-for-habitat-due-to-two-part-process/

Thousands of drivers who have habitat conservation license plates have not actually made a financial contribution for habitat.

09/08/2026

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South Dakota Wildlife Federation. Working to Preserve South Dakota's Hunting & Fishing Heritage.

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