South Dakota Codified Laws 41-6-19. Resident big game license–Privileges and fee–Violation as misdemeanor
It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a resident to hunt, take, or kill big game animals, except wild turkey, without a resident big game license, or in violation of the conditions of the license or the rules of the Game, Fish and Parks Commission.
A resident big game license shall permit the licensee to hunt game animals in the manner and to the extent provided in §§ 41-8-6 to 41-8-17, inclusive. The license fees for mountain goats and bighorn sheep in Custer State Park shall be established pursuant to § 41-17-1.1.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Source: SDC 1939, § 25.0302 (7); SL 1941, ch 105; SL 1949, ch 90, § 5; SDC Supp 1960, § 25.0302 (6); SL 1968, ch 99, § 3; SL 1975, ch 263, § 5; SL 1979, ch 278, § 10; SL 1980, ch 284, § 1; SL 1984, ch 29, § 5D; SL 1984, ch 273, § 48; SL 1991, ch 337, § 12; SL 1992, ch 293, § 3.