South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 41 - Department of Game, Fish And Parks
Article 41:03 - Parks and public lands
Chapter 41:03:01 - Uses of parks and public lands
Section 41:03:01:36 - Limitation on trail cameras
Any trail camera placed on public lands owned, leased, managed, or controlled by the department may be attached to a tree, post, or other structure by utilizing no more than one nail, bolt, or screw. The name and address or phone number of the owner or user or name and customer identification number of the owner or user must be on the exterior of an unattended trail camera. Trail cameras are prohibited, without the permission of the landowner or lessee, on all private lands leased by the department.
For the purposes of this section, "trail camera" means a remotely activated device set to capture photos, video, sound, or other evidence of activity while the user is absent from the location.
General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(4)(14), 41-17-1.1(1)(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(14), 41-17-1.1(3).