South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 41 - Department of Game, Fish And Parks
Article 41:09 - Special permits and licenses
Chapter 41:09:01 - Private shooting preserves
Section 41:09:01:03 - Birds that may be released - Minimum release age - Marking of birds

Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 41:09:01:03
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024

Any bird released on a shooting preserve must be at least 15 weeks of age at the time of release. Except for partridge and quail, any game bird or wild turkey propagated, possessed, or released on the premises described in the preserve permit must have one front toe or one hind toe on either foot removed back to the first joint including the nail before becoming six weeks of age. An anti-pecking device affixed to the bird before it is six weeks old and worn by the bird until it is at least 15 weeks old is acceptable in lieu of toe clipping if the anti-pecking device leaves a permanent, easily identifiable mark through the nares.

General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(2)(16).

Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(2)(16), 41-10-2, 41-10-10.

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