The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission convened November 7–8 at the GFP Outdoor Campus in Rapid City, finalizing key updates to bison hunting licenses in Custer State Park.
The Commission approved a new allocation system for Trophy and Non-Trophy Bison licenses, reserving 60% of licenses for South Dakota residents in the first draw, with the remaining 40% open to both residents and nonresidents. For the 2025 season, the maximum number of licenses will be set at 15 Trophy and 30 Non-Trophy Bison tags. Future allocations for 2026 and 2027 will increase slightly to 12 Trophy and 25 Non-Trophy licenses, based on forage availability and herd health.
Public comments on these proposals are being accepted until 11:59 p.m. CT on November 30.
The next GFP Commission meeting is scheduled for December 4–5 in Pierre.
For more details or to submit feedback, visit gfp.sd.gov/commission/information.
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