South Dakota - Aquaculture Contacts, Transport Regulations, BMP's, and Approved Aquatic Species


South Dakota

Last update: May 13, 2005

! Important Notice !
Aquaculturists transporting or selling aquactic animals are responsible for following current regulations required by each state in which the activity occurs (selling or transporting) and are advised to contact state regulatory agencies responsible for permitting these activities.


State Aquaculture Contacts:        

Jon Farris
South Dakota Department of Agriculture
Division of Agriculture Development
Foss Bldg.
523 Capital Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-3182
(605)773-5436
jon.farris@state.sd.us

Dennis Unkenholz
South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks
523 Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
(605)773-4508
Unkenholz@state.sd.us

State Aquaculture and Transport Regulations:

South Dakota requires a fish importation permit prior to importing fish into the state: Importation permit information

For importation regulations got to : South Dakota Administrative Rules
          In the "Rule Number" box type "41:09:08"

South Dakota bait dealer regulations (Word format)


South Dakota  fish importation application (Word format)

Best Management Practices (BMPs):

< no information presently available >

Approved Aquatic Species List :

Current species approved for importation into South Dakota are those with the exceptions of northern snakehead and designated endangered and threatened species in South Dakaota (see Administrative Rule 41:10:02)
Contact South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks for questions.

Other States Information:

North Central Region States:     Adjacent States:
Illinois Arkansas
Indiana Colorado
Iowa Kentucky
Kansas Montana
Michigan Oklahoma
Minnesota Pennsylvania
Missouri Tennessee
Nebraska West Virginia
North Dakota Wyoming
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin


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