Active-Duty Hunting/Fishing License Exemption
SD resident service members on active duty stationed outside SD are exempt from hunting/fishing license requirements while on leave.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
SD resident, currently on active duty, stationed outside SD, home on leave. Federal migratory bird stamp still required.
Covers
Exemption from needing a license to fish or hunt small game while home on leave.
Estimated value
Saves the cost of annual hunting/fishing licenses.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-06 against gfp.sd.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the South Dakota state agency before applying.
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