This bill amends existing laws regarding the management of certain wild animals in South Dakota, specifically terminating bounty payments for nest predators such as badgers, opossums, raccoons, striped skunks, and red foxes. The amendments clarify that the Department of Game, Fish and Parks may conduct programs to control various wild animals but explicitly prohibit the expenditure of funds as bounties for the aforementioned nest predators. Additionally, the bill stipulates that all moneys in the Department's fund are appropriated for necessary expenses, with the same prohibition on bounty payments reiterated.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the transfer of $500,000 from the Department of Game, Fish and Parks fund to the general fund, indicating a reallocation of resources. It also declares an emergency, allowing the Act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing the urgency of the measures outlined in the legislation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 02/05/2025: 40-36-9, 41-2-35