HB 1156 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

extend each waterfowl hunting season for veterans and active duty personnel.

HB 1156 extends each waterfowl hunting season in South Dakota by two days specifically for veterans and active-duty military personnel. The bill requires the Game, Fish and Parks Commission to create rules allowing these individuals - defined as active duty members under §58-33-117 or veterans with non-dishonorable discharge - to hunt during this extended period. This change applies only to the season length; it does not alter existing license requirements, daily bag limits, or other hunting regulations. The bill directly affects eligible veterans and active-duty service members who participate in waterfowl hunting.
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Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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Referred to House Military and Veterans Affairs H.J. 165
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