Legislative Action
South Dakota Waterfowl Association Legislative IssuesIt’s action time!
LEGISLATIVE ALERT President’s message – George Vandel, Pierre February 16, 2021 It’s action time! HB 1140, an act to restrict access by GFP Wildlife Conservation Officers on private land – just passed out of committee (Ag and Natural Resources – comprised of a...
Legislative Alert
President’s message – George Vandel, Pierre February 2021 It’s time to update you on some issues: 1) Legislation. So far, with one notable exception, the 2021 Legislature looks to be rather quiet regarding waterfowl hunting/nonresident waterfowl license allocation...
Some Updates and Suggestions
Some Updates and Suggestions President’s message – George Vandel, Pierre October, 2020 I have a couple of updates for the group. With help from some of the Board, we prepared an action plan for GFP and GFP Commission to take regarding waterfowl hunter access and...
Waterfowl Access Plan
Waterfowl Access Plan President’s message – George Vandel, Pierre June 9, 2020 In cooperation with the SD Wildlife Federation, Bill Koupal and I helped draft a waterfowl access proposal. We also consulted with a select few SDWA members for their input. The timing...
Legislative Alert – March 5th, 2020
LEGISLATIVE ALERT President’s message – George Vandel, Pierre March 5, 2020 It’s now clear that “South Dakota is open for business” involving nonresident waterfowl hunters. SB 150, the bill to increase nonresident waterfowl hunting opportunity passed the House and is...
Legislative Alert – March 4th, 2020
LEGISLATIVE ALERT President’s message – George Vandel, Pierre March 4, 2020 SB 150, the bill to increase nonresident waterfowl hunting opportunity was passed by the House Ag and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday. Although disappointing, it was no surprise. SB 150...
Legislative Alert – March 2nd, 2020
LEGISLATIVE ALERT President’s message – George Vandel, Pierre March 2, 2020 SB 150, the bill to increase nonresident waterfowl hunting opportunity will be up in the House Ag and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday (March 3) beginning at 7:45 in Room 412. The bill...
Legislative Alert – February 23rd, 2020
LEGISLATIVE ALERT President’s message – George Vandel, Pierre February 23, 2020 SB 150, the bill to increase nonresident waterfowl hunting opportunity as amended on the Senate floor was passed on the Senate floor Friday (Feb. 21) afternoon. The bill changes the 3,775...
Legislative Alert – February 19th, 2020
LEGISLATIVE ALERT President’s message – George Vandel, Pierre February 19, 2020 SB 150, the bill to increase nonresident waterfowl hunting opportunity was significantly amended on the Senate floor this afternoon. The amended bill’s only change from the original...
Legislative Alert – February 18th, 2020
LEGISLATIVE ALERT President’s message – George Vandel, Pierre February 18, 2020 SB 150, the bill to significantly increase nonresident waterfowl hunting opportunity was approved in Committee this am. That sucked. But – the good news – you are making a difference. ...