About

History & Mission

View the SDTWS bylaws here. View the CMPS bylaws here.

Leadership & Governance

Meet the SDTWS Executive Board and learn about our committees.

History

Learn more about The Wildlife Society, the South Dakota Chapter, and that various organizations for which our members work.

Awards

SDTWS advances the cause of South Dakota wildlife by recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions through their personal or professional efforts.

Funding Requests

Most SDTWS sponsorships fit into two categories: (1) Projects or programs that have a direct benefit to South Dakota and (2) TWS-related endeavors.

Policy Documents

For a list of Position Statements from The Wildlife Society visit wildlife.org. See position statements and comment letters from the SDTWS:

2020 Comment Letter on Fort Pierre National Grasslands Prairie Restoration Research
2020 Comment Letter on FWS ESA Habitat Definition
2020 Comment Letter on SDGFP Sage Grouse Management Plan update
2020 BLM NOI Grazing Regulations Comment Letter
2019 RAWA Co-Sponsor Request Letter to Rep. Dusty Johnson
2019 Thank You Letter to Senator Mike Rounds regarding State and Tribal Wildlife Grants
2019 State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program Dear Colleague Letter to Rep. Dusty Johnson
2019 State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program Dear Colleague Letter to Senator John Thune
2018 Letter to SD Senators to support Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (S. 3223)
2018 Comment Letter on Crocker Wind Farm Draft EA
2018 Comment Letter on the Stony Butte Project Area (continuing comments)
2017 Comment Letter on Eastern Pennington Waterline Project on the Wall Ranger District of Buffalo Gap National Grasslands
2017 Comment Letter on proposed Limber Pine Restoration Project within the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve on Black Hills National Forest
2017 Comment Letter on the Stony Butte Project Area (continuing comments)
2017 Letter on Wetland Conservation Provisions in the Prairie Pothole Region Audit Report
2016 Comment Letter on Livestock Grazing on the Cheyenne River area of the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands
2016 Comment Letter on Stony Butte Project Area
2016 Comments Letter on Rushmore Connector Trail