Wildlife

South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (http://www.sdgfp.info/index.htm) 

Conserves and manages the state’s natural resources, including wildlife and aquatic resources.  Sources of information on threatened and endangered species include:

• Natural Heritage Program (http://www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/Diversity/index.htm) – provides information on threatened and endangered plants and wildlife, habitats of particular conservation concern, and stewardship actions designed to benefit these important natural resources. Includes a downloadable statewide list of endangered or threatened plant and wildlife species.  

**A fee is charged to compile site-specific species lists and information.

• State Wildlife Action Plan (http://www.sdgfp.info/wildlife/diversity/Comp_Plan.htm) – offers an overview of key species and habitats of conservation concern throughout the state.