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 
• 2015 Comment Letter on Mystic Ranger Districts proposed changes to 2016 MVUM 
• 2015 Comment Letter on USFS West Hell Reforestation CE
• 2014 Comment Letter from Conservation Groups on State Technical Guides to NRCS
• 2014 Comment Letter for Black Hills National Forest regarding Elk Mountain Reforestation
• 2014 Comment Letter for MOU between EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs and USFWS MBTA
• 2013 Comment Letter for BLM South Dakota Draft Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement
• 2013 Comment Letter for Outfitter-Guide Needs Assessment
• 2013 Comment Letter for Fort Pierre National Grassland Southwest Fence Relocation and Water Project Review of Draft Environmental Assessment
• Resolution in Support of New Legislation for the Missouri River