41-8-24. Prohibited methods of hunting mink, muskrats and beavers--Violation as misdemeanor.

No person may hunt any mink or muskrat with the aid of any dog, or dig, disturb, or molest any mink den or beaver house for the purpose of capturing any of these animals. No person may use poison, gas, or smokers of any kind to kill, take, or capture mink, muskrats, or beavers. No person may shoot or spear muskrats at any time except under permit as provided in § 41-8-23 or except as provided in § 41-8-24.1. Any violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Source: SDC 1939, § 25.0801; SL 1941, ch 121; SL 1947, ch 113; SL 1951, ch 125; SL 1955, ch 86; SL 1959, ch 122; SL 1959, ch 123; SL 1961, ch 122; SL 1977, ch 190, § 565; SL 2009, ch 206, § 54; SL 2012, ch 203, § 2.



SDLRC - Codified Law 41-8-24 - Prohibited methods of hunting mink, muskrats and beavers--Violation as misdemeanor.

41-8-24.1. Shooting of muskrats under certain conditions.

Muskrats may be hunted by shooting with rimfire cartridges of .22 caliber or smaller, muzzleloaders of .45 caliber or smaller, shotguns, or legal archery equipment. The Game, Fish and Parks Commission shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to specify hunting seasons, hunting units, licensing requirements, and other restrictions or requirements for the hunting or taking of muskrats necessary for the proper management of wildlife.

Source: SL 2012, ch 203, § 3.