SD: Animal Welfare
Dining Out with Fido? Experts Have Tips to Keep Pets and Patrons Safe
May is National Pet Month, and South Dakota residents considering adoption are urged to do careful planning - while also making sure dogs can handle …
Working in the Garden? Don't Forget About Bee Safety
PIERRE, S.D. - Pollinator gardens are gaining popularity this spring, but some well-meaning gardeners may not realize they could be harming the …
Animal Rescue Groups See Greater Demand During Crisis
DELMONT, S. D. -- Some people deeply affected by the coronavirus pandemic are making the heartbreaking decision to give their pets up for adoption…
Aiming to Keep SD's Wildlife Off Endangered List
RAPID CITY, S.D. -- One-third of America's wildlife is vulnerable to extinction, including 104 species in South Dakota. But a new bill in Congress …
South Dakotans Warned to Avoid Water with Toxic Algae Blooms
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – As the dog days of summer drag on, pet owners are being reminded by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks to …
Critics Cry Fowl Over SD Pheasant Protection Bounty Program
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – In her January inaugural address, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem promised to restore the state's pheasant population and …
SD TIPS Program Aimed at Poachers, Not Hunters
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The start of hunting season for various South Dakota game is just days away, and residents are being reminded about a …
Sage-Grouse Plan Changes Decried By Scientists
PIERRE, S.D. — Scientists are pushing back against changes proposed to the multi-state Greater Sage Grouse Management Plan by the Trump …
Groups Urge Swift Action to Protect Threatened Wildlife Species
PIERRE, S.D. – Wildlife experts say about one-third of all wildlife species in the United States are in decline or vulnerable – which …
Is Meat the Next Target for a "Sin" Tax?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Animal-rights advocates say the time is right for Americans who choose a meat-based diet to pay taxes on both the …
Are Faster Poultry Factory Lines a Risk to Consumers?
PIERRE, S.D. – Consumer safety could be at risk from the poultry industry's proposal to allow faster line speeds in factories, workers' rights …
Sportsman's Group Urges Congress to Hold Line on Wildlife Funding
PIERRE, S.D. - Access to good hunting, fishing and hiking lands has been shrinking for some sportsmen in recent years, and one conservation group is …