S.D. Codified Laws § 41-1-1.3

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 41-1-1.3 - Definition of trophy animals

Terms, as used in this chapter, mean:

(1) "Trophy antelope," any antelope with at least one horn greater than fifteen inches in length, as measured along the outside curve from base to tip;

(2) "Trophy mule deer," any mule deer having a Boone and Crockett gross score of one hundred sixty points or greater;

(3) "Trophy white-tailed deer," any white-tailed deer having a Boone and Crockett gross score of one hundred forty points or greater; and

(4) "Trophy elk," any elk having a Boone and Crockett gross score of three hundred ten points or greater.

The Boone and Crockett score shall be determined using the Boone and Crockett Club's official scoring system for North American big game trophies as provided in Records of North American Big Game, 12th Edition, The Boone & Crockett Club, Missoula, MT, 2005. For purposes of this section, antlers or skulls may be measured at any time; no drying period is required.

SDCL 41-1-1.3

SL 2010, ch 206, §1.