The public comment period for Chapters 2 (General Hunting) , 5 (Antelope) , 6 (Deer), 7 (Elk), 8 (Moose), 9 (Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat), 11 (Upland Bird and Small Game), 14 (Migratory Game Bird & Light Goose), 15 (Wild Bison) and 20 (Wild Turkey) is now open through 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2025. […]

In SD, Municipal and School Board elections can occur on three days (4/8/25, 6/3/25, 6/17/25) , depending on the City or School Boards choices from the date options the SOS offers. https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/assets/2025MunicipalElectionCalendar.pdf https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/assets/2025%20Documents/2025SchoolElectionCalendar.pdf In Lawrence County - Spearfish, Lead & Deadwood municipal elections happen and also Lead-Deadwood School Board Elections. I don't know all the other […]

SD Weed & Pest Control Commission April Meeting in Pierre at Capitol Lake Visitors Center Start Date/Time: 04/09/2025 01:00 PM  CT End Date/Time: 04/09/2025 05:00 PM CT   https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=109

The 2025 Western South Dakota Hydrology Conference will be held on Thursday April 10, 2025, at the Monument in Rapid City. This email serves as a call for speakers and posters for the 2025 conference. Registration information: Registration will open on February 5, 2025, at the conference Eventbrite website. Professional development hours will be available […]

Bear Butte Forum in Sturgis This is an annual event where tribal folks are invited to meet with GFP about the management of Bear Butte, Non-tribal folks are also welcome. I have not seen the time and location but it is normally at the Sturgis Community Center from 8:30 to noon in one of the […]

Earth Day 2025, Rapid City at Western Dakota Tech, 10 am -4 pm

Fly in for a family night of great food and raptors! This is Black Hills Raptor Center's  annual family friendly, spaghetti dinner and silent auction! April 26th - food served 4:30-7:00 pm and and three raptor programs will be presented during the course of the evening.  $10 fee asked for 1 dinner, Family is $30. […]

Objection deadline for FONSI on  North Sand Forest Management Environmental Assessment, BHNF is just before midnight on 4/29/25 https://usfs-public.app.box.com/v/PinyonPublic/file/1805706402518   For more information visit the project web page - https://usfs-public.app.box.com/v/PinyonPublic/folder/246546688222

Field trip to La Creek National Wildlife Refuge. We meet at the Refuge Headquarters at 10 am and a car pool departs from Rapid City's Eastside Family Fare  (used to be Family Thrift)  at 7:30 am. This field trip happens every year and is jointly sponsored by Prairie Hills Audubon Society and Sierra Club, (Black […]