Game, Fish And Parks Getting Input On Proposal To Allow Dogs, Cats In Camping Facilities

Game, Fish And Parks Getting Input On Proposal To Allow Dogs, Cats In Camping Facilities

PIERRE — A proposal to allow dogs and cats inside some South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks camping facilities remains on-track for finalization next month. The proposal came up again before the Game, Fish and Parks Commission last week. Parks Division Director Scott Simpson says the proposals have been slightly modified from its introduction in October…

The proposal includes a reservation system and 10-dollar fee per reservation as a way to cover clean-up costs from pets. Simpson says while some camping facilities are more basic others are more modern and the proposal is flexible to the facility….

Simpson says they have had some public comment on the proposal…

Public comment on the proposal will be taken through November. The Game, Fish and Parks Commission will consider finalization of the proposal at its December meeting.