Natural Resources

FISH AND WILDLIFE

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The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate will protect, conserve and manage fish and wildlife related resources within the exterior boundaries of the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation for the benefit of the members of the Tribe. The Agriculture program promotes conservation and beneficial use on the trust lands dedicated to agricultural and livestock production to assure optimum use of such lands are consistent with the conservation of the reservation’s basic natural resources. Provides for the initiation and determination for changes in land use plans for reservation lands as conditions may warrant. Provides assistance with land improvement such as fencing, erosion control, rangeland restoration, and weed control. The agriculture program also will conduct annual rental reviews for leases upon renewal or issuance of a land lease.

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Phone:

605.698.8353

Fax:

605.698.3981

Staff:
Program Manager – Charlene Miller:

Ext. 8209
Email:  CharleneM@swo-nsn.gov

Tribal Ranger – Brett Price:

Ext. 8314  Cell Phone: (605)419-1015
Email:  BPrice@swo-nsn.gov

Tribal Ranger – Damian White Sr.
Ext. 8314 Cell Phone: (605)956-0212
Email: DamianW@swo-nsn.gov

Ag. Technician – Colin Owen
Ext. 8386
Email: ColinO@swo-nsn.gov

Biologist Tech. – Michael Wanna

Ext. 8381
Email:

Wildlife Biologist – OPEN

Ext. 8428 Cell:
Email:

Secretary – Lona Miller:

Ext. 8208 Cell Phone: (605)419-1013
Email: LonaM@swo-nsn.gov

Admin Asst. – Paula Renville:

Ext. 6638
Email: PaulaR@swo-nsn.gov

Buffalo Farm Management – Karena Miller:
Ext. 8210
Email: KarenaM@swo-nsn.gov

All license’s are available at Dakota Connection Casino located off I-29 Sisseton exit, Oshays Casino in Waubay, SD or Fish & Wildlife Office in Agency Village, SD. Except all big game tags must be purchased at the Fish & Wildlife Office.

NOTICE: A 4% Tribal Tax will be assessed to all Non member license sales. Excluding the surcharge.

 

 

Below are links to pertinent information:

Big Game Tribal Member Purchase 2023
Big Game Non-Indian Lottery Notice 2023
2023 Deer Season and Fees
Season Dates 2023
Season Fees 2023
SWO Hunting Handbook 2023
Hook and Line Fact Sheet 2024
Spearfishing Fact Sheet 2024
Spring Turkey 2024

 

Applications available for download

2024 Spring Turkey permits will be available for purchase beginning February 1, 2024.

 

To purchase licenses or submit hunter reports online:

SWO Online License Program