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South Dakota is sustaining much of its pandemic boost in hunting, fishing and park visits, officials say
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota has largely sustained pandemic-era gains in park visitation and license sales for hunting and fishing, according to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
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SD Sustaining Much Of Its Pandemic Boost In Hunting, Fishing And Park Visits, Officials Say
South Dakota has largely sustained pandemic-era gains in park visitation and license sales for hunting and fishing, according to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
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State is sustaining much of its pandemic boost in hunting, fishing and park visits, officials say
South Dakota has largely sustained pandemic-era gains in park visitation and license sales for hunting and fishing, according to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.