Mushroom foraging laws in South Dakota

Summary

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks rules bar destroying, damaging or removing living or dead trees, shrubs or vegetation on department lands without written permission. The rule does not name mushrooms. Rules vary by land manager, so ask the park first.

Public land

ARSD 41:03:01:05 says a person may not destroy, damage, or remove a living or dead tree, shrub, or vegetation on department-owned or leased lands without written permission. Mushrooms are not named, so ask the park before you pick. Federal lands follow their own rules.

Permits

The rule allows removal with written permission from the secretary or a designated agent. It does not say how to ask for permission to pick mushrooms.

Sources

• South Dakota ARSD 41:03:01:05 Destruction or removal of natural or cultural features (Game, Fish and Parks)

Last verified: November 11, 2026