ARSD 41:06:04:05. Migratory bird hunting season restrictions -- Nontoxic shot

The following restrictions and limitations for the migratory bird hunting season are imposed: (1) A person may not hunt migratory birds with a shotgun larger than 10 gauge or with a maximum capacity of more than 3 shells. The capacity of the shotgun must be limited by construction or by use of a one-piece filler plug which cannot be removed without dismantling the gun; (2) A person 16 years of age or older may not hunt migratory waterfowl without a valid federal migratory waterfowl stamp; and (3) Nontoxic shot is required statewide for all waterfowl, sandhill crane, snipe, swan, and coot hunting. A person may not possess lead shot while in the field hunting these species.