ARSD 41:09:01:03. Birds that may be released -- Minimum release age -- Marking of birds

Any bird released on a shooting preserve must be at least 15 weeks of age at the time of release. Except for partridge and quail, any game bird or wild turkey propagated, possessed, or released on the premises described in the preserve permit must have one front toe or one hind toe on either foot removed back to the first joint including the nail before becoming six weeks of age. An anti-pecking device affixed to the bird before it is six weeks of age and worn by the bird until it is at least 15 weeks of age is acceptable, in lieu of toe clipping, if the anti-pecking device leaves a permanent, easily identifiable mark through the nares.