State waterfowl refuge status removed from northeastern South Dakota lake

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South Dakota Searchlight

PIERRE — A South Dakota lake can be used for hunting by surrounding landowners after a legislative rules committee voted Tuesday to remove its status as a state waterfowl refuge. The status has prevented landowners whose property completely surrounds the lake from hunting waterfowl such as ducks, said Tom Kirschenmann, director of wildlife for the []