SD Fishing License Exemptions (2026) — Under 18 FREE, Seniors $12, DAV $10/4yr

SD fishing license: under 18 free (no Habitat!), seniors 65+ $12+$10 Habitat, disabled vet 4-yr $10.

The SD fishing license exemptions (source: GFP):

CategoryLicense?Habitat Stamp?Total Cost
Under 18 (all)Not requiredNot required$0
Resident 18+$31$10$41
Resident Senior 65+$12$10$22
1-Day (any age)$8 res / $16 NRNot required$8/$16
Disabled Vet (4-Year)$10 / 4 yearsIncluded$10/4yr

Under 18 — No License + No Habitat!

SD's generous youth policy means anglers under 18 need nothing — no license, no Habitat Stamp. Just grab a pole and go.

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