SD Walleyes Unlimited
Projects & Activities
SDWU is a statewide membership driven organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and improving fisheries in the state of South Dakota. We are committed to promoting the sport of fishing and outdoor activities through education, conservation, cooperation, activism, and fiscal responsibility to ensure opportunity, access, and habitat for anglers of all ability levels.
Kids Fishing Days
We lead and partner with organizations to provide Kid’s Fishing Days through all our chapters.
We also support C.A.S.T. (Catch A Special Thrill) for Kids Foundation is a public charity that was formed in 1991 to join volunteers who love to fish with disabled and disadvantaged children for a day of fishing in the outdoors. The Foundation became an official 501(c)3 in 1994 and currently hosts three programs; C.A.S.T. for Kids, Fishing Kids, and Take a Warrior Fishing. To Learn more go to their Website: CastForKids.org
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Habitat Improvement
We are always looking for ways to help fish habitat. One example is:
- Missouri River “Fish tree” installation partner with GF&P, High Plains Wildlife Association and Boy Scouts
Outdoor Education Liaison for Events
- Boat safety classes
- GF&P regulation & fisheries meetings and State Legislative updates like:
- GF&P proposal and State Legislative discussion participant;
- Aquatic Invasive Species;
- Water management plans;
- Creel and baitfish surveys;
- Stocking plans;
- Tagging study results
Tournaments
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Tournaments include:
- SDWU Member tournament at Platte;
- Sheridan Lake Ice tournament;
- Angostura Classic tournament
Water Access Via Docks and Fishing Piers
We facilitate improved water access via docks and fishing piers (chapter project or and partners with outdoor groups and GF&P) like:
- Handicap Accessible Fishing Dock at Chamberlain;
- Camp Bob Marshall Pier near Custer;
- Docks/Piers in many west river lakes;
- Dock grab bars for safe transfer to and from boats statewide
Outdoor Education / Support
Some outdoor related education and support projects include:
- Kids fishing equipment donations and education;
- Youth Conservation Camp at Camp Bob Marshall – Scholarships and provide guides with boats;
- GF&P Mobile Educational Aquarium;
- GF&P Portable Boat Wash;
- SDSU scholarships
Banquets
We host banquets in Sioux Falls, SD
and Rapid City, SD. Come join the fun!
Environmental Care
Take part in one of our Annual Cleanup campaigns or related projects. We work in the following areas:
- Missouri River cleanup;
- Rapid Creek cleanup;
- Fishing line recycling receptors
Outdoor Activity Sponsor/Partner
Outdoor activities we sponsor or partner with include: Camp Bob Marshall fishing activities; DAV (Disabled American Veterans) fishing day at Pierre; Firefighters/Paralyzed Veterans of America Walleye Event at Chamberlain
Outdoor Project Sponsor/Partner
Some outdoor projects we sponsor or partner with include:
- Fishing line recycling receptors in the Black Hills;
- Life Jacket loaner station in Rapid City;
- Outdoor Campus East educational equipment arson replacement;
- ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) for search & rescue teams – fundraising chair
Become A Member Today!
Get to know others who share the same love of fishing as you do as well asnd support the continuing work for future generations. Join SD Walleyes Unlimited today by downloading the Membership Form and sending to us the completed form. Learn more about SDWU membership.