The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate will protect, conserve and manage fish and wildlife related resources within the exterior boundaries of the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation for the benefit of the members of the Tribe. The Agriculture program promotes conservation and beneficial use on the trust lands dedicated to agricultural and livestock production to assure optimum use of such lands are consistent with the conservation of the reservation’s basic natural resources. Provides for the initiation and determination for changes in land use plans for reservation lands as conditions may warrant. Provides assistance with land improvement such as fencing, erosion control, rangeland restoration, and weed control. The agriculture program also will conduct annual rental reviews for leases upon renewal or issuance of a land lease.
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Phone: 605-698-8353
Fax: 605-698-3981
Staff:
Email: CharleneM@swo-nsn.gov
Buffalo Farm – Karena Miller:
Ext. 8210
Email: KarenaM@swo-nsn.gov
Email: PaulaR@swo-nsn.gov
Email: BPrice@swo-nsn.gov
Wildlife Biologist - Carter Jahnig
Ext. 8423
Email: carterj@swo-nsn.gov
NRCS Liaison - Tim Cogger
Ext. 8224
Email:
Field Supervisor - Brandon Harwood
Ext. 8321
Email: brandonh@swo-nsn.gov
Tribal Ranger - Damian White
Cell: 605-956-0212
Email: damianw@swo-nsn.gov
Resource Conservationist - Xavier Donnell
Ext. 8318
Email: xdonnell@swo-nsn.gov
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All licenses are available at Dakota Connection Casino located off I-29 Sisseton exit or Fish & Wildlife Office in Agency Village, SD. *All big game tags must be purchased at the Fish & Wildlife Office.
NOTICE: A 4% Tribal Tax will be assessed to all non-member license sales. Excluding the surcharge.
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Spring Turkey permits will be available February 1st, 2025.
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