Wildlife Division

The Parks and Wildlife Foundation seeks support for a number of large and small projects to address its mission. You can also choose to Donate Now to a particular current project via credit card. If you wish to mail in a contribution, please visit our Giving Options page for instructions.

The Foundation accepts unrestricted gifts for most State Parks and Recreation areas, wildlife production areas, water access areas or Game, Fish and Parks facilities.If you wish to make a donation toward a specific project or activity that is not currently listed on this website, please Contact Us and we will work with you to ensure your wishes can be accomplished.

Note: if the gift is being made in honor or memory of a loved one, please include their name and the name/address of the person who should receive notification of the gift. The South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation has been working for nearly three decades to conserve our state's natural resources and it has a solid record of accomplishment.

The South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors and two, non-voting ex-officio board members; the Secretary of Game, Fish and Parks and a Commissioner from the Game, Fish and Parks Commission. These board members provide legal, financial and nonprofit management expertise to help guide the Foundation.

The Peter Norbeck Visitor Center was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and has served millions of Custer State Park visitors over the last 80 years. Named after visionary Governor, U.S. Senator and Custer State Park founder Peter Norbeck, the Center is located across from the Game Lodge and near the popular Grace Coolidge Trail.