Wildlife biologists of the S.D. Game, Fish & Parks Department have written management plans for Black Hills deer and sage grouse.

"Both plans have gone through an internal review process, and now we are making them available to the public for further comment," game program administrator Tom Kirschenmann said. "These management plans will provide a working framework for the department and guide our efforts in meeting management objectives."

A 30-day public comment period on the management plans starts on June 11. The plans may be accessed at http://www.sdgfp.info/SageGrousePlan.htm or http://www.sdgfp.info/BlackHillsDeerPlan.htm, where they are available in PDF format.

Those who wish to provide written comments on the management plans may send them to Game Program Administrator Tom Kirschenmann, Game, Fish & Parks Department, 523 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501 or to wildinfo@state.sd.us.