Center located at 1905 Plaza Blvd. in Rapid City. Assistant Wildlife Division Director George Vandel said anyone with opinions on the future of the state's prairie dog can contribute their ideas. The meeting will be held at the West River Ag. Center in Rapid City.
Individuals needing directions to the meeting can contact the West River Ag.
The June meeting will be the group's fourth conference. The citizen advisory group was formed at the request of the S. D. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to provide input on long-term statewide prairie dog planning. A maximum of 30 minutes will be reserved at each meeting for public input on black-tailed prairie dog management. Wildlife Damage Management Specialist Andy Lindbloom said the department will continue to keep the public involved with developing a reputable and effective depredation program. Last year, the citizen work group gave the department 12 recommendations on what should be implemented under the new surcharge fees.