State waterfowl refuge status removed from northeastern South Dakota lake

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 377

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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PIERRE — A South Dakota lake can be used for hunting by surrounding landowners after a legislative rules committee voted Tuesday to remove its status as a state waterfowl refuge.

The status has prevented landowners whose property completely surrounds the lake from hunting waterfowl such as ducks, said Tom Kirschenmann, director of wildlife for the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.

There is more than one Lake Albert in the state — this one is …

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