South Dakota Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

How does South Dakota law regard the use of suppressors (silencers) for hunting?

1. Allowed for all hunting

2. Prohibited

3. Allowed for varmint hunting only

4. Allowed with special permission from the Department of Game, Fish and Parks

The correct answer is: Allowed for all hunting

South Dakota law allows the use of suppressors (silencers) for all types of hunting. This means that hunters in South Dakota can legally use suppressors while hunting various game animals. This is intended to help reduce noise pollution and protect the hearing of hunters. Option B is incorrect because suppressors are not prohibited for hunting in South Dakota. Option C is incorrect as suppressors are not limited to varmint hunting only. Option D is not the correct answer since special permission from the Department of Game, Fish and Parks is not required for using suppressors while hunting in South Dakota.