PIERRE, (KCCR) — The South Dakota Senate has killed a bill that would have extended the safety zone around occupied dwellings and other area for hunting and trapping. House Bill 1239 would have extended the 660 feet zone to one-thousand feet. Senator Sydney Davis of Burbank says law enforcement is having a difficult time enforcing the 660 feet restriction…
The power of newer firearms was another reason for proposing the bill. Senator Kevin Jensen of Canton says extending the safety zone is that far is too far…
Senator Chris Karr says the bill is not needed…
The Senate defeated House Bill 1239 five-to-29.