Second Chance Flight
Governor Rhoden signing HB 1265 into law
HB 1265 SIGNED INTO LAW
After months of hard work, travel, testifying, and building support,
HB 1265 was signed into law. This legislation allows the rescue
of upland gamebird eggs, including pheasants, grouse, turkeys,
and other state managed species.
It took a lot of time and dedication to get here, but it passed
with overwhelming support and is now in effect.
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This is a huge step forward for conservation in South Dakota, and
opens the door for Second Chance Flight to expand our mission
and give a second chance to even more birds that would have
otherwise been lost.
Thank you to everyone who supported this bill and
believed in this mission.
Second Chance Flight, serving northeastern SD, is a nonprofit dedicated to the conservation of waterfowl through the recovery, incubation, and release of ducklings from nests unintentionally destroyed during agricultural operations. By partnering with landowners and farmers, we work to ensure that every viable egg has the opportunity to hatch, grow, and return to the wild - preserving the life and legacy of our
native waterfowl.
"In a world filled with so much loss, it’s easy to feel like one person can’t make a difference. But when I hold an egg in my hands that wouldn’t have hatched, or release a duckling that would have otherwise died cold, alone, and forgotten in the dust, I’m reminded of the power of saving just one life. It creates a ripple that lasts far beyond what we can see - because even in the smallest lives, we find a reflection of something bigger. A reminder that the work we do with our hands can echo the work of His."
Madison Grimm - Founder