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South Dakota anglers reject plan to keep large muskies

Original: South Dakota wildlife officials try to let anglers keep large muskies, but anglers say no thanks

South Dakota wildlife officials proposed allowing anglers to keep large muskellunge they catch, but fishermen are pushing back, saying they would rather release the big fish. The dispute centers on whether large muskies should be harvested or preserved as trophy catch-and-release targets in the state's waters.

Why now: An unusual reversal of typical angler demands has sparked debate over how South Dakota should manage its muskie fishery.

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