Hunters & Anglers Applaud 20 Year Mineral Withdrawal in South Dakota Black Hills National Forest Hunters & Anglers Applaud 20 Year Mineral Withdrawal in South Dakota Black Hills National Forest Devin O'Dea / Monday, January 6, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 6, 2025 Contact: Devin O'Dea, Western Policy & Conservation Manager, odea@backcountryhunters.org Rapid City, SD — January 6, 2025 — Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) commends the Department of the Interior and U.S. Forest Service for the final decision to withdraw 20,510 acres in the Black Hills National Forest from potential mineral exploration and development. The 20-year withdrawal of the Pactola Reservoir and Rapid Creek Watershed is a victory for clean ... Media Press Releases the campfire press releases South Dakota Chapter Read more