Fish and Game stamps were first issued for use on the Reservation in 1985. Although several different stamps were printed in 1985, only two different have been recorded to date. Remainders from 1985 had the date whited out and the date 1986 typed in. No stamps are known from 1987. A license from 1987 has been recorded with a 1986 Game Bird stamp with the date changed. Only two types of 1988 and one type of 1989 stamp has been recorded. It has not been confirmed that other stamps were issued those years, but it is suspected that there were. This answers the question as to why there are a few number gaps in the catalog.
Stamps issued in 1985 and 1986 were issued as single stamps and are rectangle in shape on gummed paper. Beginning in 1988, stamps were printed on peel and stick paper. MacTac Starliner was the predominate backing paper, however many different stamps have no printing on the back. The stamps were issued as individual stamps with most of them not square. No multiples have been recorded on any Lake Traverse stamp (except for the 1992 waterfowl). Stamps are issued without serial numbers except for the 1992 Waterfowl and 1993 Turkey stamps.
Starting in 1985 Deer stamps were issued as a stamp (to be affixed to your license) attached to a long tag. This tag is used to put around the leg of the animal after being killed. Most tags are issued with serial numbers on the stamp part. The tags without numbers were usually remainders. Only one price is listed as quantities of each type have not been explored. (In many cases only one type has been recorded). The tags have a variety of different backing paper. There are many tags issued with the backing having inverted printing. Starting in 2004, some of the tags were changed to only one part.
From 1985 to 1993, all of the stamps had “S.W.S.T.” printed on the face. In 1994, the name was changed to “S.W.D.N.” It was changed back to S.W.S.T in 1995 and stayed that way through 2002. In 2003, the name was officially changed to SW Oyate.
Most of the stamps were discontinued in 2007 when the tribe went to point of sale. Demand forced the tribe to reissue stamps in 2009.

LAKE TRAVERSE INDIAN RESERVATION

The people presently living on the Lake Traverse Reservation are descendants of the Santee Sioux (Dakota) Tribe, which occupied much of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. They are known as the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe (SWST). Sisseton means "Marsh Village"; Wahpeton means "Village Among the Leaves." When most of the Santee Sioux were driven west by invading Chippewa, these bands moved to the lake country just within the Dakota Territory. The 106,932 acre reservation is located in northeast South Dakota. Approximately 2600 of those acres stretch into North Dakota.

LT #4

LT #3

LT #2

LT #1

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Paper color Mint Used On License
LT 1 1985 Furbearing red on white 125.00
LT 1A 1985 Small Game blue on white (one damaged example recorded)
LT 2 1986 Fishing Tribal Member blue on white 125.00
LT 3 1986 Fishing Tribal Member orange on white 125.00
LT 4 1986 Fishing Non Member blue on white 225.00
LT 4a 1986 Fishing Non Member navy on white (three examples recorded)
LT 5 1986 Game Bird green on white 225.00 175.00
LT 6 1986 Furbearing red & black on white 295.00
LT 7 1986 Pheasant green & black on white 295.00
LT 8 1986 Small Game blue & black on white 295.00
LT 9 1986 Upland Game dark blue on white 550.00
LT 9a 1986 Upland Game light blue on white 550.00
There are five examples of LT13 and three examples of LT14
Recorded. All recorded examples are on license.
No 1987 stamps have been recorded, but they are believed to exist.
LT13 1988 Fishing Non Tribal Member black on blue ----- —–
LT14 1988 Upland Game Non-Member red on light green —–
Paper color Mint Used On License
LT16 1989 Fishing black on white ----- (one example recorded)
LT16a 1989 Fishing (date whited out) black on white ----- (one example recorded)
LT19 1990 Fishing (date typed) black on white ----- (three examples recorded)
LT20 1990 Fishing black on white —– 825.00
Two mint examples and fewer than twenty examples on license (all unsigned) recorded.
LT21 1990 Upland Game green on white ----- (two copies recorded) -----
One mint example and one example on license recorded
LT22 1991 Fishing black on white 95.00 25.00 75.00
LT23 1991 Furbearer green on white 55.00 20.00 95.00
LT24 1991 Small Game black on yellow 50.00 20.00 75.00
LT25 1991 Turkey black on red orange 60.00 30.00 85.00
LT26 1991 Upland Game black on white 75.00 45.00 125.00
LT27 1991 Waterfowl black on yellow green 135.00 75.00 150.00
LT28 1992 Big Game black on orange 8.00 7.00 55.00
LT29 1992 Fishing red on white 175.00 75.00 125.00
LT30 1992 Furbearer black on red orange 12.00 7.00 45.00
LT31 1992 Small Game black on orange 10.00 7.00 35.00
Paper color Mint Used On License
LT32 1992 Small Game black on yellow green 25.00 7.00 35.00
LT33 1992 Turkey black on orange 100.00 35.00 85.00
LT34 1992 Upland Game black on yellow green 4.00 4.00 25.00
LT35 1992 Waterfowl black on white 15.00 7.00 45.00
LT35p 1992 Waterfowl Proof black on white 30.00
The waterfowl proof was issued without serial number. Most all are signed by the artist Arthur James
LT35px “DAKOTA” printed over “Sioux Tribe,” 1992 Blocked out and stamped 1994. Serial number hand written in red. It is believed that these stamps were prepared, but never used. (Five examples recorded)
LT36 1993 Fishing black on white 7.00 6.00 25.00
LT37 1993 Fishing black on red 12.00 7.00 25.00
LT38 1993 Furbearer black on yellow green 12.00 7.00 25.00
LT39 1993 Furbearer black on mustard 135.00 75.00 125.00
LT40 1993 Small Game black on orange 12.00 7.00 25.00
LT41 1993 Turkey black on yellow green 150.00 95.00 225.00
LT42 1993 Upland Bird black on yellow green 12.00 7.00 25.00
LT43 1993 Waterfowl black on red orange 25.00 15.00 45.00
All 1994 stamps have S.W.D.N. (Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Nation) printed on the face in anticipation of an official name change. The tribal council voted against the change, so future stamps will again be printed with S.W.S.T.
Paper color Mint Used On License
LT44 1994 Archery black on white 40.00 15.00 35.00
LT45 1994 Black Powder black on yellow green 40.00 15.00 35.00
LT46 1994 Fishing 3mm lettering black on green 68.00 25.00 45.00
LT46a 1994 Fishing 2mm lettering black on green 68.00 25.00 45.00
LT47 1994 Furbearing black on blue 7.00 6.00 25.00
LT48 1994 Rifle Resident black on orange 40.00 15.00 35.00
LT49 1994 Rifle Non Resident black on orange 40.00 15.00 35.00
LT50 1994 Rifle Tribal Member black on red orange 35.00 15.00 35.00
LT51 1994 Rifle Non Tribal black on green 40.00 15.00 35.00
LT52 1994 Small Game red on white 5.00 5.00 25.00
LT52a 1994 Small Game misperforated red on white 75.00
LT52b 1994 Small Game misperforated red on white 75.00
LT53 1994 Turkey black on green 38.00 7.00 35.00
LT54 1994 Turkey black on yellow green 12.00 7.00 35.00
LT55 1994 Upland Bird black on mustard 6.00 5.00 25.00
Paper color Mint Used On License
LT56 1994 Waterfowl black on orange 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT56a 1994 Waterfowl black on white (stamp reported, no more information known)
LT57 1995 Fishing black on red 8.00 6.00 25.00
LT58 1995 Furbearer black on blue 8.00 6.00 25.00
LT59 1995 Small Game black on orange 8.00 7.00 25.00
LT60 1995 Sportsman black on yellow green 7.00 5.00 25.00
LT61 1995 Upland Game black on yellow 6.00 5.00 25.00
LT62 1995 Waterfowl black on red 12.00 8.00 35.00
LT63 1996 Fishing black on white 8.00 6.00 25.00
LT64 1996 Furbearer black on yellow green 8.00 6.00 25.00
LT65 1996 Small Game black on yellow green 8.00 6.00 25.00
LT66 1996 Sportsman black on yellow 7.00 6.00 25.00
LT67 1996 Upland Game black on yellow 7.00 6.00 25.00
LT68 1996 Waterfowl black on blue 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT69 1997 Fishing black on yellow green 11.00 7.00 25.00
LT70 1997 Furbearer black on white 8.00 6.00 25.00
#LT35 was overprinted “1997.” The margin has “stamp for SWST Sample” typed in. Perhaps these samples were
submitted as an idea of how to use excess supplies of the 1992 stamps. These stamps were never put into use. (photo on Lake Traverse page 11)
Paper color Mint Used On License
LT71 1997 Small Game black on yellow 8.00 5.00 25.00
LT72 1997 Sportsman black on blue 45.00 20.00 55.00
LT73 1997 Upland Game black on blue 7.00 5.00 25.00
LT74 1997 Waterfowl black on yellow green 10.00 7.00 35.00
LT75 1998 Fishing black on yellow green 7.00 5.00 25.00
LT76 1998 Furbearer black on yellow 7.00 5.00 25.00
LT77 1998 Small Game black on yellow green 7.00 5.00 25.00
LT78 1998 Sportsman black on orange 45.00 25.00 55.00
LT79 1998 Upland Game black on yellow 6.00 5.00 25.00
LT80 1998 Waterfowl black on red 45.00 25.00 50.00
LT81 1999 Fishing black on blue 10.00 10.00 30.00
LT82 1999 Fishing black on yellow green 300.00 30.00 50.00
LT83 1999 Furbearer black on blue 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT84 1999 Furbearer black on yellow green 15.00 8.00 35.00
LT85 1999 Sportsman black on yellow 15.00 8.00 25.00
The die cut stamps are not cut perfectly square. Most are cut at an angle on at least one side. Some of the stamps are a little larger in size. The value of these stamps is not affected by these anomalies.
Paper color Mint Used On License LT86 1999 Upland Game black on red 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT87 1999 Waterfowl black on orange 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT88 2000 Fishing black on yellow 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT89 2000 Furbearer black on yellow 35.00 20.00 45.00
LT90 2000 Small Game black on blue 30.00 15.00 45.00
LT91 2000 Sportsman black on white 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT92 2000 Upland Game black on orange 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT93 2000 Waterfowl black on yellow green 38.00 20.00 45.00
LT94 2001 Fishing black on red 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT95 2001 Furbearer black on red 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT96 2001 Small Game black on blue 65.00 7.00 25.00
LT97 2001 Sportsman black on yellow green 120.00 25.00 75.00
LT98 2001 Upland Game black on yellow green 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT99 2001 Waterfowl black on yellow 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT100 2002 Fishing (blank back) black on blue 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT100a 2002 Fishing (printing on back) black on blue 25.00
Paper color Mint Used On license
LT101 2002 Furbearer black on blue 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT102 2002 Small Game black on pink 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT103 2002 Sportsman blue on white 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT104 2002 Upland Game black on yellow 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT105 2002 Waterfowl black on orange 10.00 7.00 25.00
In 2003, the Council voted to change their name to Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. Starting in 2003, all hunting and fishing stamp were imprinted with SW Oyate.
LT106 2003 Fishing black on yellow 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT107 2003 Furbearer black on yellow green 12.00 8.00 25.00
LT108 2003 Small Game black on light yellow 12.00 8.00 25.00
LT109 2003 Sportsman black on orange 12.00 8.00 25.00
LT110 2003 Upland Game black on pink 15.00 10.00 35.00
LT110a 2003 Upland Game black on bright pink 100.00
LT111 2003 Waterfowl black on blue 35.00 15.00 35.00
LT112 2004 Fishing black on yellow green 12.00 7.00 25.00
LT113 2004 Furbearer black on blue 12.00 7.00 25.00
LT114 2004 Sportsman black on yellow 12.00 7.00 25.00
LT115 2004 Upland Game black on blue 30.00 15.00 40.00

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LT #7

LT #6

LT #5

LT #4a

LT #13

LT #9a

LT #9

LT #8

LT #20

LT #19

LT #16

LT #14

LT #26

LT #24

LT #23

LT #22

LT #25

LT #30

LT #31

LT #29

LT #28

LT #27

LT #39

LT #40

LT #38

LT #37

LT #36

LT #35

LT #34

LT #33

LT #32

LT #43

LT #42

LT #41

LT #46a

LT #47

LT #46

LT #45

LT #44

LT #51

LT #52

LT #50

LT #49

LT #48

LT #54

LT #55

LT #53

LT #52b

LT #52a

LT #64

LT #65

LT #63

LT #62

LT #61

LT #59

LT #60

LT #58

LT #57

LT #56

LT #69

LT #70

LT #68

LT #67

LT #66

LT #74

LT #75

LT #73

LT #72

LT #71

Paper color Mint Used On license
LT116 2004 Waterfowl black on yellow 30.00 15.00 40.00
No Small Game stamp was issued in 2004. Fishing was the only stamp issued in 2005.
LT117 2005 Fishing black on red 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT118 2006 Fishing black on blue 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT119 2006 Sportsman black on red 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT120 2007 Fishing black on yellow 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT121 2007 Sportsman black on blue 15.00 7.00 25.00
LT124 2009 Fishing black on green 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT125 2009 Furbearer black on orange 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT126 2009 Small Game black on yellow 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT127 2009 Sportsman black on red 15.00 7.00 25.00
LT128 2009 Upland Game black on blue 10.00 7.00 25.00
LT129 2009 Waterfowl black on pink 15.00 7.00 25.00
LT129a 2009 Waterfowl “S” variety black on pink 50.00

LT #79

LT #80

LT #78

LT #77

LT #76

LT #84

LT #85

LT #83

LT #82

LT #81

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LT #94

LT #95

LT #93

LT #92

LT #91

LT #89

LT #90

LT #88

LT #87

LT #86

LT #99

LT #100

LT #98

LT #97

LT #96

LT #114

LT #115

LT #113

LT #112

LT #111

LT #109

LT #110

LT #108

LT #107

LT #106

LT #104

LT #105

LT #103

LT #102

LT #101

LT #119

LT #120

LT #118

LT #117

LT #116

LT #126

LT #127

LT #125

LT #124

LT #121

LT#13 (5 recorded copies) and LT#14 (3 recorded copies) on license. All recorded copies of these stamps are on licenses.

LT #1A

LT #21

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LT13 Fishing Non Tribal Member Five examples recorded all on license

LT14 Upland Game Three examples recorded all on license

LT #16a

LT #21 on license

LT #26 and LT D11 on license

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LT #57 and LT62 on license

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LT #67 and LTD39 on license

LT #74 on license

LT #70, 71 and LTD50 on license

LT #78 on license

LT #75 and LTD56 on license

LT #81, 86,87 and LTD63 on license

LT #81 and 85 on license

LT #112, 115, 116 on license

LT #106, 109, LTD104, 110 on license

LT #100 and LT106 on license

LT #100 and LTD99 on license

LT #97 and LTD83 on license

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LT #91 and LTD74 on license

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LTD #133 on license

LTD #131 on license

LT #120 on license

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LT #118 on license

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LT #117 on license

LT #110a on license

LT #85 and LTD66 on license

LT #82 on license

LT #129

LT #128

LT #129a

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