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North Dakota Chapter
The Wildlife Society
The mission of the North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society is to provide a forum for discussion of ecological issues among natural resource professionals; to enable its
membership to pursue conservation of natural resources; and to inform the public on ecologically wise uses of natural resources in support of a conservation ethic.
Summer 2016
President’s Message p 2President’s Message p 2
Executive Board and Committees p 4Executive Board and Committees p 4
Board Meeting Minutes p 5Board Meeting Minutes p 5
Call for Award Nominations p 8Call for Award Nominations p 8
Prairie Matters Campaign p 9Prairie Matters Campaign p 9
Keep ND Clean Contest p 10Keep ND Clean Contest p 10
Student Focus p 11Student Focus p 11
ND Chapter’s Online Presence p12ND Chapter’s Online Presence p12
ND Jr. Duck Stamp Contest p 13ND Jr. Duck Stamp Contest p 13
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A Message From the President Chapter Members:
I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer and is now looking forward to fall on the prairie.
The heightened rhetoric and mean spiritedness of national politics has dominated the news cycle for months. I believe this is
not only damaging to the social fiber that knits the people of this country together, it is bad for conservation. To listen to
some on the right “environmentalists” are trying to take away private landowner rights and kill every effort to create new
jobs. To listen to some on the left, those against any listing of a species under the Endangered Species Act, or question
climate change are simply morons. The gap between the right and the left wings of the political spectrum on environmental
issues has never been wider in the last 100 years.
In an attempt to understand how we as a nation got to this point I have spent part of my summer reading a book by Frederic
C. Rich “Getting to Green – Saving Nature: A Bipartisan Solution”. In the book Rich outlines the shift in politics since the
1960’s. What many Americans have forgotten, myself included, is that during the Viet Nam war protecting the environment
was the one issue that both Republicans and Democrats could unite around. Few now remember that in January of 1970
when Richard Nixon gave his first State of the Union Address the greatest portion of the speech, and the portion that was
greeted with thundering applause from both sides of the aisle, was dedicated to the environment. I was completely unaware
that the head of the far right wing of the Republican Party and the presidential candidate in 1964 (Barry Goldwater), was also
a member of the Sierra Club and Republicans for Environmental Protection. It was the bipartisan effort of Wisconsin senator
Gaylord Nelson (D), and California US House of Representative Pete McCloskey (R) that gave us the first Earth Day on April
22, 1970. During the 1970s bipartisan cooperation gave us the Clean Air Act (1970), Clean Water Act (1972), Marine
Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (1972), Endangered Species Act (1973), Safe Drinking Water Act (1974), Toxic
Substance Control Act (1975), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976), and the Water Pollution Control Act
Amendments (1977). Rich goes on to examine how the wheel came off the bus regarding this bipartisan cooperation on
environmental issues; the short answer is that both parties were to blame.
To me the question now is: How do we find politicians like McCloskey and Nelson and encourage them to work together?
And what can we, as individual citizens, do to shrink this divide? Identifying open minded bipartisan politician is a tough nut
to crack. Perhaps we as individuals and as a chapter need to ask our local, state, and federal representatives: “what specific
environmental projects or issues are they willing to work with members from the opposite party on?” Is it a new sewage
treatment plant, road placements, land use planning? At the individual level, never underestimate the value of small random
acts of kindness. If you consider yourself to be a “conservative” and an angler, perhaps consider giving a meal of fresh fish to
someone you know as a “liberal” bunny hugger. If you consider yourself more open to “liberal” philosophies and are a
gardener, seek out someone you consider “ultra conservative” and offer them some of your garden produce. Or consider
joining some civic organizations and help out with communities projects. Over time conversations will turn to conservation
issue and rationale discussions can arise about real issues and real solutions. Judging from recent history this is going to take
a lot of time and a lot of healing. It will only get better if we all listen and start treating one another
with respect. I close with that most 1970s sort of salutation: Peace!
Bill Jensen, President
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The most up-to-date source of current events is our website:
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THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY NEWS
http://wildlife.org/
Invasive Species Plenary at national conference to feature speakers from
NWRC, USFWS, AFWA.
http://wildlife.org/invasive-species-plenary-to-feature-nwrc-usfws-afwa-speakers/
Not a member of the parent Society? Become a Willdlife Parnter!
http://wildlife.org/wildlifepartners/
Climate change wipes out pikas on isolated peaks
http://wildlife.org/climate-change-wipes-out-pikas-on-isolated-peaks/
Migrating birds rush to spring breeding grounds
http://wildlife.org/migrating-birds-rush-to-spring-breeding-grounds/
The Wildlife Society
Conference
Albuquerque, New Mexico
September 23-27, 2017
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North Dakota Chapter TWS 2016—Executive Board Members and Committees
Portfolio Name Email Phone
President Portfolio Bill Jensen [email protected] 701-220-5031
Secretary Stephanie Tucker [email protected] 701-220-1871
Treasurer Adam Pachl [email protected] 701-870-0211
Natural Resources Trust Advisor Randy Renner [email protected] 701-355-3526
Resolutions and Public Statements Bill Jensen [email protected] 701-220-5031
Finance Mike Goos [email protected] 701-315-0529
Media Relations Jim Collins [email protected] 701-328-5161
Student Liaison Kristen Black [email protected] 404-561-9029
Past-President Portfolio Mike Szymanski [email protected] 701-328-6360
Arrangements Todd Frerichs [email protected] 701-460-0576
Program Mike Szymanski [email protected] 701-328-6360
Audit Terry Allbee [email protected] 701-223-8501
Membership Jackie Jacobson [email protected] 701-509-1416
Nominations Mike Szymanski [email protected] 701-328-6360
Fundraising Jeremy Thury & John Mazur [email protected] 701-320-6398
President-Elect Portfolio Rick Nelson [email protected] 701-425-3308
Bylaws Paul Myerchin [email protected] 701-250-8968
Legislative Eric Lindstrom [email protected] 701-355-3500
Awards Rick Nelson [email protected] 701-425-3308
Communications Jackie Jacobson, Jeremy Guinn [email protected] or [email protected] 701-509-1416
Law Enforcement Jackie Lundstrom & Tim Phalen [email protected] 701-328-6606
Portfolio A Phil Mastrangelo [email protected] 701-400-0587
Wetland Resources John Devney [email protected] 701-471-4235
Historian Vacant
Wildlife Commercialization Mike McEnroe [email protected] 701-224-8335
Energy Committee Kent Luttschwager [email protected] 701-774-4320
Portfolio B Mike Ell [email protected] 701-220-5025
Western Lands Bill Jensen [email protected] 701-220-5031
Education & Outreach Kristine Askerooth [email protected] 701-724-3598
Prof. Women in Nat. Resources Cami Dixon & Kristine Askerooth [email protected] 701-662-8611
Portfolio C Paul Halko [email protected] 701-649-0122
Missouri River Vacant
Garrison Diversion Blake Schaan [email protected] 701-391-0936
Prairie Resources Krista Reiser [email protected] 701-793-2021
Red River Watershed Bruce Kreft [email protected] 701-328-6224
Portfolio D Rachel Bush [email protected] 701-799-0766
Northern Great Plains Work Group Scott McLeod [email protected] 701-527-1671
Endangered Species Patrick Isakson [email protected] 701-328-6338
Wildlife Damage Management Phil Mastrangelo [email protected] 701-400-0587
Legacy Trust Initiative Vacant
Tribal Wildlife Jeremy Guinn [email protected] 701-255-3285, ext 1458
Inactive Committees Representatives Contracts Energy Subcommittees
Fishery Resources, Mike Olson USDA Tech Comm., Karen Kreil Legislative Liaison, Vacant Wind Energy, Vacant
Forest Resources, Tom Claeys Garrison Master Plan, Al Sapa Bio-fuels, Scott McLeod
Prairie Chicken, Greg Link ND Nat. Res. Trust, Randy Renner Fossil Fuels, Vacant
ND Action Group, Casey Anderson
Invasive Species, Vacant
Devils Lake Basin, Vacant
Small Grants, Bruce Kreft
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North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society
EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES 19 July 2016
ND Game & Fish Department Wildlife Health Laboratory
Bismarck, ND The Executive Board (Board) Meeting of the North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society (Chapter) was called to order at 9:30 AM at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department Wildlife Health Laboratory, Bismarck, North Dakota (ND). Board members in attendance were Bill Jensen, Mike Szymanski, Rick Nelson, Stephanie Tucker, Paul Halko, Mike Ell, and Phil Mastrangelo. Also in attendance were Mike McEnroe and Al Sapa. Notes: MSC = “Moved, seconded, and carried” followed by names of board members making the motion and seconding the motion. NTR = “Nothing to Report” from the committee chair. I. TREASURER’S REPORT – Adam Ryba provided a written copy of the Treasurer’s report. The current account balances are $12,606.87 in checking, $25,369.31 in life membership, and $102,725.09 in Dakota Prairie Legacy (DPL). Of the DPL account, $1,814.00 is what has come in for the Bill Bicknell Memorial, and $12,500.00 was transferred into the DPL in 2012 that could be pulled out as needed. A motion to approve Treasurer’s report (MSC – Ell, Tucker). Ryba requested an announcement be posted in the next newsletter advertising vacancies and a call for volunteers for the Treasurer and Secretary positions. Ryba reminded the Board that the Wild Apricot renewal comes up in August. An offer has been made by a former colleague of Bill Bicknell to start a scholarship in his name. The offer is to donate $500 per year for 5+ years, with the understanding that the Chapter would provide match. Board discussed options and logistics for distributing such a scholarship. A
newly formed committee, Past Presidents Advisory committee, will consult with Education and Student Liaison committees about such a scholarship. II. SECRETARY’S REPORT A. Minutes from previous meeting – Stephanie Tucker presented the minutes from previous meeting. A motion to approve April 12, 2016 Board minutes with one minor edit (MSC – Halko, Szymanski). B. Correspondence Received 1. Public notice from Bureau of Land
Management regarding renewal of grazing leases in North and South Dakota (May 16, 2016).
2. Public notice from US Department of
Agriculture’s Medora Ranger District regarding livestock water systems in Billings, Slope, and Golden Valley Counties (May 25, 2016).
3. Public notice from US Department of
Agriculture’s Medora Ranger District regarding well pads in Billings County (June 2, 2016).
4. Public notice from SWCA on behalf
of Bureau of Land Management regarding well pads in Mountrail County (June 6, 2016).
5. Public notice from the North Dakota
State Water Commission announcing a public meeting in Bismarck on June 22, 2016 (June 10, 2016).
6. Public notice from US Department of
Agriculture’s Medora Ranger District regarding oil pipeline from Fryburg station to Baker, Montana (June 15, 2016).
7. Public notice from US Army Corps
of Engineers regarding permit application for new construction of Health Campus northwest of Minot (June 16, 2016).
8. Public notice from US Army Corps
of Engineers regarding renewal of 50 and addition of 2 Nationwide Permits (June 16, 2016).
9. Public notice from the North Dakota
State Water Commission
announcing a public meeting in Bismarck on July 6, 2016 (June 29, 2016).
10. Announcement from the Sand
County Foundation regarding the Leopold Conservation Award winner in North Dakota and request for further sponsorship for next year’s award (July 8, 2016).
11. Public notice from SWCA on behalf
of Bureau of Land Management regarding 12.2 acre well pad in Mountrail County (July 11, 2016).
12. Public notice from SWCA on behalf
of Bureau of Land Management regarding 10.04 acre well pad in Mountrail County (July 11, 2016).
13. Thank you card from Sydney Friedt
for sponsoring the North Dakota Jr. Duck Stamp competition.
14. Thank you card from Duane
Meissner to Bill Jensen for the property visit and letter of interest a land donation.
C. Correspondence Sent 1. Letter to Lynn Helms, Department of
Mineral Resources, regarding the Chapter’s opposition to new proposed definition of “interested party,” which would exclude public comment on oil and gas permit issues.
2. Letter to Alex Michalek with the
McKenzie Ranger District in response to proposed Antelope Master Development Plan in McKenzie County (May 21, 2016).
3. Letter to Duane Meissner
expressing our interest in his desire to donate land to a conservation organization (June 10, 2016).
4. Letter to Governor Dalrymple
expressing our opposition to transfer of public land to private ownership (June 22, 2016).
5. Letter to DOT and Federal Highway
Administrator in support of wildlife overpasses along US Highway 85 north of Belfield (July 18, 2016).
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III. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. President’s Portfolio – Bill Jensen 1. Treasurer – Adam Ryba – See
Section I. 2. Secretary – Stephanie Tucker –
See Section II. 3. Natural Resources Trust – Randy
Renner – NTR 4. Resolutions and Public
Statements – Bill Jensen – NTR 5. Finance – Mike Goos – As of
6/30/2016, the DPL has $102,725.03 (contributions = $68,689.36, return = $21,535.67, and investments by Board action = $12,500) from 70 contributors. Contributions for the last quarter (4/1/2016-6/30/2016) were $17,310.00 from 3 known contributors and several anonymous contributors. Additionally, there were $1,814 donated as memorials for Bill Bicknell.
6. Media Relations – Vacant – NTR 7. Student Liasion – Kristen Black –
During the summer months, the Chapter bylaws were reviewed for a potential change to include a Student Liaison to the Board position. The Board determined that adding a position to the Board would not be the best route and instead, a committee should be formed to handle Student Liaison business. It was decided that the Student Liaison will be nominated by their TWS-registered university chapter and will be elected by majority vote at the Student/Professional Luncheon during the Annual Meeting.
The Elected Student Liaison will work
with the members of the Committee to (1) communicate ideas from the chapters to the board and vice versa, (2) obtain minutes from board meetings and keep student chapters and clubs informed, (3) relay needs of parent chapter to student chapters and clubs and make sure needs are met, (4) work with board and student chapters to prepare themes and events for state
meetings, and (5) work with wildlife clubs in the state what wish to become registered chapters.
The first Student Liaison will be
elected at the Annual Meeting in February, 2017. They will remain in the position until the next election in February of 2018. The elected student may be an undergraduate or graduate student but must be enrolled as a student during the entire duration of their appointment.
Until the time that the first Student
Liaison is elected, I, Kristen Black, will serve as the unofficial and acting Student Liaison. As such, a media project was launched to inform the public about the research taking place in the state and the importance of such research. Through this effort, we can use media outlets such as Instagram and Facebook to highlight students doing research that involves wildlife and/or native prairie in North Dakota. Hopefully this will allow the public to feel more connected to the current natural resource issues we are facing in the state.
B. Past President’s Portfolio – Mike Szymanski 1. Arrangements – Todd Frerichs –
Hotel is reserved for February 8-10 in Mandan.
2. Program – Mike Szymanski –
Committee hasn’t started working on the program yet, but interested in the primary topic being management based for the next conference.
3. Audit – Terry Albee – NTR 4. Membership – Jackie Jacobson –
A motion to accept 4 new student members (passed unanimously). A motion to accept Cassandra Torstenson as a new member (passed unanimously). Jackie is interested in having someone take over as chair of this committee, please contact the President if you are interested in helping the Chapter with this position.
5. Nominations – Mike Szymanski – NTR
6. Fundraising – John Mazur – John
will be unavailable to help with the annual conference next year; Board is looking for someone to step up and fill in for John during the next annual conference.
C. President-Elect’s Portfolio – Rick Nelson 1. Bylaws – Paul Myerchin – NTR 2. Legislative – Eric Lindstrom –
McEnroe has legislative social set up at the Kelly Inn the Tuesday before the next annual conference. Board is still looking for someone to take over the Lobbyist position.
3. Awards – Rick Nelson – NTR 4. Communications – Jeremy Guinn
and Jackie Jacobson – NTR 5. Law Enforcement – Jackie
Lundstrom and Tim Phalen – NTR D. Portfolio A – Phil Mastrangelo 1. Wetlands Resources – John
Devney – NTR 2. Historian – Vacant – Board
discussed finding a new Chair and the archival duties of the Chair.
3. Wildlife Commercialization – Mike
McEnroe – NTR 4. Energy – Kent Luttschwager –
Continues to review proposed projects, particularly pipeline crossings under the lake. Past Presidents Advisory Committee has volunteered to help with outlining a strategy for this committee.
E. Portfolio B – Mike Ell 1. Western Lands – Bill Jensen –
NTR 2. Education and Outreach –
Kristine Askerooth – NTR 3. Professional Women in Natural
Resources – Cami Dixon and Kristine Askerooth – NTR
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Board discussed method for sending in a letter of support for the proposed national legislation to increase the State Wildlife Grants budget. Ell will ask Bruce Kreft to take a look at the legislation and consider writing a letter of support to our state delegation.
F. Portfolio C – Paul Halko 1. Missouri River – Vacant – NTR 2. Garrison Diversion – Blake
Schaan – NTR 3. Prairie Resources – Krista Reiser –
NTR 4. Red River Watershed – Bruce Kreft
– NTR, only give report at annual meeting.
G. Portfolio D – Rachel Bush 1. Northern Great Plains Working
Group – Scott McLeod – NTR 2. Endangered Species – Patrick
Isakson – NTR 3. Wildlife Damage Management –
Phil Mastrangelo – NTR 4. Legacy Trust Initiative – Vacant –
NTR 5. Tribal Wildlife – Jeremy Guinn –
NTR IV. OLD BUSINESS 1. Update on Conservation Notes –
Sapa provided an update to the Board. They have sent out 4 notes so far, and at least 1 legislator has responded in support of the notes. Group would like to incorporate some notes from students in the future; plans for at least 4 more notes outlined, but intend to continue formulating and sending them for the foreseeable future.
2. Update on Prairie Matters – Jensen
provided an update on this social media campaign. Currently, there is a Blog (1 posting per week), Facebook community page (1-2 posts per week), and Instagram page (1-2 post per week). Trying to target specific groups, particularly millennials, by getting them to link the blog to their website and/or link/
share posts. Will make an effort to advertise it in the newsletter and encourage the membership to share.
3. Update on Meissner property –
Jensen contacted Duane Meissner, visited his property, and wrote a letter outlining possible options. Natural Resources Trust has offered to help the Chapter broker the land deal if Mr. Meissner is willing to donate his property. Jensen will draft another letter for Mr. Meissner to continue communications.
V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Rural Leadership North Dakota –
Program is looking for sponsorships from conservation groups for future student scholarships. They are interested in having more conservation topics in their curriculum. Will touch base with Rachel to determine if/how the Chapter may help with this program.
2. Past President Advisory Committee
– Nelson will formulate a committee and start outlining a mission for the committee. This committee has already offered to review the status of currently active committees and develop a recommendation for the use of the Bill Bicknell memorial funds.
3. TRCP-type billboard – Board agree
to keep a billboard-conservation campaign in mind for around the legislative session as a way to get one of our messages out. Szymanski will explore cost options.
4. Mountain lions – Board discussed
request by the Cougar Fund to formally comment on mountain lion management in North Dakota. Board agreed to continue to monitor the issue and tabled any action for the time being.
5. Student Scholarships – A motion to
give $250 to TWS for student travel scholarships to the national meeting in Raleigh (MSC – Szymanski, Mastrangelo).
6. Governor Candidate Questionnaire
– McEnroe, Sapa, and Nelson are finalizing the questionnaire; draft of questionnaire was provided to the
Board. Will be mailing the questionnaire by the end of the week and expect to have answers back by September 1
st. Will email responses
to memberships of the Chapter and the ND Wildlife Federation.
7. Outdoor Heritage Fund – Board
discussed ways to try and bring more funding towards large conservation or habitat projects as opposed to small parks/recs projects.
8. Keeping All The Pieces –
Introductory movie showing on Wednesday, August 17
th at the
Bismarck Public Library. 9. Sand County Foundation, Leopold
Conservation Award – requesting sponsorships. About 15 sponsors signed on last year. Last year, the Chapter provided $500 in support.
A motion to give $250 to the Leopold Conservation Award (MSC – Szymanski, Nelson).
Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 27
th at the
NDGFD Wildlife Health Lab starting at 9:30 AM. A motion to adjoin the meeting at approximately 2:00 PM (MSC – Mastrangelo, Szymanski).
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ANNOUNCEMENTS NOMINATIONS FOR CHAPTER AWARDS
Nominations are now being accepted for the Chapter’s annual awards. Nominations for the following awards must
be received by December 1, 2016.
The North Dakota Award is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution towards fur-
thering the aims of professional wildlife endeavors in North Dakota.
The North Dakota Habitat Award is presented to an individual or group that has made a substantial contribution
toward preserving and/or establishing high quality wildlife habitat in North Dakota.
Special Recognition Awards are given to individuals or group s for their commitment to special projects, issues,
or ongoing programs concerning North Dakota’s natural resources.
Awards Nomination Format:
List Award, Nominee Name, Address, Phone Number, Current Position, Education, Professional Career, and Writ-
ten Nomination Statement fully explaining the accomplishments that are noteworthy.
Nominator’s name and contact information.
Please send nominations by snail mail to: Please send nominations by email to:
NDCTWS Rick Nelson
PO Box 1442 [email protected]
Bismarck, ND 58501-1442
Attention: Rick Nelson
CALL FOR SECRETARY
LOBBYIST SEARCH UNDERWAY
COMMITTEE CHAIRS NEEDED
The Chapter is in need of a member to fill the Secretary position. Duties of the Secretary include producing minutes
for the meeting, maintenance and dispersal of communications using the Chapter’s email account, and providing
correspondence as needed by the Chapter. If interested, please contact Bill Jensen at [email protected] or 701-220-
5031.
The Chapter is in search of a lobbyist to promote the shared ideas of Chapter membership in the political arena. If
interested, please contact Bill Jensen at [email protected] or 701-220-5031.
We have vacancies in the Committee Chair positions for the Missouri River Committee and the Legacy Trust Initia-
tive. If you are looking to become more involved in the Chapter, there is no better way than to serve on one of
the committees.
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Dakota Prairie Legacy Endowment
Quarterly Report (2nd Quarter 2016)
Reporting Date – 4/1/16 - 6/30/16
Total Assets 6/30/16 = $102,725.03
Contributions - $68,689.36
Return - $21,535.67
Total Contributors - 70
Contributions for the reporting period -$ 17,310.00
Contributors for the reporting period - 3, plus several anonymous
Withdrawals total - $0.00
Memorials Received: Bill Bicknell - $1,814.00
Thank you!
The Dakota Prairie Legacy en-
dowment provides support for
the Chapter to meet the many
urgent challenges confronting
wildlife and their habitats.
The DPL accepts gifts of cash,
property, and deferred (estate)
gifts.
PRAIRIE MATTERS CAMPAIGN
Check-out “Prairie Matters”
https://prairiematters.org
https://www.facebook.com/prairiematters/
https://www.instagram.com/prairiematters/
To some, prairies can seem dull and lifeless. However as biologists, birders, wildlife photographers, and outdoor
enthusiasts, we get to see the incredible diversity of life in the prairies first-hand. Prairie Matters was created to
share our passion for and observations of the North Dakota prairies.
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KNDC is the largest and longest running poster contest in the state. More than 12,000 students learned about protecting the environment by
keeping North Dakota clean for the people who live and visit here. Grades 1-8 and special needs created posters reflecting the need to keep
water clean, reduce waste, prevent wildfires, recycle, plant trees, create wildlife habitat, and explore our beautiful state.
1st Place, Grade 4: Anna Duckwitz, Homeschool, Moffit
2nd Place, Grade 4: Aspen Eslinger, Sunrise Elementary, Bismarck
3rd Place, Grade 4: Morgan Fischer, Turtle Lake-Mercer, Turtle Lake
All first place state winners received a gold medallion, certificate, and $100 cash award. First place winners had their poster turned into a billboard and
placed along a major transportation route near their hometown by Newman Outdoor Advertising. Second and third place winners received a silver or
bronze medallion, certificate, and $75 or $50 cash award.
The ND Chapter of the Wildlife Society and the ND Game & Fish Department sponsor the 4th
grade, with a theme of Habitat: Homes for Wildlife.
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Have you seen what ND wildlife students are doing?
Check-out “Prairie Matters”
https://prairiematters.org
https://www.facebook.com/prairiematters/
https://www.instagram.com/prairiematters/
STUDENT LIAISON
Stemming from discussions at this year’s annual conference, the Executive Board initiated a movement to deepen
involvement of students in Chapter activities. The appointment of Kristen Black (UND) as Student Liaison for the ND
Chapter opens a new era for the Chapter and provides increased opportunities to build a responsive and exciting
Chapter that appeals to a wide range of wildlife professionals.
CONGRATS TO VALLEY CITY STATE’S STUDENT CHAPTER
The Wildlife Society Welcomes our Newest Student Chapter:
NORTH DAKOTA STUDENT FOCUS This is a rotating section focusing on ND student successes in wildlife conservation efforts and activities
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin- Madison
University of Wyoming
Utah State University
Valley City State University (ND)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech)
Washington State University
Wayne State College (NE)
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Membership in the ND Chapter of the Wildlife Society
The ND Chapter of the Wildlife Society (NDCTWS) has made a financial investment in providing an on-line presence to our
membership. This allows for people to keep their contact information up to date so they can receive Chapter newsletters and
other email correspondence from the Chapter. It also provides members with the ability to renew their membership dues on-
line, and register for special events sponsored by the Chapter. ]
NDCTWS website: https://ndctws.wordpress.com - click on the MEMBERSHIP AND EVENT REGISTRATION tab. Please note
that membership dues renew on February 1 of each year, with the exception of LIFE members.
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JOIN OUR ONLINE PRESENCE TODAY
As a member of the NDCTWS, you are also a member of the Central Mountains and Plains Section (CMPS) of The Wildlife Society.
The Section newsletter is now available: http://wildlife.org/cmp
Central Mountains & Plains Section
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NORTH DAKOTA JR. DUCK STAMP PROGRAM
The North Dakota Junior Duck Stamp Program in its 23rd year, had more than 1,300 students in grades K-12 submit artwork this year.
This wetland and waterfowl conservation program continues to grow in interests and provides an important link for students in the state to
consider conservation efforts. Judges Marshall Johnson, Jeff Hoff, Kent Sundseth, Rick Schumann, and Sandy Johnson made the final deci-
sions.
To see all the winning artwork go to: https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Dakota-Junior-Duck-Stamp-
Program/187504194604840
The 2016 “Best of Show” went to Valley City High School senior Cassidy Fulton, who entered an American Wigeon painting entitled,
“Secluded Serenity”.
Megan Tichy, of Tower City, received Runner-up Best of Show for her pencil and pastel drawing of a pair of mallards.
Kyler Nelsen, of Leeds, was recognized for having the most meaningfull conservation message:
“Our environment, our responsibility, our future.”
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Request for North Dakota Photos
The Newsletter needs your quality photos of ND wildlife, fish, plants, envi-
ronmental issues, and landscapes. Share what’s going on at your field sites,
around town, on the road, or at home.. Students and mentors, send student
in-the-field pictures. Send a jpeg to [email protected].
CHAPTER ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
We need your contributions!
If you have announcements or events that
you would like to share, please send them
to [email protected]. Updates from the
field or lab? A photo of wildlife, plants, or
habitats? Planning a workshop or meet-
ing? Send us a quick note and a photo.
Look for Facebook Challenges, an oppor-
tunity to show off your wildlife knowledge
and win some great prizes!
Interested in providing content for the Chapter’s Facebook page?
Let us know: [email protected]
ND Chapter Website
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More frequent updates and timely communication about events that
impact wildlife in North Dakota.
Contact Jackie at [email protected] for website issues, suggestions,
or to post a photo.
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Regular $25.00
Available to any person employed, trained, or is a student
in a natural resource field. Entitled to vote in Chapter elections.
Regular (Senior) $15.00
For members 55 years or older with 5 or more years of
previous Chapter membership.
Patron, Sponsor or Benefactor $25.00
Available to any person or organization which is interested
in supporting the Chapter as it is operated by membership. Non-voting status.
Life Member (Regular) $300.00
Life Member (Senior) $150.00
Available to members 55 years or older with 5 or more years
of previous Chapter membership.
Student $10.00
TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ________
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Students or other Chapter members are asked to notify Jackie Jacobson, Membership Chairman, of any address
changes. Please mail the change to ND Chapter Wildlife Society, PO Box 1442, Bismarck, ND 58502-1442. This
is greatly appreciated and helps to keep our expenses down.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
NAME
OCCUPATION/TITLE
ADDRESS
PHONE #
(your email address will be your login ID for the membership website)
EMPLOYER
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