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.

NORTH DAKOTA CHAPTER NEWSLETTER

May 2004

At the end of March I was contacted by Diana Hallet, Past President of TWS, to submit the North Dakota Chapter for the Chapter of the Year Award. It was flattering to know that the Chapter is held in such high regard since we have already received the first time it was awarded in 1994. The application process also was a good way of reflecting on the accomplishments of the Chapter in 2003. In fact the allowable room for describing what we have done was extremely inadequate. The Chapter has always been a voice for the natural resources of North Dakota and outside our borders. This seems to be well known and respected. I really appreciated the help of Bill Bicknell and Mike Goos to get this application submitted in less than a week. Hopefully we will be accepting the award in Calgary in September. The application process also pointed out one of our weaknesses of not having very many Chapter members who are also members of the parent society. There is less than one-quarter of our membership that belongs to TWS. If you have been a member in the past please consider renewing. Your membership not only helps to ensure that the science of our profession has a journal to publish the information in but TWS is also involved in many of the natural resource issues from a national level of interest to the Chapter. The April Executive Board meeting provided some lively discussion on the position statement on the conflict between Economic Development and the Natural Environment. The statement is published in this newsletter and the Chapter will be providing comment. Please read the statement and contact one of the Chapter Board members if you have any comments before the next Board meeting in June. TWS has also asked the Chapter to start an Endowment Campaign on the state level for their endowment for public policy. A letter from the Finance Committee is in the newsletter, please feel free to make a donation to TWS. We also wrestled with the security of our website. I have been contacted by a number of our members who are concerned about the email message sent to Chapter members from Dick Monson and the NODAK ETREE. It happened through the mailing list for legislative updates and news set up during the last legislative session. The NODAK ETREE may have

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some issues that are of interest to our members, but we cannot allow any group access to our membership list without careful consideration and Board approval. The Board apologizes for this breach of security and trust, and feels confident that corrective measures will be in place to keep this from happening again. The Board thanks all of the members on the mailing list for your patience and strives to make the list a reliable and secure too for pressing issues and legislative updates. We welcome Jeremy Duckwitz as the new Historian for the Chapter and a Thank You goes out to Chris Grondahl for his years of service as Historian. Finally, the Chapter is highly regarded by our peers and others making natural resource decisions. This is only because of the tremendous effort put forth by our membership. Let us not forget to get out this spring to enjoy the natural resources that we strive so hard to protect. The time spent in the North Dakota outdoors allows us the time to reflect and reenergize for the battles that lie ahead. Randy Renner President

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* 2004 * MAY 8 International Migratory Bird Day

JUNE

12 - Prairie Day, at the Buffalo Gap Campground west of Medora 11-12-13 Prairies and Potholes Birding Festival, Jamestown, ND 24 - Board Meeting at the Riverdale Game and Fish Office at 10:00am

JULY 3 – 7:00 pm Go Wild at the Red Hawks Baseball game – Fargo, ND

If you have event dates, deadlines or other dates of interest, please send them to: Randy Renner, NDCTWS, 2525 River Road, Bismarck, ND 58503

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North Dakota Chapter TWS - 2004 Executive Board Members Randy Renner Dave Azure Mike Goos Jacquie Ermer Mark Sherfy Allyn Sapa Will Meeks Kristine Askerooth

President Portfolio – Randy Renner Secretary/Treasure: Mark Sherfy Newsletter: Stacy Adolf-Whipp CMPS Rep: Jerry Heiser Natural Resources Trust Advisor: Scott Peterson Resolutions and Public Statements: Randy Renner

Past-President Portfolio – Mike Goos Arrangements: Mike Goos Program: Mike Goos Audit: Tom Sklebar Membership: Brian Wehausen Nominations: Mike Goos ND Action Group: Jacquie Ermer

President-Elect Portfolio – David Azure Bylaws: Paul Myerchin Prairie Resources: Karen Smith & Darla Lenz Legislative: Greg Link Awards: David Azure Prairie Chicken: Greg Link

Portfolio A – Jacquie Ermer Wetland Resources: Cami Dixon Fishery Resources: Mike Olson Historian: Chris Grondahl Website: Scott Kahan Wildlife Commercialization: Mike McEnroe

Portfolio B – Allyn Sapa Western Lands: Bill Jensen Teaming with Wildlife: Chuck Bosch Education: Kristine Askerooth & Jack Lalor Forest Resources: Brian Prince Invasive Species: Will Meeks & Scott Kahan

Portfolio C - Kristine Askerooth Missouri River: Randy Renner Red River Watershed: Jack Lalor Devils Lake Basin: Roger Hollevoet Fund Raising: Brian Kietzman & Paul Halko Small Grants: Darla Lenz

Portfolio D - Will Meeks Northern Great Plains Working Group: Kevin WillisEndangered Species: Sandy Hagen & Anne CoyleLaw Enforcement: Jackie Lundstrom Wildlife Damage Management: Jacquie Ermer & Phil Mastrangelo Finance: Mike Goos

North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society

Executive Board Meeting Minutes

April 1, 2004 The Executive Board Meeting of the North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society was called to order at 10:00 AM at Ducks Unlimited in Bismarck, North Dakota. Board members in attendance included Kristine Askerooth, Dave Azure, Jacquie Ermer, Mike Goos, Will Meeks, Randy Renner, Al Sapa, and Mark Sherfy. Con Hillman also attended the meeting. Notes: MSC = “Moved, seconded, and carried” followed by names of board members making and seconding the motion. NTR = “Nothing to Report” from the committee chair.

OLD BUSINESS Treasurer’s Report—Mark Sherfy reviewed the Chapter’s financial position, including a summary of annual meeting income and expenses provided by Tim Phalen. The Chapter remains in good financial standing, due in part to low costs for this year’s fundraisers. The Board voted to accept the Treasurer’s report (MSC Goos/Azure). Correspondence Sent and Received—Randy Renner highlighted several letters, including a thank-you from Senator Dorgan for our support of the State Wildlife Grants program, and the Chapter’s comments on Master Manual updates for the Missouri River drafted by Jeb Williams, Roger Collins, and Mike Olson. Chapter of the Year—Diana Hallett (TWS Past President) contacted us about submitting an application for the Chapter of the Year Award. Randy Renner prepared an application and submitted it by the March 31 deadline. The application included several specific questions about the chapter, including our involvement in the parent society. It was noted that 76 of our members are national TWS members.

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NEW BUSINESS SRT Presentation—Al Sapa attended a presentation on behalf of the ranching industry to the Scientific Review Team for Allotment Management Plans on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands. Rick Nelson has an opportunity to speak before the SRT on behalf of the Chapter at the April 12 meeting in Bismarck. The Board agreed on the importance of Rick’s presentation focusing on science.

New Members—No new members have been received. TWS Position Statement on Steady State Economy—TWS Council is seeking our comments on this draft position statement, although the level of review and time frame for responses are unclear. Randy will find out some more information, and the issue will be addressed at the next board meeting. Members who wish to review the position statement should contact a board member to obtain a copy.

Newsletter Deadline—The Board set an April 16 deadline for newsletter contributions, including requests for position statements from committees.

State Health Department Comments on AFO/CAFO—The Department of Health has opened a comment period on NPDES permits and rules for confined animal feeding operations. The comment period closes April 15. Mike Ell reports that no environmental comments have been received. This action item has been forwarded to the Wetland Committee through Cami Dixon.

Approved Position Statements—The Board discussed compiling all of the Chapter’s position statements in a central location, with an accessible archive on the website. The first step will be to go through old newsletters and create a list of our existing position statements. Al Sapa and Jacquie Ermer volunteered to work on this. They will also determine which newsletters are missing from the files. The Board will ultimately request that committee chairs provide copies of approved position statements.

Roadless Area in Grasslands—Randy has obtained a copy of the Forest Service’s EIS regarding oil & gas exploration in a roadless area on the Little Missouri National Grasslands. The EIS has been forwarded to the Western Lands Committee through Al Sapa for action.

TWS Endowment—The Chapter contributed $5000 last year to the TWS Endowment campaign. The parent society has requested that we seek individual contributions from the membership, using the Maine Chapter’s approach as a model. This issue of the newsletter includes a letter to the membership from the Finance Committee regarding the endowment campaign.

President’s Portfolio (Randy Renner)

Secretary/Treasurer (Mark Sherfy)—NTR.

Newsletter (Stacy Whipp)—NTR. The Board also discussed developing an endowment for our Chapter. Con Hillman provided some background information on planned giving, and volunteered to help with the mechanics of setting up a Chapter endowment. The Board voted to support further exploration of this issue by the Finance Committee (MSC Meeks/Azure). The Finance Committee will also consider the Chapter’s long-range financial plans, including guidelines for handling any sudden influx of funds from estate giving.

CMPS (Jerry Heiser)—NTR. NRTA (Scott Peterson)—NTR. A meeting of the Trust is coming up in April. Resolutions & Public Statements (Randy Renner)—Randy recently conducted media interviews on behalf of the Chapter regarding natural resource values of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The media contacts were

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initiated in reference to the 25th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez incident.

Past President’s Portfolio (Mike Goos)

Arrangements (Mike Goos)—A reservation has been made to hold the Annual Meeting at the Seven Seas Inn in Mandan in February 2005. Program (Mike Goos)—The committee has not met yet, but the Wildlife Commercialization Committee is considering another half-day session for the 2005 Annual Meeting. Audit (Tom Sklebar)—An audit was completed before the Annual Meeting. Membership (Brian Wehausen)—NTR. Nominations (Mike Goos)—NTR. ND Action Group (Jacquie Ermer)—The Group met on March 9 & 10 at Ducks Unlimited in Bismarck. The meeting highlighted NAWCA projects, PPJV topics, the rewrite of the PPJV Implementation Plan, and current research on landscapes and nest success. The Group voted to meet annually.

President Elect’s Portfolio (Dave Azure)

Bylaws (Paul Myerchin)—NTR Legislative (Greg Link)—Plans are in the works for spring forums in Fargo & Grand Forks. The Board discussed whether there was a need to have a formal contract with the Chapter’s lobbyist. Dave Azure will consult with Paul Myerchin on this topic. Awards (Dave Azure)—NTR. Prairie Chicken (Greg Link)—The tri-state summit was held during the last week of March. Discussion topics included isolation of populations, the need for translocations, and

habitat work through the Farm Bill. The Chapter provided $100 in support of this summit. Prairie Resources (Darla Lenz)—Prairie Day 2004 will be held June 12 at the Buffalo Gap Campground in Medora. Topics will include birding, geology, history, plant tours, and prairie dogs.

Portfolio A (Jacquie Ermer)

Wetland Resources (Cami Dixon)—NTR. Fishery Resources (Mike Olson)—NTR. Historian (Chris Grondahl)—Jeremy Duckwitz has agreed to take over responsibility for this committee. The Board extends its thanks to Chris for his work on Chapter history. NDCTWS Website (Scott Kahan)—NTR. The Board discussed security of e-mail addresses from the Chapter’s e-mail list for legislative updates. Scott will be asked to look into ways of ensuring that only members have access to member e-mail addresses. Wildlife Commercialization (Mike McEnroe)—The Committee met on March 12. They have edited the 6 focal-area white papers and will be sending final drafts to the Board soon.

Portfolio B (Allyn Sapa)

Western Lands (Bill Jensen)—NTR. The Committee will review the Little Missouri National Grassland EIS referenced above. Teaming With Wildlife (Chuck Bosch)—NTR. Education & Outreach (Kristine Askerooth)—Kristine passed around a flyer on the Best of Show winner from the 2004 Jr. Duck Stamp contest. The banquet will be on April 24, and is sponsored by the Chapter. Over 685 entries were

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received, including several from Cass County schools. Kristine also passed around a flyer of winning posters from the Keep North Dakota Clean contest. Entries were received from 1300 6th graders. The contest will focus on 4th grade next year to coincide with the school theme of North Dakota studies. A News release is out advertising the Food & Habitat Plot contest. Forest Resources (Brian Prince)—NTR. Invasive Species (Will Meeks)—The Committee met in March to discuss the web-based IPM manual and workshop. Funding is in progress through the Challenge Cost Share grant. About 25% of the funds will be held for the workshop, which will be held in spring 2005 in Bismarck. Dave Dewald is heading up the IPM manual and Will Meeks is the main contact for the workshop.

Portfolio C (Kristine Askerooth)

Red River Watershed (Jack Lalor)—NTR. Jack has been working with the new Audubon Society liaison to the many Red River conservation groups. This person goes to all of the Red River group meetings and is forwarding notes to Jack. Missouri River (Jeb Williams)—NTR. The Committee recently sent a comment letter on Master Manual updates for the Missouri River. Devils Lake Basin (Roger Hollevoet)—NTR. Fundraising (Brian Kietzman/Paul Halko)—NTR.

Portfolio D (Will Meeks)

Northern Great Plains Working Group (Kevin Willis)—Kevin Willis provided the Board with notes from the Group’s April 1 meeting, which focused on CRP reauthorization and biomass

energy production. The Group endorsed the concept of the CRP Stability Act, which focuses on reenrollment of lands in CRP contracts set to expire in 2007. The Group also encouraged Arnie Kruse to maintain his involvement in the NDDAG Energy Coalition due to the potential wildlife benefits of biomass energy production. Members interested in these issues should contact Kevin Willis or Will Meeks. Endangered Species (Sandy Hagan/Anne Coyle)—Will reviewed the ND Species of Concern document that was written by Sandy. The species list does not include game species because it is funded under CARA-lite. Comments are now being received by North Dakota Game and Fish. Law Enforcement (Jackie Lundstrum)—NTR Wildlife Damage Management (Phil Mastrangelo/Jacquie Ermer)—The Committee met during the Annual Meeting in February. The main topic was compiling all approved position statements and thinking about potential need for future position statements. There potentially could be one on large carnivores, but nothing is being prepared yet. Committee is also updating its membership. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will host next year’s Joint Furbearer meeting, and the Committee will request funds to support the meeting. Finance (Mike Goos)—The Committee has two new members—Lee Albright & Con Hillman. Lee’s expertise is investments, and Con’s is planned giving. The Committee will meet with our financial advisor to go over financial management procedures. The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 (MSC Azure/Meeks).

The next Board meeting will be at 10:00 on June 24, 2004 at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department office in Riverdale.

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Economic Growth and the Natural Environment

Draft Position Statement-3/16/2004

Economic growth is an increase in the production and consumption of goods and services,

occurring as a consequence of an increase in the multiplied product of population and per capita consumption, operating in a free competitive market. Technology has the potential to diminish or exacerbate the effects of economic growth, depending on whether the net result is increased or decreased per capita natural resource consumption. Education, too, may be a double-edged sword because educated individuals tend to have higher standard of living expectations, but at the same time education can create a populace informed about the long-term consequences of unmitigated economic growth.

Economic growth has been a primary, perennial goal of government and society, reflecting a dominant expansionist philosophy. Some schools of thought believe that there is no limit to economic growth, particularly given that technological progress allows us to use fewer resources for greater returns. However, based on established principles of ecology and physics, there is a limit to economic growth. Moreover, though technological progress can reduce ecological impacts of economic growth, it also can contribute to ecological problems. Therefore, faith in technology to present the solution for the global economic growth versus ecological sustainability dilemma is not sound reasoning to support unlimited economic growth. Of central concern to TWS and the wildlife profession, unbridled economic growth may have negative effects on ecological systems that are essential to wildlife conservation.

The mechanisms of economic growth may impact the environment through many portals, such as pollution (contamination of natural resources), overexploitation of natural resources, degradation and loss of wildlife habitat, and climate change. Excessive consumption levels result in degradation and overexploitation of resources, which are evident in the decline of some fisheries, the growing number of threatened and endangered species, loss of natural habitats and inadvertent introduction of exotics. Decline in environmental quality and loss of biological diversity are not easily assessed in conventional economic models, where these consequences would be regarded as externalities (i.e., not accounted for in the balance sheet). Current economic policies usually do not take into account the value of natural resources in contributing to biological processes such as flood control by wetlands, climate regulation by forests and open space through oxygen production and carbon dioxide consumption, and pollination by insects, birds, and mammals. Thus, economic health is not measured accurately by gross domestic product alone. Instead, because of the inevitable reliance on natural resources to achieve economic growth, the strength of the economy must incorporate the condition and sustainability of natural resources. This is not happening, and those concerned about wildlife conservation believe greater attention needs to be given to the erosive impact of economic growth on wildlife.

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The policy of The Wildlife Society with respect to economic growth is to:

1. Encourage science and education that improve society’s understanding that unconstrained economic growth leads to environmental degradation through direct and indirect impacts on wildlife and other natural resources. 2. Encourage science-based articulation of the conflict between economic growth and the ecological services that underpin the human economy (e.g., pollination, flood control, decomposition, climate regulation), and encourage development of alternative economic models that are sustainable. 3. Recognize: (a) the inadequacy of technological progress that does not address negative ecological effects of economic growth, (b) the fallacy of confidence in such technology to reconcile the conflict between economic growth and wildlife conservation, (c) the necessity for developing technology that reduces this conflict, and (d) the necessity for discouraging technology that causes it. 4. Inform and educate natural resource professionals, public officials, and the general public about the negative impacts of economic growth on wildlife conservation, and the role of policy makers and consumers in curbing these undesirable effects. 5. Educate policy makers and the public about the value and importance of wildlife and habitat and their benefits to local economies. 6. Encourage and support collaborative processes to engage stakeholders in the resolution of conflicts between economic growth and wildlife conservation. 7. Encourage and support sound public policy at state, national, and international levels that avoids or minimizes negative consequences of economic growth on wildlife and other natural resources. 8. Work with policy makers to encourage businesses to internalize negative impacts on water, air, biological resources and quality of human life so that price of goods and services fully reflects private and social costs. 9. Recognize economic growth is a function of population growth and per capita consumption. Thus, management of economic growth requires controlling both of these factors.

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Keep North Dakota Clean Poster Contest: Prairie – A Place to Roam

The Chapter in partnership with the US Fish & Wildlife Service sponsors the 6th grade in the Keep North Dakota Clean Poster Contest. This year the theme was Prairie – Place to Roam. This year the winners were: 1st Place: Mark Baumgartner, Strasburg, ND

2nd Place: Abby Knutson, Hatton, ND

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3rd Place (tie): Aubrey Ellefson, Cooperstown, ND and Kali Kurtz, Sykeston, ND

Mark's artwork will be put on a billboard near his hometown for at least 6 months. Over 1300 6th grade students participated this year. An awards ceremony will be held at the end of April in Bismarck to honor all the Keep ND Clean winners. We will be sponsoring the 4th grade next year to better fit into their North Dakota Studies curriculum.

ND Wildlife Food & Habitat Plot Contest

Savings bonds were awarded to last year's winners. A news release will be going out statewide to get young people fired up for this year's contest.

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Valley City Youth Wins Best of Show

A drake pintail was the top winning duck chosen as the 2004 Best of Show in the North Dakota Junior Duck Stamp Contest. “Peaceful Landing”, is the title of the Best of Show winning drawing by 17-year-old, Chelsey Klinger from Valley City. Chelsey used colored pencils to depict a lone pintail coming in for a morning landing on a marsh. Her artwork was selected from over 685 entries from across North Dakota. Chelsey’s drawing will compete at the end of April 2004 in Maryland at the National Jr Duck Stamp Contest alongside 51 other state and U.S. territory entries. First place winners of the National Jr Duck Stamp receive a trip to Washington DC, a $4000 cash award and their entry made into a stamp.

2004 Best of Show by Chelsey Klinger

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Chelsey is a senior at Valley City High School. She has always enjoyed drawing and art but started honing her talents when she entered junior high. When asked about her winning artwork Chelsey commented that she “thought pintails were neat and wanted to draw a duck that was doing something, not just floating on the water”. Besides art, Chelsey enjoys hanging out with her friends and going shopping. An awards ceremony will be held for all of the first, second, and third place North Dakota winners in Bismarck on April 24th in conjunction with the Lewis and Clark Wildlife Club banquet. Winning students will receive ribbons and prizes donated from various state wildlife, sportsmen’s groups and other organizations. The winning artwork will travel around the state to local malls, national wildlife refuges, and other events throughout the summer. The other first place winners in the four age categories are: Laura Blada and Ashley Johnson, Newburg; Judah Coleman, Daniel Dwyer, Thomas Dwyer, Danielle Molinaro and Nicole Molinaro, Bismarck; Mark Gutschmidt, Devils Lake; Heather Kamphuis, Valley City; Katie Rice, Maddock; and Jade Teske, Westhope. Second place winners are: Noah and Olivia Christenson, Maxbass; Charlie and Johnny Coleman, Joseph Dwyer, Bismarck; Jessica Haag, Fairfield; Christa and Mandy Maasjo, Samantha Swanberg, Valley City; Ethan Miller, Newburg; Janna Rice Maddock; and Mark Staple, Harwood. Third place winners are: Sarah Gessner, Brandy Moen, Tyler and Terri Rubbert, Upham; Jaiden Langlie, Fargo; Breanndolyn Lies, Horace; Karli Willson, Sanborn; Ashley Miller, Newburg; John Guertin, Angie McGough, Evan Olson, Valley City; and Thad Bergh, Havana.

2004 Best of Show Runner Up by Daniel Dwyer

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Dear North Dakota Chapter Members, Two years ago our national chapter started a campaign to establish a three million dollar TWS Endowment. The endowment will be used to provide flexible funds for public outreach and continuing education. In essence, that will mean being better able to translate good science into public policy and improved wildlife management. The interest from these dollars will be new dollars for expanded efforts. To date the TWS has raised approximately 1.6 million dollars. The NDCTWS made a contribution in 2003. If you would like to make an individual contribution or wish to talk to someone about the national campaign please contact our National Chairman; Ray B. Owen, 26 Noyes Dr., Orono, ME 04473;owensr@adelphia.net;207-866-4892. The NDCTWS finance committee will also mail you a reminder in the next month or so. Give it some thought as this will be a valuable endowment which will support our efforts at the national level. Thanks, Mike Goos

Visit the Red Hawks Baseball Team in Fargo on July 3rd for Go Wild with the Red Hawks. There will be games and fun for all ages! Goose Calls will be given away, wild animals will be roaming the stands to visit with patrons, a Bald Eagle from the Chahinkapa Zoo will be making an appearance, and Honker the Blue Goose, Mascot of the National WRefuge System will also be there for tons of family fun!

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Stacy Hoehn from the Valley City Wetland Management District and Chelsey Klinger, winner of the ND Junior Duck Stamp Contest will both be throwing out the first pitches of the game. For information on tickets, contact Kristine Askerooth.

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NORTH DAKOTA CHAPTER

OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY

2004 Executive Board

MIKE GOOS RANDY RENNER DAVE AZURE Past President President President-elect c/o Audubon Wildlife Refuge c/o Ducks Unlimited Inc. c/o Kulm Wetland District 3275 11th St. NW 2525 River Road 1 First Street SW Coleharbor, ND 58531 Bismarck, ND 58503 PO Box E (701) 462-8467 [h] (701) 258-4402 [h] Kulm, ND 58456 (701) 442-5474x13 [w] (701) 355-3526 [w] (701) 647-2866 [w] (701) 442-5546 [fax] (701) 355-3547 [fax] (701) 647-2221 [fax] goos@westriv.com [h] rrenner@ducks.org [w] dave_azure@fws.gov [w] mike_goos@fws.gov [w] srenner@msn.com [h] MARK SHERFY JACQUIE ERMER ALLYN SAPA Secretary/Treasurer Executive Board Executive Board c/o Northern Prairie Wildlife c/o Riverdale Game and 2009 Grimsrud Drive Research Center Fish Office Bismarck, ND 58501 8711 37th Street SE 406 Dakota Ave. (701) 258-9128 Jamestown, ND 58401 Riverdale, ND 58565 asap@bis.midco.net (701) 253-5504 [w] (701) 654-7475 [w] (701) 253-5553 [fax] (701) 654-7503 [f] msherfy@usgs.gov [w] jermer@state.nd.us

WILL MEEKS KRISTINE ASKEROOTH STACY ADOLF-WHIPP Executive Board Executive Board Newsletter Editor c/o Lostwood Wildlife Refuge c/o Tewaukon Wildlife Refuge c/o Arrowwood Wetland District 8315 Highway 8 9754 143 ½ Ave. SE 7745 11th Street SE Kenmare, ND 58746 Cayuga, ND 58013 Pingree, ND 58476 (701) 848-2722 [w] (701) 724-3598 [w] (701) 435-2440 [h] (701) 848-2702 [fax] (701) 724-3683 [fax] (701) 285-3341 [w] will_meeks@fws.gov [w] dougkris@drtel.net [h] (701) 285-3350 [fax] kristine_askerooth@fws.gov [w] stacy_whipp@fws.gov [w] Mailing Address: North Dakota Chapter of TWS

P.O. Box 1442 Bismarck, ND 58502-1442

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CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Students or other Chapter members are asked to notify Brian Wehausen, 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

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EMPLOYER

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Available to any person employed, trained or is a student in a natural resource field. Entitled to vote in Chapter elections.

~ Patron, Sponsor or Benefactor $ 10.00 _____

Available to any person or organization which is interested in supporting the Chapter as it is operated by membership. Non-voting status.

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TOTAL enclosed $ _____________

Make checks payable to North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society.

Mail to: North Dakota Chapter TWS, PO Box 1442, Bismarck, ND 58502-1442

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