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:

https//ndctws.wordpress.com

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 bjensen@nd.gov 701-220-5031

Secretary Stephanie Tucker satucker@nd.gov 701-220-1871

Treasurer Adam Pachl Adam.pachl@gmail.com 701-870-0211

Natural Resources Trust Advisor Randy Renner rrenner@ducks.org 701-355-3526

Resolutions and Public Statements Bill Jensen bjensen@nd.gov 701-220-5031

Finance Mike Goos goos@beu.midco.net 701-315-0529

Media Relations Jim Collins jcollins@nd.gov 701-328-5161

Student Liaison Kristen Black k.black@und.edu 404-561-9029

Past-President Portfolio Mike Szymanski duckszymanski@gmail.com 701-328-6360

Arrangements Todd Frerichs tafrer@hotmail.com 701-460-0576

Program Mike Szymanski duckszymanski@gmail.com 701-328-6360

Audit Terry Allbee terry@naturalresourcestrust.com 701-223-8501

Membership Jackie Jacobson sparrow@restel.net 701-509-1416

Nominations Mike Szymanski duckszymanski@gmail.com 701-328-6360

Fundraising Jeremy Thury & John Mazur thuryj@hotmail.com 701-320-6398

President-Elect Portfolio Rick Nelson bluebill@bis.midco.net 701-425-3308

Bylaws Paul Myerchin pmyerchin@bmellp.com 701-250-8968

Legislative Eric Lindstrom elindstrom@ducks.org 701-355-3500

Awards Rick Nelson bluebill@bis.midco.net 701-425-3308

Communications Jackie Jacobson, Jeremy Guinn sparrow@restel.net or jguinn@uttc.edu 701-509-1416

Law Enforcement Jackie Lundstrom & Tim Phalen jalundst@nd.gov 701-328-6606

Portfolio A Phil Mastrangelo philmast3235@gmail.com 701-400-0587

Wetland Resources John Devney jdevney@delatwaterfowl.com 701-471-4235

Historian Vacant

Wildlife Commercialization Mike McEnroe memcenroe@midco.net 701-224-8335

Energy Committee Kent Luttschwager kluttschwager@nd.gov 701-774-4320

Portfolio B Mike Ell mell@bis.midco.net 701-220-5025

Western Lands Bill Jensen bjensen@nd.gov 701-220-5031

Education & Outreach Kristine Askerooth kristine_askerooth@fws.gov 701-724-3598

Prof. Women in Nat. Resources Cami Dixon & Kristine Askerooth prairiewetlands@live.com 701-662-8611

Portfolio C Paul Halko pfhalko@gmail.com 701-649-0122

Missouri River Vacant

Garrison Diversion Blake Schaan bschaan@nd.gov 701-391-0936

Prairie Resources Krista Reiser k_cowgirl15@hotmail.com 701-793-2021

Red River Watershed Bruce Kreft bkreft@nd.gov 701-328-6224

Portfolio D Rachel Bush rachel.bush@hotmail.com 701-799-0766

Northern Great Plains Work Group Scott McLeod hoyt8832@gmail.com 701-527-1671

Endangered Species Patrick Isakson pisakson@nd.gov 701-328-6338

Wildlife Damage Management Phil Mastrangelo philmast3235@gmail.com 701-400-0587

Legacy Trust Initiative Vacant

Tribal Wildlife Jeremy Guinn jguinn@uttc.edu 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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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 bluebill@bis.midco.net

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 bjensen@nd.gov 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 bjensen@nd.gov 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 ndctws@gmail.com.

CHAPTER ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

We need your contributions!

If you have announcements or events that

you would like to share, please send them

to jguinn@uttc.edu. 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: ndctws@gmail.com

ND Chapter Website

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More frequent updates and timely communication about events that

impact wildlife in North Dakota.

Contact Jackie at sparrow@restel.net 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 #

EMAIL

(your email address will be your login ID for the membership website)

EMPLOYER

I am _____ am not _____ a current member of the North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society

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C/O JEREMY GUINN, EDITOR

P. O. BOX 1442

BISMARCK, ND 58502-1442

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BISMARCK, ND 58501

In matters of style, swim with the current;

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