DEDICATED TO THE WISE USE OF ALL NATURAL RESOURCES

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.

December 2007

President’s Message 2

Calendar of Events 3

Draft 2008 Budget 7

Resolutions and Public Statements 8

Student Job Opportunities 11

Membership Application 23

Student Annual Meeting Opportunities 12

2008 Annual Meeting Highlights 13

Draft Annual Meeting Program 14

Executive Board Candidates 18

Executive Board Minutes 5

President-Elect Candidates 17

50th Anniversary Items 21

Wild Recipes 22

2008 ND Chapter of the Wildlife Society Annual Meeting January 30th, 31st and February 1st

Ramada Inn, Grand Forks

Inside this issue: HELP SAVE THE CHAPTER SOME $$ BY CHOOSING TO RECEIVE THE NEWSLETTER ELECTRONICALLY

In 2008, the Chapter is adopting on a one-year trial basis, a quarterly Board meeting and newsletter schedule. Student members will be required to receive an electronic newsletter. To further cut costs, the Board is seeking voluntary transfer to e-newsletters from the membership. • Currently the Chapter spends $3,000 to $4,000 printing and mailing the newsletter. • If half of the membership chooses to receive an e-newsletter, the Chapter would

save ~$1,000 to $2,000 per year! • Note: if choosing an e-newsletter you will no

longer receive a paper copy in the mail, HOW-EVER:

• You will receive the newsletter as soon as it’s finished (printing and mailing can take up to 2 weeks!!)

• You will receive a full color newsletter. • You’ll help the Chapter cut costs.

• Sign up for the NDCTWS e-newsletter at the Annual meeting, or send an email to ndcotws@yahoo.com saying you choose to receive the e-newsletter.

1st TIME EVER FOUNDERS’ CLUB RECEPTION Chapter members are asked to consider becoming members of the Founders’ Club, supporting the Dakota Prairie Legacy (endowment) with a gift of $250 or a pledge to donate to the DPL $1,000 between now and May 31, 2010. There will be a special Founders’ Club reception on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at the

Annual Meeting in Grand Forks. The reception will feature beverages and hors d’ouerves prior to the Annual Fund Raiser, and there will a door prize given to a lucky Founders’ Club member (need not be present to win, but you will miss the fun). The reception will be held if the Founders’ Club has at least fifteen members (we have five as of 12-13-07). Donations to the DPL are tax deductible. The Chapter will continue to promote and support the growth of the Legacy in its three-year goal of raising $ 90,000 by May 2010.

Hope to see you there!

RAFFLE TICKET NOTICE: If you are unable to attend this years annual meeting, please send your sold tickets with someone who will be attending or return them to a fund raising committee member prior to January 30, 2007.

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A Message From the President Get to Grand Forks!

The 45th Annual Meeting of the NDCTWS will again be that opportunity to see old friends, make new ones, learn, have fun, and keep the flame burning brightly for natural resource conservation in North Dakota. It’s the best show in town. We should all be pleased with the Chapter accomplishments this past year, particularly with the new and extra efforts in Alternative Energy, Legacy Trust, Finance, Missouri River and our great looking news-letter. These along with our traditionally active committees have resulted in a productive year for the Chapter. Come to the Annual Meeting and get the details. If you are not directly involved with these committees, take time to say thanks for the great work.

This will be my last message for the news letter as Presi-dent. I want to thank all of you that make the Chapter what it is. It has been fun, hard, satisfying, frustrating and a pleasure to serve as your President. The Chapter will be in good hands with Mark taking over. For those of you that aren’t sure if you have the time or energy, or some-thing else, to work for the Chapter, make time. You won’t regret it. One thing for sure, as much as we have been able to accomplish, there is more to do. As the world we live in gets more competitive we will have to stay on the front lines for natural resource conserva-tion. The reward is knowing that we can make a difference.

Thanks for your support!

Al Sapa

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FOUNDERS CLUB RECEPTION

Wednesday, January 30th

After the paper presentations and prior to the 6:00 social.

JR DUCK STAMP CONTENST DEADLINE NEARS — March 15th If you know a student that is interested in wildlife and art have them grab their paints, crayons, colored pencils, and some pa-per...the deadline for the 2008 ND Junior Duck Stamp Contest is "drawing" near. The deadline for the art contest is March 15, 2008. Students still have plenty of time to put the finishing touches on their masterpieces or even to start on their art work. The contest is open to any North Dakota student in grades K - 12th. Young artists can get entry forms by calling the Audubon National Wildlife Refuge at 701/442-5474 ext 17, e-mailing the Refuge at jackie_jacobson@fws.gov or downloading the form from the Federal Duck Stamp website at http://duckstamps.fws.gov The judging for the 2008 contest will be held in Bismarck during the third week of March. The judging is sponsored this year by Ducks Unlimited. Judges include representatives from the art commu-nity and wildlife organizations. An awards banquet will be held for the first, second, and third place winners on May 3rd in conjunction with the Lewis & Clark Wildlife Club annual supper in Bismarck. Junior Duck Stamp winners will receive prizes donated from state wildlife groups including the ND Chapter of the Wildlife Society and a complimentary hotel room for the student and their family. Don't let the cold weather and snow on the ground fool you, March 15th is approaching fast and students only have a limited time to show off their artistic tal-ents. Get an entry form at http://duckstamps.fws.gov before it is too late.

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

10:00 AM

Ramada Inn, Grand Forks

Range Forum January 7, 2008 at noon

Dakota Prairie Grasslands Office in Bismarck Really, feral pigs in the Badlands. It happened this year and it is more serious than you might think. Feral pigs are a problem in many places in the U.S. and not just in warmer climates.

In late June 2007, feral swine were discovered in the North Dakota Badlands which initiated

an intense eradication effort by several state and federal agen-cies. Ryan Powers, a Wildlife Disease Biologist with the USDA-Wildlife Services program will give a presentation entitled “Feral Swine Eradication Efforts in the North Dakota Badlands” on January 7, 2008 at noon at the Dakota Prairie Forest Service Office. Not only will the presentation provide an overview of eradication efforts but it will also provide an overview on feral swine biology and ecology, the increas-ing distribution of feral swine in the U.S. over the past 25 years, the potential impacts (crop damage, livestock/wildlife predation, environ-mental degradation, disease transmission) feral swine pose to the North Dakota landscape, and what disease surveillance is currently being conducted in North Dakota. Ryan Received a B.S. (Wildlife Biology) from the University of Ne-braska-Lincoln in 1996. He Worked for USDA-Wildlife Services in Missouri and Iowa before coming to North Dakota in 2003. Currently Ryan is a Wildlife Disease Biologist with USDA-Wildlife Services for North Dakota and South Dakota.

This is a brown bag seminar starting at noon on January 7th.

www.RangeForum.com Your coordinating committee, Mike Brand John Hendrickson Sheila McNee Jeff Printz

January 30—Feb 1, 2008

Annual Meeting

Ramada Inn, Grand Forks

NDCTWS Professional Women’s Evening

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

6:30 pm

Ramada Inn, Grand Forks

PROFESSIONAL/STUDENT LUNCHEON

Thursday, January 31st

Noon-1:00

Holiday Inn, Grand Forks

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Portfolio Name Email Phone President Portfolio Allyn Sapa asap@bis.midco.net 701-258-9128

Secretary/Treasure Kathy Baer kathy_baer@fws.gov 701-442-5474 Newsletter Sandy Johnson sajohnson@nd.gov 701-328-6382 CMPS Representative Stan Kohn skohn@nd.gov 701-328-6339 Natural Resources Trust Advisor Scott Peterson speterso@nd.gov 701-324-2211 Resolutions and Public Statements Al Sapa asap@bis.midco.net 701-258-9128 Finance Mike Goos mike_goos@fws.gov 701-442-5474

Past-President Portfolio Randy Renner rrenner@ducks.org 701-355-3500

Arrangements Randy Renner rrenner@ducks.org 701-355-3500 Program Marsha Sovada Marsha_sovada@usgs.gov 701-253-5506 Audit Tom Sklebar toms995@daktel.com 701-489-3490 Membership Mike Szymanski mszymanski@nd.gov 701-328-6360 Nominations Mike Goos mike_goos@fws.gov 701-442-5474 Fund Raising Chuck Bosch chuck_bosch@fws.gov 701-355-8515

President-Elect Portfolio Mark Sherfy mark_sherfy@usgs.gov 701-253-5504

Bylaws Paul Myerchin clarklaw@btinet.net 701-250-8968 Legislative Randy Renner rrenner@ducks.org 701-355-3500 Awards Mark Sherfy mark_sherfy@usgs.gov 701-253-5504 Small Grants Mark Sherfy mark_sherfy@usgs.gov 701-253-5504 Law Enforcement Jackie Lundstrom & Tim Phalen jalundst@nd.gov 701-328-6606 Website A.J. Klein webmaster@ndctws.org

Portfolio A Paul Myerchin clarklaw@btinet.net 701-250-8968

Wetland Resources Curt Bradbury curtis.bradbury@nd.usda.gov 701-662-7967 Historian Jeremy Duckwitz yodelyote@hotmail.com 701-674-3535 Wildlife Commercialization Mike McEnroe memcenroe@btinet.net 701-224-8335 Alternative Energy Paul Myerchin clarklaw@btinet.net 701-250-8968 ND Action Group Casey Anderson canderso@nd.gov 701-328-6613

Portfolio B Cami Dixon cami_dixon@fws.gov 701-662-8611

Western Lands Bill Jensen bjensen@nd.gov 701-328-6637 State Wildlife Grants Vacant Education & Outreach Kristine Askerooth kristine_askerooth@fws.gov 701-724-3598 Invasive Species Dave Dewald dave.dewald@nd.nrcs.gov 701-530-2083 Tribal Wildlife Dave Azure & Jeremy Guinn dave_azure@fws.gov 701-285-3341

Portfolio C Curtis Bradbury curtis.bradbury@nd.usda.gov 701-662-7967

Missouri River Vacant Devils Lake Basin Roger Hollevoet roger_hollevoet@fws.gov 701-662-8611 Garrison Diversion Bill Bicknell william_bicknell@fws.gov 701-355-8512 Prairie Resources Jill Shaffer jshaffer@usgs.gov 701-253-5547 Red River Watershed Jack Lalor jack_lalor@fws.gov 701-724-3598

Portfolio D Sandy Johnson sajohnson@nd.gov 701-328-6382 Northern Great Plains Work Group Kevin Willis kevin_willis@fws.gov 701-355-8526 Endangered Species Sandy Johnson sajohnson@nd.gov 701-328-6382 Wildlife Damage Management Phil Mastrangelo p.mastrangelo@usda.gov 701-250-4405 Legacy Trust Initiative Bill Bicknell william_bicknell@fws.gov 701-355-8512

Inactive Committees Representatives Contracts

Fishery Resources, Mike Olson USDA Tech Comm., Karen Kreil Lobbyist, Mike McEnroe Forest Resources, Tom Claeys Garrison Master Plan, Al Sapa Webmaster, A.J. Klein Prairie Chicken, Greg Link CMPS Rep., Stan Kohn NRT, Scott Peterson

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North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society

Executive Board Meeting Minutes

13 December 2007 The Executive Board Meeting of the North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society was called to order at 10:10 AM at the Ducks Unlimited Office in Bismarck, ND. Those in attendance included Al Sapa, Randy Renner, Cami Dixon, Mark Sherfy, Curtis Bradbury, Sandra Johnson, Paul Myerchin and Kathy Baer. Also in attendance were Bill Bicknell and Mike McEn-roe. 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 – Baer presented current budget. The Board approved Treasure’s report (MSC Renner, Sherfy). Correspondence Sent & Received – Sent letter to Game Warden Museum with contribution, to Svedar-sky congratulating him on becoming TWS president, Thank You letters were sent to DPL contributors , received letter from TWS thanking for contribution to technology grant, MDU letter and contribution for luncheon, e-mails sent to TWS regarding annual meeting dates, TWS/AFS Chapter in Missouri River basin regarding amending the 1944 Flood Control Act, TWS/AFS Chapters regarding climate change affecting the Missouri River, and CMPS notified of Chapter news. 2007 Budget Closeout – Most budgeted accounts have spent down. Myerchin made a request on behalf of Jill Schaffer. Schaffer used a TWS wind and wildlife booklet at the EmPower meeting presen-tation. Booklet is $15/booklet. The Alternative En-ergy Committee requests $150 for purchasing 10 copies of the technical review. Moved for $150 of discretionary funds for the Alternative Energy Com-mittee to purchase 10 copies of the booklet from TWS. (MSC Myerchin, Renner) Booklet would be used with different groups that get together and discuss alternative/wind energy. Copy of booklet should be made available for members to look at during the annual meeting. Board asks that they be judiciously handed out, and to search for the booklet online. NRT Grant— Trust has asked for funds for work on Missouri River. NRT is asking for $1,000 to buy down Phase One debt. We have made a number of contributions in the past. Board decided to table until 2008 budget discussion.

NEW BUSINESS Archives— Chapter archives in the G&F basement needs some cleaning up and organization. Boxes have been added to the filing cabinets. There are several drawers that are empty and items can be organized into the boxes. Sapa will spend a day at G&F in January. Earth Day — Sandy attended a meeting regarding Bismarck area organizations trying to organize an Earth Day event. Chapter may be asked to be a sponsor. Next meeting is Jan 8 at Game and Fish Office. Board will look for someone to take part for the Chapter. 2008 Budget— Draft budget was prepared. Move to accept as prepared. (MSC Bradbury, Sherfy)

President’s Portfolio (Al Sapa) Secretary/Treasurer (Kathy Baer) — See above. Newsletter (Sandra Johnson) — Sandy presented a draft 2008 newsletter strategy. Reducing the num-ber of newsletters will reduce the cost of production by 20%. Summer newsletter will contain the DPL updates. As part of the new draft strategy students will be required to receive the newsletter electroni-cally, others will be asked to voluntarily switch to electronic newsletters. Move that the Board adopt, on a one year trail basis, a quarterly executive Board meeting and newsletter schedule. Further, that the Board will provide e-mail newsletters to students and encourage regular mem-bers to request e-mail copies in order to reduce printing and mailing costs (MSC Johnson, Myer-chin).

CMPS (Stan Kohn) — Two requests from CMPS; request for board nominations to CMPS, due De-cember 7, missed deadline; request for list of mem-bership, nothing sent at this time. When Chapter members pay their CMPS membership, the Treas-urer forwards information and payment to CMPS. Treasurer will need to be sure that e-mail addresses are forwarded, because DMPS has gone totally electronic. NRTA (Scott Peterson) —NTR Resolutions & Public Statements (Al Sapa) — Three statements to consider. Alternative Energy Public Statement—Alternative Energy Public Statement—published in Oct/Nov newsletter. Comments were received and incorpo-rated, basically the same statement with minor modi-fications. Committee asks that the Board send on to Membership for endorsement. Motion to accept final draft statement for submission to the membership (MSC Renner, Sherfy) Missouri River Public Statement — Statement asks the Congress to amend the 1944 Flood Control Act. Statement is consistent with the stand that the Committee has presented. Motion that the executive board pass the draft public statement for submission to the membership at the annual meeting (MSC Myerchin, Johnson). High Fence Hunting Initiated Measure Public Statement--- Chapter would go on record as sup-porting the initiated measure prohibiting fee shooting of big game animals in an enclosure that is being presented by the Sportsmen for Fair Chase. Motion that the board would present the statement to the membership at the annual meeting for endorsement (MSC Renner,Sherfy). Minor edits will be made to incorporating Executive Board comments.

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If the 3 statements pass the membership, there will be a news release to the public regarding the state-ments. Finance Committee (Mike Goos) — Committee met in Jamestown. Hillman and McEnroe met with finan-cial planner Tom Gunderson. Committee asked several key questions regarding how to and when to invest our money. Gunderson recommended devel-oping a finance policy. Gunderson felt that until we had $50,000 in assets, a planner wouldn’t want to deal with us. When our holdings reach $50,000, Gunderson recommended we then request propos-als from financial planners and proceed from there. McEnroe presented a draft investment policy state-ment. Board will review and take action on it at the next meeting. Send comments to Goos. DPL Founders membership – Five members have contributed to the DPL. Three more members have indicated they will contribute after the New Year. Fifteen members are needed in order to have the Founders Club Social. The committee is confident that they will reach 15 members before the Annual Meeting. Land Donation---A chapter member has indicated that his family has nine city lots in a small town in ND. They would be willing to transfer title to the Chapter for the DPL. Renner will look into the sale ability of the property.

Past President’s Portfolio (Randy Renner) Arrangements (Randy Renner/Bill Bicknell) — Bick-nell presented the first rough draft of the annual meeting. A new feature will be the panel discussion on Wednesday morning. Panel will discuss insights into the careers of five long time members. Food costs are considerably more expensive this year. Tom Gibson will be the entertainment at the banquet. Dan Svardsky will be the speaker at the Student/Professional luncheon. Tuesday evening will be the NDCTWS Professional Women’s luncheon. Val Naylor, Superintendent for Theodore Roosevelt National Park, will be the speaker. Bicknell presented poster that will be distributed to the Universities announcing the details for students at the Annual Meeting. Bicknell also presented a bulletin that will be sent to the Student Chapters regarding how to apply for various wildlife positions. Program (Marsha Sovada) — Only one open slot for papers is left to fill. Audit (Tom Sklebar) — Baer will contact tax preparer to see if he can conduct an audit this year. Membership (Mike Szymanski) — NTR

Nominations (Mike Goos)—Three candidates for board have been received. Working on candidates for president and still recruiting for the fourth board candidate. Fundraising (Chuck Bosch) — Committee is pro-ceeding very well.

President Elect Portfolio (Mark Sherfy) Bylaws (Paul Myerchin) — Myerchin presented an updated copy of the bylaws. Board would like to see the Committee run through the bylaws and update as necessary. Legislative (Randy Renner) — NTR Awards (Mark Sherfy) — Student awards are all done except Valley City. No nominations received for special recognition award. Nomination for Wild-life Habitat Award received and accepted. Three nominations received for the Professional award and the board voted on the recipient. Nomination re-ceived for Special Achievements award and ac-cepted. Small Grants (Mark Sherfy) — Two small grant re-quests were received by the Board. BAGA re-quested $1,000 for Project WILD and a student study from Ruth Lewis, Graduate Student at NDSU, re-garding environmental knowledge in Fargo area. The Board thought that the Project WILD grant may better fit into the Education Committees budget request. Board would ask Askerooth to review and added to the Education Committees budget request. Lewis will be asked for information on a budget and professor who will be guiding the study. The Board will consider the need to put a one time limit on receiving Small Grants. Law Enforcement (Jackie Lundstrom, Tim Phalen) — Committee working on case of the year award. NDCTWS Website (A.J. Klein) — NTR

Portfolio A (Paul Myerchin) Wetland Resources (Curtis Bradbury) — Bicknell reported to Bradbury that there has been some pro-gress to move forward with the mitigation banking tool for DOT, NRCS, etc. Historian (Jeremy Duckwitz) — NTR Wildlife Commercialization (Mike McEnroe) — Com-mittee is going through the state wildlife laws and reviewing. Committee will meet again in June in Bismarck.

Alternative Energy (Paul Myerchin) — Committee requested $1,500 from budget to attend meetings, interim legislative. Hearings/meetings, registration fees, etc. Board discussion on how is this different from other committees and their associated travel costs? Board will develop a policy for travel ex-penses and develop guidelines and how/who can apply for reimbursement. NDAG (Casey Anderson) —Annual report is done and will be reported at the annual meeting.

Portfolio B (Cami Dixon) Western Lands (Bill Jensen) — NTR State Wildlife Grants (vacant) — NTR Education & Outreach (Kristine Askerooth) — NTR Invasive Species (Dave Dewald) — NTR Tribal Wildlife (Dave Azure, Jeremy Guinn) — NTR

Portfolio C (Curtis Bradbury) Red River Watershed (Jack Lalor) — Lalor reported the Red River Commission is studying upper basin storage. Cass County is also studying upper basin storage and funding options in Antelope Creek area of Richland County. Missouri River (Al Sapa) — Missouri River Management-Amending the 1944 Flood Control Act In October, Committee members briefed staff from Senator Dorgan’s Washington office and Subcom-mittee on Energy and Water. Chapter lobbyist McEnroe testified before the interim Natural Re-sources Committee regarding their resolution to study changing management on the Missouri River. The committee met and developed additional strate-gies for the coming months. Committee members briefed the Bismarck Tribune editorial staff regarding the Chapter position to amend the 1944 Flood Con-trol act. This resulted in a favorable editorial in the newspaper. The committee is working on a strategy to engage the TWS Chapters and AFS Chapters in the Basin to develop a grassroots support for change in the law. Several briefings have been provided to the basin’s Chapters, and have resulted in positive response. The Committee has also alerted TWS and CMPS regarding our strategy to reach out to the other Chapters in the Basin. In November, the Com-mittee wrote an opinion editorial for the Minot Daily News to inform their readers of the Chapters pro-posal for change. As a result of our briefings of Senator Dorgan Staff’s, we prepared an informa-tional packet on the potential for climate change to impact the Missouri River inflow. At the December board meeting, the committee presented a position statement to the Board for endorsement by the mem-bership at the 2008 annual Meeting. Committee

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2008 Draft Budget YTD Budget 2008

Proposed 2008 Operating Budget December 13, 2007

Category Description Budget

INCOME Annual Meeting $8,500.00 Auction & Fundraiser $7,000.00 Award Income $0.00 CMPS-incoming mem. $30.00 Dakota Prairie Legacy Contributions $3,000.00 Education Committee Income $0.00 Interest Income

CD $480.00 DPL interest $0.00 Other Interest Income $125.00 TOTAL Interest Income $605.00

Legacy Trust Initiative Income $250.00 Life Membership $300.00 Membership - National - Incoming $0.00 Membership - Regular $2,500.00 Membership - Student $400.00 Merchandise $0.00 Prairie Resources income $500.00 Raffle Income $2,600.00 TOTAL INCOME $25,685.00

EXPENSES Alternative Energy Committee $250.00 Annual Meeting Expense $8,500.00 Auction/Fundraiser Expense $1,200.00 Awards $800.00 CMPS-outgoing mem. $30.00 Dakota Prairie Legacy (Expenses) $1,150.00 Dakota Prairie Legacy (Transfer) $3,000.00 Discretionary $3,000.00 Education Committee $1,850.00 Finance Committee $0.00 Reprint of Chapter brochure $1,000.00 Invasive Species $750.00 Legacy Trust Initiative Expense $1,000.00 Legislative Committee $500.00 Life memberships transfer $300.00 NRT-Missouri River $500.00 Membership - National - Outgoing $0.00 Merchandise Expense $0.00 Misc. Expenses $600.00 Newsletter $3,000.00 Other Printing $100.00 Postage $200.00 Prairie Resources $1,500.00 Tax Preparation $200.00 Raffle Expense $1,000.00 Small Grant Program $1,000.00 Sponsorships $550.00 Student Scholarships $1,500.00 General Travel Expenses $300.00

Student Travel Expense $800.00 Web Site $0.00 Wildlife Commercialization $300.00

TOTAL EXPENSES $34,880.00 OVERALL TOTAL -$9,195.00

members also briefed the “Friends of Sakakawea” on our strategy.

Lake Sakakawea Master Plan The Corps of Engineers is in the process of finalizing the Garri-son Dam/Lake Sakakawea Master Plan that describes land use practices on the lake for the coming years. The ad hoc committee (Al Sapa – Chapter Representative) held its close-out meeting on November 13. In general the revised plan endorsed the lands use designations and practices that are currently in place. We were able to clear up several land use designations effecting wildlife use. In an effort to make the Master Plan (3-4”s) more user friendly to interested parties, Chapter member Bill Bicknell was instrumental in working with the “Friends of Sakakawea” and the Corps in developing a short form descriptive brochure that should help interested parties that have question on the Master Plan. The revised Master Plan is expected to be in place for 15-020 years. The Ad Hoc Committee suggested to the Corps that it reassemble periodically, likely once a year, to evaluate and make recom-mendations to the Corps on the implementation of the plan. Devils Lake Basin (Roger Hollevoet) — NTR Garrison Diversion (Bill Bicknell) — NTR Prairie Resources (Jill Shaffer) — Jill Shaffer requested $1500 for Prairie Day 2008.

Portfolio D (Sandy Johnson) Northern Great Plains Working Group (Kevin Willis)— NTR Endangered Species (Sandy Johnson) — NTR Wildlife Damage Management (Phil Mastrangelo) — NTR Legacy Trust Initiative (Bill Bicknell) — In October, Cami Dixon and Dave Azure met with Dr. Bob Anderson and students at Valley City State University to present information about the Chapter and seek recommendations from students and the wildlife profession. The meeting was well attended and pro-vided an opportunity for Camie and Dave to highlight the chap-ter Annual Winter Conference and the activities being planned for students. The meeting was adjourned at 3:37 PM (MSC Myerchin, Dixon). The next Executive Board meeting will be at Grand Forks on January 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Inactive committees: Fishery Resource (Mike Olson) Forest Resources (Tom Claeys) Prairie Chicken (Greg Link)

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FINAL DRAFT

NORTH DAKOTA CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY

PUBLIC STATEMENT ON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

The North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society represents many natural resource professionals in the State of North Dakota. The Chapter takes the following position on the conversion of fossil fuels to alternative forms of energy and the emerging wind and biofuels industries in North Dakota. In order to maintain the native prairie habitat and the quality of life in North Dakota, the Chapter recommends that the following principles be applied to alternative energy projects: 1. Alternative energy projects should have a minimal ecological impact on native prairie in North Dakota; 2. Maintain the acreage and wildlife benefits of the Conservation Reserve Program and other similar

conservation programs; 3. North Dakota’s grasslands and wetlands should be valued for their ability to sequester carbon; 4. Encourage the Public Service Commission to advance wind-energy siting guidelines that promote

o development of new wind facilities in previously disturbed areas such as cropland or hayland; o mitigation strategies for wildlife and habitat impacts; o decommissioning plans for non-operational facilities; o and a discussion of the merits of and possibilities for community-based wind development

5. Encourage the development of biofuel production from perennial grasses on existing cropland using best management practices that benefit wildlife and protect our water and soil resources;

6. Encourage projects that require process energy to use waste energy by siting them with other energy-production facilities; and

7. Regarding the conversion of fossil fuels to alternative forms of energy, the coal, oil and gas, and related industries should continue to comply with or improve upon current state and federal regulations for the extraction of fossil fuel resources, air and water quality standards, reclamation of disturbed lands, and operation of energy-production facilities.

Approved by the Membership this 31st day of January, 2008 ________________________ Mark Sherfy, Chapter President

RESOLUTIONS AND PUBLIC STATEMENTS

The Alternative Energy Committee thanks those chapter members that commented on the initial draft Public Statement printed in the October 2007 newsletter. Those comments were considered by the Committee at a meeting on November 26, 2007. The Final Draft is set forth below. This Public Statement will be voted on by the membership at the Annual Meet-ing. It is the Committee's hope that the statement will serve as the Chapter's stance on the potential environmental impacts of alternative forms of energy production and serve to inform the legislature, the energy industry and the general public of the Chapter's position on these issues. Please contact me if you have any questions about the Public Statement before the Annual Meeting at 250-8968 or clarklaw@btinet.net.

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Comments on the draft statement should be sent to Al Sapa,

(asap@bis.midco.net) by January 24th.

DRAFT

POSITION STATEMENT

OF THE NORTH DAKOTA CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY

INITIATED MEASURE PROHIBITING FEE SHOOTING OF BIG GAME ANIMALS

IN AN ENCLOSURE

The North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society has adopted the principles of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation as guiding principles to measure and decide its actions. Shooting captive big game animals within an escape proof fence for a fee violates four of these seven principles: • Captive wildlife are not within the public trust, and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department has lit-

tle say in how these animals are managed; • Fee shooting of captive wildlife provides commerce in dead wildlife; • People entitled to shoot big game animals within the enclosures are selected by their ability to pay rather

than by equal chance under the law; and • Fee shooting does not provide an equal opportunity to hunt under the law. In addition, fee shooting of captive wildlife within an enclosure presents an unsportsman-like distortion of fair chase hunting, and thereby threatens the future of hunting as a traditional recreational activity enjoyed by millions of people within the United States, and as a management tool used by wildlife agencies. Confined captive wildlife have the potential to spread wildlife diseases, and necessitate the destruction of wild big game animals when the public wildlife are exposed to captive herds. For these reasons, the North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society supports the Sportmen for Fair chase Hunting initiated measure to prohibit fee shooting of big game and exotic mammals within fenced enclo-sures.

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DRAFT MISSOURI RIVER — PUBLIC STATEMENT

1944 FLOOD CONTROL ACT THE NORTH DAKOTA CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY

Contemporary and sustainable management of the Missouri River are in the best interests of North Dakota, the seven other Missouri Basin states, and the Nation. Unfortunately, the 1944 Flood Control Act has locked in outdated river management that is not adaptable to the contemporary social, economic and environmental needs in the Basin. The North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society believes that now is the time for Congress to address this issue. There is significant interest, from Montana to Missouri, in working toward sustainable management of the Missouri River System. Past and on-going efforts by both the Corps of Engineers and Federal Court system have failed to find a workable balance for Missouri River management. Thus, we believe that it is time for the third branch of government, Congress, to step in and establish contemporary legislation to resolve the issue. The 44 Flood Control Act has not kept pace with basin needs as is evidenced by the status of the river and its users today. Communities have been and continue to be threatened with the loss of municipal water supplies. Low water levels in Fort Peck, Garrison and Oahe reservoirs threaten fish and wildlife and the growing outdoor recreation industry. Hydropower production is increasingly inefficient due to low water levels. Many irrigation intakes are no longer close to a source of water. Endangered species populations on the river continue to struggle. Because the Act limits the Corps ability to adapt to the contemporary needs of the Basin, we firmly believe that the 1944 Flood Control Act should be rewritten or amended. A new or amended piece of legislation can do a better job of meeting the contemporary needs of the Missouri River basin and promote a sustainable productive future. Principals that should guide modernized management of the Missouri River:

1. Engage in collaborative basin discussions to establish contemporary needs 2. Establish fair and practical management of River resources 3. Work toward a goal of sustainable river functions and values 4. Conserve the environmental integrity of the river ecosystem 5. Use adaptive management to meet the contemporary needs of the basin 6. Emphasize use of river functions to accomplish objectives, rather than working against the river.

There are many factors affecting the management of the Missouri River, such as drought, climate change, and social needs. Some can’t be controlled or are difficult to predict, however, they are all affected by the direction provided by the 1944 Flood Control Act which sets how the Corps of Engineers operates the river, It is that primary direction Congress has provided that needs to be updated. The North Dakota Chapter is committed to work towards an amendment or a rewrite of the 1944 Flood Control Act to update management of the Missouri River. We also encourage a collaborative effort to reshape this Act, and will work toward grassroots support for change by reaching out and working with other Wildlife Society and American Fisheries Society Chapters in the Missouri River basin, interested parties, and state and national legislators to develop an updated law related to the Missouri River system. Modernization of the law will establish an improved set of guiding principles that are in step with the contemporary needs of the Missouri River basin. Approved by the membership, January 31, 2008 ________________ Allyn J. Sapa, President

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FISHERIES and WILDLIFE SEASONAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

Delta Waterfowl plans to hire 15-20 waterfowl research assistants for positions in northeast North Dakota and Sas-katchewan. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, 2-page maximum resume or CV, copy of your transcripts, and up to 3 professional references to Matt Pieron at mpiero1@lsu.edu including your date of earliest availability. Addi-tional job-specific announcements will be posted on the Texas A&M job board at: http://www.wfsc.tamu.edu/jobboard/index.htm under the temporary/seasonal positions link. Applications should be submitted no later than February 15, 2008, although positions will be filled sooner, as suitable applications are received. Ducks Unlimited seeks at least 16 highly-motivated research technicians for ongoing waterfowl and shorebird re-search studies. The field crews will be stationed in Stanley, Woodworth, and Kulm, North Dakota and Long Lake, South Dakota. Housing is provided. Most of the positions will begin on or about April 15th, with four positions starting in early to mid-May. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, including your earliest available start date, resume, three refer-ences and daytime contact information to: Johann Walker, Regional Biologist, Research, Ducks Unlimited, 2525 River Road, Bismarck, 58503-9011. Electronic submissions are preferred. Questions concerning these positions can be di-rected to Johann Walker at either jwalker@ducks.org or (701) 355-3597. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2008. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife and Fisheries Divisions hire a number of seasonal fisheries and wildlife aides for summer positions each year. Most of these positions start in mid-May and extend into August. Specific information concerning summer fisheries positions is currently available at: http://gf.nd.gov/about and then click on job openings. All applications for summer positions with the Fisheries Division must be received by January 15, 2008. For additional information concerning fisheries positions, please contact Scott Elstad at either selstad@nd.gov or (701) 328-6667. Summer positions with the Wildlife Division will be posted on the Depart-ment’s website in early January. For additional information concerning positions with the Wildlife Division, please contact Scott Peterson at either speterso@nd.gov or (701) 324-2211. U.S. Forest Service – Medora and McKenzie Ranger Districts hire a limited number of summer positions to as-sist with management and research activities being conducted on the Little Missouri National Grasslands. For additional information concerning available positions, the application process, and deadlines please contact Joe Washington, Me-dora Ranger District, Dickinson, North Dakota at either jpwashington@fs.fed.us or (701) 227-7814. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to hire several seasonal biological science technicians to work on National Wildlife Refuges and Wetland Management Districts throughout North Dakota and the surrounding region. These posi-tions typically start in mid-May and extend into August. Announcements for these positions will be posted on www.usajobs.gov towards the end of January. At the USAJOBS website, the “MY USAJOBS” tab allows you to create your own account, post your resume online, apply for federal jobs, and receive automated job alerts. Refuges’ summer positions are listed as Biological Science Technicians on the USAJOBS website. Information concerning specific open-ings in North Dakota or throughout the nation can be obtained by entering Biological Science Technician in the Search Jobs box. For more details on the specific job duties, contact the respective station where you plan to apply, or e-mail dave_azure@fws.gov or cami_dixon@fws.gov Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center employs seasonal biological science technician to work on a wide variety of wildlife research studies in the Northern Great Plains. Information concerning seasonal job opportunities can be obtained by clicking on the Employment at the Northern Prairie’s website http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov Northern Prai-rie also enters into employment agreements with students through the Student Service Contractor program. More infor-mation about this program can be obtained by calling (701) 252-5363 and then press zero for assistance.

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CAREER LESSONS PANEL DISCUSSION Wednesday, January 30th

10:00 AM to noon The 2008 Annual Winter Conference will be held at the Ramada Inn in Grand Forks from Wednesday, January 30th to Friday, Feb-ruary 1st. On Wednesday morning, January 30th from 10:00 a.m. until noon, a Career Lessons Panel Discussion will be held. The objective of session is to provide students and young professionals insights into some of the hard learned lessons of accomplished biologists. The panel discussion will feature five distinguished biologist representing different agencies, organizations, and per-spectives. Each of our panel members will be given seven minutes to highlight one of the most important lessons they’ve learned over the course of their career. The remainder of the time will be devoted to questions from the audience. The members of our distinguished panel are: Genevieve Thompson, Executive Director - Audubon North Dakota, Fargo Dr. Robert Seabloom, Professor - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks Dr. Rick Nelson, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Bismarck Scott Peterson, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Lonetree Wildlife Management Area, Harvey Mike McEnroe, Chapter Lobbyist - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (retired), Bismarck.

NDCTWS Professional Women Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 6:30 PM

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend an evening get together on Tues-day, January 29, 2008, 6:30 p.m., Ramada Inn Grand Forks. A meal will be served and Val Naylor will give a presentation on her experiences as the Superintendent for Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It’s estimated that the meal will cost around $10.00, and your options are a lemon pepper chicken breast with rice pilaf, boneless pork chop with whipped potatoes, or a vegetarian pasta. Please contact Kristine Askerooth (Kristine_askerooth@fws.gov, 724-3598) or Cami Dixon (cami_dixon@fws.gov, 662-8611, ext. 334) with your selected meal option. We encourage you to seize this excellent opportunity to network with other profes-sional women across the state! We also welcome female students to participate in this event.

AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED Nearly a year has passed by and soon it will be time to hit the road to Grand Forks for this year’s annual NDCTWS meeting. As you all know the operation of the chapter is greatly dependent on the fundraiser during the annual meeting. This years meeting will be a few days earlier than normal, so the fund raising committee would like take this opportunity to remind everyone that the chapter counts on each and everyone to make the banquet and auction a success through your contributions. With a little over one month left we encourage each of you to put

your thinking hats on and put your crafty fingers to work on an auction item. For those of us that are less talented with our hands, the committee will accept cash donations, which in turn we will use to purchase items for the auction and identify you as the contributor. As always, the fund raising committee thanks you for your support. Fundraising Committee Ed Meendering, Chad Klindtworth, Jeremy Thury, Mike Graue, John Bauer, Scott Mcleod, Ryan Tunge, Scott Winkelman, Chuck Bosch

2008 ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

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DRAFT 2008 ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM

Ramada Inn, Grand Forks, North Dakota

30 January-1 February 2008 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 9:00 – 5:00 REGISTRATION 10:00 – 12:00 Executive Board Meeting 10:00 – 12:00 Career Lessons Panel Discussion 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (on your own) 1:00 – 1:20 Welcome and Opening Remarks Allyn Sapa, President, NDCTWS Session 1 – Grassland Fragmentation Session Moderator – Mike Rabenberg 1:20 – 2:00 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Richard Knight – Colorado State University Recreation and Exurban impacts to wildlife, Taxpayer cost of Exurbanization 2:00 – 2:20 Woody species in grassland ecosystems. Kristel K. Baker 2:20 – 2:40 The foresting of America’s heartland: competing conservation strategies in North American grasslands. Lawrence D. Igl and Douglas H. Johnson 2:40 – 3:00 Habitat fragmentation: fact and fiction. Douglas H. Johnson, Lawrence D. Igl, Maiken Winter, and Mary Ann Cunningham 3:00 – 3:20 Break Session 2 Session Moderator – Joel Brice 3:20 – 3:40 The Influence of Federal Farm Program Payments on Grassland Conversion. Scott Stephens and Johann Walker 3:40 – 4:00 Predicting Risk of Habitat Conversion in Native Temperate Grasslands. Johann Walker and Scott Stephens 4:00 – 4:20 A Remnant Grassland in Grand Forks County: Status and Future? Dave Lambeth 4:20 – 4:40 "Butterflies, rain gardens, and nature-scaping; the forgotten urban watershed” Dan Svedarsky 4:40 – 5:00 Vegetative changes at the Knife River Indian Village. Gary Clambey 5:30 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER AUCTION & BUFFET

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 Session 3 - Grassland Resources of North Dakota Session Moderator – Johann Walker 8:00 – 8:10 ANNOUNCEMENTS 8:10 – 8:30 Restoration of sites after control of leafy spurge. Diane Larson 8:30 – 8:50 Planting a prairie: do more native species lead to lower invasion rates? Thomas Buhl and Terry Shaffer 8:50 – 9:10 Plant material prairie revegetation study with NDGFD. Wayne Duckwitz 9:10 – 9:30 A multi-region, adaptive approach to invasive plant management on Fish and Wildlife Service-owned native prairies. Terry Shaffer, Bridgette Flanders-Wanner, and Todd Grant 9:30 – 9:50 Native grass varieties? Fact or Fiction. Dwight Tober 9:50 – 10:10 BREAK Session 4 - Grassland Resources of North Dakota Session Moderator – Stacy Whipp 10:10 – 10:30 Impacts of oil and gas development on the reproduction of sharp-tailed grouse on the Little Missouri Na- tional Grasslands, North Dakota. Ryan M. Williamson, Kent C. Jensen 10:30 – 10:50 Summary of Greater Sage-Grouse Research in North Dakota. Christopher C. Swanson, Kent C. Jensen, Mark A. Rumble, Brent A. Haase, and Katie M. Herman 10:50 – 11:10 Determination of wetland function of on and off-site mitigation wetlands in the PPR of ND. Fawn Wasin Zi and Brett Goodwin 11:10 – 11:50 Sheyenne Valley Lodge case. Rich Grosz and Jim Burud 11:50 – 1:00 Lunch (Student/Professional Luncheon) 1:00 – 5:00 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING 6:00 – 7:00 Social Hour 7:00 AWARDS BANQUET FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2007 Session 5 – General Session Session Moderator— 8:00 – 8:10 ANNOUNCEMENTS 8:10 – 8:30 Integrated wildlife management in an era of sustainability. Dan Svedarsky 8:30 – 8:50 Estimation of Wetland Condition in the Missouri Coteau via a Probabilistic Design. Christina Hargiss, Edward DeKeyser, Donald Kirby, and Michael Ell

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8:50 – 9:10 Spring and Summer Reproductive Ecology of Female Greater Prairie-Chickens in Northwestern Minne- sota and Updates on Translocation to Wisconsin. Nathaniel G. Emery, Ashly D. Steinke, W. Daniel Svedarsky, and Brett Goodwin 9:10 – 9:30 Impacts of Sustainable Livestock Production Systems on Ring-necked Pheasant Nest success and Den- sity on Post-Contract CRP Lands. Ben Geaumont 9:30 – 9:50 Survival and Conservation Implications of Chukars (Alectoris chukar) in Utah. Aaron C. Robinson, Randy T. Larsen , Jerran T. Flinders 9:50 – 10:10 BREAK Session 6 – General Session Session Moderator— 10:10 – 10:30 Morphological Characteristics of Western Painted Turtles on Standing Rock Reservation in North Da- kota and South Dakota. Allyson Two Bears and Jeremy E. Guinn 10:30 – 10:50 Use of water developments by large herbivores at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota. Glen A. Sargeant, Michael W. Oehler, Sr., Chad L. Sexton 10:50 – 11:10 Keeping the “Green” in Green Energy. Jill Shaffer 11:10 – 11:30 Moth Pollinators of the Western Prairie Fringed Orchid.. Kristina Fox, Marion Harris and Gerald Fauske, Dan Svin- gen, Bryan Stotts and Bernadette Braun, Rob Self 11:30 – 11:50 Using Landsat Thematic Mapper Imagery to Identify Potential Leopard Frog Drought Refugia in Stutsman County, North Dakota. David M. Mushet, N. H. Euliss, Jr., and C. A. Stockwell 11:40 – 11:50 Natural Resource Communication Awards 11:50 – 12:00 Closing Remarks - Adjourn POSTERS Plant Community Composition of Restored Wetlands and Grasslands in the Prairie Pothole Region. Breanna Paradeis, Ed- ward Shawn DeKeyser, and Don Kirby Spiny Softshell Turtle Range Expansion to North Dakota. Jamie Murphy, Adam Rookey, Patrick Isakson, and Jeremy E. Guinn Observations of Ring-necked Pheasant Nest Parasitism of Sharp-tailed Grouse Nests in Southwestern North Dakota. Ben Geaumont

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MEET YOUR PRESIDENT-ELECT CANDIDATES

KENT LUTTSCHWAGER — PRESIDENT-ELECT CANDIDATE

Education: B.S. Wildlife Biology, University of Montana, 1988; M.S. Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, South Da-kota State University, 1991. Present Position: Wildlife Resource Supervisor, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Williston, ND (1991- present). Previous Positions: Wildlife Biologist, Corps of Engineers – Clarkston WA (1991); Grad Asst – SDSU (1988-91); Seasonal Positions - Wildlife Tech – USFWS Red Rock Lakes MT NWR, (1988); Wildlife Tech, U of MT Coop Unit – Northern Prairie, Jamestown and duck banding crew, Canada (1987); Wildlife Tech – USFWS Morris MN WMD (1986); Wildlife Tech – Northern Prairie Woodworth Field Station (1983,84,85); YCC – Northern Prairie – Jamestown (1982). Chapter Activities: Member (1991-present); Executive Board Member (1994-95) Served on Fund Raising Com-mittee (1996-01); Wildlife Damage Management Committee (1996- present); Wildlife Commercialization Committee ( 2001- present). Statement: When sitting back and reflecting on the Chapter, it is very easy to be proud of our accomplishments, growth, vision, education, willingness to accept challenges, professionalism, political guidance, and leadership in the conservation community. A highlight of the year is the Annual Meeting which is filled with camaraderie, professional presentations and awards. What a great organization to be part of! When asked to be a candidate for President of the Chapter, one has to question personal time commitment, family, and challenges. Another personal question is if one has the ability to provide leadership for such a prestigious group of professionals. However, what makes the Chapter so strong is the individual members, committees, and dedication of the entire group. Being President is no doubt an ominous task, but the Chapter will be strong – regardless who temporarily swings the gavel. Times require someone to step up to the plate and accept responsibility to dedicate additional time and energy to work on our cherished natural re-sources. The Chapter is strong and a true leader in science based conservation. The Chapter needs to be strong in the future, and continue building it’s momentum as a credible and professional organization as we face numerous challenges ahead. Being part of North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society is great, being asked to be a candidate for President – is truly an honor.

PAUL H. MYERCHIN — PRESIDENT-ELECT CANDIDATE

Education: B.S. Environmental Geology & Technology, University of North Dakota, 1994 Juris Doctorate, University of North Dakota, School of Law, 1997 Present Position: Attorney, Bormann & Myerchin, LLP, Bismarck, ND (1998 to present) Previous Positions: Law Clerk, South Central Judicial District, Bismarck ND (August 1997 to July 1998); Biological Technician/CRP Nest-dragging Crew Member and Crew Leader, Summers of 1994 & 1995, Eureka, SD; Ducks Unlim-ited Committee Member since 1990 and Co-Chairperson of the Bismarck DU Banquet from 2000-2003. Chapter Activities: Alternative Energy Committee Co-Chairperson since 2006; Executive Board Member 2006-2007; and student member of the Chapter at UND from 1993 to 1997. Statement: I need to thank Randy Renner for his persistence in asking me to run for President-Elect. It is truly honor to be asked to run. Furthermore, it’s humbling to actually give much thought to possibly leading a group of wildlife professionals that care so deeply about all of North Dakota’s natural resources. Unfortunately, North Dakota’s natural resources are probably more under siege now and into the foreseeable future than at any other time in our State’s history. One only has to consider the facts and circumstances surrounding such issues as alternative energy production in North Dakota, Missouri River water issues, wildlife commercialization, etc. etc. to know that this is true. Based upon my experience as an Executive Board member the last two years, I am convinced that the Chapter’s past reputation allows it to help shape these issues. However, the Chapter needs to identify its goals and strategies that will continue to allow it to shape natural resource issues well into the future. I believe that the success of the Dakota Prairie Legacy Endowment Program and an Executive Director position would allow the Chapter to move to new heights. I would enjoy leading not only the Board, but also the membership, to accomplish these objectives to help insure a bright future for the Chapter. Thank you for considering me for the Executive Board.

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MEET YOUR EXECUTIVE BOARD CANDIDATES

JOEL BRICE — EXECUTIVE BOARD CANDIDATE Education: B.S. Wildlife Management, 1996, UW Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI. M.S. Biology, 2002, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND. Present Position: Manager of Conservation Programs, Delta Waterfowl Foundation, Bismarck, ND. 2001 – Present. Previous Positions: Biological Science Technician, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center/University of Montana, Jamestown, ND; 1996 – 1998, Research Consultant, Society of Tympanuchus Cupido Pinnatus, Ltd. Chapter Activities: Past and present ND Chapter and National TWS member. Statement: Throughout my childhood, I called the vast timber stands of west-central Wisconsin my home. To say the least, my transition to the wide open prai-ries of North Dakota some 10 years ago can be likened to an acquired taste – oh the wind! That said, it took almost no time at all to realize that what I found was a little slice of heaven – sunrises and sunsets, seemingly endless wildlife and opportunity, friendly faces - just to name of few of North Dakota’s prized assets as I see them. As a new father, I consider myself lucky to live here and look forward to sharing these treasures with my children. To be honest, my attraction to an Executive Board position is the opportunity to promote, protect and defend not only our waterfowl and wetland resources, but also the resources that I’m not involved in dur-ing my every day life. I may be a new face to many Chapter members, but through my work at Delta Waterfowl I’ve come to know North Dakota quite well and would appreciate the opportunity to put my skills and dedication to use for the NDCTWS.

MIKE RABENBERG — EXECUTIVE BOARD CANDIDATE Education: B.S. in Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences from South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, May 1978 M.S. in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana, Missoula, MT in December, 2002. Present Position: Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Moffit, ND (June 2007 – present). Region 6 USFWS repre-sentative and instructor on National Oil & Gas Team (2003 – present). Previous Positions: Deputy Project Leader & Wetland District Manager (1993-2007), Assistant Manager (1990-1993) Medicine Lake NWR Complex, Montana. Biological Technician, Long Lake NWR Complex, ND (1988-89) Waterfowl Biologist, Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Bismarck, ND (1985-88) Biological Technician, Waubay NWR Complex, SD (1983-85) Research technician on 5 graduate research projects, South Dakota State University (1974-77). Chapter Activities: Regular member 1985-1991, and intermittently after moving to Montana. Renewed membership in 2007. Currently serving on the Chapter’s Finance Committee. Statement:: I have always been impressed with the role of the Chapter as a conduit for natural resource professionals from across the state to work together and present a united front on resource issues that affect us all. The threats to our wildlife and habitat resources continue to mount – the changing farm economy; hydrocarbon, biofuels, and wind energy development; commercialization of wildlife, etc. However, the opportunities for the Chapter to influence policy and direc-tion on these issues is also unprecedented. The chapter is recognized as a strong and knowledgeable voice on natural resource issues. If selected to the Board, I will strive to work in the best interests of the Chapter and the wildlife resources of North Dakota.

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STACY WHIPP — EXECUTIVE BOARD CANDIDATE Education: B.A. in Biology (Wildlife Ecology emphasis), 1995, Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN; M.S. in Wildlife Sciences, 1998, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD. Present Position: Wetland District Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge Complex, (2002–Present). Previous Positions: Refuge Operations Specialist, USFWS, Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge Complex (1998-2002); Biological Field Technician (Endangered Species) US Army Corps of Engineers (1994-1998) Chapter Activities: North Dakota Chapter Newsletter Editor 2002-2005; ND Chapter TWS Member 1998-Present; Central Mountains and Plains Section 2005-Present; National TWS Member 1995-1997 & 2003-present; ND Chapter Student Member 1995-1998. Statement: I am honored to be nominated for a position on the Executive Board. I have always viewed the Chapter as a respected voice for the resource with a diverse and considerable role in wildlife conservation. Most importantly, the Chapter serves as a valuable source of mentors and advisors with a history of extend-ing guidance, not only to those just entering the profession, but to all its members. This type of leadership is the strongest contribution the Chapter can give to the future of natural resource conservation in North Dakota. It creates an atmosphere of fellowship that enables the members to work toward a common goal on com-plicated, often highly debated issues. If elected, I would strive to continue supporting the Chapters objectives and our dedicated membership.

JOHANN WALKER — EXECUTIVE BOARD CANDIDATE Education: M.S., Wildlife Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2004 B. S., Wildlife Biology, University of Montana, 2001 Present Position: Regional Biologist, Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Bismarck (2004-present). I conduct research and participate in conservation planning as part of the research and GIS team at the Great Plains Regional Office. Previous Positions: Research Assistant, University of Alaska Fairbanks (2001-2004) Chapter Activities: Chapter member since 2005. Statement: I am honored and pleased to be nominated for an executive board position. The North Dakota Chapter plays a critical role in the management and conservation of wildlife in North Dakota. As a member of the executive board, I would consider it a privilege to apply my skills to furthering the Chapter’s com-mendable mission. My family and I moved to North Dakota in 2004, when I started my job with Ducks Unlimited. I was very impressed, and I remain very impressed, by the exception-ally high quality-of-life in this state. North Dakota’s wildlife resources are a critical component of our quality-of-life. I plan to dedicate my career to their conserva-tion. I take great pride in my role as a conservation professional. I am a dedicated, enthusiastic biologist who is very interested in serving the conservation community in North Dakota. I will apply my dedication and enthusiasm to any Chapter activities that I participate in.

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ABSENTEE BALLOT President-Elect Candidates

(Vote for one)

Executive Board Candidates (Vote for two)

Joel Brice

Johann Walker

Mike Rabenberg

Stacy Whipp

Kent Luttschwager Paul Myerchin

This ballot must be received by January 25, 2008.

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

PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO CAST YOUR VOTE

FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT AND EXECUTIVE BOARD

CANDIDATES BY MAIL IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE UPCOMING CHAPTER MEETING!!

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NDCTWS 50th Anniversary Cookbook

At the last Annual Meeting of the Chapter, it was decided that a cookbook would be developed to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Chapter’s existence. With that, I was given the task of coordi-nating this effort. Rick Nelson has stepped up to the plate, so to speak, to help with the effort. Here are some ground rules to get the ball roll-ing. First and foremost, we would like the recipes to be as original as possible, preferably game or other wild “edibles.” In other words, don’t go to the DU cookbook and dig out one of their recipes to submit (unless, of course, it was one of yours to begin with!). Do include a recipe that you found and made it even tastier by add-ing your own touches. We will have several categories, such as main dishes, side dishes, desserts, breads, etc., etc. We prefer to not “Campbell-ize” the recipes, but we understand that canned soup could be the secret ingredient to your prized recipe, so feel free to submit those. Be sure to include your name and your agency/company with your recipe submittal. Submit as many as you want and should we get too many of exactly the same kind, the committee will have the option of deciding what to do with the duplicates. (Hint: the Campbell soup version might not make it). Also, include a story (brief!) of how you developed your recipe to add some extra spice to the book. If you have a cool tip on preparing the recipe, game cleaning, or whatever, send that as well – who knows what could come of this!!! Any recipes submitted to the Chapter’s newsletter will automati-cally be put in the cookbook. We also discussed the possibility of having a contest for the name of the cookbook, art work, etc. As you can see, all the details have not been finalized. Any comments are appreci-ated, because, after all, it will be YOUR cookbook. Let’s do it up right!!! To submit recipes, please send them to me, Patsy Crooke via email at ndcrookes@bis.midco.net, Rick Nelson bluebill@bis.midco.net, or the Chapter’s email or PO Box number.

Patsy Crooke and Rick Nelson

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50th Anniversary Cookbook

NDCTWS 50th Anniversary...2013

The Chapter’s anniversary is not all that far away! Do you have an idea for

how we can celebrate our 50th? Check out the cookbook idea below.

NOW IS NOT TOO EARLY TO START PLANNING!

It’s been awhile since we had NDCTWS merchandise (hats, t-shirts, etc.).

How about special programs or presentations for the 2013 annual meeting?

Do you have pictures from previous meetings that we use to compile a

scrapbook? If so, please let one of the Board members know of your idea.

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PHEASANT CORDON BLEU CASSEROLE 2- 4 Pheasant breasts, cut into ½ pieces 1 pound potatoes cut into pieces ½ lb broccoli (fresh or frozen) 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 8oz cooked ham, cut into 1/2'” pieces 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese ½ cup of milk 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 can mushrooms (optional) 2 tbls parsley Microwave potatoes until tender. Cut pheasant into ½ inch pieces, dredge in seasoned flour, and cook until lightly brown. Add browned pheasant and all remaining ingredients to potatoes in a 9X13” glass or ceramic baking dish. Mix well. Bake at 350 degrees in a cov-ered dish for one hour, removing cover the last 10 minute to brown the cheese.

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From the Wild Kitchen of....

Al Sapa

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED VENISON 3-4 lbs roast 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tbls Worcestershire sauce 2 tbls vinegar 2 tbls brown sugar 1/2 tsp liquid smoke 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Combine all ingredients and pour over roast in slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-9 hours. Re-move roasts, shred, return meat to cooker and heat through. Serve on buns.

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CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Students or other Chapter members are asked to notify Mike Szymanski, 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

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OCCUPATION/TITLE ADDRESS

PHONE # EMAIL

EMPLOYER

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

Regular $15.00 Available to any person employed, trained, or is a student in a natural resource field. Entitled to vote in Chapter elections. Regular (Senior) $10.00 For members 55 years or older with 5 or more years of previous Chapter membership. 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. Life Member (Regular) $200.00 Life Member (Senior) $100.00 Available to members 55 years or older with 5 or more years of previous Chapter membership. Student $8.00 Central Mountain & Plains Section TWS $1.00 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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“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world."

John Muir (1838-1914)