The mission of the North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society is to provide a forum for discussion of ecological issues among natural resource professionals; to enable its membership to pursue conservation of natural resources; and to inform the public on ecologically wise uses of natural resources in support of a conservation ethic.

NORTH DAKOTA CHAPTER NEWSLETTER

As I write this message it looksThe spring was very unsettled wChapter issues followed the samthere were a few storms that hminutes printed in this issue. Jerry Kobriger attended the mmany of our Chapter members aSection of The Wildlife Societysign up on their website at www One of the bright spots of the financially. We made some decifrom the Finance Committee. Iworthwhile projects. All membabout budget items for the 200committee chair and they can mthinking about awards nominatioin Mandan. The are a number of our membemoving the annual meeting to thmembership and attendance is aMandan. The Board would like ssome feelings on the subject, le

August 2004

like summer has finally arrived in North Dakota. ith many fronts passing across the plains. It seems e pattern. At the June Executive Board meeting, ad to be dealt with and those are covered in the

eeting and expressed his concern over the fact re not members of the Central Mountains and Plains . Please think about becoming a member. You can .cmpswildlife.org.

meeting is that the Chapter is very sound sions on our finances based on recommendations t is apparent the Chapter has money to spend on ers and Committee chairs need to start thinking 5 budget. If you have a request forward it to your ake the request. Members also should start ns for our annual meeting on February 9-11th 2005

rs that have brought the idea to the Board of e Bismarck-Mandan area every year. Our lways the highest when the meeting is in Bismarck-ome feedback from the membership, so if you have t a Board member or me know your thoughts.

DEDICATED TO THE WISE USE OF ALL NATURAL RESOURCES

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This summer will be remembered as the summer the pelicans left Chase Lake. Maybe this is some sign of the health of the prairie and wetland ecosystem. I know many of you are scratching your heads over this perplexing question and hopefully we will find the answer. This helps to create new excitement for our profession and invokes deeper thought about our impact as humans on our environment. Randy Renner

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SEPTEMBER

14 Board meeting at the Lonetree Game and Fish Office at 10:00 am. 18-22 Annual meeting of TWS is in Calgary.

DECEMBER

1 Last Call for Papers for 2005 NDCTWS Meeting 1 Funding Requests Deadline 1 Project Proposals for Small Grants Program Due 1 Nominations Due for The North Dakota Award, The

North Dakota Wildlife Habitat Award and Special Recognition Awards.

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

a l e n d a r o f E v e n t s

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North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society

Executive Board Meeting Minutes

June 24, 2004 The Executive Board Meeting of the North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society was called to order at 10:00 AM at the North Dakota Game & Fish Department office in Riverdale, North Dakota. Board members in attendance included Dave Azure, Jacquie Ermer, Mike Goos, Will Meeks, Randy Renner, Al Sapa, and Mark Sherfy. Also in attendance were Paul Myerchin and Jerry Kobriger. Notes: MSC = “Moved, seconded, and carried” followed by names of board members making and seconding the motion. NTR = “Nothing to Report” from the committee chair.

OLD BUSINESS Treasurer’s Report—Mark Sherfy provided a status report on the Chapter’s finances. 2004 income has been slightly higher than expected, and expenses to date are well within the budget limits. It was suggested that expenditures for the pronghorn and prairie chicken workshops should be moved from committees to the Discretionary line item. The board voted to accept the report with this amendment (MSC Goos/Meeks). Correspondence—Randy Renner circulated recent correspondence, including a letter sent to Dakota Prairie Grasslands that was drafted by Al Sapa. The Chapter received a response from the Forest Service thanking us for our comments, although their proposed actions have not been changed. The Chapter also received several thank-you cards from award recipients and contest winners.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Approved Position Statements—Jacquie Ermer passed around a corrected version of the Furbearer Damage Management & Control position statement. Jacquie and Randy will work on forwarding the final position statement to the CMPS representative (Tom Ryder) and President (Terry Messmer). Al Sapa has recently spent a substantial amount of time exploring the Chapter’s files. Several newsletters are missing from the files. The Chapter needs a system and process for keeping the central files complete and updated. Al found 34 position statements and has started a central file for those. The Board discussed the need to deal with old and outdated position statements. Paul Myerchin will work on an amendment to the bylaws that provides for an automatic sunset clause for future position statements. The Board will make a future call to the membership to help identify position statements that are missing from the central filing system. TWS Endowment Campaign—The Finance Committee has almost completed a mailing to the Chapter membership in support of the parent society’s endowment campaign. TWS Position Statement on Steady State Economy—The Chapter has been asked to comment on the parent society’s position statement by August 1. The Board believes that this is a very large issue with potentially profound implications for North Dakota natural resources, and is uncomfortable commenting on the position statement on a short turn-around time. There was a motion to send a letter to the Executive Director of the parent society (with copies to our CMPS representative and other Chapter presidents in the Section) forwarding individual comments we have received and stating that the North Dakota Chapter neither rejects nor endorses the position statement, but needs a year to put the issue before our membership so that the Chapter can provide meaningful

comment (MSC Azure/Sapa). It is unclear to the Board whether this position statement will be formally acted upon at the upcoming TWS conference in Calgary. Individual Chapter members are encouraged to submit comments on the position statement to the parent society. Website Security—The Website Committee has implemented measures to ensure that e-mail distribution to the Chapter mailing list is controlled.

NEW BUSINESS

New Members—Brian Wehausen forwarded a list of names for new members. There was a motion to accept the following new members: Jason Smith, Mike Szymanski, Bruce Hanson, Cory Floden, and Jesse Kolar (MSC Goos/Meeks). Mercury Letter to Congress—A coalition is assembling North Dakota support for a letter to Congress expressing opposition to the proposed weakening of Clean Air Act protection for mercury emission from power plants. The Chapter was requested to sign on to the coalition’s letter, but will instead draft its own letter. The Board will examine the proposed legislation to be sure our letter reflects what is really being proposed, and will tailor our letter to reflect sound science and natural resource issues. Governor’s Debate—The Chapter’s invitation to a gubernatorial candidate debate has been accepted by Joe Satrom. John Hoeven has declined to commit until after Labor Day. The Board will ask the Legislative Committee to draft written questions to submit to both candidates. Newsletter Deadline—The Board established a July 12 deadline for newsletter submissions. Lobbyist—Paul Myerchin briefed the board regarding our 501(c)(3) status and how it

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Resolutions & Public Statements (Randy Renner)—NTR.

could be affected by lobbying activities. It may be advantageous for the Chapter to file for 501(h) status with the IRS. This decision will be dictated by whether the Chapter directs “substantial activities” at lobbying, which is defined by our expenditures for lobbying and how we account for in-kind expenditures. The Board voted to pursue professional consultation with Eide Bailly LLP, an accounting firm in Fargo, regarding this issue (MSC Azure/Meeks).

PAST PRESIDENT’S PORFOLIO (Mike Goos)

Arrangements (Mike Goos)—The committee is making plans for the Feb. 9-11 annual meeting at the Seven Seas in Mandan. Randy is looking in to options for meeting in Minot in 2006. The Board discussed future meeting venues and whether to meet in Mandan every year or only during legislative years.

Midwest Conference Sponsorship—Randy Kreil contacted Randy Renner to request Chapter sponsorship of the Midwest Association of Game & Fish Agencies meeting in July in Bismarck. The future of CRP will be a major topic at this meeting. The Board voted to provide $150 in support (MSC Goos/Sherfy).

Program (Mike Goos)—Committee membership has been established and work on the annual meeting program has started. One half day has been scheduled for the Wildlife Commercialization Committee.

Audit (Tom Sklebar)—NTR. Landowner/Sportsman’s Council—The

Board voted to renew our $25 membership in this organization (MSC Sapa/Goos).

Membership (Ben Wehausen)—NTR.

Nominations (Mike Goos)—The committee is looking for nominations for the Executive Board and President.

PRESIDENT’S PORTFOLIO

(Randy Renner) NDAG (Jacquie Ermer)—NTR. Secretary/Treasurer (Mark Sherfy)—Mark

Sherfy distributed a list of committee chairs and requested updated contact information from Board members.

PRESIDENT ELECT PORTFOLIO (Dave Azure)

Newsletter (Stacy Whipp)—NTR. Bylaws (Paul Myerchin)—Paul will draft a revision to the bylaws regarding sunset clauses for position statements.

CMPS (Jerry Heiser)—Jerry Kobriger reported that our Chapter’s membership in the Section is even lower than in the parent society. Jerry distributed the agenda for the Section meeting in Utah and requested that the Chapter or individual members donate items for the fundraising auction. The Board voted to donate a $100 Cabela’s gift certificate (MSC Meeks/Goos).

Legislative (Greg Link)—The committee is discussing August or September legislative forums. Darla Lenz will be taking over the chair of this committee. Awards (Dave Azure)—NTR.

NRTA (Scott Peterson)—NTR. Prairie Chicken (Greg Link)—NTR.

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Education & Outreach (Kristine Askerooth)—NTR.

Prairie Resources (Darla Lenz)—Karen Kreil reported that 40 people attended Prairie Day. Low attendance was probably due to either the location or poor weather. A highlight of the day was that Sprague’s pipits were seen by many attendees. A site for next year’s event is being sought.

Forest Resources (Brian Prince)—NTR. Invasive Species (Will Meeks)—A workshop will be held April 5-7, 2005 at the Best Western Ramkota in Bismarck. Concurrent sessions will address noxious weeds and ecologically invasive species. The Program committee is about ready to make a call for papers. The committee has developed a list of focal species and is working on a website. A self-administered PowerPoint presentation for educational purposes is also being considered.

PORTFOLIO A (Jacquie Ermer) Wetland Resources (Cami Dixon)—The committee drafted a comment letter to the State Health Department regarding incorporation of wetland protection guidelines into the proposed rules for animal feeding operations.

Fishery Resources (Mike Olson)—NTR. PORTFOLIO C (Kristine Askerooth)

Historian (Jeremy Duckwitz)—NTR. Red River Watershed (Jack Lalor)—NTR. NDCTWS Website (Scott Kahan)— The Website Committee has implemented measures to ensure that e-mail distribution to the Chapter mailing list is controlled. The Committee would also like to remind everyone that each committee has its own page on the website. Each committee chair should periodically update the information. As a minimum each committee page should include a description of its purpose or function and its most important activities. Please send any changes or updates to Scott Kahan.

Missouri River (Jeb Williams)—NTR. Devils Lake Basin (Roger Hollevoet)—NTR. Fundraising (Brian Kietzman/Paul Halko)—NTR.

PORTFOLIO D (Will Meeks) Northern Great Plains Working Group (Kevin Willis)—Kevin provided a written report regarding the Working Group’s activities. Current CRP topics include emergency haying in West River counties, Signup 29, the 2007 Farm Bill and CRP reauthorization, and managed use of CRP. The Group is working on comments for the interim final rule for GRP and is tracking allocation of funds for the Conservation Security Program (CSP). More information can be obtained from Kevin Willis.

Wildlife Commercialization (Mike McEnroe)—NTR.

PORTFOLIO B (Allyn Sapa) Western Lands (Bill Jensen)—The Chapter received a plaque thanking us for our contribution to the Pronghorn Workshop.

Teaming With Wildlife (Chuck Bosch)—NTR

Endangered Species (Sandy Hagen, Anne Coyle)—Sandy provided an update on State Wildlife Grants and provided definitions for

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how species are prioritized (Level 1, 2, and 3). It is not clear whether Board or Committee action is needed. Law Enforcement (Jackie Lundstrom)—NTR. Wildlife Damage Management (Phil Mastrangelo, Jacquie Ermer)—Randy Renner suggested that the committee look into a proposed bill that would give the Agriculture Department increased oversight of migratory birds. It would also exempt the agency from the National Environmental Policy Act. Finance Committee (Mike Goos)—Lee Albright and Con Hillman are new members of the Committee, which met recently with our financial advisor. Because our CDs have both matured, the Chapter now has about $28K in savings and $10K in checking. The Board discussed many different options for how to manage

finances, and voted to invest $10K in mutual funds and $10K in a 1-year CD (MSC Meeks/Sapa). Mike also passed around guidelines on how we manage funds for Life Memberships. The committee requested Board input on how to spend endowment money if it became available. Mike presented some ideas but would like more in preparation for a presentation to the membership at the next annual meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 PM (MSC Azure/Meeks).

The next Executive Board meeting will be at Lonetree Wildlife Management Area on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 10:00 AM.

COOPERAT INVASIVE PLANT MANUAL AND HOST WORKSHOP

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ING AGENCIES TO DEVELOP WEB-BASED

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ND Game and Fish

Department, ND Parks and Recreation Department, ND Chapter of The Wildlife Society and t

ND Weed Control Association have signed a challenge cost-share agreement to de

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The web-based invasive plant manual will contain information specific to plant identification,

distribution, habitat, life history/ecology, history of introduction, effects of invasion, references,

control measures and contact and reporting information. The High Plains Consortium, Inc. has

been contracted to research, accumulate and organize information on 48 invasive species. The

web-based manual will be hosted by the NDDA and is expected to be up and running in

of 2005. A link to the web-based

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The invasive plant workshop will offer concurrent sessions focusing on both noxious we

other invasive plants. The workshop is designed to promote management and habitat

conservation while focusing on the control of noxious weeds and invasive plants. Researchers,

land managers, students, and others with interest in noxious weed or invasive plant

management are invited to attend. The workshop is scheduled for April 5-7, 2005 at the

Bismarck Best Western Ramkota Hot

eds and

el. Workshop registration information will appear in the

ovember Noxious Weed Quarterly.

ND NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST REPORT

SCOTT PETERSON

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• Greg Gere (BOR) reported on the federal contributions to the Trust. In 2004, the estimated federal contribution to the Trust is estimated to be about $300,000. Discussion was held on the concept of putting money into an account that could be administered

• Greg Gere (BOR) reported on the federal contributions to the Trust. In 2004, the estimated federal contribution to the Trust is estimated to be about $300,000. Discussion was held on the concept of putting money into an account that could be administeredby the Trust, but held separately from the other Trust accounts, to be used to assist the NDGFD and USFWS with annual O & M of Garrison Diversion Wildlife lands. Arnie Kruse reported on the progress of the renewable energy partnership. The ND Agriculture

by the Trust, but held separately from the other Trust accounts, to be used to assist the NDGFD and USFWS with annual O & M of Garrison Diversion Wildlife lands. Arnie Kruse reported on the progress of the renewable energy partnership. The ND Agriculture • • Department set up the first meeting as a result of their October Renewable Energy ConferencBismarck. Department set up the first meeting as a result of their October Renewable Energy ConferencBismarck.

• Sharon Clancy reviewed her Conservation Agriculture Interim Report with the Trust Board. Merle Bennett gave a brief review of the confluence project near Williston. The Trust Board is

• Sharon Clancy reviewed her Conservation Agriculture Interim Report with the Trust Board. Merle Bennett gave a brief review of the confluence project near Williston. The Trust Board is scheduled to meet at the Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston in July to tour and reviethe Confluence project. scheduled to meet at the Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston in July to tour and reviethe Confluence project.

• Much discussion on the Trust’s investment philosophy and policies. This is a subject that the Trust Board spends a considerable amount of time on.

• Much discussion on the Trust’s investment philosophy and policies. This is a subject that the Trust Board spends a considerable amount of time on.

• The Trust Board reviewed the latest Trust Audit Report. There were no exceptions to the and the report is on file at the Trust Office in Bismarck.

• The Trust Board reviewed the latest Trust Audit Report. There were no exceptions to the and the report is on file at the Trust Office in Bismarck.

• Linda Roeder reported that the webpage for the Trust has now beewebpage address is: www.ndnrt.com

• Linda Roeder reported that the webpage for the Trust has now beewebpage address is: www.ndnrt.com.

• Scott Peterson gave a Performance Evaluation Committee report. The Board discussed d• etails of the upcoming Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

r regarding the

Chapter’s involvement in Trust activities, they are encouraged to contact Scott Peterson.

meeting in Bismarck. The next NDNRT Board Meeting is scheduled for July 13/14, 2004 at the Confluence Interpretive Centenear Williston. As always, if any Chapter member has questions, comments, or concerns

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POSITION STATEMENT OF THE NORTH DAKOTA CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY

REGARDING FURBEARER DAMAGE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

Furbearers are recognizably an important renewable resource and provide numerous benefits to the ecosystem as well as many sportsmen and landowners. However, furbearers sometimes cause significant damage to private and public property, other wildlife species, habitats, agricultural crops and livestock, forest and pastures, urban and rural structures, and might threaten human health and safety or be a nuisance. Prevention or control of furbearer damage, which often includes removal and relocation or euthanasia of the animals responsible for the damage, is an essential and responsible part of wildlife management. Before furbearer damage control programs are undertaken, careful assessment should be made of the problem, with assurance that the techniques to be used will be effective and biologically and socially appropriate. Oftentimes the damage is actually a result of poor animal husbandry practices (e.g. unmonitored open range lambing, failure to keep livestock birthing areas clean of dead carcasses or afterbirth) or artificial high predator numbers resulting from landowners limiting or restricting access for predator harvest. Wildlife species and resource management agencies are not responsible for poor husbandry practices or landowners unwillingness to allow use of available and appropriate tools to manage furbearers. The policy of the North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society regarding furbearer damage management and alleviation of associated problems is to: 1) Support sustained, regulated harvests of the furbearer species as a necessary first step for minimizing damage. This should include annual trapping/snaring and hunting seasons for the fur species commensurate with harvest regulations for those species. 2) Support and develop furbearer damage prevention, reduction and/or control programs that are biologically and socially appropriate, safe, and economically effective and practical. 3) Encourage research to improve methodologies used for: a) monitoring furbearers; b) assessment of the damage caused by furbearer species; c) assessment of potential alternatives for damage prevention or control; d) preventing and controlling damage, health hazards and nuisance problems; e) monitoring the effectiveness and practicality of the effort, biologically, economically and socially acceptable alterations to the surrounding environment; and f) understanding people’s tolerance for wildlife conflicts. 4) Encourage and support educational programs in furbearer identification, furbearer management, and damage prevention/damage control. 5) Support the development and implementation of biologically based laws and regulations governing furbearer damage prevention and control. 6) We do not support payments for furbearer damage in any form. 7) We do not support furbearer damage management on any lands (except those areas where

regulations do not allow hunting or trapping) where access by fur hunters or trappers is denied or where access fees for hunting are charged. Restricted access can create an artificial environment resulting in low mortality and abnormally high survival rates of some species of furbearers on these types of lands.

* Amended February 17, 2004 (to reflect removal of “certain species” from item #7 as requested and approved by membership vote during the February 12, 2004 annual business meeting).

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FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS The Program and Arrangements Committees are working to organize the North Dakota Chapter of the Wildlife Society’s 2005 Annual Meeting. Mark your Calenders! The meeting will be held at:

Seven Seas Inn Mandan, North Dakota February 9-11, 2005

The Chapter welcomes your participation and active involvement in the Annual Meeting. Please give some thought to presenting a paper or poster highlighting ongoing management efforts, new and innovative approaches, conservation initiatives, or research activities. Our upcoming annual meeting offers something for everyone interested in the conservation of North Dakota’s natural resources. There is also room on the agenda to highlight your particular work activities by presenting a paper or poster. If you are interested in giving a paper or poster at the annual meeting, please send the title, author(s) name, address and phone number, audio visual equipment needs, and a brief abstract by DECEMBER 1ST to:

NDCTWS Program Committee P.O. Box 1442

Bismarck, ND 58502

Abstracts can also be submitted directly to members of the program committee below. Mike McEnroe, Dan Svingen, Rick Nelson, Jaquie Ermer, Sandra Hagen, Marsha Sovad, Tim

Phalen, Will Meeks, and Mike Goos

The Seven Seas Inn can be reached at the following number for reservations: 1-701-663-0025

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Funding request deadline December 1, 2004

The Executive Board asks that funding requests be submitted prior to the December executive meeting. The Board recognizes that funding requests

requiring immediate attention may still occasionally arise throughout the year. However, funding requests received prior to the December Executive Board meeting will receive priority and ensure equitable funding consideration for

Chapter committee projects and partnerships with other organizations.

If you are a Chapter standing committee chairman or represent an organization considering Chapter funding during the upcoming year, please contact your respective Executive Board portfolio representative or Mark Sherfy, Chapter

Treasure prior to December 1, 2004

NDCTWS SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM

REQUEST FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS Purpose The purpose of the NDCTWS Small Grants Program is to encourage projects that promote the wise management and conservation of wildlife, plants, and other natural resources in North Dakota. Priority will be given to projects in areas that have been traditionally underfunded, such as nongame species conservation and conservation education. Guidelines The grant program consists of one or more awards of up to $1000 for project work occurring in North Dakota. The grant is available to any university, student, professional individual, group, agency, or organizational project. Grants are awarded annually; therefore, successful applicants must reapply each year for future funding. The grant may be used for travel (within North Dakota) to/from study sites, lodging, expendable equipment, salaries, and supplies. Administrative overhead expenses are ineligible, as are those for durable field equipment such as cameras, computers, GPS units, or surveying equipment. Proposals must be received by December 1, 2004. All proposals are reviewed at the final executive board meeting of the year by the NDCTWS executive board and ranked on the basis of (1) quality of project, (2) meeting the purpose of the NDCTWS Small Grants Program, and (3) budget needs. Grant recipients will be notified by the executive board and will be announced in the newsletter.

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Project leaders will submit a 1 to 2 page report summarizing the results of the project to the NDCTWS executive board. Also, an article summarizing the results of the project must be submitted for inclusion in the Chapter newsletter. Grant recipients are encouraged to do an oral presentation or poster at the annual NDCTWS meeting. The name of the Chapter should be acknowledged as a financial supporter on any final reports or publications. Proposals Written proposals should not exceed 2 single spaced typewritten pages. The proposal narrative must address the following criteria: ® statement of purpose ® project objectives ® methods ® study area ® target species or audience ® project duration ® benefits to the conservation of natural resources in North Dakota Literature citations and an itemized budget should be included but do not count toward the 2 page limit. Other sources of support for the project must be identified in the budget. Subcontracting is not allowed. Grantee will be expected to obtain any necessary permits. Deadline and Mailing Instructions Deadline for submission of proposals is December 1, 2004. Please mail proposals to: NDCTWS, P.O. Box 1442, Bismarck, ND 58502. Or send by email to Mike_Goos@fws.gov

EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS The North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society has maintained a proud tradition of active involvement on issues affecting North Dakota’s natural resources. We have been able to make significant contributions because Chapter members have been willing to take time from their demanding schedules to take an active role in guiding the Chapter. If you know someone who is willing to be a candidate for the Executive Board or President-elect, please contact the Nominations Committee or submit written recommendations to Mike Goos, 3275 11th St. NW, Coleharbor, ND 58531. If you are interested in being a candidate, do not wait for a formal request, nominate yourself. All nominations are greatly appreciated. The Nominations Committee will select four candidates for the Executive Board and two individuals to run for President-elect.

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NDCTWS NominationsRequested

Each year the Chapter recognizes outstanding achievements at the awards banquet. This banquet, when we pause to recognize the contributions of our peers, is truly the highlight of each annual meeting. Please take time this fall to nominate deserving candidates for The North Dakota Award, The North Dakota Wildlife Habitat Award and Special Recognition Awards. The North Dakota Award (Professional Award) is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution towards furthering the aims of professional wildlife endeavors in North Dakota. The North Dakota Wildlife 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. In addition, the Chapter presents Special Recognition Awards to individuals or groups for their commitment to special projects, issues, or ongoing programs Concerning North Dakota’s natural resources. During the past few years individuals have been recognized for efforts concerning prairie education, media coverage of natural resource issues, and the conservation of North Dakota’s badlands.

If you know an individual or group deserving of recognition for their contribution, please submit a written nomination. If an award candidate you nominated last year was not selected, please resubmit the nomination for consideration. Nominations must be submitted by DECEMBER 1, 2004.

Award nominations should be sent to:

Dave Azure c/o Kulm Wetland District

PO Box E Kulm, ND 58456

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NORTH DAKOTA CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY

AWARDS NOMINATION FORM

Nominee: Award: Professional: Wildlife Habitat: Special Recognition: _______ Address: Phone number: Present position: Education: Professional Career: Nomination statement:

A typed statement explaining why this individual or group is deserving of recognition. Please explain fully the single accomplishment or series of accomplishments that are noteworthy and should be acknowledged by the Chapter. Include information concerning other awards and honors received, involvement in Chapter and other professional and community organizations, and other relevant information that will help in the selection process. Pertinent news, clippings, letters, or documents to support the nomination may be attached.

Submitted by: Address: Phone:____________________

NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DECEMBER 1, 2004 Return to: Dave Azure c/o Kulm Wetland District PO Box E, Kulm, ND 58456 Email: Dave_Azure@fws.gov

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CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Students or other Chapter members are asked to notify Brian Wehausen, Membership Chairman, of any address changes. Please mail the change to ND Chapter Wildlife Society, PO Box 1442, Bismarck, ND 58502-1442. This is greatly appreciated and helps to keep our expenses down.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

NAME

OCCUPATION/TITLE ADDRESS

PHONE #

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.

~ 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............................ $200.00 _____

~ Student......................................$ 8.00 _____

~ Central Mtn. & Plains Section TWS.........................$ 5.00 _____

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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