I've never understood the land grabbing argument. If I remember correctly that money had to be used in state. And DU can't buy land here. Nor can any other corporation buy ag land. (Which is bs IMO)
To simply set the record straight with a few facts (if anyone is interested in actual facts)
Du can buy land here like any other nonprofit. they just have to go thru the approval process the state requires and abide by the guidelines the state sets forth.
Perhaps had they not tried screwing the state rules over as they have their members there would be DU purchases here in the state.
And before the typical players start spouting off about the denials of the Natural Areas Aquisition committee, and how it is all ag......ya da ya da ya da, do a little historic research and see how many sales have been approved verses denied by the governor.
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See, I have a feeling there are a lot of guys like you. Which makes me seriously think that the North Dakota Waterfowl Association concept has a shot.
Why donl;t any of these wildlife orgs have a structure like some of the ag orgs that are grass roots driven?
Members come to an annual state convention and bring forth resolutions that drive the ideological views and actions of the org? Dues paying members actually control the org. instead of wealthy donors that gather in private hunting resorts.
