ND Joins Utah Lawsuit

[BrockW]

There are federations for turkeys, non-profits for grouse, for pheasants, for ducks, and NGO's for just about every animal. Rich foundations give lots of money to these orgs. Influencer lobbying then determines how many millions the federal government is going to print for programs.

Help Launch the North American Pronghorn Foundation​

Brock Wahl is organizing this fundraiser.

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We are raising start up funds for a NEW non-profit conservation organization, the North American Pronghorn Foundation.

This uniquely American animal has gone without direct representation in the conservation community for too long. In a landscape with declining habitat and growing pressure from multiple forms of development, Pronghorn and their habitat cannot wait. Please support us in our efforts to stand this organization up and get moving forward with Pronghorn speed!

Mission Statement:
“The North American Pronghorn Foundation is dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of Pronghorn, their habitat, and our hunting heritage, through advocacy, stakeholder partnerships, and habitat stewardship.”

100% of funds raised will go to filing 501c3 exempt status, logo/branding, website/systems management, and associated start ups costs to get this fledgling non-profit organization off the ground and in a position to advocate for Pronghorn and their habitat in North America.

Yours in Conservation,

Dean Krebs
Jake Schwaller
Josh Newstad
Randy Routier
David Gough
Bryan Suchey
Brock Wahl
Phil Orem
Collin Fountain

Because part of the funds raised in this initial effort will be used to file for 501c3 exempt status, any donation to this GoFundMe will not be tax deductible.
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October 24th, 2024by Brock Wahl, Organizer
You did it! You are directly responsible for helping us raise $10,000 dollars to launch the North American Pronghorn Foundation! In only 24 days!

Speaking for our 10-member Board of Directors, we can't thank you enough. It has been a truly humbling experience watching this fund grow from $0 to $10,000, knowing every single dollar was an investment in us, the mission, and of course, Pronghorn. We are inspired, grateful, and filled with a sense of responsibility to all of you.

We have already begun moving the ball forward. Our 501c3 paperwork is nearly complete and will be submitted in the near future. We are establishing our purpose, values, bylaws, and building a strategic plan to provide a framework to operate within. We are also building a living document that is a state-based portfolio focused solely on a comprehensive picture of Pronghorn across the continent, including challenges, conservation opportunities, ongoing or needed efforts, and advocacy opportunities. We have a team working on a logo and are looking at website development.

We are excited to bring this vision to life and put our resources on the ground to benefit Pronghorn. These next few months will be critical for us to establish a foundation for the organization to sit upon. While it may appear to be quiet on the surface, please know that we are working diligently to build an identity, set goals, and design a path to accomplish those goals. We will send out updates as we progress.

We have much to do, and we are only able to do it because of your support. Much more to come...

Thank you all and Goatspeed!

Brock Wahl
Chairman
North American Pronghorn Foundation

Thanks for the free advertising!

It’s an exciting project that I’m proud to be apart of.

 

[Trip McNeely]

Hey Brock….. keep rolling down this alley(NAPF)…. I can get behind this, hell you might even see me throw a $20 or two at it……as well as the land access and transfer issues.

 

[Trip McNeely]

Death Valley seems it would be a good place

I don’t understand why we can’t utilize current infrastructure for these solar projects…… ever been to the top floor of the capital? There’s a lot of commercial roofs and parking structures in Bismarck. Why not use space already being used Im not a big fan of wind farms or solar farms. The scale and impact to environment is worse than oil and gas IMO. I’ve seen all sorts of critters on the berms of a well pad. From what I can tell after developing them they don’t bother wildlife that much. I grew up near a wind farm. They do change waterfowl flight paths and feeding routes 100%. Instead of incentives for large scale green energy projects couldn’t we shift it to smaller scale and per consumer incentives. Wind/solar on buildings etc….. incentivize supplemental power usage which would reduce grid consumption and make individual buildings more energy independent.

 

[BrockW]

 

[BrockW]

Hey Brock….. keep rolling down this alley(NAPF)…. I can get behind this, hell you might even see me throw a $20 or two at it……as well as the land access and transfer issues.

I plan to see NAPF through, and we(BHA) plan to continue to pursue those other items you mention.

And I know you don’t like it, but we (BHA) will continue to support the CWD management plan from the ND Game and Fish as well. That includes their strategy for implementing baiting bans. I can understand and sympathize with your frustrations around losing a practice you’ve come to rely on. But we continue to take the stance that it is prudent and responsible to implement those bans in an effort to protect our public deer resource.

 

[Fritz the Cat]

North American Pronghorn Foundation. The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies needs another non-profit:

MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF​

FISH & WILDLIFE AGENCIES​

Governmental Members​

U.S. State and Territorial Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Arizona Game and Fish Department
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife
Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources
Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
Maryland Wildlife and Heritage Service
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Minnesota Division of Fish and Wildlife
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Missouri Department of Conservation
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Nevada Department of Wildlife
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife
New Mexico Game and Fish Department
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Ohio Division of Wildlife
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Washington, DC Fisheries/Wildlife Division
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wyoming Game and Fish Department
U.S. Territories
Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources
Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources
U.S. Federal Members
Bureau of Land Management
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Fisheries Service
National Park Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture - APHIS/Veterinary Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture - APHIS/Wildlife Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Geological Survey
North American Members
Alberta Environment and Parks
British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations
Canadian Wildlife Service
Manitoba Wildlife Branch
New Brunswick Department of Energy and Resource Development
Newfoundland Department of Environment and Conservation
Northwest Territories Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Nunavut Wildlife
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Prince Edward Island Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division
Quebec Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs
Saskatchewan Environment
Yukon Department of Environment

Affiliate Members​

Aquatic Resources Education Association
Association for Conservation Information
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
College of Natural Resources (Univ. of Wisconsin-Stevens Pt.)
Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
International Hunter Education Association-USA
National Association of University Fisheries and Wildlife Programs
Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
States Organization for Boating Access
Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council
Wildlife Disease Association

Contributing Members​

American Bird Conservancy
American Clean Power Association (ACP)
American Fisheries Society
American Sportfishing Association
Archery Trade Association
BASS LLC
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Bat Conservation International
Boone & Crockett Club
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Delta Waterfowl Foundation
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Fur Institute of Canada
Fur Takers of America, Inc.
Island Conservation
Jack H. Berryman Institute
Mule Deer Foundation
National Audubon Society
National Bowhunter Education Foundation
National Marine Manufacturers Association
National Rifle Association
National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.
National Trappers Association
National Wild Turkey Federation
National Wildlife Federation
NatureServe
The Nature Conservancy
North American Grouse Partnership
North Dakota Natural Resources Trust
The Peregrine Fund
Pheasants Forever
Pope and Young Club
PERC: The Property and Environment Research Center
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation
Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute
Resource Management Service, LLC
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
The Ruffed Grouse Society
Safari Club International
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
The Wildlife Society
Wild Sheep Foundation
Wildlife Management Institute

 

[riverview]

I agree nuclear is the answer. Wind and solar are a scam they want more towers here firmly against that. I believe migration corridors have changed due to all the wind mills put up on the east side of sodak.

waterfowl in the red river valley in north dakota is basically non existent now, way different than when i was a kid. basically a black desert and drained so no ponds or slews anymore.

 

[bravo]

I have an old book / journal from UND cataloging the different waterfowl and bird species around the turn of the century. The Grafton and St Thomas area used to be considered a Mecca for waterfowl.

 

[BrockW]

waterfowl in the red river valley in north dakota is basically non existent now, way different than when i was a kid. basically a black desert and drained so no ponds or slews anymore.

Wetland habitats are down significantly in the central and eastern part of the state. Like 50%.

Drain tile…

 

[svnmag]

Thanks.

I should add, I don’t think Trump will screw sportsman. But I do get concerned about the administration’s priorities resulting in some overzealousness in areas I don’t like. My concern was the same with the Democrat admin, just different topics of concern.

For instance, I support oil and gas. It pays my bills and I’d be a damn hypocrite to oppose an entire industry while driving a 2nd gen Tundra. I mean, I need to know where gas stations are at ALL times.

But by the same token, sage brush and grasslands habitats are in trouble. Western ND, eastern MT, eastern WY, etc., those places are great for oil and gas and happen to be home to some sage brush and grassland strongholds.

There is no free lunch, I get that, but we know for a fact industry is disrupting habitat use and migration corridors. In Wyoming there are significant chunks of ground that are not being utilized by ungulates because of industry and/or fencing (mostly for Pronghorn). My concern is that anytime we get into these political swings, and politicians get into this binary pissing match, the habitat and wildlife suffer, and therefore long term hunting suffers. Because they’re too concerned about their political agenda and not actually sitting down with stakeholders to figure out balanced solutions to problems that account for natural resources that I care about. It’s just lawsuits and political games in an all or nothing cluster f***. Both sides do it.





I tend to think solar has some legitimate uses. And I think there’s probably places where it makes sense. We need power, there’s just no way around that fact. But call me stubborn, I’m not willing to give up crucial big game habitat and migration routes for solar. There are places for it with less impacts, put it there.

Don't forget about horizontal drilling tech. LOGICAL pads can be placed strategically in deference to wildlife needs and "flowback" can toke up while monitoring pressure and retrieval:

 

[svnmag]

Sorry: "Enjoy edibles"--no spark: The battle rages without camptard and the cavalcade of stars...

 

[BrockW]

Don't forget about horizontal drilling tech. LOGICAL pads can be placed strategically in deference to wildlife needs and "flowback" can toke up while monitoring pressure and retrieval:

Absolutely! But it’s not always perfect. Definitely better than vert drilling, which still occurs because sometimes it’s not economical to drill a lateral. But by and large, I’m a big supporter and proponent of horizontal drilling. Some things I wish I could fix or change, but as the old adage goes, “dont let perfect be the enemy of good”.

 

[Tinesdown]

Thanks.

I should add, I don’t think Trump will screw sportsman. But I do get concerned about the administration’s priorities resulting in some overzealousness in areas I don’t like. My concern was the same with the Democrat admin, just different topics of concern.

For instance, I support oil and gas. It pays my bills and I’d be a damn hypocrite to oppose an entire industry while driving a 2nd gen Tundra. I mean, I need to know where gas stations are at ALL times.

But by the same token, sage brush and grasslands habitats are in trouble. Western ND, eastern MT, eastern WY, etc., those places are great for oil and gas and happen to be home to some sage brush and grassland strongholds.

There is no free lunch, I get that, but we know for a fact industry is disrupting habitat use and migration corridors. In Wyoming there are significant chunks of ground that are not being utilized by ungulates because of industry and/or fencing (mostly for Pronghorn). My concern is that anytime we get into these political swings, and politicians get into this binary pissing match, the habitat and wildlife suffer, and therefore long term hunting suffers. Because they’re too concerned about their political agenda and not actually sitting down with stakeholders to figure out balanced solutions to problems that account for natural resources that I care about. It’s just lawsuits and political games in an all or nothing cluster f***. Both sides do it.





I tend to think solar has some legitimate uses. And I think there’s probably places where it makes sense. We need power, there’s just no way around that fact. But call me stubborn, I’m not willing to give up crucial big game habitat and migration routes for solar. There are places for it with less impacts, put it there.

Im a guy that in no way can talk like you but in a sense of knowing the ins an outs of political agencies or the lands out in mt or wy. Bieng from north dakota they have a huge gas to liquid refinery going up right next to some of the best hunting areas in the state north of the river by trenon /buford used to be a place you could hunt without people around.

 

[Tinesdown]

Wetland habitats are down significantly in the central and eastern part of the state. Like 50%.

Drain tile…

Saw we are talking oil develpment now they ruined all the good land first time around a recent drive through the country side now they are putting well next to ajacent wells on otherwise good land. 30,000 wells in 100 square mile area means devastating impacts towards wildlife. Seen it first hand fucking shit show hunting has become in these areas from the posting to the deer just are not there. Why would a deer hang out in a area with 90 semis driving down it daily. Fucking joke some spots 15 years back 2 track with grass in the middle. Now its

 

[BrockW]

Saw we are talking oil develpment now they ruined all the good land first time around a recent drive through the country side now they are putting well next to ajacent wells on otherwise good land. 30,000 wells in 100 square mile area means devastating impacts towards wildlife. Seen it first hand fucking shit show hunting has become in these areas from the posting to the deer just are not there. Why would a deer hang out in an area with 90 semis driving down it daily. Fucking joke some spots 15 years back 2 track with grass in the middle. Now its

No doubt, it’s bittersweet. Oil accounts for like 2/3 of state revenue. That is something one needs to keep in mind when trying to understand the decision making from the state/counties etc.

I wish we could get all that oil without the surface impact, the traffic, etc. But that’s not reality. Like I said further up, there is no such things as free lunch in energy. Road development and placement is one of the biggest things I wish I could do differently.

 

[Fritz the Cat]

Here comes more money. Received this from a federal surrogate conservation org who are promoting this.

USDA Rolls Out $1.5 Billion for RCPP Projects and Awards​

10/23/2024 | 4:56 PM CDT



USDA announced $1.5 billion for 92 funding awards under the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. That includes nine projects that highlight grazing management practices such as grazing cover crops. (DTN photo by Chris Clayton)
USDA on Wednesday announced $1.5 billion would go to 92 conservation projects across the country under the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
The funding is the most ever announced under the RCPP and included money authorized under the 2018 farm bill and the Inflation Reduction Act. The IRA included $4.95 billion for RCPP as part of $19.5 billion in the bill for the program under the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
The RCPP generally funds projects that include multiple partners and seek to scale up conservation practices on a broader scale such as a watershed or state.
"The Regional Conservation Partnership Program is an example of public-private partnership at its best," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "Thanks to the boost in funding from the Biden-Harris Administration's Inflation Reduction Act we're able to invest even more in this popular and important program and increase our conservation impact across the country, supporting our nation's farmers, ranchers and forest landowners while at the same time protecting our natural resources for the future."
The projects support priorities in conservation and climate and can save farmers money and increase productivity, USDA stated. There are 16 projects addressing water conservation in western states to deal with long-term drought pressures. And 42 projects promote wildlife habitat, conservation and restoration, USDA stated. Nine of the projects help livestock producers with more sustainable grazing practices. Six projects support use of technologies to reduce enteric methane emissions in livestock.
NRCS also set aside $100 million for projects led by Native American tribes as part of an effort to support more Tribal producers through USDA conservation programs.


https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/w...24/11/11/farm-bill-disaster-aid-face-congress
Some of the funding details include:
The Mississippi River Trust will receive $25 million to help permanently protect approximately 7,500 acres of wooded areas and wetlands in the Lower Mississippi River basin.
AgSpire Inc. in Iowa will receive $20.7 million to work with 75 Iowa beef feedyards to introduce supplements in their diets that will reduce enteric emissions 25% from approximately 225,000 cattle.
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever through the Montana Grasslands and Wildlife Corridors will receive $25 million for a project to improve wildlife habitat, sequester carbon and promote grassland agricultural practices on as much as 120,000 acres.
Prime Pursuit in Nebraska will receive $21 million to help provide corn produced through regenerative agricultural practices to cattle feeders in the state by implementing cover crops and regenerative grazing on 1.27 million acres.
The InterTribal Buffalo Council will receive $21.3 million to restore and manage native grassland ecosystems utilizing buffalo and conservation practices on 83-member tribal nation's lands across three projects in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Florida, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming. This project will work to restore cultural and spiritual practices, sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse emissions.
Blue Ridge Resource Conservation and Development in North Carolina will receive $15 million to restore stream banks and establish riparian buffers in western North Carolina to improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitat, promote sustainable agriculture, sequester carbon and build strong community partnerships to ensure long-term environmental, social, and economic benefits for the region.
The full list of 92 projects can be found at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/….

 

[NodakBob]

20.7 million to reduce cow farts…