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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Fritz the Cat" data-source="post: 324357" data-attributes="member: 605">Yes and no. Steinwand had many positives. And no, members on here do not pick the next Director. When Steinwand was appointed by Governor Hoeven Nov. 30, 2005, the ND wildlife federation and Dick Monson types from nodakouthouse.com had a hissy fit. They wanted Randy Kreil. As a State agency created by the people, ND Game and Fish is owned by all the people. Therefore all the people have a say in appointing a Director who will balance the interests of the people. The Governor may make the appointment but there is much input from other stakeholders. I believe Steinwand did a great job.Dean Hildebrand was the nicest guy. But sometimes when he tried to please everyone and then pleased no one. I bought a quarter of land. Had to bid against a radiologist from Bismarck. He doesn't hunt. Just wanted it in his portfolio. Paid $1900 dollars for $1200 land. I bought one and he bought the other quarter. Asked him what he is going to do with it. Said he would rent it to me. OK. I had rented it for 31 years. He sends me a contract with a stupid high rent figure. He needs a return on his money. I can't disagree with that except he paid too much. So he rented it out to a land hog who crops it from fence row to fence row. And that guy needs to, to cover the high rent. Farming used to be a way of life. Now it is a business.</blockquote>