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eing the number one duck producing state in the lower 48 states, it is of utmost importance. ND produces nearly 70% of ducks in the US. That statistic alone illustrates theproductivity for waterfowl. But not only is it a top producer of ducks, it is very important to migrating waterfowl when they return south for the winter and race northward to the breeding grounds. In the breeding season of 2007, duck breeding numbers and duck broods didn’t fare that well in the production of ducks this year as

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it was dry when the earlier ducks like mallards and pintails were locating the right nesting sites. Mallards and pintails scootednorthward to fi nd excellent water conditions in Canada for thesecond year in a row. Welcome rains in May and June were a huge help to the later arriving ducks such as teal, gadwalls, and widgeons. The dry ponds now replenished with water show very good numbers of those species of ducks and should provide for some nice gunning opportunities in the early part of the season. We’ll just have to wait for those nice mallards and pintails to get here when Canada receives some snow and cold temperatures to kick them further south into ND. Ducks Unlimited places the Prairie Pothole Region as the number one priority area for waterfowl in North America. North Dakota is squarely in the middle of the PPR. Good things can happen here for the ducks when the conditions are right, but drought like in 2006 can bring duck numbers much lower than desired. Thankfully, Canada has saved the ducks again by having water on their prairies and Boreal Forest regions. It would not be a pretty picture if both the US and Canadian primary breeding habitats were dry at the same

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Proof Duck Hunter’s Voices Can Be HeardHouse passed bill strong on conservation ucks Unlimited members and volunteers had a strong impact on waterfowl conservation in late July, when the House of Representatives passed their version of the 2007 Farm Bill (HR 2419). DU volunteers helped defeat two proposed amendments that would have greatly impacted DU’s ability to conserve vital waterfowl habitat. “Our supporters called their Representatives and really made the difference in ensuring that harmful amendments were kept out of the bill,” said Barton James, Director of Agriculture Conservation Policy. “The voice of our supporters is one of the strongest tools we have on Capitol Hill, and we need them to be a part of this process as the Farm Bill moves to the Senate.” The House-passed bill offers a strong starting point for consideration in the Senate. “DU will continue to work with Senators and their staff to make sure that the positive momentum from the House carries through the Senate process. The interest and involvement of DU members and supporters is key to building a better Farm Bill for waterfowl,” said James.

production. n Grasslands Reserve Program: An increase to the acreage for GRP was added to provide incentives to protect native grasslands useful as waterfowl breeding habitat.

Farm Bill debate moves tothe Senate The Senate Agriculture Committee begins its work on its version of the bill following Congress’ August recess. Your input to Senator Coleman and Klobuchar, which both serve on the Agriculture Committee, is critical to our success. DU will continue to inform supporters of the latest developments. DU members should let their senators know of their strong support for the Wetlands Reserve Program and that other essential conservation programs that benefi t waterfowl and landowners must included in the bill. To stay up to date on DU’s latest public policy news, please visit www.ducks.org.

The House version of the Farm Bill represents the federal government’s largest investment in habitat conservation. The $8 billion dollar baseline is larger than the entire budget for the US Fish & Wildlife Service, and will help 1.5 million landowners currently enrolled in Farm Bill conservation programs, in addition to many more that will enroll in the future. “We appreciate the strong Conservation title that Chairman Peterson has in the bill,” said James. “DU’s work with him and his staff to stress the importance of these programs to landowners, the public, and waterfowl really paid off.” Many of DU’s conservation priorities were addressed in the Conservation title of the bill, including:

n Wetlands Reserve Program:$1.6 billion was added to fully fund WRP through 2012. An appraisal issue that discouraged landowners from utilizing WRP is being improved and new payment limits for conservation will not apply to WRP, improving this program for

waterfowl and landowners.n Sodsaver: A provision that creates new protection for native prairie (important as nesting grounds) adds safeguards for America’s most fragile ecosystem. Under the provision, landowners would not be able to obtain insurance on native prairie land plowed up for crop production.n Conservation Reserve Program: The cap was maintained at 39.2 million acres – a strong starting point that DU will use to continue a dialogue to ensure that the Prairie Pothole Region’s “duck factory” is made a national priority area for this incredibly effective program.n Open Fields: A $20 million grant program that encourages landowners to provide public hunting and fi shing access on their conservation lands. n Biomass Reserve Program: A new program that encourages the production of waterfowl friendly “next generation” energy crops such as switchgrass that are used for ethanol

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goose hunt after Thanksgiving 2006 produced a nice bag of geese and a mallard by hunters Mark Sandness and daughter Heather. While Mark is an excellent sporting clays shooter, his gunning on the big birds proved a little more diffi cult on this cold and snowy day in ND. What should have taken only minutes to bag his birds, we were forced to spend over two and a half hours for him to fi nally shoot his three birds. Heather bagged a large Canada goose and mallard that morning. Mark is the owner of Capital City Sporting Clays of Bismarck. We suspect if the birds were orange on top and black on the bottom Mark would have gone three for three for the day!

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Charles Franzen, State Chairman701.225.8648fl ecks@ndsupernet.com

Charles Franzen, State Chairman ElectDickinson

Mike Fladeland, State TreasurerBismarck

David Heringer, State Volunteer ChairmanBismarck

Ashley Riopel, State Greenwing ChairpersonFargo

Jesse Bradley, State Public Relations ChairpersonBismarck

Paul Myerchin, State Major Donor ChairpersonBismarck

Pat Travnicek, State Sponsor ChairpersonMinot

Randy Martin, District ChairmanJamestown

Al Geisen, District ChairmanBismarck

Rory Hoffmann, District ChairmanMedina

Jeff Essler, Regional Director 5556 Falconer Dr. Bismarck, ND 58504 701.224.8270 jessler@ducks.org

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Location: Cavalier County; T159N, R63W,Sections18, 19; Lat 48 35 42.9N; Long 98 50 23.2WLand Ownership: U. S. Fish and WildlifeServiceHabitat Work: Wetland restoration, wetland enhancement, wetland creation, predator fence. Started in 1991 and the last phase was completed in 2004.Acres: Wetland Restoration – 34 acresWetland Enhancement – 105 acresWetland Creation – 57 acresPredator Fence – 75 acresTotal – 271 acresTotal Cost: $414,633 = $1,530/acrePartnering Agencies: U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, North Dakota NaturalResources Trust, U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, ND State Water Commission, U. S.Bureau of Indian Affairs, ND Department of TransportationWaterfowl Impact: Greatly improvesattractiveness of WPA to breeding pairs, provides secure nesting habitat and

N improves availability of suitable brood rearing habitat for mallards, northernpintails, gadwalls, blue-winged teal,northern shovelers, redheads, canvasbacks,lesser scaup, ruddy ducks. Nesting giantCanada geese will also benefi t.Other Wildlife: White-tailed deer, moose,sharp-tailed grouse and HungarianPartridge are the primary game species that have benefi ted from these habitat improvements.Project Description: Wengeler WPA wasa multi-phase project that began in 1991. The WPA is 1,040 acres in size and before completion of the projects, contained 69 wetlands totaling approximately 136 acres. However, only one semi-permanent wetland of approximately 6 acres was present. All other wetlands were smaller, temporary and seasonal wetlands. Therefore, the abundance of small wetlands attracted many ducks to the WPA and they were able to nest in the abundant upland nesting cover but very little brood water existed that would provide quality habitat for hens and their ducklings once they hatched. Most of the projects were designed to address the lack of brood habitat. A water transfer system along with a pump was installed to provide a more reliable water source from Starkweather

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Coulee. Water control structures were installed in several wetlands that are the recipient of water from the delivery system and will now be able to hold more water for a longer period to provide habitat for broods. In addition several larger brood wetlands were created and several more restored in an effort to provide more options for hens and their ducklings. One of the fi nal phases of this project was the installation of an electric predator exclosure fence. The fence provides 75 acres of predator free nesting habitat that greatly improves nesting success on a portion of the WPA. An aerial photo of Wengeler WPA taken in April 2006. The view is from the NW corner of the WPA along HWY 20, looking SE across the WPA. The portion of the WPA that can be seen in this photo is outlined in red and the location of the pump that was installed is also highlighted. Nearly every wetland that is visible in the WPA on this photo was impacted by DU’s work.

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would like to take this

opportunity to introduce myself as the State Chairman for Ducks Unlimited in North Dakota. My name is Charlie Franzen. I live in Dickinson, ND with my wife and 4 kids…and two hunting dogs. I grew up on a farm around Lakota, ND and as a kid developed a passion for waterfowl hunting. Nothing is like sitting in the decoys and having those birds set their wings…….yes!!

I would like to thank Herb Dittus for the great job he has done in the past years as State Chairman. The hard work by Herb, Jeff Essler and all of you volunteers was evident in last year’s numbers. We were up $100,000 over the year before and had 225 new volunteers, SUPER work. Thanks to all of you!

It’s hard to see the summer just about gone but exciting to be close to another hunting season. The duck

counts that have been done this summer point to good numbers for the duck season. It was dryer during the summer but the wet spring really helped the duck production, there may be some dry sloughs in some areas. On the habit side of the equation, we all have to keep a close eye on the farm bills that are going thru, this can be a maker or breaker for the ducks. CRP and WRP are key habit for ducks, we need to

push for these programs to stay in the farm bills.

As this year kicks off for all the banquets around the state, remember to invite a new volunteer to the banquet with you. The more volunteers we get the better off the ducks will be. In the last 2 – 3 years we have seen a resurgance in interest by the younger people in waterfowling. It is refreshing to see, as we all know, power is in numbers and if there is more of us we will have the power to preserve and protect the wildlife, and still be able to pass on a sport that we all love.

I wish you all a very fun and safe hunting season, and as your sitting in the blind thinking on a warm October day how great fun this waterfowling is, I would challenge you all to become even more involved with DU. DU needs leaders all across the state.

I thank you and appreciate all that you do for the ducks.

State Chairman’s MessageBy Charlie Franzen

ur most ambitious objective under Grasslands for Tomorrow is to secure 1.85 million acres of purchasedgrassland and wetland easements under the umbrella of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) easement program. By combining our resources and leveraging our complimentary expertise with that of the FWS, we are able to effi ciently protect habitat in perpetuity (DU is prohibited from holding perpetual easements in North Dakota, but FWS can). Moreover, the FWS assumes the monitoring and enforcement costs. In FY07, DU purchased 3,780 acres of wetland easements and 24,112 acres of grassland easements in the Missouri Coteau Focus Area of North and South Dakota. The FWS accounted for an additional 31,120 acres, bringing the total acres secured on the Missouri Coteau in FY07 to 59,012. Altogether, since the inception of GFT, we have secured 670,377 acres through easements in our Focus Areas in the Dakotas. We are making steady progress towards our 1.85 million acre easement goal. Still, signifi cant challenges remain. The cost of easements is tracking the rapidly increasing land values. Easements in South Dakota now cost upwards of $345/acre, and North Dakota easements have increased to $150/acre. As the buying power of the available funds has decreased the waiting list of landowners has increased from 478 individuals in July 2006 to 729 today. The cost to complete the easements for the 478 individuals is estimated to be over $100 million. If you are interested in easement on your property call the Great Plains Regional offi ce in Bismarck at701-355-3500.

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Population: From the mid-1950s tothe mid-1970s redhead populations averaged approximately 650,000 birds, with considerable annual variation (i.e., 323,000 birds in 1961 and 832,000 birds in 1975). In 1997 and 1998, the breeding population of redheads reached record highs of 918,000 and 1.0 million birds, respectively. The 2007 population survey was 1million birds, a 10% increase from last year’s estimate and 60% increase from the long term average.

Food habits: Redheads dive tofeed on seeds, rhizomes, and tubers of pondweeds, wild celery,water lilies, grasses, and wildrice. They also feed on mollusks, aquatic insects, and small fi shes.

and Canada and intermountain marshes of the west. They prefer non-forested environments with water areas suffi ciently deep to provide permanent and fairly dense emergent vegetation for nesting. Of the diving ducks, redheads are the most common breeders in the United States. Female redheads lay an average of 7 to 10 eggs and are notorious for parasitizing canvasback nests.

Migrating and Wintering: Asignifi cant migration corridor extends from southwestern Manitoba and southeastern Idaho to the Gulf Coast. In addition, some redheads migrate eastward from the northern prairies to the Great Lakes, and then onward to the Chesapeake Bay and Florida. It is estimated that 80% of the North American redhead population winters in the Laguna Madre of Texas and Mexico. Smaller numbers of redheads winter in

onto the primaries, which helps distinguish it from scaup. The legs and feet are gray and the bill is light blue-gray with a whitish band behind a relatively wide black tip. The male call resembles the meow of a cat.

Female redheads have a reddish brown head, neck, and breast with a buff white chin and throat and an indistinct eye-ring and stripe behind the eye. The fl anks are warm brown, contrasting little with the breast, but with buffer fringes. The upper parts are darker and duller brown; with the upper-wing-coverts browner than on the male, otherwise the wing is similar to that of the male. The bill is duller than the male’s, but similar in pattern.

Breeding: Redheads breed inthe northern prairies of the U.S.

ho lives in the Duck Factory? RedheadsLatin: Aythya Americana

Average length: M 20”, F 19”

Average weight: M 2.4 lbs.,F 2.1 lbs.

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Why Sodsaver matters to North Dakota Duck Huntersn Two out of every 3 mallards shot in North Dakota are produced here in the Prairie Pothole Region.n The most abundant nesting habitat for ducks in the U.S. Prairie Pothole Region is native grassland that has never been cultivated.n When native grassland in the prairies is converted to cropland, nesting habitat for mallards and other ducks is lost and production on habitat that remains is reduced.n Widespread conversion of grassland continues to occur in the key breeding areas; over 320,000 acres of native grassland were lost in the duck producing portions of North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana from 2002-2006.n Continued loss of grassland will result in smaller populations, which will result in shorter season with lower bag limits. And native grassland is the base of North Dakotas ranching industry.n If Sodsaver is not enacted, 30-day seasons are much more likely and closed seasons could even be a reality.n Duck hunting has an important economic impact for North Dakota; a NDSU study estimated that in 2001 the gross business volume generated by hunting was $365 Million.

Sodsaver would…n remove government incentives for conversion of native grassland that provides critical habitat for waterfowl and many other wildlife.n discourage conversion to cropland of marginal soils in arid regions that are drought and disaster prone.n not infl uence a landowners right to convert native grassland; economic returns would be based solely on the market instead of government subsidies.Sodsaver is a critical provision necessary to maintain the waterfowl populations that we have had over the past decade. If you care about ducks and duck hunting, contact your Senator and tell them how important Sodsaver is to you!

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North Dakota - Critical Habitat Continued from front cover...Tentative 2007 Season

Opening DatesTo help North Dakota hunters

prepare for hunting seasons in 2007, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates for

the coming year. Dates become offi cial when approved by governor’s

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Tentative opening dates for 2007 include:

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8 – Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse & Squirrel

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15 – Sandhill Crane

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Oil and gas activities in ND can also reduce the effectiveness of the breeding areas for waterfowl. Attention to energy is now at the forefront in the nation and hopefully we Americans don’t take on a mindset that we need alternative fuels at any cost or disregard for wildlife and wild places. But it already is happening and the evidence is there as we will watch over 1.1 million acres come out of CRP to be put back into agriculture production. Precursory activities such as chemical applications to kill the CRP fi elds are already noticeable for those acres that are soon to be dirt and growing commodities again. We are very fortunate to be able to live, work, and play in our state of ND. The natural beauty of the land here is truly to be savored. As critical this wonderful land is to the people that live here and to the ducks that arrive each spring to attempt to fi nd a parcel of grass

priority scale. Your volunteer work and charitable giving right here in ND is very important to you right here in ND. DU is fi ghting very hard on many fronts to keep the best breeding and brooding habitats in place in the PPR. The pressures are increasing on the destruction of these habitats that not only are benefi cial to the ducks, but 900 species of birds and animals that need wetlands and grasslands to survive. So DU, the only organization that focuses on wetlands conservation leads the way. The increased pressure to reduce the Conservation Reserve Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, and other conservation programs to retain these precious habitats are closely monitored by Ducks Unlimited in the farm bill. Grassroots support to keep these programs present was evident as the bill went through the house. We’ll need the same support when it goes into the senate in September.

times and duck numbers would likely plummet and reductions in season and bag limits would be in place. These band returns displayed in the image are for “Young of the Year” harvested ducks from 1937 to 2005. In simple terms, that means ducks that were banded in the year they were hatched in the Prairie Pothole Region and harvested the subsequent hunting season. While this presents a much smaller data base than all banded birds harvested that came from the prairies, it offers a clear picture of the impact breeding ducks in the PPR have on hunter harvest in North America. All states are tied back in to the Prairie Pothole Region. Some states in the US are impacted more than others, but this map offers visual and scientifi c proof that the PPR is important to waterfowl hunters everywhere. This image further illustrates why this area is so high on Ducks Unlimited’s conservation

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North Dakota - Critical Habitat Continued from page 6...and water to raise another brood, it is changing rapidly, and it is getting harder and harder to fi nd those perfect places chosen by the colorful drakes and drab hens when they fl y into the state. If we, meaning you and me, cannot protect the most critical area in North America for waterfowl production, you and I will have lost. If this domino tumbles, the effect will be felt by waterfowlers everywhere. Ducks Unlimited is working very hard to keep this from happening but the arduous task at hand and the speed at which we all need to work at this is very daunting. Having enough resources such as volunteers, staff, money, equipment, and landowners are key to keeping the prairie intact here in ND. We thank you for all you have done in the past. You can help even more by volunteering for Ducks Unlimited and/or donating so we can win this conservation race of the Prairie Pothole Region.

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Refl ection: The Story of One Man’s Acceptance

TBy Nick Trumbauer (Volunteer in Minot)

hough perhaps of any uprising it should be the most united, the conservation movement in this country, and somewhat worldwide, is becoming much divided. I am no exception. There are times when I fi nd myself at odds with others who are passionate about conservation. My face turns red when someone blames lack of pheasants in the area to an over abundance of predators. Armed with college-sized biology text book, I dutifully march into battle to oppose those who criticize the occasional harvesting of a hen mallard. Some days it seems that I am as prepared to rally against those who share a good deal of my core beliefs as I am with those who do not value environmental protection at all. The reasoning behind this infi ghting, I believe, comes down to an essential shift in thought. Rather, the division lies between those who have made the shift and those who have not. The change I am referring to I have termed acceptance. There are those who have accepted the fact that their individual daily actions make up part of the massive problems that conservationists are working to reduce and those who have not. Before the concern grows in you that I am about to start pointing my fi nger at anyone, let me take that off the proverbial table. To cast negativity on any one or any organization would go against my central theory that it is my actions that matter. I am the problem and I am not going to try to excuse that by pointing out the trespasses of others. WhatI do intend to do is tell the story of how I came

to my current conclusions in hopes it might encourage others to tell their stories and perhaps we will begin to bridge this gap. When I was in college, not all that long ago, I had not yet reached the point of acceptance. Constantly I defended my moral high ground while doing the best I could to shove blame onto others. Oil companies, politicians, greedy farmers, these were the villains. If I weren’t ranting about over population I was decrying the evils of homo sapiens centered religious thought. There was no polluter safe from my gall, no SUV driver who, even with four wheel drive, could escape my wrath. I was not a conservationist; I was angry. It was in the duck marshes of North Dakota that I fi nally began to see the real problem. It was on my fi rst ever duck hunt in the prairie pothole region. A duck I shot kept fl ying for about fi fty yards before collapsing on the water aboutone-hundred yards from shore. My inexperienced retriever refused to handle out past about fi fty yards so that meant I had a lot of marsh to cross. Painfully slowly I plodded and pulled my boots and myself past reed lines and low spots sinking almost to mid-shin in mud with every step. Having reached a spot where I was sure I could line my dog to the bird I paused and called for the dog. With yellow Lab inbound on my position, I took a few brief seconds to look around. There in the water fl oating over the submerged weeds was the problem. In that gloriously scummy water I saw myself and I realized if “things” were going to change, “I” was going to have to change. The retrieve went well and as I took the duck

from dog’s mouth, again in the glassed over eyes of the dead creature I again saw my refl ection. There was no running from the mental fi res now blazing in my mind. If I was truly going to be of use in the future as a conservationist I was fi rst going to have to come to terms with the fact that I was part of the problem. Since that time there have been many hard decisions made and many more are left to make. My wife and I have started gardening and composting, riding bikes or walking when possible. Perhaps the hardest process has been the transition to a more healthy diet which in the process also reduces our gross consumption. There will be no end to the work that needs to be done in order to minimize the part of the problem that is me. I am fortunate to have a lifetime to work on it. I still fi nd myself angry every now and then when I see our wild places go away. And in no way do I believe that we shouldn’t take every avenue possible to promote conservation, be it through politics or protests. When it comes to my day-in-day-out battle for ecological harmony I will concentrate on myself. Stones are for throwing and we all live in glass houses. So I will attempt to keep the stones out of my hands and put them to work making real change, mostly in my own glass house.

on Hillman’s well deserved Ducks Unlimited project was fi nally dedicated on August 31, 2007. The Edwards Waterfowl Production Area was dedicated to Con and his family that day. Here with Con is his son Matt at the dedication ceremony. The cairn bears the names of the major donors who contributed $10,000 or more in conjunction with the September 8th 2006 Tribute Dinner that raised almost $250,000 that day. Con Hillman worked for 25 years with Ducks Unlimited in ND.

Con Hillman’s Project Dedication

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2007 recipient of the DucksUnlimited “Friend of the Ducks” award in North Dakota ay Thompson from Jamestown was selected and ND’s Friend of the Ducks for 2007. JT, as he is commonly known, has shown a fervent passion for Ducks Unlimited in ND since he became a volunteer for more than two decades. His loyalty and support was as faithful and better than any Labrador retriever one could own. JT has shown his commitment not only personally to the ducks by being a volunteer, but also a life sponsor. He has been instrumental in the

continued support that the Coors distributors have shown over the years. Thank you JT for your wonderful help you have provided, you are a true “Friend of the Ducks”.

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n August 4th 2007, there was a national DU Volunteer Celebration Day. North Dakota’s site was in Devils Lake. Thousands of volunteers across the US were connected via an internet broadcast and were able to participate in many fun activities on that day. While this was a one day showing of appreciation, volunteers across North Dakota need to be thanked each and every day. When you see one, thank him or her. If you want to be a volunteer in ND, contact Jeff Essler at 701-224-8270 or jessler@ducks.org.

National VolunteerCelebration Day

O he spring/summer breeding season for the ducks of 2007 is largely complete now. We believe there is cause for cautious optimism this year. First, continental breeding populations were up slightly from 2006 at 41.2 million ducks. Habitat conditions across much of Canada are very good and since the breeding survey was complete habitat conditions in many areas have improved. In North Dakota and South Dakota, late-May and early June brought substantial rain events that fi lled many wetland basins that had been dry. The result has been near excellent conditions for brood survival across the Dakotas. And recent brood surveys conducted by DU’s research biologists from Bismarck support this. Abundant broods were seen across sites throughout the central Coteau region of North Dakota. We’ll need everyone’s continued support with the Farm Bill and the on-the-ground conservation work to ensure we maintain the habitat that makes it all possible!

Habitat Report & BroodSurvival from summer 2007

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Scott Stephens, PhD.Director of Conservation PlanningGreat Plains Regional Offi ce

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n recent years there has been much talk and debate over the issue of global warming. It is believed that global warming may be caused by anthropogenic or human causes such as the burning of fossil fuels which releases large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. A group known as the Plains CO2 Reduction Partnership (PCO2R), is made up of over 60 U.S. and Canadian stakeholders has been formed to lay the groundwork for practical and environmentally sound CO2 research projects in the heartland of North America. The goal of PCO2R projects is to fi nd ways to sequester CO2 from the atmosphere and store it in the ground. Carbon sequestration means capturing CO2 from the atmosphere or from anthropogenic CO2 sources and then putting the CO2 into long term storage either in the soil or underground geological formations (www.undeerc.org/PCOR/sequestration). As a PCO2R partner, Ducks Unlimited received a grant from the Department of Energy to conduct the Terrestrial Carbon Sequestration Field Validation Tests for Phase II of the PCO2R Project. Ducks Unlimited then teamed up with North Dakota State University’s Soil Science Department to look at establishing a benchmark for carbon sequestration in soils across a wide variety of landscapes and soil types in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana and Iowa within the Prairie Pothole Region. This region is part of the prime waterfowl production area in North America.

Carbon Sequestrationand The DucksBy Jason Riopel

Why Grasslands areImportant to Ducks UnlimitedBy Dr. Scott Stephens, PhD.Director of Conservation PlanningGreat Plains Regional Offi ce

The NDSU team, which is headed up by Dr. Larry Cihacek and three Graduate students is sampling a wide range of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) grassland year classes along with native prairie and agricultural production land. The data that is collected from sampling these sites will allow us to understand the relationship of long term grassland and its role in carbon sequestration, and the relationship of carbon in the soil to agricultural and land management practices. Carbon sequestration data will be useful for waterfowl management by showing how CRP lands or restored grasslands are important in taking atmospheric CO2 and storing it in the soil. This research will help quantify the rate and amount of carbon sequestered in restored grassland soils. If we have more carbon storing soils set aside, then waterfowl can also use the associated habitats. This research will be specifi cally benefi cial to ducks by showing the importance of having large tracts of grasslands that are not only storing CO2 but are also providing necessary habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. Further information about PCO2R and the ongoing research can be found online at: http://www.ducks.org/conservation/initiative45.aspx http://www.undeerc.org/pcor/

the Farm Bill. Key provisions that relate to grasslands include maintenance of CRP and inclusion of a Sodsaver provision that would remove incentives that encourage plowing of native prairie. Watch DU’s video on Sodsaver at http://www.youtube.

com/watch?v=ZQfP3CumQ48.

Your involvement in ensuring a solid Farm Bill for grassland will ensure the health of duck populations for the next 10 years. More info on the Farm Bill and how to help is available at: www.

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rassland is one of the key habitat components on breeding areas for ducks. Grassland not only provides the habitat that ducks like Mallards, Pintails and Blue-winged Teal nest in but also is related to how successful they are in hatching their nests. The more grassland present, the higher the nesting success for the ducks. And DU is working on many fronts to maintain large tracts of grassland on the landscape. DU’s Grasslands for Tomorrow Initiative is focused on perpetually protecting key tracts of native grasslands and wetlands by purchasing easements that prohibit plowing from ranchers. Currently, nearly 800 ranchers are waiting in line to protect over 380,000 acres. Additional money is all that’s needed to get these key areas protected. And DU is very active with

GDr. Larry Cihacek sampling CRP Soil in Western Minnesota

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On August 25th 2007, the Midwest Waterfowl Fest was held at Scheels in Fargo. Ducks Unlimited held a Greenwing presentation of duck identifi cation workshop that was followed up by an art contest. Ducks Unlimited members that are 17 and under are called Greenwings. Thirty Greenwing memberships were donated by Fargo Parks and Recreation Department. All the young artists were challenged to draw a drake greenwing teal and showing the habitat that the little ducks live. The top artist would have their art published in this ND DU Duck Factory publication. The illustrations by the youngsters that attended the event were judged by the Fargo and NDSU DU volunteers. The top artist at this event was nine year old Tanner Thomas of Fargo.

ND Ducks Unlimited receives another national award at the national convention held in May 2007. ND grassroots fundraising has grown by over 20% in the past year as well as many other categories. Winning the award for the second consecutive year is equally impressive and many thanks goes to the outstanding DU volunteers in ND. Herb Dittus, past ND DU State Chairman was present at the national convention to receive the award on behalf of all the ND DU volunteers. Also, the Bismarck chapter fi nished in the President’s Top 100 Chapter in the nation. There are over 4000 chapters in the United States.

Presidential Citation winners for the 2006/2007 year are as follows. These chapters also succeeded in surpassing several criteria to qualify.

1. Williston Chapter chaired by Kelly Kaiser

2. McIntosh County (Ashley) chapter chaired by Erich Shock and Kayla Litsey

3. Van Hook Chapter (New Town) chaired by Cindy Williamson and Clayton Folden

4. Devils Lake Chapter chaired by Bernie Pollestad

5. Bismarck/Mandan Ladies Chapter chaired by Theresa Essler

6. Minot Sponsor event chaired by Pat Travnicek

Presidential Citation winners for the 2005/2006 year included thesechapters. 1. Burke County DU chaired by Terry Glaspey

2. Gackle Chapter chaired by Brad McCullough

Past State Chairman, Herb Dittus (left) accepting an award from Ducks Unlimited President Bruce Lewis.

ND Ducks Unlimited receives national awards

Left is Nick Westerholm and right is Adam Kaufman, both volunteers on the NDSU Ducks Unlimited chapter at the late March 2007 NDSU Waterfowler’s Party that features Avery Greenhead Gear decoys accessories and more. This grand NDSU DU event raised

over $14000 for conservation. NDSU Ducks Unlimited is now the largest campus organization at NDSU.

Grand Prize-Yamaha 700 Grizzly DU Edition ATV, Echopower tool set, case of federal shells, Primos calls, Averyhunting items, Mad Dog waders, and Whitewater jacket!2nd Prize-$1500 Shopping Spree at Scheels. Donated byND Scheels stores.3rd Prize-Remington 11-87 20 gauge 2006 Dinner Gun4th Prize-Winchester SuperX-2 12 gauge 2005 Dinner Gun5th Prize-Franchi 912 camo 12 gauge DU Edition6th Prize-Benelli Super Nova 12 gauge DU Edition7th Prize-Remington DU 870 Express Super Mag 12 gauge8th Prize-Stoeger Condor 0/U 12 gauge (thank you Scheels!)9th Prize-Benelli Nova 12 gauge (thank you Scheels!)10th Prize-Remington 870 Express (thank you Scheels!)11th Prize-Remington 870 Express (thank you Scheels!)12th Prize-Ruger 10/22 Carbine DU Edition13th Prize-Ruger 10/22 Carbine (thank you Scheels!)14th Prize-Custom Duck Call by Jacobson15th Prize-Gale Winds Bronze16th Prize-Upland Game Feather Collection17th Prize-Terry Redlin Print “Morning Retreat”18th Prize-Waterfowl Carved Feather Collection

One ticket for $5 or three tickets for $10!!!If you win this raffl e at this event, you will receive two dinner tickets to the prize party sponsored by ND

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Win and you’re in! Guaranteed!19th Prize-Flying Mallard Pair20th Prize-“Antique Decoy” Collection21st Prize-DU Chess Set22nd Prize-DU Chess Set23rd Prize-Canada Goose Decoy24th Prize-“Birds of a Feather” Mirror25th Prize-Canada Goose Decoy26th Prize-DU Optics Set27th Prize-DU Optics Set28th Prize-Greenwing Still Life 29th Prize-1 kt diamond bracelet30th Prize-DU Flatware Set31st Prize-Mallard Decoy32nd Prize-Pintail Pair33rd Prize-Canada Goose Decoy34th Prize-Flying Wood Duck35th Prize-“High Country” Deer Sculpture36th – 42nd Prizes- Aluminum Gun Case43rd Prize-“On your Mark” Sculpture44th Prize-Canvasback decoy display45th Prize-“American Mallard” Decoy46th Prize-Clock Side Table

47th Prize-Pencil Sketch print48th Prize-2006 Federal Ducks Stamp 49th Prize-“Caught in the Middle” Puppy Sculpture50th Prize-“Caught in the Middle” Puppy Sculpture51st Prize-2002 Federal Duck Stamp52nd Prize- Naughty Dog Sculpture53rd Prize-Men’s Fossil Watch54th Prize-Leather Letterman Jacket55th Prize-Leather Letterman Jacket56th Prize-“Friends” Sculpture57th through 70th Prizes- DU items, decoys, and accessories!!!Prizes subject to availability and may be substituted forsimilar prizes of equal or greater value. Winner of fi rearms must be 18 or older and pass FFL background check to obtain guns. Any taxes and licenses responsibility of winner.

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Date Event Town Place08/31/2007 Con Hillman Project Dedication Hampden Edwards WPA09/08/2007 DU Sportsman’s Warehouse Days Fargo Sportsman’s Warehouse09/11/2007 Grand Forks Dinner Grand Forks Ramada09/13/2007 Minot Dinner Minot Grand International09/13/2007 Jamestown Banquet Jamestown Civic Center09/17/2007 Marion Banquet Marion Community Center09/19/2007 Fargo Dinner Fargo Holiday Inn09/20/2007 Dickinson Dinner Dickinson Elks09/26/2007 Bismarck Dinner Bismarck Ramada09/26/2007 Devils Lake Banquet Devils Lake Memorial Building10/02/2007 WIlliston Dinner Williston Airport International Inn10/03/2007 Rugby Dinner Rugby Eagles10/04/2007 Bottineau Dinner Bottineau Armory10/06/2007 Harvey Banquet Harvey Eagles10/06/2007 Lisbon Dinner Lisbon Expo Center10/11/2007 Van Hook Banquet New Town Scenic 2310/13/2007 McIntosh County Dinner Ashley Dakota Family10/17/2007 Bowman-Slope Dinner Banquet Bowman Pavillion10/18/2007 Cooperstown Dinner Banquet Cooperstown Country Club10/19/2007 Gackle Dinner Gackle American Legion Hall10/20/2007 Braddock Dinner Braddock Community Center10/20/2007 Cando Dinner Cando Memorial Building10/20/2007 Oakes Dinner Banquet Oakes Angry Beaver10/26/2007 Prairie Winds Ladies Dinner Washburn Memorial Building10/26/2007 Cannonball DU Banquet Elgin My Place10/27/2007 Kidder County Banquet Steele Lone Steer11/01/2007 Minot Sponsor’s Dinner Minot Grand International11/05/2007 Larimore Dinner Larimore VFW11/07/2007 Maddock Dinner Maddock Community Center11/07/2007 Ederlin Dinner Enderlin VFW11/08/2007 Hettinger Dinner Hettinger Country Club11/13/2007 Bismarck Sponsor Event Bismarck Buckstop Junction11/15/2007 Pingree Dinner Pingree 281 Stop11/15/2007 Ccentral Dakota Ladies Banquet Mandan Seven Seas11/16/2007 Velva Banquet Velva Legion Club11/17/2007 Pekin Game Feed Pekin Community Center11/??/2007 Carrington Dinner Banquet Carrington Cheiftain Inn

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