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tion collaboration and available programs for them . In addition , we have the Pheasants Forever Precision AG , an excellent program for farmers and ranchers to improve conservation and their bottom line . There are also many other wildlife groups that have outreach programs to assist landowners in conservation measures that will provide habitat , at the same time increasing their production potential . Among them are Delta Waterfowl , the Mule deer Foundation and the North Dakota Badlands Coalition .
Have you ever been sitting in your warm cozy chair on a January night when it ’ s -20 degrees , snow piling up , and thought about where wildlife can go to survive ... what they have to go through , then ask yourself what you ’ ve done lately to help them survive ? Drive through the North Dakota countryside on a January day and you ’ ll see wildlife piled in herds and bunches , trying to survive with what limited habitat is available . How easily we could change that , for the benefit of all .
It ’ s past due for all of us to take it to the next level for improved conservation and wildlife habitat in North Dakota . As Theodore Roosevelt said , “ There can be no greater issue than that of conservation in this country .” There are many folks working toward that goal .
I challenge you with this : The excerpt is taken from a speech made by Chief Seattle , leader of the Puget Sound Indian tribe when the Governor of Washington territory asked to buy their land in 1854 . The speech has been called Chief Seattle ’ s Challenge .
“ The earth does not belong to man , man belongs to the earth . All things are connected like the blood which unites one family . For whatever happens to the beasts , soon happens to man . All things are connected .”
Sound wisdom , don ’ t you think ? •
Gary Masching lives in Mandan ND , raised on a family farm , involved with land and wildlife conservation for 60 years , active in numerous wildlife groups .
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