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Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on 9/19/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Stamps not tramps
A misprinted phone number for ordering duck hunting stamps connects people to a sex hotline, says the Associated Press.
Duck stamp carrier cards list the number 1-800-STAMP24, but also render it as 1-800-872-6724. In phone code, that spells 1-800-TRAMP24.
The AP also reports the government says it would be too expensive to correct the error.
Luckily, all phone numbers are correct on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Web site (We checked so you don't have to).
The stamps cost $15 and are required in most states for hunting waterfowl.
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on 9/08/2008 at 11:08 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
ND Parks Director honored at national event
Doug Prchal, director of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, was honored by the National Association of State Park Directors, with presentation of the Distinguished Service Award.
The association annually recognizes a state park director demonstrating a long-term sustained record of professional accomplishment in the field of parks and recreation management. The presentation was made at the national convention in Boise, Idaho, during its Sept. 4 banquet.
Doug is a true professional, said South Dakota parks director Doug Hofer. I have worked with Doug on a variety of issues that our two states share and have always been impressed with Dougs commitment to his state and to our profession and believe he is very deserving of this recognition.
The Killdeer, N.D., native has devoted a 25-year career to the state of North Dakota, 11 years as a parks planner and the past 14 years as director. Prchal was nominated for the Distinguished Service Award by department staff who noted the director continues to protect and preserve many of the same projects he designed through establishment of maintenance trust funds.
Throughout his tenure, Prchal has strongly supported group relationships which have fostered the success of his maintenance trust fund initiative. Key components of the ND park system are in operation due to Prchals perseverance to establish these trusts with support groups.
Among those projects Prchal has helped lead to success are: Cross Ranch State Park; the Pioneer Heritage Center and historic buildings; the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center; the Sunne Farmstead at Fort Ransom State Park; and reconstruction of Fort Abraham Lincoln.
Recreation opportunities and access remain among the departments top priorities. Prchal works extensively with the Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies to maintain access to areas such as Lake Sakakawea, the Missouri River and Devils Lake.
Doug stands by the departments mission to provide and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities through diverse parks and programs that conserve the states natural diversity, parks and recreation staff said in making their nomination. His overall goal has always been to protect the integrity of the North Dakota park system.
Prchals involvement with the National Association of State Park Directors includes serving as a board member and representative from the Northwest Region. He is past chairman of the Awards Committee and has volunteered to do special research on several occasions.
Contact Gordon Weixel for more information, 701-328-5358.
From the ND Parks and Recreation website: www.ndparks.com
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on 9/05/2008 at 7:25 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Minnesota game and fish news
Lots of news out of the Minnesota DNR today:
- Special hunting validation offers first-hand opportunity for beginners
- DNR seeks comments on access proposal for state forest lands in Koochiching and eastern Itasca counties
- Public comments on special fishing regulations sought statewide
- DNR asks bear hunters not to shoot radio-collared bears
- Minnesota's fields and forest offer prime youth hunting opportunities
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on 8/27/2008 at 9:00 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Public meeting for proposed fishing regulations changes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public meeting to solicit comments on a proposal to implement special fishing regulations on Inguadona and Rice lakes in northern Cass County. The DNR proposes to implement the following regulations on both lakes:
- a possession limit of five sunfish
- a possession limit of five crappie
The open house meeting will take place Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Longville Elementary School gymnasium from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on 7/29/2008 at 9:42 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink