It's the best time of the year! Between getting out for hunting season, here's what we've been up to:

Policy Updates

The North American Grasslands Conservation Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Representatives Nancy Mace (R – S.C.), Sharice Davids (D – Kan.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R – Penn.) and Mike Thompson (D – Calif.). Once passed, the legislation will be one of the most significant steps for grassland conservation efforts in the 21st century.

The Grasslands Act would kickstart the voluntary protection and restoration of grasslands and sagebrush shrub-steppe ecosystems – and the livelihoods and wildlife dependent upon them. Functionally, the legislation is modeled after the successful North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) and would create a landowner-driven, voluntary, incentive-based program to conserve America’s critically imperiled grasslands. There’s urgency to maintain these grassland biomes for agriculture, wildlife habitat, carbon sequestration and for future generations while supporting ranchers, farmers, Tribal Nations, sportsmen and women and rural communities.

ND BHA leaders have also been engaged in the Forest Service's Travel Management Plan for the Little Missouri National Grasslands by attending open houses and providing comment. See what we're advocating for here.

Chapter Events

In August, we headed to the Badlands where we flung arrows for the annual 3D Badlands Classic near Medora.

We also successfully hosted the Full Draw Film Tour at the Fargo Theatre. Thank you to all who joined us!

Find upcoming chapter events on our website here.

North Dakota BHA Podcast

Get caught up on the latest episodes of the North Dakota BHA Podcast!

Episode 9: Deer Nutrition with Dr. Kevin Monteith

Release Date: 8/20/2024

Episode 8: CWD Research in Arkansas with Dr. Jenn Ballard

Release Date: 8/6/2024

Episode 7: Hemorrhagic Disease with Dr. Mark Ruder (Pt. 2)

Release Date: 7/23/2024

Episode 6: Hemorrhagic Disease with Dr. Mark Ruder (Pt. 1)

Release Date: 7/16/2024

Field to Table Recipe 

Pheasant Florentine
From ND BHA board member, Jeff Benda, of Wild Game & Fish

If you’re a fan of Chicken Florentine but looking to shake things up, let me introduce you to its wild cousin: Pheasant Florentine. Sure, you could stick with chicken, but why not elevate your dinner game with a dish using a bird you may have personally wrestled from the skies – or picked up from your friend who is an upland bird hunter. Either way, this pan-seared pheasant breast smothered in a creamy spinach and garlic cream sauce is the perfect way to upgrade your weeknight dinner without much fuss.

Get the recipe for Jeff's Pheasant Florentine here.

For more great wild recipes, check out Jeff Benda’s website: www.wildgameandfish.com

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NDBHA’s Mission Statement

To bring a voice to and protect, over 4 Million acres of public lands and waters in North Dakota. To educate and proliferate, to be the surveyors of the past and visionaries of the future. To strengthen the landscape and its connection to the people.

Join Us!

Like what you see? Want to support our continued work in North Dakota? Join, renew or gift a membership here! Encourage your friends to join NDBHA. The larger the chapter, the larger our voice when it comes to protecting hunting and fishing on our public lands.

If you have ideas or suggestions that you feel are relevant to our mission or an issue/event that needs our attention feel free to contact us at any time. We'd be happy to have you join our monthly board call to hear an idea or concern directly from you. The more informed we are, the more effectively we can fulfill our mission and be stewards of our public land! 

We offer shipping on merchandise for those of you who would like an NDBHA T-shirt or hat but are unable to attend a Pint Night or other event. We add a $5.00 charge for shipping. Reach out to us for more details.

As always, keep it public!

- North Dakota Chapter Board of Directors