Is North Dakota's energy boom impacting its wildlife? One expert says, probably.
Mike Eastman is a big supporter of oil and gas production in the U.S. He's also the creator of the popular TV show, "Eastman's Hunting TV" on the Outdoor Channel. This weekend, Eastman is speaking at the Bismarck Sports Show. His experience in Wyoming and the impact there of greater energy exploration and drilling on mule deer lead him to believe there's likely an impact in North Dakota too.
"They're building these roads and pads on winter range, and it does impact them," says Eastman. "Now where they impact yours, I don't know to what extent, but it's got to impact them somewhat. But I'm not against oil and gas. It brings a lot of jobs to my state."
The Game and Fish Department commenced a five year study in January to examine the impact oil exploration has on mule deer in the western part of the state.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:15:41 GMT
Highway 22 north of Dickinson is another project construction crews are busy with. Last summer 22 was made into a four lane highway from Dickinson up to the county line. This summer crews are back at
Highway 22 north of Dickinson is another project construction crews are busy with.
Last summer 22 was made into a four lane highway from Dickinson up to the county line.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:09:29 GMT
Two new businesses and an apartment building want to come to Mandan. But there are strings attached. They all want property tax relief. Some say it's unfair to existing businesses and it deprives
Two new businesses and an apartment building want to come to Mandan. But there are strings attached. They all want property tax relief. Some say it's unfair to existing businesses and it deprives
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:10:53 GMT
An Oklahoma woman now living in Mandan says news clips of the devastation in her home state have been hard to watch, but she is glued to her facebook finding out how friends and family are doing. "This
An Oklahoma woman now living in Mandan says news clips of the devastation in her home state have been hard to watch, but she is glued to her facebook finding out how friends and family are doing.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:10:43 GMT
While the rain has slowed planting for at least a few days--this spring has been one of the busiest for both farmers and fertilizer dealers. Everyone getting to the field at the same time has dealers scrambling
While the rain has slowed planting for at least a few days--this spring has been one of the busiest for both farmers and fertilizer dealers. Everyone getting to the field at the same time has dealers scrambling
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
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