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.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:29 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:29:28 GMT
There are no signs of Bismarck's growth slowing down anytime soon. Tonight the public is invited to listen in on the Capitol City's growth management plan. Since the last time the growth plan was updated
There are no signs of Bismarck's growth slowing down anytime soon.
Tonight the public is invited to listen in on the Capitol City's growth management plan.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:04:43 GMT
Teachers turn students today and, as it turns out, learn a little something along the way. The Antelope Valley Station has cranked out electricity since the 1980s, and in the process, educated thousands
Teachers turn students today and, as it turns out, learn a little something along the way. The Antelope Valley Station has cranked out electricity since the 1980s, and in the process, educated thousands
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:24:33 GMT
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness month. The disorder affects thousands of combat veterans every year, many of whom never seek out help. According to the Department of Veteran Affairs,
The Veterans Affairs Clinic in Fargo has been working on their outreach across the state, they want more soldiers to get screened, but can't force it either.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:46:21 GMT
We all know it's hot outside--but one herd bull decides to take a dip in the pool. This bull got out and fell into the neighbors pool about 24 miles west of Linton. The owners say they walked him over
We all know it's hot outside--but one herd bull decides to take a dip in the pool. This bull got out and fell into the neighbors pool about 24 miles west of Linton. The owners say they walked him over
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:36:42 GMT
Federal budget cuts are about to sting some North Dakotans. More than six-hundred North Dakota National Guard employees face a twenty-percent pay cut for three months. The employees are mostly military
Federal budget cuts are about to sting some North Dakotans. More than six-hundred North Dakota National Guard employees face a twenty-percent pay cut for three months. The employees are mostly military
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