North Dakota Game and Fish plans fall advisory board meetings

Jeb Williams says there s a benefit to meeting with the public — not only what they learn from his department, but what his department learns from outdoorsmen and -women across the state. Williams, director of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said there are eight advisory board meetings scheduled this fall. Another eight will be scheduled in the spring. Upcoming meetings in the eastern region include Nov. 3 at Sandhills Archery Club in West Fargo, and Nov. 5 at Lake Region State College in Devils Lake. All advisory meetings are scheduled for 7 p.m. The topic of discussion at those held so far — in Bottineau and Ray — included deer and elk populations. The animals present a contrast of sorts that depict the dynamic situation in North Dakota: in some areas the deer population is struggling, but across the board elk herds are thriving. Andrew Weeks is the new outdoors editor of the Grand Forks Herald. Joshua Palmer The deer discussion is very front an