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M I N N E S O TA P R A I R I E C H I C K E N S O C I E T Y
N E W S L E T T E R
Volume 43. No. 1, Winter, 2017
FEATHER FEATURES
The Twins and the Prairie Chicken p. 2
Brush Cut Information p. 3
Tympie Nuchus p.4
MPCS Makes Huge Impact in Securing
Permanent Habitat By John Voz
Some truly amazing things have been happening through the
MPCS/PF Acquisition Grants using the Lessard Sam’s
Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) funding. So far four
landowners have signed purchase agreements to sell property
within the core area in the Minnesota Prairie Chicken Range.
One large site is located in Norman County, two sites are in
Clay and the other is in Red Lake County. These sites are all
within 1 half mile from established booming grounds and directly adjacent to large blocks of
prairie nesting habitat. The Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society and Pheasant’s Forever have
requested and received two separate grants from the council. Phase 1 has been completely spent
and most of Phase II. Overall we have protected 1,300 acres of permanent habitat and spent over
3.5 million dollars. For each acquisition the Chicken Society contributes $3,500, so $14,000 of
treasury funds will be used for this effort. All of this could not have been accomplished without the
cooperation and coordination of Eran Sandquist, State Coordinator with Pheasant Forever and the
MPCS Grants Committee.
The next step is to restore and plant these sites to high quality native grass and wildflowers and
restore the associated wetlands. As part of the grant, there are non-acquisition funds available to
offset these restoration costs. Another source of funding was a large match from the North
American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) for acquisition and restoration. They contributed
$424,600 for the large Phase I acquisition in Norman County. Once the sites are restored they will
be donated to the state or federal government as WMA’s or WPA’s and open for public hunting.
Last year MPCS and PF requested a third phase of funding through LSOHC. We originally
requested $8,138,000 and LSOHC recommended $1,908,000. Hopefully, this will be approved by
the state legislature currently in session and funding could be available on July 1st, 2017. With the
adjustments of the LSOHC recommendations there would be $1,583,200 for Phase III acquisition
with the remaining funds used for restoration, professional services, title work etc.
44th Annual MPCS Meeting
April 22, 2017
Rothsay Community Center
Rothsay, MN
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TC Bear and the Minnesota Twins couldn’t pass up stopping in Rothsay, the Prairie Chicken Capital
of the World. Pictured above with the world’s largest Prairie Chicken are TC Bear, John Ryan
Murphy, Jose O. Berrios, Dan Gladden, and Bert Blyleven. The Twins were on their Minnesota
Winter Tour.
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2017 MSGS Brush Cuts – Get Them Saws Ready! Jodie Provost
The MN Sharp-tailed Grouse Society (MSGS), MN Prairie Chicken Society (MPCS), DNR and
USFWS cordially invite you to join us at the 2017 Brush Cuts spearheaded by MSGS. Please join the
flocks for camaraderie, fresh air, good food, and prairie and brush land habitat enhancement for
prairie chickens and sharp-tailed grouse.
NW MN Brush Cut, March 4 - We will meet at Ness Café in Erskine at 8 am for a breakfast
buffet provided by MSGS and MPCS. After foraging, we will head out to Glacial Ridge NWR
where refuge folks will guide us in hand cutting scattered trees from an old nursery on a relatively
new acquisition. If going directly to the site, we will likely be working near Highway 32, but contact
me beforehand to be sure.
NE MN Brush Cut, March 25 - We will meet at Wilber t’s Cafe in Cotton at 8 am for a similar
breakfast buffet provided by MSGS. After foraging, we will proceed to the Sax/Zim WMA
complex. DNR Tower Wildlife Area folks will lead the effort. If going directly to the site, we may
park and work off County Road 7 as in the past, but contact me beforehand to be sure. Weather and
ground conditions can sometimes cause a change in plans.
Grilled burgers will be provided at both events for lunch. Please come dressed properly and bring a
water bottle. Layers are good for shedding as we warm up. Warm, dry footwear is also important. If
we get deep snow, snow shoes can be very helpful. Hand saws will be provided, but please feel free
to bring your own hand saws and nippers if you have them, to ensure enough tools for all. For safety,
no chain saws are allowed, other than by trained DNR or USFWS personnel.
All attendees will be signed up as volunteers for the day, and all students will receive a one-year, free,
MSGS membership. Also, this year for the first time, the MSGS Golden Saw, Traveling Trophy
Award will go to the college bringing the most students. Will it be Brainerd, Bemidji, Vermillion,
Crookston, or…? The more people that attend and put in sweat equity, the more volunteer power
MSGS can show as match to its Expedited Conservation Partners Legacy grant. It would help greatly
and be much appreciated!
Give Jodie a holler (office 218-429-3052, cell 218-838-3553, [email protected]) by one
week prior to each event if you can join us, so we can get a head count and ensure adequate
eats, or if you have questions. We’ve been having a great time and improving habitat at these events
for many years. Look forward to catching up with old friends and making new ones!
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THE ADVENTURES OF TYMPIE NUCHUS By ROSS HIER
If you have been to the MPCS website you may have noticed a change:
Check out the MPCS website at www.prairiechickens.org.
Check out the Online Store The Rambow on-line store is now open. Check out the new and fashionable Minnesota Prairie
Chicken Society merchandise, including shirts, vests, hats, bags, and more. All you need to do is
visit www.rambow.com and enter the store code MNPCS. The online store will be open until March
10th. All items will be shipped when the store is closed. It’s fast, safe and secure.
Upcoming Board Member Elections During the annual meeting in Rothsay this year, members will need to vote on 4 expiring board
member positions. Current expiring board members are Gerald (Jerry) Forgit, Terry Lydell, Emily
Hutchins and Stacy Salvevold. All four have expressed interest in running for another 3 year term.
However, open nominations will be taken from members at the meeting.
Some Announcements . . . .
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MPCS Board
Members (updated 02/08/2017)
Officers:
President, Br ian M Winter
15337 28th Ave South
Glyndon, MN 56547
(w) 218-498-2679
(h) 218-498-2688
(fax) 218-498-2325
Gerald (Jerry) A. Forgit
36790 State Hwy102
SW
Fertile, MN 56540
218-945-6331
Rob Baden
24398 Whiskey Creek Dr.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
218-841-7153
William E. "Bill" Faber,
Dept. of Natural Resources
Central Lakes College
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-8082
(800) 933-0346, Ext. 8082
Vice President/Secretary/
Archivist
Ross H. Hier
513 Holly Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(w&fax) 218-281-6063
(h) 218-281-7325
(cell) 218-368-1438
Terry Lydell
1552 148th Ave NW
Andover, MN 55304
763-434-0303 home
612-237-6214 cell [email protected]
John Voz
608 Broadway Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(w) 218-846-8426
Steve Bommersbach
212 Lincoln Ave NW
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(h) 218-584-5512
Treasurer, Ear l N. Johnson
25170 Almquist Rd
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-
7674
(h) 218-847-3529
(cell) 218-849-9776
MoccWood.Setter@gmail.
com
Emily Hutchins
32663 150th Ave SE
Mentor, MN 56736
(w)218-281-6063
Doug Wells
20274 250th St.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(h) 218-736-4469
Sara Vacek
57368 490th St.
Appleton, MN 56208
(w) 320-589-4973
(h) 320-297-0386
(fax) 320-589-2624
Stacy Salvevold
25564 Dahl Rd.
Detroit Lakes, MN
56501
218-770-2062
Travis Issendorf
23983 County Road 113
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Doug Hedtke
29232 Riverview Road
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(h) 218-736-5795
Director At Large: Terry Wolfe
716 Pine St.
Crookston, MN 56716
(h) 218-281-5952
Newsletter Editors
John & Heidi Voz
608 Broadway Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(w) 218-846-8426
Website Coordinator
Teresa Marrin
Director At Large: Dan Svedarsky
18205 300th Ave SW
Crookston, MN 56716
(w) 218-281-8129
(h) 218-281-1220
Terms Expiring 2017 Terms Expiring 2018 Terms Expiring 2019
Winter, 2017, Vol.43, No. 1
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