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Out of Doors 2 May - July 2023

President’s column by Zachery T. Hunke

HabItat and access

Habitat and access are the largest contributing diminishing. There have been efforts to vacate roads,
factors to opportunity cost when it comes to outdoor deter access and or block access to federal lands and
recreation. Utilization of the resources we have in the in some cases water. SDWF and its affiliates have
most beneficial way possible has always been at the always been at the forefront in speaking up the loss
forefront of the conversation. of sportsman’s access. If you find yourself unable to
When it comes to habitat. South Dakota made a access public property and or water, we need to hear
partnership agreement with the USDA to expand their from you. It takes money and a great deal of effort to
current Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program protect that which needs protecting. Without voices
“CREP” this past year. The Big Sioux Watershed CREP and boots on the ground more accessible areas will
is focused on enrolling an additional 25,000 acres of be lost.
President, agricultural land. These additional CREP acres will not Future generations require opportunity and access
Zachery T. Hunke only strengthen local producers but will serve the public for them to experience those “hook setting” life
well. The primary focus of the program is cleaning experiences. I was graced with those experiences
up one of the most polluted waterways in America. growing up in South Dakota. SDWF will continue to be
Everyone should care about having clean water. the most influential group representing the sportsman
However, these acres will serve as excellent habitat of our great state! As we must not ever forget, we
for our wildlife and additional access opportunities for are simply borrowing our land and water from future
our outdoor users. It takes a great deal of effort and generations.
resources to accomplish these types of programs. If protecting South Dakota’s outdoor recreational
It is these types of accomplishments that we are opportunities is a passion of yours, I urge you to
champion. Long-term enrollment and enrichment of get involved. The South Dakota Wildlife Federation
our natural resources enhance our quality of life, our wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for passionate individuals
sport, traditions, and beneficially impact our economy. like you.

When it comes to opportunity. For many opportunities Protecting and representing our outdoor community
can mean many things. For me opportunity means is more important than ever. We appreciate your
having a reasonable chance to fulfill my goal. In some membership, donations, and support.
areas of our state, we are expanding opportunities
while in other parts of the state our opportunities are Zachery T. Hunke

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