12-18-2006, 06:10 PM
Greg Link, assistant chief of wildlife for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, received the Director's Award for 2006 during the department's annual meeting Dec. 7 in Bismarck.
Terry Steinwand, director, said Link has continually stepped up to meet difficult and contemporary challenges faced by the department. "He has served at all levels in the department during his career and each time has willingly accepted new responsibilities," Steinwand said. "In fact, he established the foundation for our current Private Lands Open to Sportsmen program and deer depredation response policy."
A Richardton native and graduate of North Dakota State University, Link was mentioned for his additional responsibilities, including serving as the department's primary contact for Farm Bill coordination; representing the agency at Board of Animal Health and Nontraditional Livestock advisory boards; leading the inter-divisional department technical work group on baiting and feeding of wildlife; and being an active participant in the mountain lion action plan, chronic wasting disease response and action plan, and the planning team that worked on the propagation and permitting issue.
"Greg is dedicated and committed to the department's mission and North Dakota's wildlife resources," Steinwand said. "His experience at virtually all levels of the department gives him a unique perspective and understanding that makes his insights into resolving difficult issues especially valuable."
Terry Steinwand, director, said Link has continually stepped up to meet difficult and contemporary challenges faced by the department. "He has served at all levels in the department during his career and each time has willingly accepted new responsibilities," Steinwand said. "In fact, he established the foundation for our current Private Lands Open to Sportsmen program and deer depredation response policy."
A Richardton native and graduate of North Dakota State University, Link was mentioned for his additional responsibilities, including serving as the department's primary contact for Farm Bill coordination; representing the agency at Board of Animal Health and Nontraditional Livestock advisory boards; leading the inter-divisional department technical work group on baiting and feeding of wildlife; and being an active participant in the mountain lion action plan, chronic wasting disease response and action plan, and the planning team that worked on the propagation and permitting issue.
"Greg is dedicated and committed to the department's mission and North Dakota's wildlife resources," Steinwand said. "His experience at virtually all levels of the department gives him a unique perspective and understanding that makes his insights into resolving difficult issues especially valuable."