North Dakota

The Peace Garden State is home to nearly 5 million acres of public lands including national grasslands, wildlife management areas, and state parks. These areas offer a variety of hunting opportunities, with game species such as pheasant, waterfowl, deer, and turkey. The Missouri River and its tributaries provide excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, northern pike, and catfish, among other species. Ice fishing in particular is a popular pursuit throughout the state. North Dakota’s hunting and fishing culture is deeply rooted in the state’s history, with a unique blend of Native American, Scandinavian, and German influences shaping its outdoor recreation culture. North Dakota is home to a wealth of cultural and historical attractions, including the Lewis and Clark Trail, the International Peace Garden, and the North Dakota Heritage Center. The state’s rich agricultural heritage is also celebrated through annual festivals and events, such as the North Dakota State Fair and the North Dakota Winter Show.

For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in North Dakota, please contact:

Jake Gould

Coordinator, Great Plains States

jgould@congressionalsportsmen.org

Jacob joined CSF in February 2023 as the Great Plains States Coordinator. As part of CSF’s States Program Team, Jacob works closely with the legislative sportsmen’s caucuses under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses and members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. 

Jacob is an Illinois native, raised in the southern suburbs of Chicago. He graduated from Lewis University with bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a focus on public policy in December 2020. During his time at Lewis University, Jacob was also inducted into the Political Science Honors Society. Prior to joining CSF, Jacob served as the Senior Field Coordinator for a gubernatorial campaign in Illinois.

In his free time, Jacob is an avid angler and spends most of his time fishing for smallmouth and largemouth bass, preferably on the lakes near his hometown, and enjoys archery and trap shooting.

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