Bill > HB1174

This bill establishes new authority for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department to create educational and community outreach programs designed to increase public understanding of fisheries and wildlife management. Specifically, the bill allows the department's director to develop programs that promote interest in careers within the department and provide opportunities for direct engagement, such as job shadowing and ride-along experiences with field staff. The legislation gives the department broad discretion in designing these programs and determining who can participate, which could potentially include students, aspiring wildlife professionals, and members of the community interested in learning more about the department's work. By creating this formal authorization, the bill provides a legal framework for the department to more actively and systematically engage with the public and potentially inspire future professionals in wildlife and conservation fields.