"We must strive to touch the land gently..."

"We must strive to touch the land gently

and care for it as true stewards,

that those who follow us and assess our records

may see that our mark on the land

was one of respect and love, not cruelty and disdain."

ROBERT B. OETTING

(1934-1990), wildlife researcher, outdoor writer,

Asst. Director of the USFWS

Northern Prairie Wildlife Research center