Near Montrose in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Doug Horsted
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1. Doug Horsted Marker
Active in conservation causes, Doug served on the Board of Directors and as Secretary/Treasurer of the East Dakota Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, and enjoyed being part of reintroducing wild turkeys in eastern South Dakota. He was a lifetime member and past President of the Garretson Gun Club, and a member of Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever. Because of his love of nature and all wildlife, Doug made a large bequest to the South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation, which resulted in
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Doug Horsted understood how important the land and the outdoors had been to him. He recognized how crucial preserving his surroundings was throughout his life, and through his generous gift, has managed to preserve this land for new generations to enjoy. In doing so, the memory of Doug and his love for the outdoors has forever been preserved as well.
"Gifts like this are bittersweet, in that we have lost a true friend of the outdoors and someone who had what we all strive for—a real sense of peace and appreciation for the wonders of the outdoors. This is a wonderful legacy to leave."
South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is January 18, 2000.
Location. 43° 46.52′ N, 97° 7.205′ W. Marker is near Montrose, South Dakota, in Minnehaha
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2. Doug Horsted Marker
Regionally, this marker is in East River and in Greater Sioux Falls. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Northern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hartman, 1899-1916 (approx. 2˝ miles away); Taopi (approx. 6.6 miles away); Bethania Lutheran Church (approx. 8.2 miles away); John Edmund Colton / Founding of Colton (approx. 9˝ miles away); South Dakota Central (approx. 9.6 miles away); Colton Public Schools (approx. 9.6 miles away); Huntimer (approx. 10.3 miles away); Otter Stream (approx. 12.7 miles away).
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3. Doug Horsted Marker
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4. Doug Horsted Memorial Game Production Area Marker
1963 — 2000
This land is a gift from Doug Horsted to the wildlife and people of South Dakota for their enjoyment of the outdoors
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2022. This page has been viewed 485 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 3, 2022.
