In search of oneself and wildlife. Theodore Roosevelt in North Dakota

The article is dedicated to the complex stage in fate of Theodore Roosevelt, his life «Badlands» North Dakota, where he first appeared September 1883 hunt bison. Literally, we can say at glance fell love with these places. Fascinated by Roosevelt decided invest 14 thousand dollars purchase Chimney Butte Ranch, later renamed Maltese Cross Ranch. turned management lands over Sylwane Ferris and Bill Merrifield, who built for T. a one-story house tiled roof, an attic basement - called Cottage on newly acquired lands. Hunting cattle breeding Dakota out be very useful formation views future president. Over next few years, traveled between New York ranch Dakota. In fall 1884, took part election campaign, then returned help form regional association breeders protect interests ranchers was elected chairman association. Although cattle-breeding enterprise Northern financial disaster experience gained invaluable. 1887, relying experience, organized non-profit organization advocating fair hunting support habitat conservation. Currently, this club oldest wildlife conservation America. developed Hunter Ethics Statement. 1901, became 26th president United States and, fact, one greatest conservationists.