BIRDS & BIRDIES
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Birds & Birdies
The 5th Annual Birds & Birdies tournament is a shooting and golf event benefiting the North Dakota Petroleum Foundation.
Teams will be scored in three shooting competitions (including trap, rimfire, and archery) followed by a golf scramble.
Registration will open on March 25, 2026. Must register as a team. All team members must compete in all events.
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SCHEDULE
BAKKEN FLIGHT (flight one)
**NEW MONDAY NIGHT SOCIAL FROM 7:00 – 9:00 PM**
THREE FORKS FLIGHT (flight two)
PRIZES
Prizes will be announced immediately after the finish of each event and their perspective venues.
Winners and prizes for additional shooting games, individual high scores, Longest Putt, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Drive (Men’s and Women’s) will also be announced at this time.
TEAM WINNERS
Team winners will be determined from their score of both the Birds and Birdies competitions SEPARATELY.
FIRST PLACE PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED
Prizes will also be awarded for 2nd place Team Winners.
DOOR PRIZES
Winners must be present to claim a door prize. Door prizes will be given out at the Monday night social following the first round of the tournament.
Door prizes can be mailed to:
North Dakota Petroleum Council
Attn: Birds & Birdies
100 W Broadway AVE, Suite 200
Bismarck, ND 58501
INFO
If you have any questions, contact Micaela Rud at mrud@ndoil.org or 701-557-7742.
WHEN
MONDAY, JUNE 8 & TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026
Beginning at 3 p.m. Monday afternoon
WHERE
BIRDS
McKenzie County Sportsman’s Club
2306 121X Ave NW
Watford City, ND 58854
BIRDIES
Fox Hills Golf Course
3104 State Highway 23 Alt
Watford City, ND 58854
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel room blocks are available at the following hotels:
Teddy’s Residential Suites (701-842-6480) and Little Missouri Inn & Suites (701-842-6262) under Birds & Birdies. Blocks will be released May 5th. Make sure to give them the event name to receive the discounted rate!
Click here to book at Teddy’s Residential Suites for $125 per night
Click here to book at the Little Missouri Inn & Suites for $109 per night
REGISTER
COST PER TEAM – $1,200
Max of 72 teams – 36 per flight.
Payment must be received by May 27th to secure your team’s spot.
SPONSOR
We offer several levels of sponsorship as well as a limited number of exclusive sponsorships.
SPONSOR
We have several sponsorship opportunities available this year including Exclusive Sponsorships and Team Sponsorships.
- Includes one team in the event ($1,200 value)
- Logo on prominent signage during all events & at all locations
- Recognition on marketing emails & social media
- Includes your logo on every cart in the golf portion of the event.
*LIMITED TO TWO SPONSORS
- Logo on prominent signage during all events & at all locations
- Recognition on marketing emails & social media
- logo on prominent signage at one of the three range stations
- Sign and the option to set up a booth at one of the holes at the golf course
- Includes full-color company logo on signage at welcome and awards socials
- Recognition on signage at meal during awards and social.
Sponsors will have their names printed on the Prize Envelopes, in marketing and announcement emails and at the awards ceremony ("First prize, sponsored by Company Name")
2026 PREMIER PARTNERS
Our events and efforts aren't possible without the support of our members. Thanks to all our Premier Partners for their sponsorship! Learn more about becoming a Premier Partner here.
Our Programs and Initiatives
The North Dakota Petroleum Foundation operates several programs, events and initiatives aimed at providing and supporting education and outreach opportunities related to the oil and gas industry; developing and advancing quality of life initiatives; and, promoting and enhancing the conservation heritage of North Dakota.
BAKKEN ROCKS COOKFEST
Held in a Bakken community each summer, this free festival offers food, music, games and activities for kids, and the opportunity to meet and learn from oil and gas companies and their employees operating in our state.
PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE
Planting for the Future is a habitat and conservation program that provides trees and shrubs for large-scale planting projects to private landowners, city and county parks, and others interested in building habitat for the future.
TEACHER EDUCATION SEMINAR
This seminar offers educators the opportunity to earn continuing education credits while learning about the oil industry, touring a rig and other oilfield facilities, ideas to take back to the classroom.
NORTH DAKOTA ENERGY EDUCATION
The ND Energy Education program offers free educational tools, resources and seminars to both students and teachers to help them learn more about North Dakota's oil and natural gas industry and explore energy in STEM.
AL GOLDEN SCHOLARSHIP
Named after North Dakota oil pioneer, the Al Golden Scholarship awards a $2,000 scholarship each year to up to nine students pursuing post-secondary education or training in an energy-related field.
TEEN OF THE WEEK SCHOLARSHIP
The North Dakota Petroleum Foundation is the sponsor for the Bismarck Tribune's Teen of the Week program as of the 2025-2026 school year. At the end of the school year, two deserving high school seniors will receive a scholarship for $2,500.
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Supporting Partners
The North Dakota Petroleum Foundation's programs and initiatives are made possible by annual support and donations from sponsors and partners.
BENEFACTOR
$15,000+BENEFACTOR
$15,000+BENEFACTOR
$15,000+HERO
$10,000 - $14,999HERO
$10,000 - $14,999HERO
$10,000 - $14,999
HERO
$10,000 - $14,999HERO
$10,000 - $14,999CHAMPION
$5,000 - $9,999INVESTOR
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Up to $5,000INVESTOR
Up to $5,000
INVESTOR
Up to $5,000INVESTOR
Up to $5,000INVESTOR
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