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12SixteenIssues

14GIFTS TO CFM

Honorariums & Memorials

NEWS & ISSUES

CFM AWARDS

CFM RESOLUTIONS

WildlifeMISSOURI

ConservationistsRecognized

2008 Fall Conference

Why Do I BelongTo CFM?

Send a paragraph anda picture of yourself

in action to:lcoleman@confedmo.org

The other day I decided itwould be a good idea to pullan old cedar post in the mid-dle of our corral. It seems to

have been raining a lot since winter.The ground was wet and if ever theremight be a time when one could pull aweathered old post, it might be now.The post itself was cut, shaped andplanted by my Granddad many longyears ago. He did a very good job. Forat least 60 years, I would guess, the posthas stood up to all the bad weatherNorth Missouri winters could conjureup. And all the writhings, kicks, yanksand whole-hearted assaults directed atit by every horse and mule ever tied toit. The post just happened to be rightin the middle of where I no longerwanted it to be.

As I hitched the front-end loader ofmy tractor to the post and began toraise the bucket, the opposite side of thetractor came off the ground. I took alook at the post, it appeared unchanged,and then began to slowly ooze out ofthe soil with a distinct sucking sound,audible over the engine of the tractor.Out it came, all four plus feet, formerlyburied and tamped. The vacated posthole was completely full of water. It hasbeen a very long while at our farm, sincewe have had saturated soils.

All my life, I have heard the old say-ing that “April showers bring May flow-ers” and have found it to be very true.Already this year, the harbingers of

spring are showing off their access toabundant moisture and ample sun-shine. Beautiful bouquets of showyblossoms and emerald greenery havealready graced our table several times.It promises to be a glorious spring andearly summer for grasses in our prairiesand pastures as well. Maybe this will bea spring where morels are measured bythe basketful. By the time you readthis, we will know.

The snow and ice storms of winteralong with the heavy rains of springhave set the stage for abundant wild-flowers in May. Figuratively speaking,the many challenges faced and prob-lems solved by CFM are bringing usquite a blossom this May. On May 17,in Keystone, Colorado, we will receivethe National Conservation Achieve-ment Award! This, the highest honorbestowed by the National Wildlife Fed-eration, will recognize CFM on theirgrandest stage as Affiliate of the Year.At long last, the excellence we Mis-sourians have delivered on behalf ofnatural resource conservation andoutdoors folks will be proclaimedbefore all America as the best there is.The extraordinary accomplishments ofus ordinary folks have not escapednotice. The conservation world will bewatching as our President accepts therecognition due every one of us. Toeach of our members and affiliatedorganizations: THANK YOU for play-ing your vital role so well. Without

you CFM would be much less.I am hoping that every one makes

time this May to pass along flowers totheir Mom. Mother’s Day in May andFather’s Day in June are special times ofquiet celebration for each of our fami-lies. The deeply engrained, preciousoutdoor legacy we each carry insideusually has its origin in one or both ofour parents. Remember to say thanksto them for those priceless gifts. Maythe grand generosity of our parentsinspire each of us to pass this legacy onto the next generation.

Dave MurphyCFM Executive Director

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May Flowers

VIEW FROM THE STONE HOUSE

WildlifeMay 2008

Vol. 69, No. 3

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Executive Director/EditorDesign & ProductionAdmin. Associate/Membership and Managing EditorAdmin. Associate/Accounting Teaming With WildlifeCoordinator

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STAFF

COVER: A male Greater prairie-chickenstakes his claim on the booming ground(lek). Photo © Glenn D. Chambers, 2008.

Dear Mr. Murphy:I would like to commend the Conserva-tion Federation of Missouri for its con-sistent leadership in regards to the stew-ardship of our state’s natural resources.The Conservation Federation serves apivotal role in protecting and promotingMissouri’s abundant and diverse naturallandscape.

I appreciate the opportunity to reviewthe resolutions resulting from yourannual meeting in February, 2008. Ihave forwarded your letter to appropriatedepartmental technical staff and askedthem to review the resolutions you have

presented. I look forward to initiation ofan open dialog concerning these issuesand pursuing avenues for our depart-ment to support your organization’sefforts.

Again, I thank you and your members fortheir stewardship efforts and I look for-ward to continuing a successful partner-ship between the Missouri Departmentof Natural Resources and the Conserva-tion Federation of Missouri.

Sincerely,Department of Natural ResourcesDoyle Childers, Director

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Most of us are passionateabout something. As youread this, there are about158,000 wild turkey

hunters in Missouri who are in themidst of pursuing their passion -SPRING TURKEY HUNTING.

Some of us have a single passion,and some of us have several passions.Passions drive us to do good things,and in some cases passions drive per-sons to do bad things.

I can speak personally about pas-sions because I have several: my fami-ly, my church, CFM, shooting sports,waterfowl hunting, boy scouts, andwildlife photography, to name a few.Many of the things that I am passion-ate about happen at different times ofthe year. That keeps life interesting.Couple a passion with an “A type” per-sonality and you have a dangerouscombination - a passion-driven proj-ect and a personality that will not letone give up until the mission is accom-plished.

Case in point: For several years Ihave wanted to get serious about pho-tographing prairie-chickens AGAIN!!Back in the 1970’s, when we still had afair number of prairie-chickens in Mis-souri, Charles and Elizabeth Schwartzand I spent considerable time eachspring photographing these wonderfulbirds. There is a bit of nostalgiaentwined here too. When Charlie andLibby retired and moved to Idaho theygave me the chair that we used to usewhen we were photographing prairie-chickens. Every time that I go to theprairie-chicken blind to photograph Itake the very chair that Mr. Prairie-

chicken (Charlie Schwartz) sat in as hephotographed the birds. This chair isa priceless treasure to me. As I reclinein that chair in the pre-dawn hourswaiting for the birds to arrive, I remi-nisce about bygone experiences. It ismuch like Charlie and Libby are rightthere with me. I am certainly blessedto have known them.

Recently I have re-visited the pas-sion and this year I decided to get seri-ous about photographing prairie-chickens again. With fewprairie-chickens left in Missouri, I hadto broaden my horizons and travel to alocation where the birds were moreabundant. Fortunately, I have a per-sonal friend who owns a thousandacres of native prairie in the Flint Hills

of Kansas that supports a good popula-tion of greater prairie-chickens. A tripto the Flint Hills from Columbia is a 4 hour drive one way. Beginning inmid-March, I have spent the past fourweekends in Kansas photographing thebirds. This has given me great person-al satisfaction and some wonderful pic-tures of the birds with “brown” back-grounds, because the prairie has notyet started to “green up”. Whenspring REALLY gets here and the newprairie grass begins to emerge, thewhole photography project will startover with “green” backgrounds. Thisis part of the passion, to capture thecomplete courtship scenario as theprairie transitions from winter(brown) to spring (green). This is just

one example of one of my passion-driven efforts.

Springtime presents a lot of thingsto be passionate about. It will soonbe time to start looking for those deli-cious morels to peep through the leaveson the forest floor. Who among usdoesn’t enjoy a tasty morel dinner???The crappie will begin to spawn soonand spring crappie fishing has a largefollowing of passionate participants.

Most folks already have some thingsthat they are passionate about. If youare not one of them, consider finding afriend who is obviously passionateand explore the possibility of joiningthem for the experience. Passions canbe contagious. Properly directed,passions can take you away from the“work-a-day” world for a relaxingexperience.

Those of you that are really passion-ate about something, take a youngperson along and introduce them tosomething that you are passionateabout. Who knows, it just might ruboff on them!!

Oh yes, I forgot to tell you. I tookthe Kansas rancher’s eleven year oldgrandson to the prairie-chicken boom-ing ground (lek) and he was able tosee the courtship display, CLOSE-UP!!I predict that someday he will own theranch. And now he knows from hisown experience what a boomingprairie-chicken looks like and soundslike.

Enjoy your spring activities, safetravels, and be careful and considerate.

Glenn D. ChambersPresident, CFM

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As our nation celebrated thefirst Earth Day 38 years agoon April 22, 1970, I had justreturned from working with

the Peace Corps in rural Costa Rica,where I had helped to put together thecommunity’s first public water system.Even at that time, people were growingconcerned that the loss of rain forestswas affecting soil and water quality, sowe were eager to protect a fragile habi-tat. Nearby Panama was facing similardifficulties; loss of rain forests therehad reduced stream flow in someareas.

After returning to the United States,I decided to go back to college at theCollege of the Ozarks. I found myselfin a group of students that includedChuck Kroeger and Dan Leyland, wholater worked for the Department ofNatural Resources.

These interests led to a career as ascience teacher until I was elected tomy first term in the Missouri Legisla-ture. I had the opportunity to serve onthe Natural Resources Committee,which was a good orientation for 22years in the House and Senate.

My experiences with the PeaceCorps, as a science teacher, as a farmerand as a businessman gave me a broadappreciation of the environment andserving in the legislature taught mehow to communicate effectively. Thesewere some of the factors that broughtme to where I am today.

The Department of NaturalResources, at 34 years old, is youngerthan Earth Day, but our main officesare now in the first platinum awardLEED-certified state office building inthe country. The use of recycledresources and energy savings in theLewis and Clark State Office Buildingwill serve as an example for years tocome.

Although trying to develop effectiveprocedures for protecting naturalresources is often a contentiousprocess, it is important to note that thefederal government has delegated tothe Missouri Department of NaturalResources limited authority to followand enforce the federal laws over ourenvironment. Without this authoriza-tion, the state would have to fit itsenvironmental protection efforts toone nationwide pattern, rather thanone that more closely fits the needs of

our own citizens, farms and business-es.

Water quality has always been amajor issue dominating many environ-mental discussions. In the decadesahead, depending on rainfall trends,Missouri may face a new challenge:Our focus may grow to include notonly water quality, but water quantityas well. This is a growing worldwideconcern. Businesses are investing inwater resources like they once investedin oil wells. Missouri has traditionallyhad plentiful water, but we could soonface shortages similar to some of ourneighboring states.

Thanks to citizen involvement, after38 years of Earth Days, we have moveda long way from the conditions thatexisted then. The air is much cleaner. Irecall seeing the fairly new GatewayArch in St. Louis when only the top

stood gleaming in the sun. The bottomwas shrouded in a yellowish, tan smogcloud. Since that first Earth Day, inaddition to water issues, hazardouswaste sites have been cleaned up,nuclear wastes left from the World WarII Manhattan Project are beingaddressed, and lead and coal mine sitesare being cleaned up. Likewise, interms of tons of soil lost to erosion, we

have moved down the list quite a bitfrom being the second worst in thenation.

During that first Earth Day, myclassmates and I promoted cleanupactivities on Table Rock Lake andalong the White River, as well as par-ticipating in campus events. It was thegreat environmental awakening of itstime that strongly influenced our lives.This spring, I hope you’ll take anopportunity to participate in a com-munity cleanup, visit a state park oreven just take a few moments to dis-cuss the celebration with your family.Help someone else experience theenvironmental awakening that somany of us shared on the first EarthDay.

Doyle ChildersDirector, DNR

Missouri’s Earth Day History Parallels That Of DNR Director

AGENCY NEWS

Doyle Childers, director of the Department of Natural Resources, attributes his appreciation for the environment in part to his Peace Corps experi-ences in Costa Rica (above).

If you've enjoyed reminiscingwith me, visit the MissouriDepartment of NaturalResources' Earth Day Web siteat www.dnr.mo.gov/earthday/,where we'll be publishing EarthDay memories from other staff.

Race for the RiversSaint Charles Riverfront

August 23-34, 2008To promote clean water education,restoration, and recreation:

Greenway Network, a non-profitcitizen’s action group, is hosting twocanoe and kayak races on the MissouriRiver. Race one is a staged-event cov-ering 65 miles of the scenic MissouriRiver from Washington, Missouri allthe way to the Confluence. It is a racefor the serious paddler with strongendurance and a desire to compete.Race two is an Adventure Race fromWeldon Spring to Frontier Park inSaint Charles. This race is for theexperienced paddler who has a desireto learn more about the Rivers andhow to care for them. All taxdeductible pledges will go to supportGreenway Network’s clean water edu-cation, restoration and recreation proj-ects.

Clean water challenge:Experienced canoeists and kayakers

will compete for speed and accuracy asthey travel 20 scenic miles of the Mis-souri River from Weldon Spring toFrontier Park. Throughout the journeythere will be a number of tasks includ-ing assisting in water quality monitor-ing along the way. Come along, learn,race and support clean water initiatives.This race will be run with the coopera-tion of the Missouri Department ofConservation.

Race for the Rivers:Serious canoeists and kayakers will

be in a stiff competition to complete 65beautiful miles along the MissouriRiver. The race starts in Washington,Missouri with a break at the Race forthe Rivers Festival in Frontier Park.The second day will be a sprint toColumbia Bottoms at the Confluence.

Race for the Rivers Festival:Be on hand at Frontier Park when

the paddlers arrive Saturday afternoon.On hand will be adventure and out-door sports vendors and environmentaleducational displays and activities.This is where the Clean Water Chal-lenge racers will report the results oftheir water quality monitoring andwhere you can get up to date informa-tion from the leader boards. Meet theracers and get an up-close look at whatit takes to be a competitive paddler.Between the live bands, the hands-onart and environmental activities andthe educational displays the festival willbe a great place to hang out and waitfor the racers to cross the flying finishline at the park.

Rescheduled: MissouriWoodland Owners’

Conference Set For June Snow won’t stop us this time! Moth-

er Nature won Round 1, so we’re tryingagain. Make plans to attend the annualMissouri Woodland Owners’ Confer-ence, June 20-21at the Marriott Court-yard Hotel in Columbia.

On Friday Field Day attendees willlearn that even a university can be avictim of an unauthorized timber har-vest. You will learn what you can do toprevent this from happening on yourproperty and what can be done torehabilitate these high-graded forests.We will also visit the Missouri-Pacific

sawmill in Fayette to learn how wal-nut, red oak and white oak areprocessed.

Woodland owners interested inlearning about efforts to form a Mis-souri Woodland Owners’ Associationare invited to attend Friday evening’stown hall meeting.

Saturday’s program is simply chuckfull of information. During the morn-ing session you will learn about the lat-est efforts to update the State ForestryLaw, as well as other current in-stateforestry events; news from the nationaloffice of the American Tree Farm Sys-tem; forestry carbon credits and on theChicago Climate Exchange; and poten-tial threats on the horizon to the healthof Missouri’s woodlands.

At this year’s luncheon we will notonly recognize the state’s OutstandingTree Farmer, but we will begin a newtradition of honoring the state’s Loggerof the Year.

The afternoon presentations willfeature how various wood productsrelate back to tree quality on the stump;basic steps on selling your timber; andplanning your timber harvest.

For more information contact theMissouri Forest Products Association’sEducation Coordinator, Glenda Fry, at573-634-3252, Glenda@moforest.orgor visit the Association’s website atwww.moforest.org.

CFM Strategic Planning Committee

April 1 Meeting SummaryThe Strategic Planning Committee

of the Federation met at the Federationoffice on Tuesday, April 1. All membersplus CFM Vice President Mike Schallonand Executive Director Dave Murphywere present.

Earl Cannon spoke at some lengthabout the work of the CFM Develop-ment Committee. He reported that asummary of that work would soon beready. He also reported that a jointmeeting of the two committees wasbeing arranged for mid June.

Most of the meeting was used toreview and document progress on goalsalready approved by the Board. Strate-gies and actions supporting the goalsalong with start dates, completiondates, person or committee responsiblefor each strategy or action andresources needed were decided at themeeting. There was a lengthy discus-sion about the possibility for revamp-ing the way some of the CFM ResourceCommittees report to the membership.Also discussed was the goal that willhopefully increase the membership’s

relations with their particular state rep-resentative and senator. This goal, as itwas originally introduced to the com-mittee, simply addressed the generalrelationship. Members of the commit-tee feel that a one on one relationshipbetween legislator and member wouldbe very beneficial.

During the meeting it was men-tioned a new committee is being estab-lished to market CFM to businessesand foundations in efforts to get morecorporate memberships and donationsfrom businesses and foundations. Thecommittee will be chaired by SteveBradford. There was discussion aboutchanging the size of Missouri Wildlifemagazine to facilitate filing in standardsized files and on bookshelves.

The Strategic Planning Committeewill be sending the proposed strategicplan to the CFM Executive Committeeand officers for review in the latter partof June so it can be submitted to theCFM Board of Directors for approval attheir July board meeting. The Com-mittee will be meeting on October 7 todiscuss the CFM Resource Committees.

Strategic Planning Committeemembers include Howard Fisher andEarl Cannon, co-chairs, Norman Leppoand Gary Van De Velde.

Going The DistanceLong Distance Trails,

Your Path to Open Space

The Open Space Council’s 43rd Annual Meeting

Wednesday • May 21, 2008The Deer Creek Club9861 Deer Creek Hill

Ladue, Missouri 631246:30pm to 9:00pm

Join us for an evening of conversa-tion and celebration of The OpenSpace Council’s 43rd year! Ourevening’s theme, Going the Distance,will draw attention to the importanceof hiking trails as our access to openspace. The evening will include areception with heavy hors d’oeuvres,drinks, music, a silent auction, andguest speaker David Startzell. We hopeto see you there!

2008 Fall ConferenceThe 2008 Conservation Federation

of Missouri Fall Conference will beheld Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sep-tember 12, 13 and 14, 2008 at CampClover Point, Lake Ozark State Park,Osage Beach, Missouri.

Programs planned are ColemanRepair, Atlatl, Archery, Share the Har-

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NEWSA COLLECTION OF STORIES FROM AROUND THE STATEAND ISSUES

vest, Sediment Pollution, Taxidermyand crafts for adults and kids.

Entertainment will be games, bingo,square dancing, marshmallow roast,campfire, story telling and guitar play-ing. Feel free to bring a string instru-ment or harmonica.

The Happy Hour and White Ele-phant Sale on Saturday afternoon isalways a good time. When you arecleaning out your garages and base-ments this Spring save some good stuffto donate to the White Elephant Sale.The sale helps to defray the expenses ofthe Fall Conference.

The food is always wonderful!Put September 12, 13, and 14, 2008

on your calendar and plan to attend forthis relaxing weekend. See you there!

Meramec River Film SeriesOnce the new Meramec documen-

tary has been premiered, we are takingit on the road! Whether you were ableto make it to the premiere or not, con-sider attending one or more of theMeramec River Film Series events.Each film showing is unique and hassomething new to offer:May 10th - Shaw Nature Reserve,3:00pm - 7:00pm

• Event will feature a hike, a freewine-tasting with Redwood CreekWines of California, and speaker DonCorrigan, editor of the Webster-Kirk-

wood Times and author of ShowMe...Natural Wonders.May 28th - Schlafly Tap Room,7:00pm, cost $5.00

• Event will feature free Schlafly beerand snacks and live local music.June 14th - Powder Valley Nature Cen-ter, 10:00 am and 2:00 pm

• Two showings of the film witheducational programs in between.Great event for kids!

For more information, call 314-451-6090.

Welcome CFM NewMembers

Karen Bataille,Columbia

Catherine Beckerle, Saint LouisBarbara Berry, WilliamstownLeonard Bilheimer, Saint LouisEdwin Bohl, HermannAndrea Bonner, EurekaGary Branum, New MadridRhonda Brewer, BallwinJeffrey Cantrell, NeoshoRobert Cantwell, LeslieFrances Carmack, Kansas CityCharline Carter, PrincetonW. Carter, ColumbiaJ. L. Caughron, HaleCenter Locker, CenterDevin Chandler, Auxvasse

Charles Brown Beverage Co., LebanonCharles Claycomb, PrincetonLois Coffey, Oak GroveEmma Cohrs, Fishers, INClint Collier, JacksonJohn Cothren, Rocky MountIone Jane Dillard, SpringfieldDon’s Auto Body, Saint CharlesNorman Duncan, EldonMark Ebert, Saint CharlesDouglas Elbert, LeslieEugene Ensign, CameronAlicia Fults, FultonRalph Gabel, Saint LouisBruce Glastetter, BentonDavid Gray, KirksvilleDanny Grossman, Wilmette, ILMike Heckman, FreeburgDaniel Hof, Saint LouisScott Holtmann, Saint LouisKevin Howard, ElsberryBob Jung, Saint LouisMatthew Kayson, ColumbiaJon Kollias, O’FallonRichard Kramer, FentonJoe Krouse, CrockerStacey Larson, BallwinLaura Layton, BloomfieldAlbert & Deborah Lindquist,

Jefferson CityMark Loyd, Saint LouisBob Lyons, ParisMark Twain National Forest, RollaRichard Matthew, SpringfieldBrad McCord, CaliforniaTerry McEnaney, Saint LouisMike Messick, Kansas CityJames Miller, JeromeMinnick Supply Company, ChillicotheRobert Mooring, Imperial

William Morgan, ColumbiaErnest Mosby, SmithvilleScott Mueller, Saint LouisGary Neely, PittsburgClyde Noll, BeltonAaron O’Connor, NianguaWilliam Oltman, HannibalRobert Orth, Punta Gorda, FLLouie Oshsenbein, JoplinJill Ousley, BeltonPat Payton, Saint LouisRobert Peters, IndependencePowell Supply, MaldenFrank Powers, Kansas CityDanny Pycior, Lees SummitRobert Reimer, FlorissantTom Rizzo, ArnoldRuby Roberts, DeSotoBoyle Rodes, Saint CharlesBerkley Roney, Excelsior SpringsMark & Cynthia Russell, ColumbiaDewayne Scott, Mountain ViewGregorio Sicard, Saint LouisBill Smith, Saint LouisGene Smith, FayetteSaint Louis Zoological Park,

Saint LouisHank Stelzer, ColumbiaDonald Stockton, MarshfieldFrank Syracuse, Paola, KSChris & Liz Vahlkamp, Saint LouisC. Norman Ventucci, Saint LouisBrad Walden, HannibalDusty Walter, ColumbiaMichael Warner, IndependenceMerle Welshans, ChesterfieldMichael Wiley, Park HillsRobert Wilkerson, Saint LouisWilliam Sehnert, Inc., Ballwin

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Timber Stand Improvement

FOREST FROM THE TREES

In October 2007, our farm becamecertified in the Missouri Tree Farmprogram. This year, in MissouriWildlife, we will run a series of arti-

cles recounting why and how this cameabout. Others have suggested severaltimes that details of this living historymay prove useful to some folks and inter-esting to many more. This is the third ofthe expected six articles.

We had settled upon the objective of aproductive, healthy and sustainable for-est. We had developed and receivedapproval of a detailed management planfor each of the 23 stands in our forestbased upon carefully gathered inventorydata and the advice of skilled professionalforesters. We had secured the boundariesof our forest and excluded cattle. Wewere ready to bring the plan to life.

Growth of the most desirable trees inall our stands was stifled by overcrowding.Foresters usually refer to this dilemma asoverstocking. Some of our stands wereoverstocked with so many trees of thesame species that growth was stunted, sortof like an underfished pond full of toomany sunfish. Other stands had many ofthe really desirable trees for forest wildlifeand timber production either crowded orshaded by invasive trees like Tree of Heav-en or invasive plants like Multiflora Rose.Several of our stands, thanks to a long his-tory of grazing, were overstocked withHoney Locust, Osage Orange, Prickly Ashand other species the cattle would not eat.

Our first action to meet these and otherchallenges to our productive, healthy andsustainable forest was a blanket programof timber stand improvement (TSI). Forus, TSI meant whatever alterations wererequired to move the composition of thestand toward our objective. The smalltrees we wanted to eliminate, less than 3–4inches in diameter, we usually cut down.The larger trees we wanted eliminatedwere girdled, by cutting a ring all the wayaround the trunk that penetrated clearthrough the bark and about a half inchinto the wood. Because this process can belabor intensive and because we wanted totreat each tree targeted for eliminationonly once, we applied herbicide to eachstump and to each girdled tree trunk. Ifwe were so fortunate as to have a tree tar-geted for elimination that might have mar-ketable value, and there were several suchtrees, they were marked for sale and leftstanding for the time being.

For us, there just was not enough timeavailable to accomplish 240 acres of TSI

ourselves. We chose to hire it done bysome excellent young foresters willing tooperate chainsaws safely and very effec-tively and capable of instantly and accu-rately identifying individual tree species.Our consulting foresters were wellschooled in forest management and per-fectly capable of making decisions thatbalanced economic and silvicultural con-siderations in implementing our plan.They very rapidly delivered exactly whatwe had in mind. The results of their serv-ices have exceeded our expectations inmany, many ways.

From a purely economic perspective,TSI cost an average of $75 per acre for ourforest inclusive of all costs for labor andherbicide. Some stands took more time,some took less. Our inventory before TSIsuggested that our forest was producingwood at about $40–$50 per acre per year.The growth rate after TSI to reduce over-stocking may be as high as $140 or moreper acre per year for some stands. TSI wasimplemented on our stands with a plan forre-entry every 10 years. So we invested $75per acre one time and can expect to recov-er that investment many times over whenthe stand is harvested.

It is my sincere belief that anyone own-ing any acreage of timber and desiring it tobe a productive, healthy and sustainableforest should immediately apply pre-scribed timber stand improvement. Thegood news is this makes good economicsense in the long run. The great news isthere are several sources of cost share dol-lars available to help landowners imple-ment TSI. From a purely economic per-spective, then, there was absolutely noreason at all for us to put off doing TSI.We needed it right away. If we couldafford it, I believe anyone could.

Immediate benefits of TSI? Sunlight,water and nutrients formerly taken in bythe eliminated trees are now freed up forall those we left standing. They are grow-ing rapidly. They are producing morefood and cover for wildlife. It seems tome that we have even more deer and wildturkeys than we had before TSI and theyall are in excellent condition. The floor ofour forest has many new oak seedlings,something we have been short of for avery long time.

Each of our treatments has left the for-est more productive and healthier than itwas before. Now that is sustainable! Nexttime, our first timber sale.

Dave MurphyCFM Executive Director

The health of America’sThe health of America’sThe health of America’sThe health of America’sThe health of America’sprivate forests dependsprivate forests dependsprivate forests dependsprivate forests dependsprivate forests depends

on youon youon youon youon you

American Tree Farm System ® promotesthe sustainable management of foreststhrough education and outreach to familyforest landowners. For information abouthow you can become a part of the Tree Farmprogram contact the Missouri State TreeFarm Committee @ 573-634-3252 or visitwww.treefarmsystem.org

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Agroup of Missouri citizen con-servationists were awardedprestigious Conservation Fed-eration of Missouri statuettes

for their volunteer and professionalefforts to improve and protect our natu-ral resources at the Annual Conventionof the Conservation Federation of Mis-souri on February 22, 2008 at the Lodgeof Four Seasons. Chosen from a selectgroup of nominees, the 2007 award win-ners represent the best of the best. Alarge crowd of CFM members andawardees family members and friendscelebrated the elite group’s accomplish-ments at a reception sponsored by BassPro Shops. Presenting the 2007 awardswas CFM President Glenn Chambers.

Outstanding Lifetime AchievementJOHN DWYER

Dr. John Dwyer’s longstanding per-formance and contributions as anindustrial forester, academician andpracticing certified, consulting forestercharacterize one whom has had an out-standing professional career devoted toconservation and sustainability of theforest resource.

After graduating from Purdue Uni-versity, John began his professionalcareer in southeast Oklahoma with theWeyerhaeuser Company as a RegionalForester responsible for the sustainedmanagement of 900,000 acres of timber-land. In 1983, he and his family movedto Missouri, where he taught the ForestResource Management course and initi-ated a research program in forest man-agement. Since then, he has addedcourses in Advanced Forest Manage-ment, Forest Fire Control and Use, For-est Management Planning and serves asthe coordinator for the School of Natur-

al Resources senior capstone course,Natural Resource Practicum. He haswon several awards in recognition of histeaching excellence, and was in the firstgroup of College of Agriculture, Foodand Natural Resources faculty to be rec-ognized as a Teaching Scholar.

John’s teaching and research pro-grams have strong components of con-servation and ethical treatment of ournatural resources – their sustainable use.Two of his courses – Forest ResourceManagement and Natural ResourcePracticum – involve significant planningexercises. In both courses, John hasinterjected a note of realism, involvingwork on a different private landholdingeach semester in Forest Resource Man-agement, and on different compartmentsin the University-owned Baskett WildlifeArea, in Natural Resource Practicum. Inthese courses, through a multidiscipli-nary approach, he demonstrates theimportance of taking into considerationin the planning process all aspects of theresource – soils, wildlife, esthetics, etc. Inall of the courses he teaches, his primaryemphasis is on long-term conservationand sustainability of the resource. InJohn’s dissertation research projectwhich dealt with management of blackand scarlet oak stands, he showed how itwas economically profitable to managethese stands for the long-term.

As a practicing, certified, professionalforestry consultant, John has the reputa-tion for maintaining the highest stan-dards as he crafts his recommendationsfor his clients. In all that he does, hisfirst and foremost goal is conservation ofthe forest resource, which encompassesall other associated resources. John isextremely effective in this respectbecause of his understanding and appre-ciation for the comprehensive natureand interconnectedness of ourresources.

John is the consummate resourceprofessional. He represents the com-plete forester, who has served to con-serve our valuable natural resourcesthrough numerous contributions inindustry, academia and in the non-industrial private sector. He is recog-nized throughout the profession by hiswillingness to serve on numerous com-mittees where his technical expertise isneeded. John upholds the highest stan-dards and is an outstanding example of arole model for his chosen profession.

Conservation Communicator of the YearBARBARA BAIRD

Mrs. Baird is a work in progress.“Work” is the operative word. She spenttwo decades traveling the world with herhusband, retired Air Force Lt. Col. JasonBaird. After Lt. Col. Baird’s retirementfrom the U.S. Air Force, the Baird’smoved to Rolla, Missouri. In 1998, Bar-bara graduated Summa Cum Laudefrom the University of Missouri-Rollawith a degree in English and a minor inwriting. Mrs. Baird began writing byediting cookbooks and writing for non-profit newsletters.

Mrs. Baird possessed the foresight tocouple her writing skills with the out-doors. When she first hit the outdoorwriting scene she was working in thetrenches of a local weekly newspaper.Her prose matched that of the mostskilled writers. However, many of theseasoned writers in the state poked funat the new gal’s obvious lack of outdoorexperience. Barbara took ribbing andcriticism in stride and worked harder tocreate a niche for herself in an industryprimarily dominated by men.

When an editor called and asked herto go fish gigging on the Osage in thedead of winter, she showed up. When itcame time to follow a trapper frompond to pond on a frozen day, she stoodbeside him and helped him with thetasks at hand. When an editor wanted astory about feral hog hunting, shetraipsed over hills and into hollers, fol-lowing a pack of Catahoula hounds andthe wily guide who did not know theword quit. Through personal experi-ences, Mrs. Baird learned about beingoutdoors in Missouri.

Currently, Barbara is the managingeditor of The Kaleidoscope, a four-coun-

ty publication that she shaped into amini-type publication, with heavyemphasis on using outdoor columnistsand feature writers. She recently intro-duced a new column, scheduled forrelease online at Bass Pro Shop’s Website this year and currently running inthe Nation Wild Turkey Federation’s(NWTF) magazine, Women in the Out-doors. Titled “The Gear Gal,” the col-umn highlights how to choose and useoutdoor gear.

Mrs. Baird is also an officer and spon-sor member of her local NWTF Chapter,The Dry Fork Strutters, and former edi-tor of the Show Me Gobbler, the statenewsletter for NWTF. She serves as amentor to the Boys and Girls Town Mis-souri “Changing Prisms” program.

Conservation Educator of the YearJEFF CANTRELL

Jeff is the Missouri Department ofConservation’s (MDC) Education Con-sultant from Neosho, Missouri. He is atrue professional and a passionate anddedicated educator. Jeff has a passionfor the outdoors and for inspiring othersto make a difference in the environment.

For Jeff Cantrell, reaching diverseaudiences is a way of life. Stationed inthe extreme southwest corner of thestate for more than ten years now, Jeffhas been on the front lines reaching outto diverse audiences, especially Latino’s.As the Hispanic population mush-roomed over the past decade, Jeff hasbeen there building relationships, earn-ing trust and educating the public aboutfish, forest and wildlife resources of Mis-souri.

For many years Jeff has provided con-servation information and materials fora Latino radio program and collaborated

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with Joyce Haynes to create an educationpage in the McDonald County Press andEl Tiempo to provide conservation edu-cation for the extensive Latino popula-tion in McDonald County. This educa-tion page has received national awardsfor the Newspapers in Education as wellas from the Missouri Press Association.Today, it still continues to encourage theLatino papers to cover topics such asGrow Native, the Great Backyard BirdCount, Project Feederwatch, and huntereducation to name a very few.

Jeff has worked with ESL teachersand their Latino students in Monett,Neosho, and Carthage to discover waysto translate conservation concepts intolanguage everyone can understand. Hehas worked with Even Start and HeadStart programs in Noel to provide con-servation materials for their Latino earlychildhood and grade school students.Jeff ’s involvement and efforts with theElk River Watershed Improvement Asso-ciation includes encouraging the localLatino community to become activelyinvolved with and committed to main-taining quality water resources in thearea. He has also established a StreamTeam with Latino’s in the southwestarea.

Jeff also goes above and beyond hisanything but normal work week withMDC in his creation of eight NatureSmart Clubs. These clubs reach diverseclasses of children (urban, rural, social,economically and culturally). Jeff real-izes these are the future faces of conser-vation, our future leaders, landownersand ultimately our conservation stew-ards. His clubs focus on getting the stu-dents involved with hands on, engaging,nature activities that enable them tolearn and discover how their everydayattitudes, behavior, and actions towardsthe natural world affect their own healthand well-being as well as their families,their community, and the world beyond.

Jeff tirelessly offers materials andinstructions to all teachers and studentsand has even motivated student’s par-ents to recycle and attend public conser-vation programs. He promotes wise useand protection of our resources and theenvironment. Jeff continues to sacrificeand donate long hours of his own per-sonal time to improve our world and heeducates others to protect and preserveour precious plant and its inhabitants.

Conservation Organization of the YearTABLE ROCK LAKE WATER QUALITY, INC.

Table Rock Lake Water Quality, Inc.(TRLWQ) is dedicated to maintain andimprove the quality of ground and sur-face waters of Table Rock Lake watershed.

The Board of Trustee of Table Rock

Lake Water Quality, Inc. concentratedheavily on the over whelming task ofself-education, knowing full well it is acontinuing long-term process. Theirfocus continues to be various waterquality issues; causes of the problem;origination of the source; cooperationwith other water quality organizations;education of the public on water issues;and how Table Rock Lake Water Quality,Inc. can make a difference. Table RockLake Water Quality, Inc. is an actiongroup, with projects that actually stopwater pollution sources and accomplishthese projects in a determined, positive,helpful and organized manner.

In 2002, TRLWQ was awarded a grantfrom the US Environmental ProtectionAgency to conduct a $2 million demon-stration project to compare variousmethods of managing decentralizedwaste water treatment systems, such asseptic systems, in the region. Throughthis project TRLWQ was able to:

• Demonstrate advanced waste watertreatment for the Table Rock regionthrough installation of advanced treat-ment systems.

• Demonstrate management solu-tions and upgrades for advanced systemsincluding drip irrigation and recirculat-ing sand filters.

• Generate data to help guide futureselection of treatment technologies andmanagement practices.

• Address past concerns aboutadvanced systems and change theacceptance of the alternative wasterwater treatment systems.

Forest Conservationist of the YearMARK NUSSBAUM

Mark co-owns and manages propertyin Cape Girardeau County and currentlylives in Cape Girardeau, Missouri withhis family. He was raised on the familyfarm and after completing his studies forhis degree he returned to the CapeGirardeau area to help his parents withthe farm while working a full time job.The operation has produced row crops,

hay, beef cattle and timber. Mark’s fami-ly always worked to manage the timberon the property as well as the otherassets it held. Mark started using controlburns to rid the areas of unwanted treesand encourage the growth of new oaktrees.

Mark has worked hand-in-hand withthe Missouri Department of Conserva-tion’s Private Land Managers, NRCSstaff and others to improve the quality oftimber and habitat on their property.Mark has hosted tours and classesdemonstrating the different stages of hismanagement plan for several groups.His family has been involved with 4H formany years and they still use the farmfor classes and field trips.

Mark is an Agricultural Engineer onthe NRCS Area Staff in Jackson, Mis-souri. Through his own experience withacorn planting, seedling planting, andherbicides for tree plantations he hasbecome a source of technical expertiseon these methods for all of SoutheastMissouri. There are currently severalnew acorn plantings planned on farmsin the region that are a direct result ofhis experience.

Professional Conservationist of the YearROB PULLIAM

Rob Pulliam is a Fisheries Manage-ment Biologist with the MissouriDepartment of Conservation (MDC).He works within MDC’s Central Regionand serves Gasconade, Osage and MariesCounties. Rob’s job duties include mon-itoring and managing fisheries resourceson both public and private properties inthe three county areas. He samples andgives recommendations for manage-ment of fish populations and aquatichabitat in ponds, lakes and streamsusing a watershed approach. He alsoworks on the recovery of several endan-gered species. Rob has the ability to seethe big picture of the landscape and howthings in the watershed affect aquatic lifein streams and impoundments.

Rob is committed to improving theaquatic communities in streams, includ-ing aquatic species of concern. He is thestate’s recovery team leader for theScaleshell and Spectaclecase Mussels anda Niangua Darter recovery team leader.He has contributed to the developmentof state recovery plans for these speciesand is continually working on the imple-mentation of strategies to improve thestatus of these and associated species.

Rob’s assigned area is blessed with adiversity of stream resources. Thesenumerous streams vary greatly in sizeand each of their watersheds is unique.Rob frequently works on stream-relatedprojects in the watersheds of TavernCreek and Maries, Bourbeuse and Gas-conade rivers. With these uniqueresources also come unique problems.Land use changes and stream alterationshave changed the hydrology of manystreams. As a result, many in-streamproblems are occurring. These prob-lems threaten both aquatic resourcesand valuable property adjacent to thesestreams.

Rob’s approach to stream conserva-tion is all-inclusive. He seeks the partici-pation and counsel of landowners andother stakeholders in the watershed. Heis an active member of watershed com-mittees for the Upper Maries River,Lower Maries River, Little Maries River,Little Maries Creek, and Tavern CreekAgricultural Nonpoint Source SpecialArea Land Treatment (AgNPS SALT)projects and the Little BourbeuseRiver/Brush Creek/Lick Creek Water-shed Project. He helps landowners withinstallation of best management prac-tices in streams, stream corridors, andwatersheds.

Rob specializes in finding solutions tothese problems. Streambank erosion isone of the biggest issues that propertyowners face with regard to their proper-ty adjacent to streams. Solutions tostreambank issues can be very complex

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and expensive. Rob works withlandowners to identify and define prob-lems and find solutions. He helps themby working with other divisions withinMDC to design and implement solu-tions for these problem sites. He alsocoordinates the acquisition of requiredpermits, which can be confusing andtime consuming. This includes workingwith the US Army Corps of Engineers,the Missouri Department of NaturalResources and the US Fish and WildlifeService (USFWS).

Another big hurdle is finding fundingto assist property owners in implement-ing practices. Rob has become an expertat finding funds. Funding sources thatRob has utilized for projects include butare not limited to the Stream Steward-ship Trust Fund, United States Depart-ment of Agriculture, US Fish andWildlife Service, Parks and Soils SalesTax funds and MDC Landowner Assis-tance Program. Rob tries to get numer-ous sources of funding to address proj-ects in a given watershed. He representsMDC as a partner for many watershedbased projects that focus on many issuesin a given watershed. One of the majorefforts in watershed-based improve-ments is the AgNPS SALT projects thatare sponsored and managed by soil andwater conservation districts. These proj-ects focus on watersheds and work withlandowners to install management prac-tices that benefit both land and waterresources.

Most of Rob’s efforts actually benefitagricultural production for thelandowner while protecting and enhanc-ing stream resources. These are win-winprojects and are great examples of howconservation and agriculture can com-pliment each other. Rob’s efforts per-taining to stream resources are long-term and each new project in a givenwatershed builds on the previous ones.Over the years, Rob’s efforts have haddramatic impacts on many streams. In2007, these positive impacts reached anew level and this progress is sure tocontinue into the future.

Water Conservationist of the YearELK RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

Elk River Watershed ImprovementAssociation (ERWIA) volunteers workon a wide range of projects from work-ing with towns on “Street-to-Streams”,to helping Crowder College on anadvanced onsite sewage system trainingand demonstration center. This groupalso presents “Stream Dynamics forLandowners,” in cooperation with the

Missouri Department of Conservation.Landowners are treated to a deliciousdinner while educators inform themabout the importance of caring for ourriver’s riparian corridors. ERWIA alsoorganizes many Stream Team clean-upsin McDonald County, as well as produc-ing a quarterly newsletter called Water-Wise, which is distributed throughoutthe region.

One of ERWIA’s most enjoyable proj-ects is presenting a two day watershedfestival to all of the 5th graders inMcDonald County. Several members ofERWIA’s educational committee havevisited over 300 students, discussingwatershed awareness and presenting afilm called “After the Storm.”

Future plans for this active group are;receiving grand funding and to greatlyexpand the number of citizens and com-munity leaders who make it part of theirnormal day-to-day activities to helpimprove and protect the streams in theElk River Watershed. The grant projectswill demonstrate best managementpractices in urban, rural and urbanizingareas within the watershed.

ERWIA also plans to recognize citi-zens and organizations for their com-mitment to water conservation by pre-senting them awards and useful gifts.ERWIA members are an exceptionalgroup of people who love the naturalresources of McDonald County. Theywork hard to preserve it through educa-tion, example and assistance.

Wildlife Conservationist of the YearANDREW CARMACK

Andrew Carmack works for the Mis-souri Department of Conservation inPrivate Land Conservation. He isabsolutely outstanding in his attitudeand assisting with private land wildlifeinitiatives. He is extremely knowledge-able in private land conservation and indeveloping and presenting burn plansand workshops.

During the past year, Andrew hasworked for the Cass County Soil andWater District and Quail Unlimited as

the CRP Program Coordinator. His jobwas to promote, plan, and implementstate and federal conservation programssuch as EQIP, CCRP, and MOCREP toimprove wildlife habitat in Cass and sur-rounding counties. Working closelywith the local Cass County landowners,Andrew has been able to contract over2,000 acres into Missouri ConservationReserve Enhancement Program. This isover 20% of Missouri’s total allottedacres for this program. All of these acreshave been or will be planted to quail-friendly warm season grasses and forbs,and will be actively managed for quailduring the life of the contract (fifteenyears).

In addition to his work with MDCand Quail Unlimited, he has beeninvolved in:

• Research involving Chronic Wast-ing Disease

• Deer check stations• Annual Antler Days• Spotlight survey for deer population

management• Worked with Elementary Annual

Science Discovery Days on insects• Taught advanced classes about

insects, microscopes and proper scientif-ic method

Andrew is never to busy to assistand will offer advice and on the jobassistance without hesitation. He isalways cooperative and is of tremen-dous assistance to the landowner. Hiswork has truly changed the wildlifelandscape for our country. AndrewCarmack has been a tireless worker forwildlife conservation working closelywith private landowners, businesses,school groups, civic clubs, and otherconservation organizations to improvewildlife habitat. His results and out-standing achievements speak for them-selves.

Youth Conservationist of the YearMARK CORIO

Mark’s hometown is Dittmer, Mis-souri where he graduated from Grand-view High School in Hillsboro. He is

currently a student at the University of Missouri majoring in Natural Resource Recreation Management. He works as a student assistant in theUndergraduate Affairs Office and workspart-time at the Bass Pro Shop inColumbia.

Mark Corio has been an activemember with the Conservation Feder-ation of Missouri (CFM) since 2004.Within the same year he began work-ing with the Conservation LeadershipCorps (CLC). He quickly began com-bining his love for helping with astrong passion for conservation. Hewas a forerunner for a group thatwrote a resolution supporting therenewal of the Missouri Parks andSoils Sales Tax. The following year hecontinued his dedication to the CLCby working on a resolution designed toinstill conservation as a general educa-tion subject for students and teachers.This resolution would help everyonegain a better understanding of howconserving our environment is neces-sary so that future generations couldenjoy Mother Nature as we have. Marktook it upon himself to bring this reso-lution to the Department of Elemen-tary and Secondary Education (DESE).Although contact with DESE has beenlost, Mark still works feverishly toensure that our children are given achance to enjoy the great outdoors aswe have.

In 2006, the United States Govern-ment attempted to sell 28,000 acres ofwhat we know to be Mark TwainNational Forest. Knowing full well theimportance of this property to Mis-souri’s conservation, Mark helped writea successful resolution giving CFM the power to discourage the sale. With the help of a congressman from Mid-Missouri, the entire sale of nationalforests was halted. It is these efforts thathave gained Mark notary titles in bothCFM and CLC.

For the past two years Mark has con-sistently attended and represented the

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CLC at the meetings of the EducationCommittee, providing input and serv-ing to communicate with the CLCmembers during the year. His perform-ance on that committee has been key tocontinuing successful development ofthe CLC program. He has been a cata-lyst for engaging other students andassisting with selecting students forleadership responsibilities in CLC. Hehas a fertile mind, a pleasing personalityand a tremendous personal commit-ment to conservation issues. He isalways willing to take responsibility on a

project and is able to draw others par-ticipation without ever appearing to bein charge.

Mark’s latest project involves theapproval of creating a program specifi-cally designed to involve the youth ofAmerica to participate in conservationpractices. He has met with representa-tives of the National Wildlife Federa-tion (NWF) and traveled to Washing-ton, D.C. with other members of CLCto speak personally to the NWF aboutthe CLC and their plans. A nationalyouth program is now in the making,

with many state representatives of theNWF wanting to model their own pro-grams after Missouri’s. Mark soonafter received a presidential appoint-ment to the CFM Board of Directors,where he currently sits as the youngestactive Board member. He will haveachieved a status of being a four yearveteran of the CLC and is one of theyoungest life members…all before theage of 21.

Mark Corio is a role model for youthwho participate in CLC and will contin-ue to become a role model for the entire

CFM membership as he enters the field.He is in CFM to stay since he is a lifemember.

Conservationist of the YearVINCENT TRAVNICHEK

Vince Travnichek is a Resource Sci-ence Field Station Supervisor with theMissouri Department of Conservation(MDC). He is stationed at Saint Josephand he oversees activities related tomonitoring fish populations on the Mis-souri River. Vince earned a B.S. in Biol-ogy from Emproia State University in1987 and a M.S. in Wildlife and FisheriesEcology from Oklahoma State Universi-ty in 1990 and a Ph.D. in Fisheries andAllied Aquacultures from Auburn Uni-versity in 1996.

Vince began working for MDC as aFisheries Management Biologist in Sep-tember 1996 in Northwest Missouri. InJune 2000, he became a FisheriesResearch Biologist, working out ofColumbia on catfish, sturgeon, commer-cial fishing, and issues related to Mis-souri River management. With MDC’sreorganization he became a ResourceScientist and transferred back to SaintJoseph where he still works on many ofthe same issues that he did while inColumbia.

Vince has served on several technicalcommittees with MDC including: Mis-souri River Natural Resources Commit-tee, and Fish Technical Committee;MICRA Paddlefish and Sturgeon Sub-committee; Lower Missouri River PallidSturgeon Working Group; MDC MasterAngler and State Record Fish Commit-tee; and MDC Catfish ManagementCommittee.

Dr. Travnichek is widely publishedand respected in dozens of professionaljournals, technical reports and profes-sional meetings during his career. Hehas exemplified what it means to be aFisheries Professional. Vince willinglytakes on difficult tasks and shows trueleadership and professionalism. Excel-lence in fisheries best describes Vince’spassion and abilities.

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complete with Calcutta Auctions!

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The delegates of this year’s Con-servation Federation of Mis-souri Annual Convention havevoted to adopt sixteen resolu-

tions on current conservation issues.The convention challenged over twohundred Federation members, meetingin natural resource committee sessions,to debate current conservation issuesand develop position statements, whenappropriate.

Action letters have been sent toagency heads, legislative leaders (stateand national), non-profit directors, andothers requesting their response.

#1: Dave OstlundNow, therefore, be it resolved that

the Conservation Federation of Mis-souri assembled at the Lodge of FourSeasons, Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th dayof February, 2008, hereby recognizeDavid Ostlund for his years of serviceto the parks and recreation professionand to the citizens of Missouri.

#2: No Child Left Inside ActNow, therefore, be it resolved that

the Conservation Federation of Mis-souri assembled at the Lodge of FourSeasons, Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th dayof February, 2008, convey its support tothe sponsors of the No Child Left InsideAct, an Amendment to the No ChildLeft Behind Act, when it comes to afloor vote and if passed the Missourinatural resource and education agen-cies be involved in the implementation.

#3: CRP Contract PreservationNow, therefore, be it resolved that

the Conservation Federation of Mis-souri assembled at the Lodge of FourSeasons, Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th dayof February, 2008, call upon the USDepartment of Agriculture Farm Ser-vice Agency to stiffen the penalty to25% of the rental rate each year overthe remaining years of the CRP con-tract.

#4: Quail License Plate ProgramNow, therefore, be it resolved that the

Conservation Federation of Missouriassembled at the Lodge of Four Seasons,Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th day of Febru-ary, 2008, request the MCHF issue alicense plate with a bobwhite quailimage with the proceeds being ear-marked for quail and early successional

habitat projects submitted to the MCHF.

#5: MDC Quail Research and Coordination Staff

Now, therefore, be it resolved that theConservation Federation of Missouriassembled at the Lodge of Four Seasons,Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th day of Febru-ary, 2008, strongly suggest MDC devotetwo full time staff members with soleresponsibility for quail research andcoordination.

#6: Missouri Source and Origin Native Plant/Seed Materials

Now, therefore, be it resolved that theConservation Federation of Missouriassembled at the Lodge of Four Seasons,Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th day of Febru-ary, 2008, actively supports and requeststhe Missouri Department of Conserva-tion, the Missouri Department of Agri-culture, the Missouri Department ofTransportation, the Missouri Depart-ment of Natural Resources, the US Fishand Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Ser-vice, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engi-neers to adopt, as a minimum Standard,the specifications in USDA’s Restorationof Rare and Declining Habitat StandardNumber 643. The resulting actionwould ensure that only plant materialsspecifically adapted to Missouri cli-mates and wildlife habitat needs wouldbe recommended to landowners, and byagencies, for use through state and fed-eral mitigation, conservation assistance,roadside development and construc-tion, and landowner habitat programswhen the goal is to restore a diversenative grassland community except incases where supplies of source identifiedseed and plant materials are exhaustedor not available.

#7: Extend Turkey Season to PromoteStudent Involvement

Now, therefore, be it resolved thatthe Conservation Federation of Mis-souri assembled at the Lodge of FourSeasons, Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th dayof February, 2008, will support theextension of the Missouri SpringTurkey Season hours until the end ofshooting light in order to promote stu-dent participation.

#8: Share the Harvest Endowment Fund

Now, therefore, be it resolved that

the Conservation Federation of Mis-souri assembled at the Lodge of FourSeasons, Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th dayof February, 2008, requests that theMissouri Department of Conservationconducts a poll of random sample ofthe state’s deer hunters to determinetheir favorability of a 10-year feeincrease of $1.00 per deer permit tofund a “Share the Harvest EndowmentFund” to be administered by the Con-servation Federation of Missouri.

Be it further resolved, if a simplemajority of the sampled group is infavor of said increase, the ConservationFederation of Missouri strongly urgesthe Missouri Department of Conserva-tion Commission to approve saidincrease beginning in 2008, for a termof ten (10) years, to create the “Sharethe Harvest Endowment Fund”.

Be it further resolved, if the MissouriDepartment of Conservation Commis-sion approves the “Share the HarvestEndowment Fund,” the ConservationFederation of Missouri Board of Direc-tors, Executive Committee, shall createa seven (7) member “Share the HarvestEndowment Committee” as part of itsboard of directors to manage and over-see said fund. One (1) such member ofsaid committee shall be a member ofthe Missouri Department of Conserva-tion Commission, or a member of theMissouri Conservation Heritage Foun-dation board of directors.

#9: Surface Mining and Gravel Excavation

Now, therefore, be it resolved that theConservation Federation of Missouriassembled at the Lodge of Four Seasons,Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th day of Febru-ary, 2008, strongly opposes passage ofHouse Bill 1389 – Surface Mining andGravel Excavation, because it removes alarge segment of gravel mining opera-

tions from regulation by allowing min-ing operations to operate under a weakregulatory process with virtually noenforcement of MDNR rules. HB 1389elevates the undefined practice “manag-ing of seasonal gravel accretion,” to apriority which justifies and allowsrelieving a large number of operatorsfrom the permitting process. This is adeclaration that all gravel bars are badand the government should encouragewidespread removal, which is an unwar-ranted over reaction to the need forgravel management in some Missouristreams. HB 1389 sets minimum min-ing tonnage limits for a permit require-ment and accountability at an excessive5,000 tons, which is about 500 truck-loads. This would allow and encouragecommercial operations to operate out-side the rules and permitting system.

#10: Guide to Salt Storage Requirements

Now, therefore, be it resolved that theConservation Federation of Missouriassembled at the Lodge of Four Seasons,Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th day of Febru-ary, 2008, requests the Missouri Depart-ment of Natural Resources produce aguide to salt storage requirements forsmall commercial snow removal servicessimilar to Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality.

#11: Renewable Fuel Source Biomass and CRP Land

Now, therefore, be it resolved that theConservation Federation of Missouriassembled at the Lodge of Four Seasons,Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th day of Febru-ary, 2008, calls upon the United StatesDepartment of Agriculture (USDA) toimplement changes on the current CRPregulations that would allow contractholders the flexibility to harvest biomasswith minimally invasive practices thatwould not be detrimental to the ecosys-tem. Under this resolution, let it beunderstood that 1/3 of the land can beused annually for commercial harvestingof a biomass product to meet the grow-ing demand of the Renewable FuelsStandard.

#12: Habitat Fragmentation in Missouri

Now, therefore, be it resolved that theConservation Federation of Missouriassembled at the Lodge of Four Seasons,

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Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th day of Feb-ruary, 2008, recommends that the Mis-souri Department of Conservationfocus efforts to reduce habitat fragmen-tation across the state.

Be it further resolved, that the Mis-souri Department of Conservation beencouraged to work with United StatesDepartment of Agriculture and theUnited States Fish and Wildlife Serviceto bring landowners together to formcontiguous tracts of land with manage-ment plans that will contribute to creat-ing continuous habitat that will providewildlife with adequate cover and foodresources to survive at a rate of greaterthan their predation.

#13: General Mining Law of 1872Now, therefore, be it resolved that

the Conservation Federation of Mis-souri assembled at the Lodge of FourSeasons, Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th dayof February, 2008, support the reforma-tion of the General Mining Law of1872.

Be it further resolved, that the refor-mation of the General Mining Law of1872 should support recovering a fairroyalty from all minerals, present and

future, taken from public land and touse said royalties to fund repairs onformer mining areas; end mining’s pri-ority status for public land; ensure thatresource professionals have full discre-tion in the planning and permittingprocesses to protect public lands wherehigh fish, water, and wildlife valuesexist; allow “good Samaritans” recla-mation and common sense liabilityrelief; prohibit patenting or sale ofpublic lands under this law, keepingthe public’s land in the public’s hands;provide for harmonious integration ofstate and federal wildlife habitat andpopulation objectives in permit oper-ating plans.

#14: Effect of Atrazine on Water QualityNow, therefore, be it resolved that

the Conservation Federation of Mis-souri assembled at the Lodge of FourSeasons, Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th dayof February, 2008, calls upon the Unit-ed States Congress, the White House,the Missouri State government, and theMissouri Clean Water Commission totake immediate attention to the effectsof Atrazine on the environment andpublic health.

Be it further resolved, that Missouri,as a leading conservation state in thenation, intensify the research of theeffects of Atrazine on human suppliesof drinking water.

Be it further resolved, that Missouricontinue research into the effects ofAtrazine on Missouri species andecosystems, including the bioaccumu-lation of Atrazine through the foodchain.

Be it further resolved, that the popu-lation of Missouri, particularly agricul-turalists be further educated regardingthe harmful effects of Atrazine, espe-cially the negative impacts on humanhealth.

#15: Climate Change Leadership by University of Missouri

Now, therefore, be it resolved that theConservation Federation of Missouriassembled at the Lodge of Four Seasons,Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th day of Feb-ruary, 2008, calls upon state higher edu-cation and K-12 institutions to reducetotal greenhouse gas emissions at least2% per year and 30% by 2020.

Be it further resolved, we call uponthe University of Missouri to lead other

universities and K-12 institutions in thestate of Missouri, by establishing a cli-mate task force comprised of students,staff and faculty members who arecharged with planning and implement-ing cost-effective strategies to reducetotal greenhouse gas emissions.

Be it further resolved, that weencourage the University of Missouripartner with the National WildlifeFederation’s Campus Ecology pro-gram, which can provide support,resources, funding and recognition forMissouri’s leadership in tackling cli-mate change.

#16: Aquatic Cave SpeciesNow, therefore, be it resolved that

the Conservation Federation of Mis-souri assembled at the Lodge of FourSeasons, Lake Ozark, MO, this 24th dayof February, 2008, urges The CaveResearch Foundation, Missouri Speleo-logical Survey, Missouri Department ofConservation and Missouri Depart-ment of Natural Resources to explorethe prospect of a collective effort inimplementing the proposed cave pro-gram modeled after the MissouriStream Team.

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AFFILIATE EVENTSCAPITAL CITY FLY FISHERSMAY 1: Teach a Vet to Tie, Veterans Hospital– Conference Room C201, Columbia(3:00pm)MAY 13: Club Meeting, Jaycee Cole CountyFairgrounds, Jefferson City (6:00pm –9:00pm)MAY 15: Teach a Vet to Tie, Veterans Hospi-tal – Conference Room C201, Columbia(3:00pm)JUNE 5: Teach a Vet to Tie, Veterans Hospi-tal – Conference Room C201, Columbia(3:00pm)JUNE 7: Free Fishing Day in Missouri,Binder Lake, Jefferson CityJUNE 10: Club Meeting (6:00pm – 9:00pm)JUNE 19: Teach a Vet to Tie, Veterans Hospi-tal – Conference Room C201, Columbia(3:00pm)

GREENWAY NETWORKMAY 4: Rohan Woods Stream Team Honey-suckle Removal (9:00am – 1:00pm); Jen-nifer Freund (314) 821-6270MAY 5: Monthly Board Meeting, SaintCharles Community College – Suite 202,Saint Charles (7:00pm – 9:00pm)MAY 7: Peruque Creek Restoration (8:00am– 11:30am); Larry Ruff (636) 498-0772MAY 7: Earth Day’s Annual Water Sympo-sium, University of Missouri – JC PenneyConference Center, Saint Louis (9:00am –4:00pm)MAY 10: Kayak Swarm (8:00am – 5:00pm)MAY 10: Maline Creek Monitoring, ForestWood Park, Ferguson (8:30am – 12:00pm);Mark K. (314) 388-1423MAY 13: Presentation to Master Naturalists,Busch Wildlife Center, Saint Louis(7:00pm – 9:00pm)MAY 14: Peruque Creek Restoration (8:00am– 11:30am); Larry Ruff (636) 498-0772MAY 23-24: Meachum Anniversary Celebra-tion MAY 24: Kayak Swarm (8:00am – 5:00pm)MAY 28: Peruque Creek Restoration(8:00am – 11:30am); Larry Ruff (636)

498-0772JUNE 2: Monthly Board Meeting, SaintCharles Community College – Suite 202,Saint Charles (7:00pm – 9:00pm)JUNE 7: Missouri Teaming with WildlifeRally, University of Missouri – Life Sci-ences Center, Columbia (10:00am –3:00pm); Amy Buechler (573) 634-2322JUNE 7: Kayak Swarm (8:00am – 5:00pm)JUNE 7: Jacks Fork River Rats Float & CleanUp, Eminence (9:00am – 4:00pm)JUNE 14: Washington Missouri River CleanUp & Festival, Washington (12:00pm –4:00pm)JUNE 9-14: Current River Pick Up & KayakGive-away; Jack or Mary Fickers (573) 729-7065JUNE 14: Grand Glaize Watershed WideSummer Monitoring Event (8:00am –2:30pm); Darlene Haun (636) 225-3946or Bob Jung (636) 349-4434JUNE 21: Kayak Swarm (8:00am – 4:00pm)JUNE 21: Clean Up Mississippi River, SaintLouis (9:00am – 3:00pm); Missouri RiverRelief (573) 443-0292JUNE 28: Sierra Club Demonstrates WaterQuality Monitoring, Fox Creek (9:00am –12:30pm)

KANSAS CITY SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONALMAY 5: Board Meeting, Bass Pro Shops,Olathe, KansasMAY 14: Monthly Meeting, Stroud’s Restau-rant, Kansas City

MID MISSOURI TROUT UNLIMITEDMAY 6: Fly Fishing Presentation, ChiliJUNE 3: Annual Hot Dog Burn & BluegillFishing, Cosmo-Bethel Park, Columbia

MISSOURI BASS FEDERATIONJUNE 7: Directors Meeting, Warsaw(9:00am)JUNE 8: Summer Sizzler, Truman Lake –Long Shoal Marina

MISSOURI DUCKS UNLIMITEDMAY 3: Ladies Even, Blue Hills CountryClub, Kansas City (2:00pm – 6:00pm);Jacquie Spihlmann (913) 940-8559MAY 10: Sporting Clay Shoot, Blackhawk

Valley Hunt Club, Old Monroe (9:00am);Nancy Hamilton (314) 575-8588MAY 10: Mid-County Dinner, AmericanLegion Post, Shrewsbury; John Weddle(314) 302-2188MAY 10: Swamp East Greenwing Event,Sikeston; Larry Eby (573) 380-6418JUNE 25: District Meeting, Heroes, Warrens-burg (5:30pm); Brian Vogelsmeier (660)335-6939JUNE 26: Waterfowl Hunters Party, OrlandoGardens, Maryland Heights (7:00pm); DonMolitor (314) 420-9132

MISSOURI NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATIONFUNDRAISER BANQUETSMAY 8: Upper Meramec Longspurs, Reck-lein Auditorium, Cuba; Judy Bell (573)743-6200MAY 10: Lake County Longbeards, Knightsof Columbus Hall, Monroe City; BobKendrick (573) 735-2607MAY 16: Ozark County Hootin & Gobblin,Vaughts Family Restaurant, Gainsville;John Phillips (417) 256-9141MAY 31: Braymer Longbeards, Braymer C-4Gymnasium, Braymer; Travis Moore (573)769-2859JUNE 7: Brickyard Hill Drummers, AtchisonCounty Memorial Building, Rock Port;Charles Bolin (660) 736-4789JUNE 7: Summit Ridge Longbeards, SaintAndrews Catholic Church, Holts Summit;Jeff Demand (573) 596-5608JUNE 13: Putnam County Chapter, PutnamCounty Middle School Commons,Unionville; Ed Anders (417) 343-5853JUNE 14: Branson Tri-Lakes, Windmill Inn &Convention Center, Branson; Charles Liv-ingston (417) 699-3481JUNE 21: North West Struttin’ Toms, Ameri-can Legion Hall, Maryville; StuartCarmichael (660) 927-3638JUNE 21: Twain’s Roaring Gobblers, RoaringRiver State Lodge, Cassville; Don Bailey(417) 835-3304JUNE 28: Bollinger County Double Beards,First Baptist Church, Marble Hill; RandyPogue (573) 238-3234

WHEELIN SPORTSMENS EVENTSMAY 3: Woods Program Fishing Event, Red-mond Creek Recreation Center, Wappapel-lo; Tonya Bean (573) 686-2333 x:227MAY 9: Grindstone Gobblers Fishing Event,Hartell Conservation Area, Plattsburg; JohnHahn (816) 724-1521

JUNE 21: 5th Annual Day at the Range &Outdoor Adventure, Bois D’Arc

WHEELIN SPORTSMENS BENEFITSJUNE 7: Bootheel Boss Gobblers, Jackson;Paul Strickland (573) 332-1989JUNE 7: Bootheel Boss Gobblers Clay Shoot,Marble Hill; Paul Strickland (573) 332-1989

WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORSMAY 9: Ladies Turkey Hunt, North WestMissouri Outfitters, Albany; Ellen Benitz(816) 387-6606MAY 17: Benton County Boss Hens, Ameri-can Legion Hall, Warsaw; Jeanette Limback(660) 438-2588MAY 17: Branson Tri-Lakes, RecPlex, Bran-son; Catherine McGregor (417) 336-3022MAY 30-JUNE 1: Missouri State, HeartlandPresbyterian Center, Parkville; Alexis Bech-told (888) 422-6752JUNE 7: Clark County Longbeards, Stutz’sFarm, Kahoka; Betty Stutz (660) 866-2590JUNE 14: Cowboy Action Shooting Work-shop, Lafayette Gun Club, Higginsville; Tri-cia Grasher (816) 625-0385JUNE 28: 4-B’s Hunting Resort, Stark City;Kathi Stipp (417) 652-7538

MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATIONJUNE 6-8: Discover Nature Women Workshop,Windermere Conference Center, Roach; TracyTomson (573) 522-4115 x:3808

MISSOURI PRAIRIE FOUNDATIONMAY 23-26: Board Meeting & Prairie Days,Schwartz Prairie, Saint Charles County;Carol Davit (573) 893-5446

OZARK FLY FISHERSMAY 18: Women’s OutingMAY 22: Monthly Meeting

POMME DE TERRE CHAPTER MUSKIESMAY 3: Muskie Mayhem Dinner & MeetingMAY 17: Trolling PartyJUNE 7: Prime Time Outing

SOUTHWEST MISSOURI FLY FISHERSMAY 8: Monthly Meeting, SpringfieldNature Center, Springfield (6:00pm-9:00pm)JUNE 12: Monthly Meeting, SpringfieldNature Center, Springfield (6:00pm –9:00pm)JUNE 21-22: James River Float

CFM EVENTSSEP 12-14: CFM Fall Conference, CampClover Point, Lake Ozark

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C O N S E R V A T I O N F E D E R A T I O N O F M I S S O U R I A F F I L I A T E S

Anglers of MissouriBig Game HuntersBridlespur Hunt ClubCapital City Fly FishersCentral Missouri Chapter Safari ClubColdwater Outing & Game PreserveEastern MO Chapter Pheasants ForeverFestus/Crystal City Conservation ClubForest Releaf of MissouriFranklin County Wildlife ClubFriends of Rockbridge Memorial State ParkGreenway NetworkHeaven’s AnglersJefferson County CoonhuntersKansas City Chapter Safari ClubKansas City WoodcarversLambert Field Rod & Gun ClubMark Twain Area Quail UnlimitedMid Missouri Trout Unlimited

Midwest Diving CouncilMississippi County Conservation SocietyMississippi Valley Duck HuntersMississippi Valley Gun ClubMissouri Association of Meat ProcessorsMissouri Bass FederationMissouri Bow HuntersMissouri Conservation Agents AssociationMissouri Consulting Foresters AssociationMissouri Department of AgricultureMissouri Ducks Unlimited State CouncilMissouri Forest Products AssociationMissouri Native Seed AssociationMissouri Parks & Recreation AssociationMissouri Parks AssociationMissouri Prairie FoundationMissouri Ruffed Grouse SocietyMissouri Smallmouth AllianceMissouri Sport Shooting Association

Missouri State Campers AssociationMissouri State Council Quail UnlimitedMissouri Taxidermist AssociationMissouri Trappers AssociationMissouri Trout Fisherman’s AssociationMissouri Waterfowl AssociationMissouri Whitetails UnlimitedMissouri Wild Turkey FederationMissourians OutdoorsMO Chapter American Fisheries SocietyMO Chapter of the Wildlife SocietyMO Chapter Soil & Water ConservationMO Hunter Education Instructor’s AssociationMO State University Student Chapter of the

Wildlife SocietyMonett Sportsman LeagueNortheast Missouri CoonhuntersNorthside Conservation FederationOpen Space Council

Owensville HS Hunting & Fishing ClubOzark Fly FishersOzark Mountain PaddlersOzark Wilderness WaterwaysPerry County Sportsman ClubPomme De Terre Chapter MuskiesRiver Relief, Inc.Saint James Civic ClubShow-Me Clean StreamsShow-Me Missouri Back Country HorsemenSouth Side DivisionSouthwest Missouri Fly FishersTipton Farmers & Sportsman ClubUnited Bow Hunters of MissouriWecomo Sportsman ClubWild Elk Institute of MissouriWindsor Lake Rod & Gun Club

If there are any errors in your name andaddress, if you’ve moved from this address, or if you plan to move, please notify us at Missouri Wildlife, 728 W. Main, Jefferson City, MO 65101 or call (800) 575-2322.

CALENDAR Look on page 15 for event listings.

Arecent decision by the Conser-vation Commission extendedpermit exemptions to all quali-fying disabled veterans and for-

mer prisoners of war, regardless of wherethey live. The change builds on measuresalready in place that take into account thesacrifices some have made for their coun-try and the needs of others.

The Commission made the change atits March meeting. Previously, only Mis-souri residents who were honorably dis-charged military veterans with service-related disabilities of 60 percent or moreand Missourians who were prisoners ofwar during military service did not have topurchase resident small-game hunting orfishing permits. Now the exemptionapplies to any veteran who meets the samestandards, regardless of where they live.The Commission also changed rules toallow qualifying nonresident veterans topurchase resident deer and turkey huntingpermits. This represents a substantial sav-ings to nonresident veterans.

The action came following a presenta-tion from William White and the Board ofDirectors of Camp Hope in Farmington.Camp Hope’s mission is to allow disabledAmerican veterans, regardless of state oforigin, to enjoy the outdoors by participat-ing in outdoor activities.

“It is an expression of our gratitude todisabled veterans and former POWs,”saidCommission Chairman William F.“Chip”McGeehan.“We think it is an importantgesture to let veterans know how deeplygrateful we are for their service and sacri-fice.

“My father, Lt. Col. William F. McGee-han, was shot down over Hamburg Ger-many, July 25, 1943 while on a bombingrun. He was liberated from a prison campin April 1945. This action by the Conser-vation Commission is very close to myheart, as I know what my father wentthrough in the hands of his captors.”

The Commission previously grantedmilitary personnel from other states theprivilege of buying resident hunting andfishing permits if they are stationed andlive in Missouri.

While the changes approved in Marchput resident and nonresident disabled vet-erans and former POWs on an equal foot-ing, the change is not an exemption fromall permit requirements. Like residents,nonresidents still must purchase Missourideer and turkey hunting, migratory birdhunting and trapping permits if they wantto engage in those activities.

Also, exempt veterans born on or afterJan. 1, 1967, still must have successfullycompleted an approved hunter education

class before buying hunting permits. Like-wise, they still need daily tags to fish introut parks and must have a trout permitto keep trout caught in trout-managementareas.

Exempt veterans must carry a certifiedstatement of eligibility from the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs when pur-chasing permits or exercising permit privi-leges. For more information, contact theMissouri Department of Conservation,P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180.

The Conservation Commission alsoextends hunting, trapping and fishingprivileges of military personnel who buypermits but are unable to fully exercisethose privileges due to mobilization anddeployment outside Missouri. The policycovers regular, Reserve and NationalGuard personnel posted outside the stateon or after Jan. 1, 2002.

“Our Commissioners felt strongly thatthe state’s military personnel were sacrific-ing enough without losing hunting, fish-ing or trapping privileges they paid forbecause the had to leave home,”said Con-servation Department Director JohnHoskins.“They made sure military per-sonnel get their fair share of Missouri’soutdoors when they return home.”

Military personnel are not the only

people who get a break on hunting andfishing permit costs. Missouri residentswith cerebral palsy or developmental dis-abilities that prevent them from fishingalone may fish without permits if they areaccompanied by an adult angler with avalid fishing permit or an exemption.

Missouri residents 15 and younger or65 and older also may hunt wildlife with-out a permit, but they must carry proof ofage and residency. Those hunting on theyouth exemption must either be accompa-nied by a licensed hunter or have a validhunter education certification card withthem.

If you like the idea of never having tobuy a hunting or fishing permit again, youmight consider making a one-time pur-chase of a Resident Lifetime ConservationPartner Permit. The Lifetime Permit alsomakes a great gift for that young hunter orfisher. Buy one of these permits, and youwill never have to buy a resident fishing orsmall-game hunting permit again. Todownload a lifetime permit order form,write to Lifetime Permits, Mo. Dept. ofConservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City,MO 65102-0180, call 573/522-4115, ext.3574, or visit www.mdc.mo.gov/8849.

Jim LowNews Services Coordinator

Permit Exemptions Honor Missourians’ Service, NeedsMDC Recognizes Those That Have Given To Their State And The Nation

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