WildlifeMISSOURI

SEPTEMBER 2009VOL. 70, NO. 5

Pull…for Conservation!!!CFM’s 3rd Annual Sporting Clays Tournament

For results,sponsors andmore photos,

see pages 15–17.

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Wildlife September 2009

Vol. 70, No. 5

MISSOURI

Missouri Wildlife is the official publica-tion of the Conservation Federation ofMissouri, Af filiate of the NationalWildlife Federation. ISSN 1082-8591

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MISSOURI WILDLIFE (USPS 012868) is pub-lished bimonthly in January , March, May ,July, September and November for sub-scribers and members of the ConservationFederation of M issouri, 728 W . Main, Jef-ferson City, MO 65101-1559. Of each mem-ber’s dues ($25 minimum) $10.00 shall befor a year’s subscription to Missouri Wildlife.Periodical postage paid at Jeff erson City ,MO. and additional mailing offices.

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MISSOURI WILDLIFE, 728 W. Main,Jefferson City, MO 65101-1559

Glenn ChambersMike Schallon

Duane AddlemanDan Zerr

Randy Washburn

Dave Murphy

Matt Gaunt

Amy Buechler

Micaela Haymaker

Laurie Coleman

Lynne J. Lampe

President

1st Vice President

2nd Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Executive Director/Editor

Director ofDevelopment

Teaming WithWildlife Coordinator

Office Manager

MembershipAssociate/ Managing EditorDesign & Production

OFFICERS

STAFF

COVER: In Quest Of The BushyTails. © Glenn Chambers.

Inside This Issue:FEATURED ARTICLES

Prize Winners Or Not, Clay Shoot Fun For All ....................................15Fun(d)raising For CFM (Clay Shoot Photos) ..........................................16Nominate An Outstanding Student ............................................20MDC Director Hoskins To Retire In January 2010 ..........................24

NEWS, UPDATES AND COLUMNS

View From The Stone House ..............................................................................2

President’s Message ............................................................................................3

Calendar ..................................................................................................................5Teaming With Wildlife

Teaching And Conserving Missouri’s Outdoors ................................................6Development News

We Need M&Ms................................................................................................8

Welcome New Business Alliance Members........................................................9

School of Natural Resources ............................................................................10

News & Issues ......................................................................................................18

Fall Conference Registration Form ................................................................18Agency News

Missouri River 340 Offers 88 Hours Of Excitement ........................................7

Missouri’s Shooting Ranges Accessible To All ................................................12

MDC To Launch Free Kids’ Magazine ..........................................................14

Conservation Commission Adds Don Bedell ..................................................22Reduce Reuse Recycle

Reuse Is An Integral Part Of Greener Living ..................................................25

Angler’s Pledge/Hunter’s Pledge ..................................................................27Member Information

New Members ................................................................................................18Conservationists For Life ................................................................................30Honorariums And Memorials ........................................................................31Affiliates............................................................................Inside Back Cover

Before the dawn I tip-toed as quietly as pos-sible on deep oakleaves, still wet from

last night’s showers. Each biglimb on the forest floor was feltgingerly through thin soles aseach footfall was deliberatelyplaced for silence on a direct lineto my goal, the big oak. Everytwig and staub that tried tocatch on my overalls waspatiently nudged aside andslipped around. I made it.

I sat with my back to a bigNorthern Red Oak where 5 littleridges converge. I had everyconfidence that gobblers wereroosting below me on one of thepoints…and miracle of mira-cles, I had sneaked in withoutspooking any of them enoughto get them to fly off their roostin darkness. Every morning’sturkey hunt for me begins withvarying levels of success towardthis goal.

Next the exquisite anticipa-tion of the first confirmation ofthe gobblers’ presence. I delib-erately, methodically, joyouslypull out the calls I intend to useand place them within easyreach. All in darkness andsilence, my mind races ahead asI visualize the possible events ofthe next short while.

Barred Owls “hoot”, Coyotes“howl”, an American Woodcock“peents”, the Cardinals begin tocall. Soon the wild turkeys willbegin to stir. No wind today, sohearing is great. No rain fore-cast. All prospects are for abeautiful October morning.

I hear first a single “cluck”,distinct, clear, deeply reso-nant…sounds like a gobbler to

me. I respond with a “cluck”myself. Immediately he fliesacross my field of view, left toright, at about 100 yards andlands in the open timber on thecrest of the ridge directly infront of me. He “drums” and he“drums” loudly enough that Ican hear him clearly at 100yards. Unusual. Unusual fordrumming to be audible at 100yards, and unusual for a gobblerto be drumming very much inthe fall. Intriguing that this par-ticular gobbler is obviouslydrumming up a storm to com-municate with and assembleother gobblers in the neighbor-hood. Not a “yelp” or “cluck” doI hear in the several minutes ofthe gobbler’s spectral approachto the big oak.

He never shows himself, afterflying down from the roost.Even in open hardwoods, a fullygrown wild turkey gobbler ofnearly 25 pounds routinely isinvisible as you sit and awaittheir arrival. They are mastersof their environs. They knowevery inch of terrain for greatdistances in all directions. Theyrecognize immediately and withperfect accuracy the exact loca-tion from which a hunter (oranother wild turkey) makes acall. The hunter who ignores orhas too little respect for this abil-ity of wild turkeys is destined toa lot of sitting alone in thewoods.

This time, the drummercomes so close that I can hearhis cautious footfalls on dampleaves. Once I am certain I canhear him shoulder past a shrubon the forest floor, with certain-ty only 25 yards or so directly in

front of me. I dare not move toget a better look, though thedesire to turn to fully face him isalmost beyond resistance. I seehim not. I move not a muscle,though I strain my eyes wildlyfrom side to side, in desparation.

Suddenly he sees me before Icatch even a glimpse of him.“Putt!” loudly falls on my ears,the harbinger of greater disap-pointment at the instant for methan any imaginable bad news.All my focus, all my energy, allmy talents, all my skills, all mypreparations, all for naught.

With disdain for my effortsand condescension, he slipssilently back to that invisibleplace into which gobblers disap-pear. “And there hewas….GONE!” as the old songlyrics proclaim. He didn’t evendignify his response to myattempted “Tom Foolery” withflushing and flying away. Noterrifying surprise to him, justanother potential danger tohandily step around and avoid.Adult gobblers are provenexperts at survival.

The tale above is absolutelytrue and not much embellishedat all. I encourage the turkeyhunters among you to get outand experience hunting wildturkeys in the normal business

of being wild turkeys…duringour grand fall season. This is avery, very, very special hunt.The fall colors are spectacular.Wild turkey numbers are attheir annual peak before winter.Generally, other than perhapswhile hunting for old gobblers,one can be successful calling toyour heart’s desire.

It is an opportunity made forintroducing novices to wildturkeys. One must accuratelyread and interpret sign. Onemust master the rudiments ofwoodcraft and marksmanship.One must learn patience andpersistence. Somehow the fallhunt seems more laid back thanspring hunting.

Take my advice and give it atry, if you are among those130,000 or so Missouri springwild turkey hunters and not yetamong the 30,000 or so of uswho also hunt in the fall.

I write about turkey huntingbecause it is so familiar to me.My real message is to remindyou that each of us has a favoriteMissouri outdoor activity. It isentirely up to each of us to passit on to others. Do not allow thesplendor of autumn to escapewithout bringing to reality thedreams of a novice. They maynever attempt it without yourencouragement or without yourcompany and mentoring. Donot allow the next hour afteryou read these words to passwithout considering who youwill invite. Do not let the nextday pass without inviting them.You both will be glad you did.

Dave MurphyCFM Executive Director

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Answer The Call

Please note: This message waswritten jointly by CFM President, Glenn Chambersand Jon McRoberts, WildlifeScience Doctoral Student atTexas Tech University.

Although the differ-ence in our ages isnearly half a century,we both have based

our careers, hobbies, and goalsaround wildlife conservation.Our professional relationshipspans more than a decade andour friendship exceeds eventhat. We are both students ofwildlife conservation and feelthat we can share differentpoints of view, and generateinterest and personal reflec-tion, on managing and study-ing wildlife. Methodologiesand techniques are constantlyevolving in the field of wildlifeconservation and manage-ment, and this article willbriefly feature some of thechanges. Gone are the days ofusing roadside counts and“dew boards” to ascertainsummer cottontail rabbit den-sities, rural mail carriers con-ducting wildlife surveys (inMissouri), and populationgraphs prepared by ones ownhandiwork. At age 73, I havebeen there and done that!!!Those methods WERE state ofthe art BACK THEN and pro-vided managers with the dataneeded for establishing harvestregulations and managementprotocols.

In this article, we are notpromoting one methodologyor criticizing current or his-toric management activities.

Instead, we intend to shed lighton some of the cutting- edgetools available to wildlife man-agers, while reflecting on themanagement that successfullyre-established white-taileddeer, wild turkeys, river otters,paddlefish, and a number ofother species on our Missourilandscape. As you becomeaware of the instruments avail-able to the next generation ofwildlife managers, it is impor-tant to remember the tools onwhich WILDLIFE MANAGE-MENT was built. Broadly stat-ed by Aldo Leopold as the axe,match, cow, plow and gun—these concepts are just as appli-cable today as they were indecades past. While new tech-nologies detailed below arevery interesting, they should begrounded in the proven princi-ples of wildlife conservationfor the benefit of wildlife andwildlife stakeholders. We hopeyou share our interest in theseadvancements in wildliferesearch and management.

The global positioning sys-tem (GPS) technology opened

the door to accurate geograph-ic placement for military,industrial, scientific, andrecreational users, and thetechnology quickly expandedinto wildlife managementactivities. Today wildlife andfisheries managers are usingGPS technology to trackbehavior patterns of a host ofterrestrial and aquatic species.Traditional analog radio-telemetry technology has beenused to successfully track wildcritters for decades. Theseunits emit a signal from atransmitter attached to orembedded in the targetspecies. Thus investigators areable to verify with frequency,the location of the animal. Awealth of information hasbeen gained from telemetry-based research including habi-tat use and survival rates.Analog technology requires aninvestigator to traverse thelandscape using many modesof transportation with anantennae and receiver to locatethe animal either by directobservation or the triangula-

tion of signal bearings. This isan effective method, butadvanced technology is under-going development and per-fection. The new GPS trans-mitter emits a signal whichsends the location coordinatesof the animal to an orbitingsatellite. The investigator canthen download the informa-tion to a personal computer.Alternatively, the satellite coor-dinate onboard the transmit-ter can be stored and retrievedat a later date. There are logis-tical advantages as well aspotential reduction of biasesto this unique development.

While GPS instrumenta-tion is garnering the attentionof wildlife managers, there arealso novel developments usingthe analog telemetry technol-ogy. An example is found in arecent Arizona study which isinvestigating the survival ofmule deer fawns. A criticalaspect of the study is to locatethe fawn(s) shortly after birth.To accomplish this, it is neces-sary to capture pregnant muledeer does. This feat is accom-plished by “netting” doesusing a net-gun fired by theinvestigator from a helicopterthat is flying along side theanimal. Once on the ground,a pregnancy check of the doeis made using portable ultra-sound equipment. Pregnantdoes receive a vaginal implanttransmitter (VIT) which isplaced in the birth canal. Thedoe is then released. Uponbirthing, the VIT is expelledand a temperature change

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Of Dew Boards And Satellites

See Dew Boards on page 4

Two students of wildlife conserva-tion: Glenn Chambers (above), CFMpresident, and Jon McRoberts (right),a doctoral student at Texas Tech.

(ambient temperature versusinternal temperature of thedoe) activates the VIT. TheVIT then emits an analogtelemetry signal which investi-gators “follow” to the birthingsite of the newborn fawn(s).

Non-invasive wildliferesearch is rapidly gaining pop-ularity. Managers are able toobtain a wealth of informationfrom scat, hair, feathers or evenegg shells. It is now possible todetermine sex ratios of birds at“hatch” from egg shells, or tomonitor stress levels in mam-mals from hormones excretedin their feces. Managers canalso use “hair traps” (a strandof barbed wire suspended inthe path of a target mammal)to collect hair samples forexamination and genetic deter-mination. This technique hasbeen used recently to monitorgrizzly bears in the westernstates. The feathers of a grouse,taken from a lek or roostingarea, make it possible to deter-mine the genetic structure andisolation of a given species ofgrouse. The use of this non-invasive method precludes the

investigator’s need of handlingthe bird, thereby reducing therisk of injury and stress. Thesenon-invasive tools barelyscratch the surface of applica-bility of a new division of sci-ence that is sweeping throughthe wildlife research communi-ty and is broadly known as“genetic analysis.” In an under-stated summation, the use ofgenetics is a powerful tool lead-ing to “cutting edge” researchcurrently published in severaldisciplines of research.

The implementation ofnew technologies often tran-scends vocations. Considersuch things as thermalimagery devices, game trailcameras, stable isotopes andunmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs). These mechanismshave applications in lawenforcement, hunting, mod-

ern medicine, or the military.However, they have recentlyfound a home in the field ofwildlife conservation. Investi-gators have used thermalimagery equipment to countwild turkeys on their night-time roosts or to assist withefforts to control feral hogs.Game trail cameras, used reg-ularly by big game hunters,have been used to monitortigers in Asia. Investigatorshave used stable isotopes totrack waterfowl migration andhabitat changes. Wildlifemanagers in Florida are exper-imenting with UAVs to moni-tor alligators and manatees. Itis also satisfying to note thattechnological advancementsare also happening right herein our backyard. A team fromthe Missouri Department ofConservation and the Univer-

sity of Missouri School ofNatural Resources mountedsmall video cameras on theantlers of white-tailed deer tobetter understand the behav-ior of the species.

Technology continues toevolve. We have touched on afew of the latest developmentsand technologies that will beshaping the future of wildlifemanagement methodology.New techniques are eminentwith the “new age” brillianceof budding biologists andmanagers. We look forwardwith excitement to these newideas as the “wave of thefuture”. Prepare now TO GETUSED TO IT, BECAUSE thereis MORE ON THE WAY!!!!However, you can also restassure that the wildlife profes-sionals of the future recognizethe lessons, advancements andprogress of past generations.

Glenn D. ChambersPresident, CFM

Jon McRobertsPhD Candidate, Texas TechUniversity, Lubbock, Texas

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DISCOVER10th Annual Meramec River Expedition

$40.00/person -transportation, canoe, maps, special programs, t-shirts, food and beverages included.

Register online at www.openspacecouncilstl.orgor call 636.451.6090.

September 19, 2009EXPLORE

The Open Space Council invites you to explore & discover the Meramec River Basin:

Non-invasive wildlife research is rapidlygaining popularity. Managers are able

to obtain a wealth of information from scat,hair, feathers or even egg shells.

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AFFILIATE EVENTSGREEWAY NETWORKSEPT 7: Monthly Board Meeting,Saint Charles Community College– College Center Building Room202, Saint Charles (7:00pm –9:00pm)SEPT 18-19: 10th Annual Mer-amec River Expedition (8:00am– 5:00pm); (636) 451-6090SEPT 18-19: Level I Water QualityMonitoring Workshops (9:00am –5:00pm)SEPT 19: Grand Glaize CreekWatershed Monitoring; DarleneHaun (636) 225-3946 or BobJung (314) 494-8432SEPT 26: National Public LandsDay Cleanup (9:00am –12:00pm); Susan Mintz (314)725-8314OCT 3: River Des Peres WorldWide Water Quality MonitoringEvent (9:00am – 12:00pm);Danielle Haake (314) 941-0489OCT 5: Monthly Board Meeting,Saint Charles Community College– College Center Building Room202, Saint Charles (7:00pm –9:00pm)OCT 10: Simpson Lake LitterPickup (9:00am – 12:00pm)OCT 16-18: 22nd Annual Mis-souri Chapter Sierra Club CampOutOCT 26: Green Homes Festival,Grandel Square, Saint Louis(10:00am – 5:00pm)

MIDWEST DIVING COUNCILSEPT 5-7: Bubble Master’s LaborDay Weekend Fun Dive, PontiacPark, Bull Shoals LakeSEPT 26-27: MDC Open DiveWeekend

MISSOURI BASS FEDERATIONOCT 23-25: State Tournament

MISSOURI BIRD CONSERVATION INITIATIVESEPT 30: Grant Proposals Due

MISSOURI DUCKS UNLIMITEDSEPT 19: Gateway GreenheadsDinner, Assumption GreekChurch; Lloyd Coons (314) 452-0613SEPT 30: Southfork Flyway FallFiesta, Mexico KOL Hall; Jim Hill(573) 581-0100

MISSOURI HUNTING SPANIEL CLUBOCT 3-4: Fall Hunt Test, HorseCreek Ranch, Galena

MISSOURI NATIONAL WILD TURKEYFEDERATION

FUNDRAISING BANQUETSSEPT 19: Lewis County Strutters,Queen of Peace Parish, Ewing;Ronnie Richardson (660) 462-3640SEPT 25: Little Dixie Longbeards,Audrain Fairgrounds 4-H Multi-Purpose Building, Mexico; BenDoerge (573) 473-7009SEPT 26: Southern Warren Coun-ty Strutters, Saint Ignatius ParishCenter, Marthasville; AmyMergeimeyer (636) 932-4500SEPT 26: Sugar Creek Gobblers,Pineville Christian Church,Pineville; Dan Fuller (417) 737-3076OCT 2: Rock Town Gobblers, Cel-ebration Family Worship Center,Iberia; Travis Lawson (573) 480-1916OCT 3: Bunt Cumbea LacledeCounty Chapter, Cowan CivicCenter, Lebanon; Karen Ray(417) 588-1643OCT 3: Clark County Longbeards,Clark County R-2 Middle SchoolAuditorium, Kahoka; LeonardStutz (660) 866-2590OCT 10: Clay Howlett Memorial,Saint Robert Community Center,

Saint Robert; Clinton Jarrett(573) 855-1442OCT 17: Pike County Twin Rivers,Knights of Columbus Hall, SaintClement; Jeremy Gilbert (636)586-2276

JAKES FIELD DAYSSEPT 19: Current River Caller,Winona; Troy McAfee (417) 325-4475

WHEELIN SPORTSMENS EVENTSOCT 10: MDC Managed DeerHunt, Ash Grove; Michael Brooks(417) 742-4361

WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORSOCT 16-17: NEMO & Lake CountySkills Workshop, Mark TwainState Park, Stoutsville; JudyMartin (573) 769-4189 orRandy DeGarmo (573) 735-1735

MISSOURI PARKS & RECREATIONASSOCIATIONSEPT 11: Board of DirectorsMeeting, Musco Lighting Build-ing, Jefferson City (10:00am –12:00pm)SEPT 18: Legislative CommitteeMeeting, Musco Lighting Build-ing, Jefferson City (10:00am –12:00pm)SEPT 22-23: Certified Pool Oper-ator Course, Legacy Park Com-munity Center, Lees SummitOCT 4-5: Student Section Work-shop, Lake of the Ozarks StatePark, KaiserOCT 7-9: Missouri Trail Summit,Clarion Hotel, SpringfieldOCT 23: Legislative CommitteeMeeting, Musco Lighting Build-ing, Jefferson City (10:00am –12:00pm)

MISSOURI QUALITY DEER MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATIONSEPT 12: Annual REACH Ban-quet, Saint Robert CommunityCenter, Saint Robert; BruceArchambault (573) 528-9110

MISSOURI TRAPPERS ASSOCIATIONSEPT 18-20: Fall Convention,Salem

MISSOURI TROUT FISHERMEN’S ASSOCIATIONSEPT 14: Fly Tying & Rod Build-ing ClassSEPT 25-27: Fall Derby, RoaringRiverOCT 27: Chili Dinner

MISSOURI WHITETAILS UNLIMITEDSEPT 19: Anchor City Chapter,Knights of Columbus Hall, Cen-traliaSEPT 12: Kingdom of CallawayChapter, Saint Peter’s Hall, Ful-tonSEPT 26: Southern Boon Chapter,Optimist Club, AshlandOCT 17: Mississippi Valley Chap-ter, American Legion Hall,Palmyra

OZARK FLY FISHERSSEPT 10-12: Taneycomo Outing,Branson; Mark or Jo Thalhammer(636) 928-6242

POMME DE TERRE CHAPTERMUSKIESSEPT 19: Guide for a DayOCT 2-4: 35th Annual Open TeamMuskie TournamentOCT 17: Guide for a Day

SOUTH SIDE DIVISION OF CFMOCT 4: Annual Family Picnic, TeaLake Conservation Wildlife Area,Rosebud (10:00am – 5:00pm);(573) 437-5563

SOUTHWEST MISSOURI FLY FISHERSSEPT 10: Business Meeting,Springfield Nature Center,Springfield (7:00pm)OCT 8: Business Meeting, Spring-field Nature Center, Springfield(7:00pm)

CFM EVENTSSEP 18-20: Fall Conference,Camp Clover Point, Ozark BeachOCT 17: Board Meeting, Conser-vation Nature Center, CapeGirardeauJAN 16: Board Meeting, BigCedar Lodge, Branson

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CALENDAR

Conserve Life: SLOW DOWN More than 1,100 people die on Missouri highways each year. Don’t

become a statistic. Conserve life by slowing down and by always making sure your seatbelt is buckled. BUCKLE UP

Teaching Missouriansabout the outdoorsand conserving,plants, animals and

their habitats emerged as thetop two actions from ourrecent Summit for the Futureof the Missouri Outdoors. Mywork this summer with theTeaming With Wildlife Coali-tion places me in the midst ofthose two actions.

The last week of June, I par-ticipated in an EnvironmentalLiteracy Summit in NebraskaCity, Neb. Partnerships fromMissouri, Kansas, Iowa andNebraska met to learn moreabout the No Child Left InsideAct and to start developing astate Environmental LiteracyPlan. The No Child Left InsideAct (H.R.2054) is a piece of fed-eral legislation introduced intothe house this year. If passed, theAct would amend the No ChildLeft Behind Act to providefunding for training teachersand school districts to operateenvironmental education pro-grams, including emphasizingoutdoor learning. In order toreceive funding, each statewould be required to develop anEnvironmental Literacy Plan.

Missouri’s team was madeof representatives from theMissouri Environmental Edu-cation Association, MissouriDepartment of Conservation,Missouri Department of Nat-ural Resources, MissouriDepartment of Elementary andSecondary Education, MissouriDepartment of Higher Educa-tion, local teachers and curricu-lum coordinators, a papercompany (AbitibiBowater) and

the Conservation Federation ofMissouri. Over the next year,this team will work together todevelop an Environmental Lit-eracy Plan for Missouri, inanticipation of a new federalfunding source that would helpimprove outdoor education inour schools.

My second big trip of thesummer was to Boulder, Col-orado for a Wildlife ActionPlan Coordinators Meeting.This meeting brought togetherWildlife Action Plan Coordina-tors from over 40 states (inMissouri, Dennis Figg coordi-nates our ComprehensiveWildlife Strategy) with conser-vation partners that helpimplement the strategies(including Conservation Fed-eration of Missouri). I gave apresentation about the varietyof creative funding sources thatMissouri is using to implementour Comprehensive WildlifeStrategy, and encouraged otherstates to do the same.

Wildlife Action Plans guidestates in conserving plants, ani-mals and their habitats.Moreand more states are followingMissouri’s lead and developingmaps of Conservation Oppor-tunity Areas (priority places toconserve all wildlife) as part oftheir Strategies. These geogra-phies help focus efforts anddollars so that we get the mostwork done in the right places.

As summer winds down, theTeaming With Wildlife Coali-

tion continues to track impor-tant legislative issues that couldresult in increased funding forconserving plants, animals andhabitats as well as related out-door education. For more up-

to-date details, visit our website:http://statewildlife.nwf.org/MO/

Amy BuechlerTeaming With Wildlife

Coordinator, CFM

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Teaching And Conserving Missouri’s Outdoors

Amy Buechler facilitates a session with conservation partners at theWildlife Action Plan Coordinators Meeting in Boulder, Colo.

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AGENCY NEWS

In August, hundreds ofbrave river enthusiastslined their kayaks andcanoes up along the Mis-

souri River in Kansas City totake part in a test of their skilland endurance. The MissouriRiver 340 challenges partici-pants to navigate the MissouriRiver from Kansas City to St.Charles—in less than 88hours.

Organizers say it is theworld’s longest non-stop riverrace. Along the way, partici-pants are required to check inat nine checkpoints. Before

the race begins, participantsreceive a detailed briefing onsafety.

The race has grown signifi-cantly since it first began in2006. Information about thisyear’s competition is availableat rivermiles.com. The Mis-souri River 340 Blog, alsohttp://mr340race.wordpress.com/, enabled enthusiasts toexperience the trip along withthe participants. DNR’s BryanHopkins, director of the Mis-souri Department of NaturalResources’ Soil and WaterConservation Program, hascompeted every year. LanceDorsey from our Division ofEnvironmental Quality’sWater Pollution Control Pro-gram participated as well. Iadmire all of those whoundertake this challenge.

For those of us not quiteready to dive into the prospectof traversing 340 MissouriRiver miles in a daunting 88hours, resources are availableto enjoy the river at our ownpace. The Lewis and ClarkWater Trail website, which issponsored by the MissouriDepartment of Conservation,the Missouri Division ofTourism and the MissouriDepartment of NaturalResources, provides users withall of the necessary tools to

plan a safe and enjoyable trip,including water trail maps,information on water safetyand links to canoe and kayakrentals. Visitwww.dnr.mo.gov/water-trail/index.html for moreinformation.

Those who prefer to take inthe beauty of the MissouriRiver from dry land can enjoyits scenic views by walking orbicycling along Missouri’sKaty Trail State Park, whichruns alongside the river formore than 150 miles. Formore information, visitmostateparks.com.

The race reminds us of theinherent charm of one of ourstate’s greatest naturalresources, one that many ofus look at every day but oftentake for granted. We see ourlittle stretch—the piece of itthat wanders under thebridge that we cross on ourdaily commute, for exam-ple—but we forget the hun-dreds of miles that it traversesas it meanders across severalstates. The river and its allu-vium serve as a source ofdrinking water to more thanhalf the homes in Missouri. Italso helps power communi-ties and lends itself to bargetraffic and other forms oftransportation.

The Missouri River alsoinspires in us a great sense ofwonder. Having grown up inMissouri, I remember well thehistory of Lewis and Clark’shistoric trip and the MissouriRiver that carried them onthat important journey morethan 200 years ago. The BigMuddy has changed signifi-cantly over the past two cen-turies, as steps have beentaken to make it more accessi-ble for travel and to prevent itspowerful floodwaters fromdestroying homes and com-munities. Our respect andappreciation for this riverremain unchanged, however.

As I watched the staminaand endurance required bycompetitors in the MissouriRiver 340, I was reminded thatmaintaining the MissouriRiver, and all of our nation’sbig rivers, requires an ongoingcommitment. Numerousorganizations sponsor rivercleanups, providing volun-teers an opportunity to keepthe river’s banks as pristine asthey would have been whenNative Americans lived along-side it. We must also take stepsto minimize the erosion andsilt that result from develop-ment and support our state’sagricultural producers inefforts to control run-off.Reaching for our destina-tion—a clean, healthy riversystem—requires unwaveringperseverance.

Mark TempletonDirector, DNR

Missouri River 340 Offers 88 Hours Of ExcitementInspiration Lasts Even Longer

UNITEDBOWHUNTERS

of MISSOURI

Preserving the

Tradition ofBowhunting

We support Bowhuntingthrough conservation,education, fostering aspirit of sportsmanshipand promoting responsi-ble and ethical hunting.

For Information:United Bowhunters

of MissouriP.O. Box 235 • Jackson,

MO 63755

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Feedback from ourmembers indicatesthat the new MissouriWildlife format is a

hit. The publication looksgreat and more important,the content has effectivelyhighlighted the meaningfulconservation work being car-ried out by CFM and ourpartners. Each issue tells apiece of the story of who weare as an organization andwhy we are relevant to thefuture of Missouri Outdoors.It’s a wonderful marketingtool for us… and it makes a

pretty nice gift!Several years ago I met

Dave Murphy at the CFMoffice and he offered meM&Ms. “You know why Ikeep M&Ms in the office?” heasked. “Because it’s whatevery good organizationneeds, Members and Money.”You can help with both bygiving a membership in CFMto someone you know. Haveyou considered this in thepast, but just haven’t taken thetime to do it? Do it rightnow! I just did. Literally, Igot up from my desk, quit

writing this article and gaveLaurie my credit card infor-mation. (Lake and BarbaraPrice, you should be readingthis right now. Welcome toCFM. Next year it’s on you!)

We have a few memberswho have made regular giftsof membership. One givesmembership in CFM to fami-ly members on their birth-days. Great idea. Anothergives memberships to friendsand business associates.Thank you. If you run out offriends and family (I hopeyou never do), consider your

dentist or doctor, maybe yourtire dealer—any office thatmight leave a copy of ourmagazine out for others toread.

Recipients of gifted mem-berships will receive a noteinforming them that they arethe recipient of a gift fromyou, a membership card, sixissues of Missouri Wildlife andour logo decal to display withpride. Thanks for keepingCFM full of M&Ms!

Matt GauntDirector of Development, CFM

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Each issue, we’ll intro-duce new members ofthe CFM BusinessAlliance. Thanks to all

of you for your continued sup-port of and involvement in con-servaton! To join, please call theCFM office at 1-800-575-2322or use the form on page 26 ofthis issue of Missouri Wildlife.

SilverPyramid Home Health Services

Stephen Bradford is presi-dent and CEO of PyramidHome Health Services. Mr.Bradford is a former MissouriConservation Commissionerwho has had a pivotal role inState Government and Conser-vation issues since Kit Bond wasgovernor. Lately, his passionatepursuits of quail and trout con-servation have brought vastimprovements to Missouri.He has helped create partner-ships among Quail Unlimited,Quail Forever and MDC to ful-fill the Northern BobwhiteQuail Initiative to promote alandscape process of quailrestoration, and he encouragedthe development of a statewidetrout management plan includ-ing major renovations toMDC's trout hatcheries.

BasicAaron’s Boats & Motors

Four generations of Aaronshave helped Missourians enjoythe state’s rivers and lakes. BillAaron, Jr., is the third genera-tion in that line. Mr. Aaron isglad to be able to support CFMand values our efforts to edu-cate youth as to the importanceof preserving our outdoor her-

itage. Mr. Aaron said,“Let’skeep kids hunting and fishingand enjoying the outdoors.That’s what it’s all about.”

Cequel IIIHoward L.Wood is chair-

man and co-founder of CequelIII, LLC. Cequel III is an invest-ment and management firmfocused on the development ofcable and telecommunicationscompanies. Mr. Wood’s cablecareer began in 1976 when heassisted in financing the devel-opment of the cable televisionsystems of T.C. Industries, Inc.He was instrumental in the for-mation of Cencom Cable Asso-ciates, Inc., in 1982 and formedCharter Communications, Inc.,with two partners in 1993. Heis a former Missouri Conserva-tion Commissioner and servedas president of the CFM in 1984and 1985. Mr. Wood enjoys alltypes of hunting and gets greatsatisfaction from sharing hislove for hunting with his grand-son.

Citizens Telephone Company, Higginsville

Brian Cornelius serves asPresident of this 101-year-oldemployee-owned telephonecompany. Mr. Cornelius andthe employees of Citizens Tele-phone Company are proud tosupport CFM. They see supportof CFM as a great way to have apositive impact on our state’snatural resources while honor-ing the lifelong commitment toconservation of their Chairmanof the Board, Mr. Howard Fish-er. Mr. Fisher served as presi-dent of CFM in 1994 and 1995.

Paradigm Financial AdvisorsBob Spindel is managing

partner of Paradigm FinancialAdvisors. Independentlyowned and operated, they havebeen in the business of being“Trusted Financial Advisors”for more than 30 years, provid-ing fee-only financial adviceand wealth management servic-es. Mr. Spindel makes a regularpractice of fishing Missouri’slakes and streams and travels toother great fishing spots aroundthe globe as often as possible.He and his brother own a 200-acre farm near Hermann thatthey manage for wildlife.

Sierra BulletsFor more than 60 years, Sier-

ra Bullets has been dedicated tothe manufacture of the mostaccurate bullets in the world, sosupporting CFM is a natural fitfor the company. Sierra BulletsPresident, Bob Hayden and hiswife Barbara, also own andoperate Starline Brass, whereBob serves as President andBarbara is CFO. They live on a500-acre farm just outside ofSedalia, where their dedicationto wildlife habitat is evident inthe food plots and field edgingsthat support numerous healthycoveys of quail.

Suddenlink CommunicationsDon Johnson serves as the

vice president of HumanResources for SuddenlinkCommunications. Suddenlinkis among the 10 largest U.S.cable broadband companies,serving approximately 1.3 mil-lion customers. Suddenlinkmaintains a management con-

tract with Cequel III, relying onthe firm for corporate develop-ment services and televisionprogramming contracts. Mr.Johnson has been a longtimevoice for hunting and fishing asCFM’s delegate to the NationalWildlife Federation. Mr. John-son is currently serving as aMissouri Conservation Com-missioner and is a past presi-dent of CFM. His favorite out-door activities include fishingand bow hunting.

Tabor Plastic CompanyJames Tabor has supported

CFM for many years becausehe believes the work we docontributes to the quality oflife in Missouri. He enjoysbiking our state’s many trailsand spending time outside onthe 65 acres he calls home.Mr. Tabor’s family has been inthe injection molding busi-ness for half a century.

PlatinumBass Pro ShopsShelter Insurance

SilverDrury HotelsJames T. Blair IVPyramid Home Health Services

BasicAaron’s Boats & MotorsCequel IIICitizens Telephone CompanyCulligan Water of ColumbiaEvans EquipmentLes Bourgeois VineyardsMichaelanne, Inc.Mid-America MortgageParadigm Financial AdvisorsQuality Forest ManagementSierra BulletsSuddenlink CommunicationsTabor Plastic CompanyThe Bank of Missouri

Welcome New Business Alliance Members!

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As our studentsreturn to campusfrom their summer“vacations” certain-

ly one of the most commonphrases you can hear in ourbuilding is, “What did you dothis summer?”

The answer to that ques-tion is vitally important tothe future careers of our stu-dents. Building professionalexperiences over the summer(or between semesters, evenin a semester away from theclassroom) is important forour students. It’s duringthese experiences that stu-dents get to test their profes-sional interests in the realworld, build networks ofmentors, gain hands on expe-rience with professionalskills, and build theirresumes for the future.

Based on a very informalsurvey (I walked around thebuilding and asked whomev-er I saw!), SNR studentsspent the summer working inat least 25 states and severalforeign countries. They hadexperiences as paid internsworking closely with profes-sional mentors; they tooktemporary jobs with state,federal, and local govern-ments, non-governmentalorganizations, universitiesand private industry. And,they volunteered with similaremployers (the experiencecounts whether they got paidor not!).

These experiences providecritical testing grounds forour students and their profes-sional aspirations. There is

enormous value for studentsin testing out their percep-tions of specific jobs. It is asimportant to know what youdon’t want to do as it is toknow what you do want. It’svery hard for the average 18-22 year-old to project thetotality of a career position.It’s easy to see the excitingparts of career and hard to seethe daily routines. Summerexperiences offer the chanceto try out specific jobs, under-stand the cultures of differentemployers, and learn the real-ities of different geographies.

Years ago I was advis-ing a young studentinterested in a careerin fisheries. We met

and he buzzed with excite-ment about working in Alaskaon fisheries management inremote areas. I helped him geta summer job there workingfor a federal agency. In latesummer he returned to cam-pus and stopped by to see me.

“How was it?” I gushedupon seeing him.

His shoulders slumped,

his eyes downcast as hereplied, “I hated it. Too manymosquitoes, too far fromfamily and friends, notenough sunshine, toocold….”

Without thinking (and Iadmit, without appropriateempathy), I enthusiasticallysaid, “That’s great!!”

He looked at me like I wasa sadist! Quickly, I tried tore-assure him what I reallymeant. I meant that it wasgreat in that he had learnedthat the specific job in Alaskawas not what he thought itwould be. He learned theview he had from a great dis-tance wasn’t the reality upclose. And, he had learnedthat as a sophomore, notafter graduating and taking apermanent position there.

Did he still like fisheries, Iasked.

“Yes! That part was great,”he said, his old excitementreturning.

The next summer I helpedhim get a position in thesoutheast United States in afish hatchery. He loved it!The last I heard from him, hewas permanently employedas a hatchery biologist inAlabama.

In the course of their sum-mer experiences, studentsmeet bosses and co-workerswho become mentors. Peoplewho not only help them tolearn the ropes of the profes-sion, but who become impor-tant references for futurejobs; people who alert themto job opportunities in thefuture; and sometimes future

(permanent) employersthemselves. Good mentorshelp our students see how theagency they work for reallyworks; what its mission is;how to be effective in the job.Good mentors teach, encour-age, challenge, and supportstudents to help build a baseof professionalism needed tosucceed. Students also meetother students – the otherfuture professionals whomthey will likely work with foryears to come.

Equally important tothe networking valuestudents gain in sum-mer employment is

the opportunity to hone theirskills via hands on experienceswith well-trained profession-als. Whether it is analyzingsoil samples, doing interpre-tive programs, or plantingtrees, students get the extend-ed opportunity to practicetasks they will need to masterto successfully launch theircareers. It’s one thing to beexposed to collecting radio-telemetry data in a field labwhile at MU; it’s another tospend months trackingbighorn sheep in the moun-tains of Colorado. Other basicwork skills – show up on time,be flexible, work effectivelywith others – are learned inthe contexts within whichcareers will unfold.

Ultimately our studentsgraduate and enter the work-force in their respective pro-fessions. Getting that first job

SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES

“It’s Summer And The Living Is...Experiential!”

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is a challenge. Success is pred-icated on a good academicrecord and positive recom-mendations from faculty, tobe sure. But, the value ofexperience cannot be over-stated. And, the more, andmore diverse, experience thebetter! Summer jobs, part-time jobs during the schoolyear, internships, volunteerexperiences all combine toprepare students for theircareers. Employers don’t hire“forestry students,” they hireforesters! And, the transitionfrom student to professionalis enhanced and quickened bysummer experiences.

So, if you know a studentwho is interested in NaturalResources as a career encour-age them to start planningtheir summer experiences

early (even the summerbetween high school and col-lege) and often. If you are anemployer and can offer asummer job, an internship,or volunteer opportunities tostudents, please do so. And,be prepared to mentor themnot just employ them. Youare investing in the youth ofour state and the future ofour professions.

Oh, and encourage themto come to MU! We can offera world-class education,including connections togreat summer experiences.

You can reach me at Ryan-MR@missouri.edu. Enjoyspringtime in Nature!

Mark R. RyanDirector, The School of Natural Resources

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Mark special days or show tribute to someone you care aboutwith a donation to CFM. Y ou could honor loved ones forbirthdays, anniversaries or other special events. This could bea respectful remembrance of friends and r elatives who havepassed away. We will list honorariums and memorials her e oron another page if this space is insufficient.

Your gift would help in so many ways: to benefit our Shar ethe Harvest Program, the Conser vation Leadership Corps,our publications or website, our building fund or help fundour day-to-day operations. We gladly accept cash, check orcredit card—just return the form below to CFM.

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Missouri’s Shooting Ranges Accessible To All

Missouri has fivestaffed shootingranges/outdooreducation cen-

ters and 75 unstaffed shoot-ing ranges. These ranges arestrategically located through-out the state to provide easilyaccessible shooting opportu-nities to all Missourians.From Atchison County innorthwest Missouri to Stod-dard County in southeastMissouri, Department ofConservation ranges arelocated within a relativelyeasy driving distance formost citizens.

Staffed RangesStaffed Ranges provide a

safe, structured and comfort-able shooting opportunityfor rifles, shotguns, pistolsand bows for individualspossessing any level ofknowledge and experience.These Ranges and OutdoorEducation Centers focus onproviding learning opportu-nities and safe shooting forall and are located near Mis-souri’s major urban centers.Staffed ranges are located atAugust A. Busch Conserva-tion Area near St. Charles,the Jay Henges ShootingRange on Forest 44 Conser-vation Area in the southwestSt. Louis metro area, theAndy Dalton Shooting Rangenear Springfield, the LakeCity Shooting Range locatedin the eastern Kansas CityMetro Area and the ParmaWoods Shooting Rangelocated in the North KansasCity Metro Area. These five

facilities provide the follow-ing opportunities:

• Rifle and pistol rangewith covered booths

• Training/Meeting room• Eye and ear protection• Outdoor skills training

programs• Special eventsThe Ranges and Outdoor

Education Centers offernumerous programsthroughout the year. MDC’snew Discover Hunting pro-gram offers hands-on work-shops that build upon ahunter education foundationto create knowledgeable,responsible and confidenthunters. Discover Huntingprograms help people appre-

ciate and respect the out-doors, the wildlife they har-vest and habitats that sustainwildlife populations. Discov-er Hunting workshops willinspire individuals to mentorand share the joys of beingoutdoors with new hunters.

Special events, such as theAndy Dalton Range’s “GreatOutdoor Days” and theBusch Range’s “OutdoorExpo” offer citizens a widevariety of outdoor learningopportunities. Kids andadults can participate in seminars onshooting, hunting, dog train-ing, outdoor cooking, decoymaking, map and compassreading, as well as a variety of

other outdoor activities.Check each facility’s online

calendar for upcoming pro-grams and events as well as tosign up at www.mdc.mo.govfor their respective newsletters.

Staffed Range Volunteer Program

Each Range and OutdoorEducation Center has a Vol-unteer Program. Depart-ment of Conservation Vol-unteers are an importantcomponent of providinghigh quality public service toMissouri citizens.

Range volunteers don’tneed to be experts in anyspecific field but they shouldhave a general knowledge ofthe outdoors. Each range islooking for additional Vol-unteers to join their ranksand share their knowledgeand experience with otherrange users. If you wouldlike to volunteer, individualrange telephone numbers are available on the Depart-ment of Conservation’s website (www.mdc.mo.gov).

Unstaffed RangesSeventy-five unstaffed

shooting ranges around thestate offer opportunities forhunters and shooters to prac-

Sighting in your rifle is a very important component of successful marks-manship and deer season preparation.

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Kids and adults can participate in seminarson shooting, hunting, dog training,

outdoor cooking, decoy making, map and compass reading, as well as a variety

of other outdoor activities.

tice their shooting skills attheir own pace. These rangesprovide a free, less structuredchoice for target practice inmany locations throughoutMissouri. Unstaffed rangesgenerally provide apistol/rifle range, often ashotgun patterning stationand occasionally a place toshoot clay targets.

Missouri’s unstaffedranges provide safe, clean,comfortable shooting oppor-tunities with benches andtables. They can be greatplaces to teach a youngsterthe fundamentals of rifleshooting, how to pattern ashotgun or bowhuntingskills.

Range RulesAll ranges have certain

rules, including:• Treat every firearm as if it

is loaded at all times• Always wear ear and eye

protection• No alcohol is allowed on

MDC ranges and no oneshould ever shoot firearmswhile under the influence ofdrugs or alcohol

• Only fire at paper targetson established firing lines

• Practice safety at all timesand remember there are other

people on the range and onthe firing line

Additional shooting rangerules can be found in MDC’sshooting range brochure oron the Department’s website.Staffed ranges have additionalsafety rules due to the highvolume of people who usethose facilities.

Improving ShootingOpportunities

The Conservation Depart-ment plans to provide addi-tional and improved shoot-ing opportunities throughrange construction and reno-vation. A new and largerLake City Shooting Range iscurrently being built in Jack-son County and the rifle/pis-tol range at the Jay HengesRange will close on Decem-ber 1st for a major renova-tion. In addition, a new 3Darchery walk through rangeopened at the Henges Rangein September. If you havethoughts or ideas on howMissouri’s shooting ranges orrange program can beimproved please contact us.

Information about Mis-souri Department of Conser-vation Ranges can be foundat any MDC Office, Online atwww.mdc.mo.gov, or by con-tacting your local Conserva-tion Agent. Regardless ofyour experience, skill level orknowledge the five staffedshooting ranges have peoplewho can help you learn anddevelop a variety of outdoorskills. Now is the time for allof us to sharpen our skills orlearn new ones as we headafield to pursue deer, turkey,waterfowl, doves or otherspecies of wildlife. Mis-souri’s shooting ranges andrange programs are familyfriendly and a great way tospend time with friends andfamily. Always put SAFETYFIRST while enjoying Mis-souri’s Shooting Ranges andthe state’s wonderful naturalresources!

Tim RippergerAssistant Director, MDC

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A range volunteer instructs a young outdoorsman on shotgun shootingtechniques.

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Most Missouri Department of Conservation shooting ranges—staffed or unstaffed—meet accessibility require-ments of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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AGENCY NEWS

In February 2010, we’llbegin publication ofXPLOR, our newbimonthly print maga-

zine for Missouri children 8 to11 years old (one copy free perMissouri household). A com-panion website featuringvideos, photos and games willalso become part of the mix.Both will encourage kids toexplore the outdoors.

The magazine sign-up wentinto high gear at the MissouriState Fair in August. Informa-tion sheets available at ournature centers, regional officesand through our educationstaff. Also, online registration isavailable now through the Mis-souri Conservationist Web page(http://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/).

We’re excited about thisnew way to reach Missouri’snext generation of conserva-tionists. If you know any Mis-souri 3rd-, 4th- or 5th-graders, please sign them up!

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Prize Winners Or Not, Clay Shoot Fun For All

Everything cametogether perfectly forCFM’s 3rd Annual“Pull...for Conserva-

tion.” With ideal Augustweather, 31 scramble teams and25 individual shooters cameout to meet, greet, eat and com-pete. Kevin and Barbara Picketthad the course at River HillsSporting Clays looking incredi-ble, and along with CharleyPonciroli and Mike and MossieSchallon, they made sure thatthe food was as good as thecompetition.

The competition at the topwas tough, with 75 out of 75 byDale Hopke and James Hay-hurst reminding everyone thatperfection was possible.Shooting under the aproposteam name “Strangers,” MikeRiley and Ryan Blair had anear-perfect 74 in their get-to-know-you round. ChrisSebacher and Mark Gamil wona tie-breaker to edge out Gar-rett Hall and Ryan Blair forthird. Both teams shot a 72and had to go to the “longeststreak” tie breaker to determinewho’d take home the Bass Progift certificates. The competi-tion at the bottom was hard towatch, as Mike Baker draggedMatt Gaunt around the coursefor a 33. They were a long wayfrom taking the second LewisClass, as three teams withscores of 60 were sorted out bythe tie-breaker. First place inthat class went to Tony Wolfand Brad Douglass, second toKeith and Peggy Kirkpatrick,and third to Michael and JacobLauer.

In the Individual roundJames Hayhurst missed his firsttarget, but wouldn’t miss again,as his streak of 49 beat out the49 posted by Mark Rowden,who took second. MarkGamil’s 48 edged the 48 of DaleHopke for third. In the secondLewis Class it was Jerry Linhartwith a 38, Tom Russell with a37 and Carl Sondermann witha 37. Also posting a 37, butfalling out of the prizes after thetie-breaker was Garrett Hall,making it the second time thatGarrett was squeezed out on atie-breaker.

A special thanks is in orderfor Tom Russell. He chairedthe shoot committee and kepteveryone on track. His sonLarry and grandsons Luke andLogan drove up from Arkansasfor the day to grace us withthree generations of Russells!Not to be outdone were theChambers, with Glenn, BigRuss and (not so) Little Russrounding out three generationsas well. If you missed it thisyear, bring a couple of genera-

tions with you next year andjoin us for great fun at the 4thAnnual Pull...for Conservation!

Thanks to our Shoot Committee

Glenn ChambersBill HardingAaron JeffriesSara Parker PauleyTom RussellNorman StuckyDan Witter

And thanks to our volunteers

Mike BakerEarl CannonRyan DienerBill HilgemanAustin MidkiffCharley PonciroliNick ProughMike SchallonMossie SchallonSara SeidlerSy SeidlerTheresa SpaedyBeth StuckyTom WesthoffDan Zerr

A BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!!!

AGRI Services of BrunswickBass Pro ShopsBoggs Creek Sporting GoodsCentral Missouri

Development CouncilClean UniformsD.J. Case & AssociatesDon Johnson and

Dennis StubbsEmerald View Sod FarmFarmer’s Co-op Elevator,

St. PetersGateway Long Spurs Chapter

NWTFJoe MachensMike and Mossie SchallonMississippi Valley Duck

HuntersMissouri Conservation Her-

itage FundMoccasin Ridge Hunt ClubMoneta Group, LLCMr. DuckNational Wildlife FederationNick’s Family RestaurantOpen Space Council &

Operation Clean StreamOutdoor Guide MagazinePaddlefoot ProductionsPure Air Native Seed,

Frank & Judy OberleQuail UnlimitedRed Weir Athletic SuppliesRichard Ash, Jr.River Hills,

Kevin and Barb PickettScott and Sara PauleySierra BulletsSt. Louis Longbeards Chapter

NWTFSuddenLink Cable TelevisionWood and Associates

Turn the page for photos!

Mike Riley (third from left) and Ryan Blair collect their prizes. On hand tocongratulate them are CFM President Glenn Chambers (far left) and TomRussell and CFM Executive Director Dave Murphy (far right).

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Matt Renns (left) and Mark Walker represent Sierra Bullets.

New Conservationist for Life and star CFM volunteer, Mike Baker.

Tom Russell making sure our incoming president, Mike Schallon, is on target. Thanks to ou

Above: Dan Witter and Kevin Borisenko looking good in orange. No oneshot at them all day.

Below: Bill Harding did the Saint Louis Longbeards proud.

Above: Three generations of smilesfrom Larry, Tom, Luke and Logan.

At right: Dave Murphy (right) onthe trap for Ryan Blair.

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hanks to our hostess, Barb Pickett!

At left: Trap in the woods, ready to go.

Below: CFM President, Glenn Chambers (right) isn’t as mad at the ducksas he used to be, but what in the world did those poor clay pigeons do tomake him mad?! Son Russ and grandson Russ help keep his cart on thecourse.

At left: If you’re a duck, avoid theMississippi Valley, because BradDouglass, Dan Zerr, Bill Hilgemanand Tony Wolf are a wagon full oftrouble!

Below: What a crew! Norm andBeth Stuckey, Lisa Potter, Tim Rip-perger, Aaron Jefferies and KyleLairmore. Ripperger and Lairmoretook home the MDC traveling tro-phy for the Director’s Office andPrivate Land Services.

2009 Fall ConferenceThe 2009 Conservation Federation

of Missouri Fall Conference will beheld Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sep-tember 18, 19 and 20, 2009, at CampClover Point, Lake Ozark State Park,Osage Beach, Missouri.

Programs planned are ColemanRepair, Feral Hogs, American Flags,Fly Tying, Archaeology, and a Bat pres-entation for kids that includes buildinga bat house. The archaeology presenta-tion might include a field trip, weatherpermitting.

Entertainment will be bingo, acampfire, and square dancing.

As usual, we will have Happy Hourand the White Elephant Sale Saturdayafternoon. When you are cleaning outyour garages and basements this sum-mer, save some good stuff to donate tothe White Elephant Sale. The salehelps to defray the expenses of the FallConference and is a lot of fun.

Meals are prepared by the Boessenfamily and are always wonderful!

Put September 18–20, 2009, on yourcalendar and plan to attend this relaxing

weekend. A registration form is on thenext page of this issue of MissouriWildlife.

See you there!

School Shooting Teams GetMore Bucks For Bang

Twenty-six competitive shootingteams in high schools, colleges anduniversities will be able to practice alot more this year after the Mid-wayUSA Foundation, Inc.’s ScholasticShooting Trust Fund approved newgrants for the 2009–2010 school year.Recipients range from high schoolFFA teams to teams at major publicuniversities. The benefits of alumniand community support throughScholastic Shooting Trust Fund aretelling: After receiving a grant of morethan $12,000 last year, the Universityof Missouri-Columbia team placedsecond at the national ACUI Clay Tar-get Championship. Larry Potterfield,president of the Foundation said,“Competitive shooting teams providewonderful opportunities for students

to make friends, to develop confi-dence, and learn discipline and lead-ership skills. However, most schoolsprovide little or no funding forshooting teams, so it’s up to us tohelp.” Teams will be receiving notifi-

cation of grant eligibility in the nextfew weeks so they can prepare theirrequests, then it’s off to the practicerange.

The Scholastic Shooting Trust Fund(www.scholasticshootingtrust.org) wasformed to provide funding for shoot-ing sports education in traditionalpublic and private high schools, col-leges and universities, so that partici-pating students can improve their con-fidence, discipline and leadership skills.Alumni, families of team members andcommunity members fund the grantsthrough donations to the ScholasticShooting Trust so youths have a betteropportunity to compete in the shoot-ing sports. Larry and Brenda Potter-field created the MidwayUSA Founda-tion, Inc., in 2007 to support educationin shooting sports, hunting, firearmssafety and outdoor skills. The Founda-tion is a 501(c)(3) organization anddonations are tax deductible to theextent of state and federal laws.

For more info, please contact CurtMorgret at 573-447-5158 or email him atcmorgret@midwayusafoundation.org.

NEWS & ISSUESA COLLECTION OF STORIES FROM AROUND THE STATE

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Valerie Aufderheide,Saint Peters

Sarah Ballard, Saint PetersKurt & Debra Bassuener,

ColumbiaBruce Bates, Jefferson CityPatrick Beckham,

Saint LouisIvy Canole, Dixon

Dennis Coleman, Saint LouisKarla Costen, ChesterfieldJill Costick, ChesterfieldVicki D’Harlingue, PacificDonald Dill, Saint LouisLeo Ebel, ChesterfieldLois Fix, Saint LouisDavid Foster, BarnhartKenneth Gelhot, Saint LouisSandra Hillis, MaconMarian Hyde, Kansas CityKristina Inman, BallwinKeith Kramer, RichmondChris Laughman,

Saint Charles

Mitch Leachman,Maryland Heights

Catherine Lewer, Kansas CitySylvia Livingston,

IndependenceVirginia Long, JoplinTom McRoberts, MarshallJudy McVey, Garden CityJerry Mills, LibertyRoger Nelson, Saint LouisElaine Oette, VersaillesLake & Barbara Price,

La Jolla, CAPatti Redel, Jefferson CityD. Gail Reynolds, Seymour

Art Robertson, FremontD. Ross, ChesterfieldJo Schaper, PacificMartha Schmidt, CarrolltonGary Smith, SpringfieldGregory Smith, Lees SummitWalter Smith, Saint LouisCharles Stribling, MexicoJoyce Struemph, De SotoRachel Uskokovich, GlendaleSamantha Warner, AdrianShirley Wilmesher, UnionDouglas Wilton, BallwinHeather Wood, KirkwoodBarbara Zumwalt, Saint Louis

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WELCOME

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2009 Annual Fall ConferenceConservation Federation of Missouri

September 18-20, 2009Advance Registration Form

Return completed form to CFM by September 11, 2009

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Remember that oldElection Day saying“Vote early and voteoften”? Well, now

you have the opportunity to dojust that…legally! The Educa-tion Committee of the Conser-vation Federation of Missouriis seeking nominations of stu-dents to the ConservationLeadership Corps. We needyour help! From anglers andarchers, from coon hunters andcanoeists, from fishermen andfalconers, from affiliates andsustaining members, we wantyour input.

What is the ConservationLeadership Corps? Those Federation members whoattended any of the past sever-al Conventions are well awareof this vibrant group of youngmen and women that want tomake an impact on conserva-tion issues now and in thefuture.

For those unfamiliar withthe CLC, here is a briefsummary of the program. TheCLC consists of a group ofhighly recommended students,ranging from sophomores inhigh school through seniors in college. These students havealready achieved academic success and have been involvedin conservation projects andissues. The Corps began in2002 with a small group ofstudents. Each year the membership has expanded.In February of 2009, approxi-mately 65 students participatedin the annual Convention.

The program has been

enthusiastically received byCLC members and Federationmembers alike. Here are somestudent comments:

“Great meeting and talkingwith people as well as seeing

how the resolutionprocess works.”

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all our members.”

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Provide an opportunity for ayoung man or woman to seehow CFM works. Let a budding conservationist meetand network with others onimportant issues. Our aim isto have students from everypart of our great state. We also

urge you to nominate studentsfrom all cultures and back-grounds. This is your chanceto make a contribution to thefuture of CFM!

We need to receive yournominations by OCTOBER 31,2009. Thank you!

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The Mission Of The Conservation Leadership CorpsMission Statement: Engaging youth in sustaining the conservation of our natural resources.

Purpose: Sustain conservation leadership in Missouri and the Conservation federation of Missouri through involvement, educationand training of future leaders by providing selected high school and college students with networking skills, conservation education opportunities and full participation in policy making and the legislative process.

Vision 1: Young members of the Conservation Federation of Missouri who are dedicated to its cause and are being educated andtrained to assume future leadership roles within the organization.

Vision 2: A cadre of involved, educated and trained young individuals committed to the conservation of Missouri’s abundant natural resources.

Vision 3: A group of well-educated and trained professionals who are committed to working in the field of natural resources management in Missouri.

CLC Nomination FormPlease nominate a Missouri high school sophomore through college senior student who has exhibited excellent

academic achievement, conservation honors, and conservation leadership.

Student Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Email Address: _____________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ______________________________

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Email Address: _____________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ______________________________

What qualities does the nominee exhibit to make him/her an excellent candidate for Conservation Leadership Corps? __________________

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Return this form by October 31, 2009, to:

David Murphy, Executive DirectorConservation Federation of Missouri

728 West Main StreetJefferson City, MO 65101-1534

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Conservation Commission Adds Don BedellSikeston Businessman Brings Experience, Passion For Missouri Outdoors

“Iremember spendingevery summer as a kidwith my grandparents

on the Current River catchinggrasshoppers and whateverelse we could get our handson, and fishing for goggle-eyeor whatever we could catch,”recalls the Missouri Conserva-tion Commission’s newlyappointed CommissionerDon Bedell. “I’ve always hada love for the outdoors. I’veduck hunted all of my life,since I was big enough tocarry a shotgun. And now I’llbe able to help the people ofMissouri make sure the out-doors we love will be here forour kids and grandkids andtheir grandkids.”

Gov. Jay Nixon announcedthe appointment of the 68-year-old Sikeston business-man and longtime conserva-tionist on July 30 for a termthat expires July 1, 2015.Bedell will fill the role ofCommissioner Lowell Mohlerwhose term expired July 1.

“Don Bedell has been aleader in Missouri’s conserva-tion community for decades,and his experience as an avidconservationist and sports-man will be a valuable asset tothe Commission in its role ofmanaging the state’s forestryand wildlife resources,” Gov.Nixon said.

Conservation DepartmentDirector John Hoskins praisedBedell for his past service toconservation and for his newcommitment to guiding thestate’s conservation programs.

“Don Bedell’s enthusiasm forconservation and his life expe-rience in both business andoutdoor pursuits will helphim quickly contribute to theCommission’s importantwork.”

Bedell brings a depthand breadth of expe-rience to the Com-mission. In addition

to being an accomplishedbusinessman who has found-ed more than 100 companiesand has sat on numerousboards of directors, he is anavid conservationist andenthusiastic sportsman. He isa Life Sponsor of DucksUnlimited, a Life Member ofQuail Unlimited, Inc., a Sus-taining Member of the Con-servation Federation of Mis-souri, a Diamond Sponsor of

the National Wild Turkey Fed-eration and a Life Member ofSafari Club International.

While Bedell has fished andhunted around the world—from Mexico to Canada and inAfrica—his roots are firmlyplanted in the MissouriOzarks. His parents wereborn and raised in and aroundCarter County. They moved tothe state of Louisiana whereBedell was born, raised andwent to college.

He returned to CarterCounty in 1966 after receivinga Bachelor of Science in Agri-culture from the University ofSouthwestern Louisiana, aMaster of Science in AnimalNutrition with a doubleminor in biochemistry andwildlife from Louisiana StateUniversity, and workingtoward a doctorate in Philoso-phy from LSU.

Bedell has lived, fished andowned property along theCurrent River in Carter Coun-ty for most of his life. His fam-ily also owns farmland inStoddard County near theDuck Creek ConservationArea. As a Missouri landown-er, he has a deep appreciationof the value of managing landfor wildlife. “We’ve been ableto get some of our land alongDuck Creek declared ‘wet-lands’ by the federal govern-ment. We also plant a lot offood plots on our farmlandand leave edge rows forwildlife habitat,” he explains.

He adds, “For the first timein a long time, I’m seeing good

numbers of quail again inMissouri. They are comingback and the Departmentneeds to be applauded in thateffort.”

Bedell recalls one of hisfirst experiences with theDepartment of Conservation.

“When I returned to Mis-souri after graduate school, Iwent to work for my wife’sfamily at Carter County Tele-phone Company. Back in the1960s, we maintained the tele-phone lines at Peck Ranch andI got to watch the Departmenttrap wild turkeys to restock allaround the state. Back then,wild turkeys were pretty muchgone in Missouri and theDepartment was bringingthem back. It really interestedme and made me appreciateeven more the work of theDepartment. It also made methink what I, and all of us, cando to help make sure futuregenerations will still be able toenjoy the hunting and fishingand other outdoor opportuni-ties we have had.”

He says that he iseager to serve thepeople of Missourias a commissioner.

“From overwhelminglysupporting the constitutionalamendment that created theagency back in 1936 to passingthe sales-tax funding in 1976,it speaks well of the people ofMissouri that they are leadersin the efforts to provide the

New Commissioner Don Bedell, withroots in the Missouri Ozarks, is along-time conservationist as wellas a businessman.

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funding and resources neces-sary for the Department to dothe work it needs to do.” Headds, “Through my experi-ences of being on boards andworking with a great variety ofpeople, I believe I can reachout to people for their ideas,take an in-depth look intothings and provide a differentperspective.”

Bedell served at his firstCommission meeting on Aug.13 and 14 at the Departmentheadquarters in Jefferson City.Bedell’s appointment to theConservation Commission issubject to confirmation by theMissouri Senate.

Current commissioners areWilliam “Chip” McGeehan ofMarshfield, Don Johnson ofSt. Louis and Becky Plattner ofGrand Pass.

Missouri voters establishedthe Conservation Commis-sion with ConstitutionalAmendment 4 through theinitiative petition process in1936. Under that amendment,the governor appoints com-missioners to six-year terms.No more than two commis-sioners may be from the samepolitical party. The commis-sion carries out duties associ-ated with the control, man-agement, restoration,conservation and regulationof the bird, fish, game, forestryand all wildlife resources ofthe state.

Joe JerekNews Services Coordinator,

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AGENCY NEWS

The Missouri Conser-vation Commissionwill conduct anational search to

replace Conservation Depart-ment Director John Hoskins,who announced his retire-ment plans August 14, 2009.

Hoskins’ announcementcame at the close of the Mis-souri Conservation Commis-sion’s August meeting in Jef-ferson City. He said he willcontinue as director untilJanuary 15, 2010.

“There are seasons andcycles in nature,” saidHoskins in announcing hisretirement, “and a season ischanging in my life. The cycleof service as Director of theDepartment is nearing anend. I have enjoyed thiswork, but I look forward tothe next season of my life.Janet (Hoskins' wife) and Iintend to move to our CarterCounty farm, where we canlive simply, close to the landand close to our family.”

Hoskins’ ConservationDepartment career began asa conservation agent 32 yearsago. He has been the agency’sdirector since July 2002. Heis only the seventh directorin the agency’s 72-year histo-ry.

Commission SecretaryDon Johnson said Hoskins’leadership will be missed.

“Director Hoskinsbrought superb administra-tive skills to this job,” saidJohnson. “That, combinedwith a deep commitment toour wild resources and John'sfaith in citizen-led conserva-

tion, has done much tostrengthen a program thathas always been a nationalmodel. We are sorry to seehim go, but we wish him along and happy retirement,enjoying the natural legacy hehelped preserve.”

Johnson said the Conser-vation Commission will posta job announcement for thedirector’s position September1, 2009, at http://www.mis-souriconservation.org

Conservation Departmentachievements duringHoskins’ administration haveincluded:

• Increased transparencyand accountability, includingholding more than 100 publicmeetings to gather citizeninput on topics ranging fromdeer, waterfowl, quail, troutand catfish, and generalDirector’s forums.

• Established a new strate-gic plan, The Next Genera-tion, that builds on the many

successes of the Design forConservation Plan.

• Built additional shootingranges and renovated existingones.

• Opened new conserva-tion education facilities inKansas City (Discovery Cen-ter), Cape Girardeau (NatureCenter), St. Louis (Howardand Joyce Wood Conserva-tion Education Center) andWinona (Twin Pines Educa-tion Center).

• Launched an intensivequail-recovery effort, usingfederal and private partner-ships to leverage state funds.

• Increased number ofboating and fishing accesses.

• Used state/federal/privatepartnerships to enhance wet-land habitat and waterfowlhunting opportunities.

• Increased efforts to retainand recruit hunters andanglers.

• Participated in partner-ship efforts with the commu-nities of Joplin and St. Josephto establish ConservationEducation Facilities.

• Acquired key landparcels, such as an addition tothe James A. Reed Conserva-tion Area in Jackson County,LaBarque Creek Conserva-

tion Area in Jefferson County,and the Stephen C. BradfordUnit of the Black Island Con-servation Area in PemiscotCounty.

• Enhanced trout stockingand coldwater fishing oppor-tunities.

• Implemented revisedbest management practicesfor timber-harvest activitieson conservation areas toensure long-term forest sus-tainability.

• Award-winning profes-sional staff achieved nationaland state recognition on avariety of fronts.

Hoskins’ career began in1977 , when he was assignedto Butler County as a conser-vation agent. In 1980, hereceived a promotion toOzark regional staff special-ist, in which capacity he wasresponsible for ConservationDepartment personnel'straining and safety in theOzark Region. In 1981, hemoved up to Ozark Regionassistant supervisor, helpingestablish the agency’s firstProtection Division regionaloffice and coordinating thepilot “Stash Your Trash” anti-

MDC Director Hoskins To Retire In January 2010

Conservation Department DirectorJohn Hoskins has led MDC since2002.

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Last, before throwingthings away, see if someoneelse could use what you nolonger need. Or, before youlook for new items, considerwhether someone is trying toget rid of something you’dlove to have. Reuse sites, trad-ing posts and garage sales canbe found on the Internet andin local newspapers.

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In 1997, Hoskins moved toJefferson City, where heassumed duties as ProtectionDivision Section Chief foreastern Missouri. He becamesection chief in the General

Services Division in 1998,then was promoted to Protec-tion Division Chief in 2001.His promotion to directorcame 17 months later.

“I also look forward withoptimism to the next cycle ofDepartment leadership,”Hoskins said when heannounced his retirementplans. “I believe that the

Department’s best days arestill ahead and that the nextDirector and leadership teamwill advance the cause of con-servation in ways and deeds Icannot know today.

“It is an honor to servethe people and the fish,forests, and wildlife of Mis-souri. I regard the Depart-ment and the Commission

to be the highest of publicinstitutions and models forwhat public service shouldbe. I feel blessed and privi-leged to have been a smallpart of it.”

Jim LowNews Services Coordinator

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SocietyMissouri Chapter of the Wildlife SocietyMissouri Conservation Agents AssociationMissouri Consulting Foresters Association

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AssociationMissouri Hunting Heritage FederationMissouri Hunting Spaniel ClubMissouri National Wild Turkey FederationMissouri Native Seed AssociationMissouri Parks and Recreation AssociationMissouri Parks AssociationMissouri Prairie FoundationMissouri Ruffed Grouse SocietyMissouri Chapter Soil and Water Conservation

SocietyMissouri Smallmouth AllianceMissouri Society of American ForestersMissouri Sport Shooting AssociationMissouri State Campers AssociationMissouri State Chapter Quality DeerManagement AssociationMissouri State Council Quail UnlimitedMissouri Taxidermist AssociationMissouri Trappers AssociationMissouri Trout Fishermen’s AssociationMissouri Waterfowl Association

Missouri Whitetails UnlimitedMonett Sportsman LeagueMU Student Chapter Wildlife SocietyNortheast Missouri Coonhunters AssociationNorthside Conservation FederationOpen Space CouncilOzark Fly FishersOzark Wilderness Waterways ClubPerry Country Sportsman ClubPomme de Terre Muskies, Inc.River Relief, Inc.Saint James Civic ClubSouthside Division Conservation FederationSouthwest Missouri Fly FishersTipton Farmers & Sportsman ClubUnited Bow Hunters of MissouriWalnut Council and Other Fine HardwoodsWecomo Sportsman ClubWild Elk Institute of MissouriWildlife Society of Missouri State UniversityWindsor Lake Rod & Gun Club

We are grateful for your support and pledge to continually improve our ability to serve you!

For more info about becoming an affiliate organization, please call CFM at 1-800-575-2322.

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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. Visit our website: www.confedmo.org