Vol73 no6 2012

November 2012 VOL. 73, NO. 6

Inside This Issue:

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Featured articles Conservation Achievement Awards Deadline ...............................................4 CFM Mailbag ............................................................................................4 Applications Now Being Accepted For The Charles P. Bell Conservation Scholarship .........................................5 CFM’s 2nd Annual Cabin Fever Clay Shoot The Mid-winter Tradition Continues .....................................................6 My Alligator Hunt; A Life Experience ............................................10 America’s Great Outdoors Rivers Initiative and the Missouri/ Mississippi Confluence Conservation Restoration Project Partnership .......12 Welcome Aboard Dr. Patricia Hagen! ..............................................13 CFM 2012 Fall Conference ......................................................................14 Thank You CFM 2012 Holiday Sweepstakes Sponsors .............................16 CFM 2012 Holiday Sweepstakes Tickets .................................................17 2012 Missouri B.A.S.S. Federation State Tournament ...............................28

news, updates and columns View From The Stone House ............................................................... 2 President’s Message ........................................................................... 3 Teaming With Wildlife New Wildlife Division Chief at MDC is Newest Member of the Teaming With Wildlife Steering Committee.............................................. 9 Agency News DNR - Missouri Civil War Sesquicentennial ...............................................18 MDC - MDC Needs Hunter Help with CWD Sampling of Harvested Deer .........20 MDC - Congress Needs Your Feedback About Farm Bill ................................22 Open Space Council Reflecting on the 45th Annual Operation Clean Stream...................................24 Calendar ............................................................................................25 School Of Natural Resources An Update from the Director’s Office .......................................................31 Member Information Business Alliance Members .................................................................... 5 New Members ..................................................................................11 Conservationists For Life ..................................................................... 27 Affiliates of the Federation ....................................................................30 Honorariums and Memorials .................................................................32

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OFFIcERS Richard Ash President Al Vogt 1st Vice President Ron Coleman 2nd Vice President Mossie Schallon Secretary Randy Washburn Treasurer

STAFF Dave Murphy

Executive Director/ Editor Director of Travis Scott Development Teaming With Debra Lee Wildlife Coordinator Micaela Haymaker Office Manager Laurie Coleman Membership Associate/ Managing Editor Joe Pendergrass Design & Production Mission Statement: Missourians for Conservation of Natural Resources and Protection of Our Outdoor Heritage.

Missouri Wildlife is the official publication of the Conservation Federation of Missouri, Affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation.

ISSN 1082-8591

728 W. Main Jefferson City, MO 65101-1559 Phone • 573-634-2322 Fax • 573-634-8205 Email • dmurphy@confedmo.org Online • http://www.confedmo.org MISSOURI WILDLIFE (USPS 012868) is published bimonthly in January, March, May, July, September and November for subscribers and members of the Conservation Federation of Missouri, 728 W. Main, Jefferson City, MO 65101-1559. Of each member’s dues ($25 minimum) $10.00 shall be for a year’s subscription to Missouri Wildlife.

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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MISSOURI WILDLIFE, 728 W. Main, Jefferson City, MO 65101-1559 cOVER: WINTER SERENITY, white-tailed doe on scenic bluff/ Piney River. ©Glenn D. Chambers,

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view From the stone house

Happy Holidays!

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“Every farm woodland, in addition to yielding lumber, fuel, and posts, should provide its owner a liberal education. This crop of wisdom never fails, but is not always harvested.”

-Aldo Leopold, from “A Mighty Fortress”

peaking of harvests! This will be remembered as a lean year among most beneficiaries of the land.

Persistent drought cut yields of row crops, hay and cereal grains to record lows. Water became so scarce, even livestock condition, numbers and gains were severely hurt. Wide spread, though usually minor, losses to our wild deer herd resulted from Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) locally known as “blue tongue.” This dangerous disease is transmitted by midges which frequent the bare soil around bodies of water, exposed by drought. When it comes, death comes quickly to infected deer.

Their insatiable thirst often drives them right into water.

Grasshoppers at our farm celebrated a banner year. We have had a very good hatch of wild turkeys and quail. Their precocial young, foraging for themselves shortly after hatching, found grasshopper prey abundant and readily available.

This bodes well for the condition of resident birds at the onset of winter. but a dodgy crop of acorns, at best, will become a serious problem if we have to face a hard winter. be mindful of wild things and their needs as the seasons progress. because we humans have such a profound impact on our world, much of the responsibility for maintaining balance in nature now rightly is our own.

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begin preparations for 2013.

Last week, my Dad and I had the opportunity to farm together for the first time in decades. We were sowing winter wheat. The opportunity to spend a couple of days with him, working on something we both wanted to do was a real treat for me. Sure we had a few bumps in the road: a wheel came off the drill when the bolts sheared off, we got flat tires on the drill and on our ATv

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pulling the trailer full of seed… thus getting to unload and reload the trailer a couple of times. but I learned how to extract the bolts, make the repairs to the drill and get some exercise in outside the weight room at our local gym.

The point is, there will be no harvest without a few set backs!

This is always a part of the deal with meaningful endeavor, I think. Even when we have right

and might on our side, there is the reality of circumstance. Like so many other things he said, Theodore Roosevelt laid out well the formula for effective action: “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”

Make time now to show your appreciation to all those around you. If they are a pain, they probably make you stronger and more effective. If they are delightful, they bring you joy. If they stick around for long, you owe them big time!

Here at CFM, we have an almost unimaginable abundance of relationships with all kinds of agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals. A listing here would fill the entire issue of Missouri Wildlife. but as you page through this issue, take note of the names you read. Every single one is vitally important to the Missouri outdoors today through CFM. Thank YOU very much for what you have so very, very generously provided us!

Happy Holidays!

— Dave Murphy Executive Director, CFM

president’s message

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A Breath of Crisp Air and Color Splashed Everywhere!

t the time this makes publication we’ll be well past fall’s color phase and edging into winter. With this transformation of seasons, many of us have been or will be found enjoying various opportunities the Missouri Outdoors accords us. Hereafter is an example of one of my first fall outings in preparation for the 2012 Firearms Deer Season.

Well before dawn, I awoke minutes before the bedside clock could alarm me into motion. Don’t know about you, but this is typical for me when anticipating a morning afield at my farm prior to hunting season. Although I’ve planned for a “hunt” and considered alternatives in the days leading up to it, inevitably I’ll mull over options again in this day’s pre-dawn moments.

It’s integral to my ritual that the thought process begins with the aroma of freshly brewing coffee – caffeine-free or not. Stand choice is revisited every time – primarily because we all know that weather will be just as the media forecasts it. And often wind info isn’t part of the forecast.

Each time I go afield is in effect a scouting trip to understand the farm’s deer behavior in this given year. Why? During the week bridging this October and november, two friends from the state of Louisiana, Roger Doiron and Carl blood, visit for a bow hunt.

As with any other good hosts,

it’s very important to me that my visitors have an excellent experience in our Missouri’s Outdoors.

And so, even the travel to the stands was part of the planning. As the logger’s path slowly led me deeper into the forest, my ears gradually adjusted to “nature’s silence”.

And, as you CFM folks know, it isn’t silent at all – it’s quite noisy. So, it is imperative to be able to distinctly hear the myriad of “noises” that nature voices. I even alter my walk pattern, often randomly pausing to hear even the slightest of sounds which may be a clue that a “night-eyed” critter is nearby.

Once in the proximity of the stand, I moved as quietly as I could to let things settle down some before the light of day approached. On many a past hunt, I’d heard critters moving nearby but it was too dark to see them; so, it was up to my “ears” to let me surmise what critter made the sounds. but this morning it was not to be even though I intently listened for predawn sounds, I heard none.

In truth though, it wasn’t long until the ink of darkness began to morph into soft grays.

And too, with the emerging brightness, the sounds changed and Mother nature accorded me a different symphony. The symphony was so soothing that it was easy to mentally drift into many avenues of thought. As morning slowly progressed, my mind wandered

until it was in a semi-alert status for critter activity in the area. I began to ponder how this year’s late frost followed by the summer’s drought had impacted the flora and fauna of my farm – and how it was still affecting things. There are large areas of forest without any mast at all and food plots are severely diminished. And, what fall rains we had didn’t produce enough water to refill to “normal” levels.

And too, reports of disease within Missouri’s deer herd have caused me to think about how to address the matter with our visitors. Most particularly would be CWD. I say CWD because our State’s confirmed cases involved a “big-game” hunting preserve and nearby wild herd. My farm is located less than 10 miles from one of Missouri’s hunting preserves with captive deer and elk. At this time, there haven’t been any confirmed CWD cases within this preserve’s herd. nonetheless, it has given me pause for thought, since in

the past four peccaries from the hunting preserve have “toured” my farm. Perhaps some of their deer have too, but, since they carry no distinctive markings such as “eartags” or brands, who would really know?

Indeed I do feel that advent of CWD on Missouri’s landscape is a significant matter and it will certainly affect the manner in which we approach this year’s hunt with my Louisiana friends. but too, I do feel better prepared to address things than I did earlier in the year. At the recent September CFM board meeting, there was enough good discourse on the topic that I feel quite comfortable discussing things with my Louisiana friends.

And, the matter isn’t something that will be swept under the table. MDC has created a task force and CFM also has assigned a special ad hoc committee to address this issue. Without a doubt, we can be sure more information will be forthcoming in CFM’s Missouri Wildlife and MDC’s Missouri Conservationist. In addition, further discussions will be held at CFM’s December board meeting (December 8, 2012) and the Annual Conference (February 22-24, 2013).

If you’re interested – be there; you’re always welcome.

Experience Missouri’s Outdoors, Share It & Support It!

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Conservation Achievement Awards Deadline

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he Conservation Federation of Missouri is pleased to announce that nominations are being accepted for the prestigious Missouri Conservation Achievement Awards. Each year the CFM recognizes individuals and organizations in Missouri for their outstanding achievements in conservation. We wish to acknowledge personal efforts and award each recipient for actions that have lead to a significant conservation success during the calendar year. CFM Conservation Awards are presented in the following categories: • Conservationist of the Year • Conservation Communicator of the Year • Forest Conservationist of the Year • Air Conservationist of the Year • Professional Conservationist of the Year • Conservation Educator of the Year • Water Conservationist of the Year • Youth Conservationist of the Year • Hunter Education Instructor of the Year • Wildlife Conservationist of the Year • Soil Conservationist of the Year • Conservation Organization of the Year Any resident of Missouri may be nominated for a Conservation Award. All clubs, including but not limited to CFM affiliates, are eligible for consideration. Anyone may submit an application.

To nominate someone for an award simply write their name, address and occupation on a nomination form along with your name, address and the specific category in which you are nominating the individual or club. You must include a statement, no longer than three pages typewritten, detailing the nominee’s

2011 Conservationist of the Year, Dave Pace, receiving his award from CFM President Mike Schallon and Martin MacDonald with Bass Pro Shops.

contributions to conservation during the calendar year.

Send the application to CFM, 728 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101. The deadline is December 31, 2012.

For detailed information on the CFM award categories, check out our website at www.confedmo.org. Winners will be the special guests of the CFM at our Annual Meeting of Delegates, February 22 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City.

CFM Mailbag Dear Dave, I was appalled at the narrow, “let’s grow only 2 X 4s,” attitude of Scott brundage in his “Grapevines -- Another Reason to Hate Them” piece in your September issue of Missouri Wildlife. As a longtime conservation supporter who participates in most of the consumptive AnD nonconsumptive aspects of Missouri’s marvelous outdoors, I know that the Federation supports diversity in forest 4

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management. Encouraging people to chop down and/or poison all the grapevines they encounter is not my idea of enlightened forestry.

I own and manage 80 acres of Southeast Missouri lowlands covered by about 60 acres of woods through which a half-mile of natural baldcypress/tupelo slough meanders. I fully understand that grapevines can be aggressive by nature. The same holds true for water locust, which can puncture your boot in the

blink of an eye; but I don’t wage war on this neat swamp tree. Similarly, I love the songbirds at my feeders, but I don’t run for my shotgun when the occasional Cooper’s hawk decides it is time for a bird breakfast. Hawks, and grapevines, deserve their rightful place in nature.

Mr. brundage may be an expert forester when it comes to his tree farm philosophy of growing logs for commercial sale, which I fully support. However, I do nOT

support publication of such extreme points of view in your fine magazine. As to the sensational description of the “horrible, slow death” of that fine buck in the photo, most animals die that way in nature.

That’s just the way it is.

Keep up the good work of the Federation. I always enjoy the magazine, despite the views expressed above!

Sincerely, John Stanard

Applications Now Being Accepted For The Charles P. Bell Conservation Scholarship The Conservation Foundation of Missouri Charitable Trust and the Conservation Federation of Missouri are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Charles bell Conservation Scholarships.

In the 2013 bell Scholarship Program, eight scholarships will be awarded: one graduate ($600), one undergraduate ($500) and six for elementary, high school or youth groups ($250 each). In this later category, CFM members who work with boy Scouts, 4-H, environmental clubs or youth chapters of their affiliate are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Graduate applicants must be enrolled in a field of study related to conservation, natural science or earth resources at an accredited college or university. Undergraduate applicants must have 60 credit hours or more and should have enrolled in an area related to conservation. Preference in all cases will be given to applicants enrolled in Missouri schools.

The deadline for applications is January 15, 2013.

These scholarships are named in memory of CFM past president Charles P. bell, whose family provided major funding for this program.

For an application form write to: Conservation Federation of Missouri, bell bell Scholarships, 728 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101 or call (573) 634-2322 or (800) 575-2322.

ThAnk YOU! Our sincere thanks to all of our Business Alliance members. Your support of CFM is making a difference for Missouri outdoors!

BUSInESS ALLIAncE MEMBERS BASIc

Lewis County Rural Electric Cooperative

Bee Rock Outdoor Adventures, LLC

Macon Realty Company

Cap America

McRoberts Farm, Inc.

Central Trust & Investment Company

Meramec Bison Farm, LLC

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Citizens Telephone Company

Mid America Mortgage Services, Inc.

Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives

Columbia Daily Tribune

Midwest Mailing Services

Bass Pro Shops

Cooper’s Oak Winery and A & K Cooperage, LLC

Osage Canoes, LLC

Drury Hotels

Dickerson Park Zoo

Quality Forest Management, LLC

Shelter Insurance Companies

D.J. Case & Associates

REMAX Boone Realty

Farm Management Service (Dan & Cheri Erdel)

Riley Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac

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Farmer’s Co-op Elevator Association

R. L.’s Swimming Pools, LLC

MidwayUSA

Forrest Keeling Nursery

Show Me Printing

General Printing Service

Sierra Bullets, LLC

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Greenbrier Wetland Services

Tabor Plastics Company

Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Heartland Restoration, Inc.

The Bank of Missouri

James T. Blair IV

Hornbuckle Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, Inc.

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CFM’s 2nd Annual Cabin Fever Clay Shoot The Mid-winter Tradition Continues

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ool temperatures and a fresh snow were not enough to dampen the mood as last year, 80 shooters donned their warmest outdoor gear and joined us at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports just east of Columbia for CFM’s inaugural Cabin Fever Sporting Clays event. The date for our 2nd annual event has been set for Saturday, January 26, 2013 and we’ll have plenty of warm food and great prizes so we hope you make plans early to join us for some fun.

We’ll have some different fun games in store for this year’s shoot participants. Look for the main event course to be a bit longer this time as well and don’t be surprised if the Ritz Cracker shoot makes a return. What better way to

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spend the cabin fever months than by burning some powder with a few of your friends?

We would like to once again thank last year’s shoot station Sponsors; Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, George Clark Missouri State Chapter of nWTF, Machen’s dealerships, MFA Incorporated, Mid America Mortgage, Mid-Missouri Recycling, MidwayUSA, Quail Forever and Whitetails Unlimited as well as everyone who donated and volunteered. Without your assistance our inaugural event would not have been possible.

Thank You.

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Located east of Columbia, just off I-70.

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2013 MDC Natural Events Calendar

MDC’s ever-popular calendar keeps you in touch with the year’s seasonal changes. Thanks to the splendid talents of contributing nature photographers, you’ll be able to enjoy wild Missouri indoors when you can’t get outdoors. You’ll find monthly reminders of the state’s natural treasures.

Daily notes keep you posted on what’s blooming or nesting and myriad other natural phenomena.

10 x 14 ~ $10.00 (includes shipping) Call (800) 575-2322 to order yours today!

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New Wildlife Division Chief at MDC is Newest Member of the Teaming With Wildlife Steering Committee

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ach season is rich and full of life.

With autumn we are blessed with beautiful color, wonderful weather and a magnificent view of our great outdoors. Another bright addition is here this fall!

We have the pleasure of welcoming a new Teaming With Wildlife Steering Committee member from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Although she is a familiar face from MDC, and serves in a variety of positions for many organizations, Conservation Federation of Missouri welcomes Jennifer battson as our newcomer on the Teaming With Wildlife Steering Committee.

Jennifer’s 16-year MDC career has included jobs as an assistant resource forester, a management forester, a GIS

specialist, an information technology trainee, a private land conservationist, a forestry programs specialist, a wildlife regional supervisor, and a wildlife management chief.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in forestry from the University of Missouri-Columbia and worked as a forest technician for the USDA Forest Service

on the Allegheny national Forest in Pennsylvania. Her experience also includes work as a geographic information systems (GIS) technician for the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Jennifer says she is excited about conserving and restoring wildlife habitat to encourage healthy game and non-game wildlife species for public benefit. Her goals include a public use, marketing, and outreach program to inspire citizen interest. She wants to motivate

urban and rural Missourians to care and develop a deeper understanding of wildlife and their habitats. We want to help her achieve these goals and are excited to have her leadership on the Teaming With Wildlife Steering Committee.

Welcome aboard Jennifer battson! We are looking forward to working with you!

Debra Lee Teaming With Wildlife Coordinator, CFM

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My Alligator Hunt; A Life Experience

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hen I got a call from Travis Scott, our Director of Development, in late December last year I immediately assumed he wanted to talk about the upcoming Cabin Fever Shoot. Was I ever in for a surprise. After our initial pleasantries of “how are you doing”, Travis replied “I’m doing fine but not as good as you are going to be because you just won the Grand Prize in our raffle and you are going on an alligator hunt in Louisiana next year”. I know it’s hard to believe but I was speechless. never having won anything, I mean absolutely nothing, I couldn’t believe my good fortune and I had no way of knowing just how special my winnings were. The hunt for two had been donated by Mr. Paul Ferrell, good friend of Travis and Dave, who is the lodge manager at Honey brake near Jonesville, LA. This is a 36,000 acre facility in the Louisiana Delta Plantation with a 9,000 acre WRP project developed cooperatively with DU. What a wonderful place and a generous donation to CFM. The obvious questions started running through my mind: How do you hunt gators?

What equipment do you need?, What do you do with one after you get it? I was like a kid at Christmas and immediately started telling everyone I could think of what I was going to be doing. I also started trying to learn as much as I could about alligators and alligator hunting. I quickly learned it wasn’t like it’s depicted on Tv. I have hunted and fished all 10

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my life and been fortunate to take some nice animals including a mature 6x6 bull elk with my muzzleloader. but I have never hunted anything that is big enough to hurt you if you mess with it.

The alligator season in LA runs for 30 days thru most of September into early October.

That was going to complicate things. My wife barb and I were going to celebrate 50 years of marriage in 2012 and had plans to be gone much of September. I really wanted to go on this hunt but couldn’t cut our previously planned trip short. I talked with Mr. Paul several times and he was flexible when I could come. barb agreed to move our trip forward so we could schedule the gator hunt for the last week in September. The hunt was for two people so barb went with me but she didn’t hunt.

She enjoyed the luxuries of the lodge and other amenities. As it turned out another individual was coming to try to shoot a gator with a bow and arrow from a kayak so we did both hunts at the same time. A WIn-WIn-WIn. During our conversations I asked Mr. Paul many questions which he graciously answered. While talking about their facilities he mentioned Honey brake is featured on the Outdoor Channel. I viewed one show about the acquisition and development of facilities and was not only impressed but amazed at the vision and planning that went into development of the lodge. It sits among large oak and cypress trees on the bank of Larto Lake, an old channel of the Mississippi River and the view

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Honey Brake Lodge - Jonesville, LA

from the lodge is fabulous. but to really appreciate it you have to see it. That’s part of what they called THE HOnEY bRAKE EXPERIEnCE. More on that later.

We arrived on September 23 and were welcomed and treated like Royalty. When we entered the lodge it was obvious this was not just another lodge. The main downstairs area consisted of a very large lounge, elegantly decorated and with very comfortable chairs and sofas, a special dining area, and a very large kitchen. We spent considerable time in the lounge where you could relax, read a book, watch Tv or look at the variety of items on display; I still marvel at the décor.

The guest rooms are very large with more amenities than one could imagine and the bathroom was equally large with marble on the walls and floors and a huge shower like I have never seen. The meals were out of this world, prepared by people who enjoy entertaining

guests, and they did everything possible to ensure we had the time of our lives. I have been in a few 5-star facilities but they didn’t hold a candle stick to this lodge and the employees. This place is FIRST CLASS and their attention to detail is unbelievable. now about the hunt. Most gators are caught on set lines and then shot and that’s what I planned to do. no gator wrestling for this old hillbilly.

There were numerous bayous on the property and Mr. Paul knew where alligators frequented. Late afternoon of the first day we set out 12 lines.

It was a little like setting bank lines for catfish except the quarry was bigger and stronger.

The sets consisted of a heavy nylon line tied to the base of a tree. The line was pulled up and over a limb hanging over the water and a large 12/0-14/0 hook was baited with a quarter of a chicken and suspended a couple feet above the water. The saying is

the higher the bait the bigger the gator. When a gator takes the bait you have one upset animal on a short leash. The next morning we had a seven footer and one 11’ 9”---a big Momma, and a straightened hook. Obviously the big one got away. Don’t they always?

Gators are big, strong animals with a nasty disposition; especially when they have a hook in their stomach. but, it’s amazing what a well placed .22 bullet will do.

I had previously decided not to keep an alligator. I planned to donate my catch back to Honey brake so I didn’t buy a helpers license which is required to shoot one. Even thou I didn’t pull the trigger I participated in and enjoyed all activities associated with the hunt. We took lots of pictures and then took the gators to a processing plant. The man at the processing station estimated the big one weighed near 600 pounds and was likely 50-60 years old. We brought some meat and great memories home with us. Mr. Paul is going to have the hide of the big gator tanned and hang it in the

Tom and Barb russell pictured to the right of his gator.

lodge. It was a great time and I have lots of stories to tell.

This trip was much more

WELCOME Colin Anthony, Jefferson City Laura Bissonnette, Defiance Jim Bowman, Columbia Paul Burns, Stockton Terry Caldwell, Shelbina Klenton Carter, Rhineland Steven Comfort, Saint Louis Jamey Crockett, Dearborn Crow Chiropractic & Acupuncture, Independence Norma Darrow, Lebanon Michael Davis, Leawood, KS

can’t adequately describe it except to say the experience is the sum of all the events—the hospitality, the food, the genuine friendship of the people, the lodge and its accommodations, and the hunt.

Mr. Paul has donated another alligator hunt for this years CFM raffle so some lucky person is going to have an opportunity to live the HOnEY bRAKE EXPERIEnCE. I’m buying tickets early hoping I might be lucky again but knowing the odds are against it. If anyone is interested, I would be happy to discuss and relive this trip with you; and if you win and for some unforeseen reason can’t go please keep me in mind because I would go back in a heartbeat. Something tells me this isn’t likely to happen. but that’s OK. I know whoever wins the grand prize this year is going on more than an alligator hunt; they are going on a trip of a lifetime. They are going on a HOnEY bRAKE EXPERIEnCE.

John Diener, Marthasville Meredith Donaldson, Columbia John Dougan, Ashland Carolyn Doyle, Columbia Aaron Eckelkamp, Washington Debbie Feger, Mexico Cheryl Fey, Jefferson City Bryan Goeke, Jefferson City Randy & Donna Gregory, Butler Brian Hanes, Cuba Gary Hook, Moberly Alan Leary, Jefferson City

than an alligator hunt. barb and I lived the HOnEY bRAKE EXPERIEnCE. I

Tom Russell CFM board Member

CFM NEW MEMBErS James Lewellen, Monroe City D. Malott, Chesterfield Rhonda Maples, Jefferson City Ashley Marshall, Saint Louis Michael McKee, Hartsburg Bill McKinley, Union Joseph McMahon, Arnold Rick Morris, Greentop Claudia Murray, Columbia John & Debra Mutrux, Saint Louis Donnie Nelson, Sikeston Thomas Proctor, Hallsville

Scott Risdall, Grover Brian Rogers, Columbia Charles Santhuff, Ellington John Schulz, Columbia Gary Stout, Bunker Scott Voney, Columbia Rick Wall, Lake Saint Louis Sharon Wiles, Jefferson City Steve Wilkinson, Eugene Dan Zekor, Columbia

CFM would like to thank the 406 members that renewed since our last publication.

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America’s Great Outdoors Rivers Initiative and the Missouri\Mississippi Confluence Conservation Restoration Project Partnership

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A Celebration with Department of the Interior Acting Assistant Secretary, Rachel Jacobsen

elebrating the big and small successes achieved through partnership is as important as the dream, the hard work and Missouri’s final product. Since 2004, the Missouri/Mississippi Rivers Confluence Conservation Partnership has protected more than 21,000 acres of private land, and restored and enhanced more than 8,000 acres of wetland habitat on private land in Pike, Lincoln, St. Charles and St. Louis counties.

Acting Assistant Secretary Rachel Jacobsen from the Department of the Interior (DOI) joined Missouri/Mississippi River Confluence Conservation partners on Wednesday, October 10th to reflect on accomplishments and applaud the cooperative effort Missouri private and public partners demonstrated to launch this initiative. It was a day of celebration, learning and sharing.

“The convergence of these two tremendous river systems provides a sanctuary for fish and wildlife in our nation’s heartland,” Assistant Secretary Jacobson said. “The steadfast allegiance of private landowners, conservation organizations, and public natural resources agencies to conserve these habitats is a prime example of how public servants and private individuals are leading conservation into 12

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Partners visited Confluence State Park.

the 21st century.”

Struggling to restore the confluence and make the public aware of the intrinsic value we lose when natural areas are not cared for has been a challenge but one of great reward. From school field trips to family outings the stories shared by partners gave true meaning to the work. Memories, connections and continued enthusiasm for outdoor education resound in a positive voice for the work conducted in this important restoration project. This place is special and has tremendous value to the St. Louis area. It directly impacts the quality of life and provides economic impact through tourism and outdoor recreation.

The Riverland’s Audubon Center is the crown jewel of

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Srigley-Warner, Secretary Jacobsen, and Dave Murphy celebrate CFM award.

the program delivering an abundance of educational programs as well as exhibits. The event began at the Riverland’s Audubon Center with presentations from agency leaders followed by an awards ceremony and guided tour of the confluence area. The day concluded with a group discussion at Raccoon Ranch where additional awards were pre-

sented to key partners including Conservation Federation of Missouri for collaboration and partnership in the Missouri/ Mississippi River Confluence Restoration Project. Impactful, meaningful and nationally recognized the partnerships have played a pivotal role in restoring one of America’s most beautiful and intrinsically valuable places.

Welcome Aboard Dr. Patricia Hagen!

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r. Patricia Hagen serves as the vice President/Executive Director of Audubon Missouri and Executive Director of the Audubon Center at Riverlands. She led the efforts to establish the Audubon Center in the St. Louis region. Patricia is responsible for the development of partnerships with regional organizations and community leaders, advocacy on behalf of great rivers conservation and restoration in the state, environmental education programming, nature tourism infrastructure, business planning, and fundraising to sustain the Center’s operations.

Audubon’s primary partner in the Audubon Center is the

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Patricia received her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia, and her Masters in Public Administration, and Doctorate in Public Policy Analysis from Saint Louis University. She spent twenty years of her professional career at Saint Louis University where she served as Associate Provost for Research, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. She remains a faculty member in the Public Policy Department at Saint Louis University.

Dr. Hagen is serving on the Teaming With Wildlife Steering Committee for Conservation Federation.

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Clean Stream Trip Leaders, Friends, and Family Remember River Hero “Big” Dan Cieslinski and His 33 Years of Operation Clean Stream

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CFM 2012 Fall Conference

rainy September Saturday greeted attendees for a second year in a row but nothing could dampen the spirits of the dedicated Fall Conference-goers who carved out time to share a weekend listening to cowboy poetry and learning traditional skills like throwing atlatl darts and creating natural medicines. The fire in hearth of Camp Clover Point’s rec hall not only offered a place for folks to warm up from the cool damp temperatures, but served as the place to keep the annual gathering’s smores tradition alive. This year’s fall conference marks the 56th consecutive year that Feder-

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ation members have gathered together for a weekend of outdoor fellowship at Lake Ozark. CFM members also received an elk update from Missouri Department of Conservation’s Ron Dent, shared some laughs at Charlie Ponciroli’s candy corn bingo and crafted their own dream catchers. This weekend gives CFM members an annual opportunity to try something new, share some terrific food and fellowship and purchase price “less” items in the annual white elephant sale.

It’s a wholesome, kid-friendly atmosphere that all CFM members should consider participating in.

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CFM Would Like To Thank the Donors And Contributors Who Have Made Our 2012 Holiday Sweepstakes Possible Reloader’s Gun Supply and Pawn - Lebanon, MO (417) 588-1188 Farmers CO-OP Elevator - St. Peters, MO (636) 278-3544 Rex Martensen Huzzah Valley Resort - Steelville, MO (800) 367-4516 • www.huzzahvalley.com Randy Washburn Wildwood Springs Lodge - Steelville, MO (573) 775-2400 • www.wildwoodspringslodge.com Walker’s Taxidermy - Mexico, MO (573) 473-2400 Win Stevens - Climax Spring, MO (314) 301-4125 • www.winprofishing.com Inn at Grand Glaize - Osage Beach, MO (573) 348-4731 • www.innatgrandglaize.com John blankenbeker - Camdenton, MO (573) 280-1445 blankbass@usmo.com Spradlin Insulation - Mexico, MO (573) 581-2701 - ben & Alice Doerge Bloodline Outdoors - Alex Rutledge • www.bloodlineoutdoors.com Maple Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast - Eminence, MO (573) 351-8082 • www.mapletreeinneminencemo.com Missouri State Parks Turkey Roost Taxidermy Studio - Kirksville, MO (660) 665-8109 • www.theturkeyroost.com Cedar Creek Resort (573) 239-8340 • www.cedarcreekresort.org Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports (573) 387-4747 • www.prairiegroveshotgunsports.com Drury Hotels (800) 378-7946 • www.druryhotels.com Eastgate Outfitters - Ryan, OK (979) 299-0632 • www.eastgateoutfitters.com White Lake Hunting Lodge - White Lake, SD (336) 982-9441 • www.whitelakehuntinglodgesd.com Steve bradford Gunn Creek Outfitters - Huntsville, MO (660) 277-4719 • www.gunncreekoutfitters.com Big Cedar Lodge - Ridgedale, MO (800) 225-6343 • www.big-cedar.com Xpectations Guide Service - Dulac, LA (225) 978-5436 Louisiana Wildlife Federation Bass Pro Shops - Springfield, MO (800) 227-7776 • www.basspro.com Mid-West Adventures • www.mid-westadventures.com Honey Brake Outfitters - Jonesville, LA (318) 452-6875 • www.louisianadeltaplantation.com 16

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Conservation Federation of Missouri “The Voice for Missouri Outdoors”

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Missouri Civil War Sesquicentennial

umors of a Confederate force in north-central Missouri had been circulating throughout the first week of 1862. On Jan. 7, Col. John Poindexter’s 800 Confederates were spotted camping along Silver Creek, about 14 miles northwest of Fayette in Randolph County. Union cavalry attacked the next day through heavy fog, routing the Confederates in less than an hour. but it came at a price: the Union had six men killed and 19 wounded. The Confederates had 40 killed, 80 wounded and 28 captured.

The battle at Silver Creek, which is known as the battle of Roan’s Tan Yard, was one of hundreds of battles and skirmishes fought in Missouri that year. It was also just one of the thousands of skirmishes that make Missouri the state with the third-most Civil War battles, many of them short, sharp and vicious. For every notable battle, such as the battle of Island no. 10 that opened the Mississippi River for the Union all the way to vicksburg, Miss., there were five times as many ambushes where the attackers would draw blood and then disappear into the night.

Some 150 years later, we look back at the Civil War as our greatest national tragedy, where brothers fought brothers and families split apart and where, to use Abraham Lincoln’s words, so many Missourians “gave the last full measure of devotion.” but we must remember its causes and its lessons, its horrors and its legacy. It is too important to us

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as Americans to forget.

The Missouri Department of natural Resources and its Division of State Parks missions focus on the preservation and interpretation of

it affected the people of Missouri. The exhibit appeared at the re-enactments of the battle of Wilson’s Creek in Republic and the battle of Lexington in Lafayette County in 2011. It

vernon counties having to leave their homes in 1863 after Union Gen. Thomas Ewing issued his infamous General Order no. 11.

The 150th anniversary of the

Battle of Athens Historic Site is a place of peace and serenity. Its historic buildings, tree-studded landscape, and mile of Des Moines river frontage make the site a perfect place to hike, picnic or camp. The site includes interpretation and tours of the battlefield and historic buildings including one that was pierced by a cannonball during the battle. Photo Credit: Missouri State Parks.

the state’s most outstanding natural landscapes and cultural landmarks. With the department’s demonstrated interest in and knowledge of Missouri’s cultural resources, the department was selected, along with a number of other state agencies who share a similar interest in the Civil War, to serve as part of the Missouri Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission.

The goal of the commission is to increase awareness and understanding of Missouri’s role in the Civil War; to encourage civic, historical, educational, economic and other entities throughout Missouri to organize and participate in activities to commemorate the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War. The commission created a traveling exhibit that provides a perspective on the broad scope of the war in Missouri and how

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appeared at re-enactments at Jefferson City, Lone Jack and Camden County this year. It also appeared at community festivals in Audrain, Cass and Ray counties, as well as at middle schools in Fulton.

The commission also established a website at MoCivilWar150.com that shares information about the figures in history, upcoming sesquicentennial events, Civil War Highway signing program, videos, educational resources for teachers and students, as well as a tremendous amount of resources to help those interested learn even more about the civil war.

All of these efforts help remind us of the sacrifices Missourians made during the war, whether it was men going off to war or the population of bates, Cass, Jackson and

Civil War also gives us a chance to reflect upon Missouri’s sense of place – a border state – and its places. Fords in rivers and streams became ambush sites, railroad depots became objects of attack and once-quiet country pikes became battlegrounds.

Many of those battlegrounds have been preserved at the federal and local level and our Missouri State Parks system includes four sites as well. The newest addition to the state park system, battle of Island Mound State Historic Site, opened Oct. 27, 2012 and showcases one of the most significant and largely unnoticed moments of the war.

Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site, near butler, commemorates the first time that African-American

DEPARTMEnT OF nATuRAl RESOuRCES - AgEnCY nEWS troops were used in Civil War combat. Despite what the movie Glory depicted, the 240 members of the First Kansas Colored volunteer Infantry – most of them escaped slaves – were the first AfricanAmericans to fight in Union blue. On Oct. 29, the unit was using a farm commandeered from Southern sympathizers as a headquarters when a portion of the unit was lured from their camp into a Rebel trap. A brutal fight followed with the AfricanAmerican soldiers facing a group of Southern guerillas on horseback armed with shotguns, pistols and sabers. They fought back using bayonets and the butts of their rifles, eventually driving the bushwhackers back to their encampment on the Marais-des-Cynges River.

“This is what we have done,”

wrote Lt. Richard Hinton, a white officer with the 1st Kansas. “We

have demonstrated that the Negro is anxious to serve his country, himself and race; that he can be drilled and made effective as a soldier; and that he will fight as well as any other set of men.”

The battle of Carthage was the first urban warfare in Missouri, preceding bull Run by 11 days. Battle of Carthage State Historic Site contains a quiet meadow and the spring where both Union and Confederate troops camped and where the battle of Carthage raged before the 1st battle of battle Run was even fought in virginia. The area is little changed in its appearance since the battle was fought on July 5, 1861. The site interprets the battle that set the stage for a decisive showdown a month later at Wilson’s Creek.

Battle of lexington State Historic Site in the city of Lexington preserves some of

the battlefield of the “battle of the Hemp bales,” fought in September 1861. The centerpiece of the property is the Anderson House that was used by both sides during the battle. visitors to the house can marvel at the bullet holes still in the walls and evidence of the cannon shots. A visitor center provides a comprehensive view of the battle that raised Southern spirits that the war was winnable and made Unionists in Missouri think twice about whether they could hold the state.

Missouri’s northernmost Civil War battle, battle of Athens, not only was significant in keeping northeast Missouri under Union control, but had a major impact on a thriving river town. Battle of Athens State Historic Site preserves the town of Athens, which had been settled by people from

the Upper South and became the site of a pitched battle in August 1861. The site features the Thome-benning House, locally known as “the Cannonball House,” which still exhibits two holes made through the kitchen walls by a cannonball during the battle.

From 2011 through 2015, Missouri and our nation will acknowledge the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. To learn more about upcoming CW150 events, visit mocivilwar150.com. To learn more about Missouri’s state historic sites and their upcoming events, visit the mostateparks. com.

Sara Parker Pauley Director, DnR

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

The Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site, Bates County, was recently dedicated as Missouri’s newest state historic site.

The 40-acre historic site, administered by the Missouri Department of Natural resources’ Missouri State Parks, preserves a portion of this significant site that marks the first time that African-American troops were used in Civil War combat. Photo Credit: Missouri State Parks.

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MDC Needs Hunter Help with CWD Sampling of Harvested Deer

he Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is working with hunters, taxidermy shops and deer processors to collect tissue samples from adult deer harvested during the fall archery and firearms deer seasons. The cooperative effort is part of MDC’s ongoing work to monitor the prevalence and distribution of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Missouri’s free-ranging deer. CWD has been found in free-ranging deer in Macon County. The sampling will take place from Sept. 15 to Jan. 15.

It is limited to deer harvested in MDC’s CWD Containment Zone of Adair, Chariton, Linn, Macon, Randolph and Sullivan counties.

Hunters are encouraged to take their harvested deer to one of numerous cooperating locations in the region. Removing a tissue sample is free, takes only a few minutes and will not reduce the food or mount value of harvested deer. Participating hunters can get test results for their submitted samples through the MDC website. Results may take up to six weeks from the time of sampling.

A list of cooperating taxidermy and processing locations can be found in MDC’s “2012 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information” booklet available at MDC offices, from permit vendors and online at mdc.mo.gov (http:// tinyurl.com/93vg3ut).

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north Missouri as part of its ongoing statewide CWD surveillance effort. With the help of hunters, MDC has tested more than 35,000 free-ranging deer for CWD from all parts of the state since 2002 and up to 2012.

According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS), there is no evidence that CWD can infect people. According to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, there is no evidence from existing research that CWD can spread to domestic livestock, such as sheep or cattle.

Chronic Wasting Disease is a fatal disease that attacks the nervous systems of cervids, such as white-tailed, mule and other types of deer. It is transmitted by animal-to-animal con-

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tact or soil-to-animal contact.

It can spread through activities that unnaturally concentrate animals, the natural movement and dispersal of infected freeranging deer, the transportation of live captive deer with CWD or the transportation and improper disposal of infected carcasses.

CWD is caused by misshapen proteins called prions.

These prions concentrate in the brain, spinal cord, eyes, spleen and lymph nodes of infected cervids. The prions can enter the environment through carcasses of diseased deer and can infect deer in the area for years. Moving harvested deer that still have these parts from the Containment Zone could introduce CWD to other parts of Missouri.

Steps Taken to Minimize the Spread of CWD MDC also asks hunters who harvest deer in the CWD Containment Zone not to take whole deer carcasses or carcass parts out of the area. Items safe to transport are: meat that is cut and wrapped, meat that has been boned out, quarters or other portions of meat with no part of the spinal column or head attached, hides or capes from which all excess tissue has been removed, antlers, antlers attached to skull plates or skulls cleaned of all muscle and brain tissue and finished taxidermy products.

Hunters who harvest deer, elk or moose out of state and bring the animal into Missouri with

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spinal column or head attached must report the animal’s entry to MDC within 24 hours by calling toll free 877-853-5665.

The carcass must be taken to a licensed meat processor or taxidermist within 72 hours of entry.

Hunters throughout the state who encounter or harvest deer in poor condition with no obvious injuries should contact their local conservation agent or MDC office. Local MDC contacts can be found online at mdc.mo.gov.

In another effort to slow the spread of CWD, the Missouri Conservation Commission has rescinded the antler-point restriction (four-point rule), which protects yearling males from harvest, in the CWD Containment Zone. Yearling and adult male deer have been found to exhibit CWD at higher

rates than female deer. The dispersal of yearling males to new areas in search of territory and mates is one way CWD spreads.

The Conservation Commission also approved a regulation change that restricts activities that are likely to unnaturally concentrate white-tailed deer and promote the spread of CWD. The regulation will become effective Oct. 30. It bans the placement of grain, salt products, minerals and other consumable natural or manufactured products in the CWD Containment Zone, The regulation includes exceptions for backyard feeding of wildlife and normal agricultural, forest management, crop and wildlife food production practices.

At its Aug. 24 meeting in Jefferson City, the Missouri Conservation Commission approved changes to the Wildlife

Code of Missouri that indefinitely suspend issuing permits for new big-game hunting facilities and new wildlife breeding facilities in Missouri that hold white-tailed deer or mule deer.

The regulation changes to suspend the issuance of new permits do not apply to wildlife breeders and game ranches with existing permits. The suspension of issuing permits does not include wildlife-breeders or game ranches who wish to hold approved wildlife species other than white-tailed deer or mule deer. Renewal of existing permits for hunting and breeding facilities will be considered under established requirements of the Wildlife Code.

“The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is responsible for managing and protecting the wildlife resources of the state and we take that

responsibility very seriously,” says MDC Deputy Director Tom Draper. “With Chronic Wasting Disease now in Missouri, this suspension of issuing permits for new deer breeders and hunting ranches is one of several actions we are taking to help protect free-ranging deer from CWD, and to help ensure the health of captive deer and other cervids.”

MDC permit records show there are 27 permitted big-game hunting preserves in Missouri with white-tailed deer, and 277 permitted wildlife breeders with white-tailed deer.

MDC has held numerous open houses to share information and get public feedback on the issue of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and Department actions to contain the disease.

Draper says that the Code changes allow time for MDC to further assess the CWD situation, continue to engage stakeholders, plan for the future and identify and utilize the best and most current science to manage the disease.

Draper adds that MDC continues to work with landowners, deer hunters, members of the captive cervid industry and others on the issue of CWD and welcomes related comments at mdc.mo.gov/node/18893.

According to MDC, Missouri has more than 507,000 deer hunters who spend about $690 million in the state each year on deer hunting and related activities. This has an overall economic impact of $1.1 billion in Missouri each year and supports almost 12,000 jobs.

Joe Jerek News Services Coordinator, MDC

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Congress Needs Your Feedback About Farm Bill

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issourians have close ties to the land. They are proud of our natural resources and have worked diligently to control soil erosion, improve water quality and manage forests, fish and wildlife on their property. Countless Missourians are finding ways to make their land more valuable for wildlife and productive. Landowners are using a variety of technical and financial assistance programs to make a difference.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDSC) and the Federal Farm bill Conservation Programs play a critical role in helping landowners achieve their resource needs.

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The Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, better known as the Farm bill, is being debated by Congress.

The hope is for a five-year Farm bill to provide technical and financial assistance to landowners. The Farm bill is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the conservation programs are overseen by the natural Resource Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency.

Many people consider USDA programs to be targeted solely to agricultural production efforts. Although the Farm bill primarily addresses agricultural production, it also deals with a wide range

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of landowner objectives and a diversity of land uses. For example, the Farm bill provides federal dollars for technical and financial assistance to people participating in various conservation programs and installing beneficial conservation practices on their property.

MDC provides staff to assist landowners and USDA staff with specialized fish, forest, and wildlife planning. The combination of MDC staff members and the substantial funding and assistance provided by the Farm bill can make a big difference to Missouri’s soil, water and wildlife resources. In fact, Department staff made over 7,000 on the farm visits with landowners last

year and 60 percent of those visits were related to Farm bill conservation programs.

The Farm bill Conservation Programs are helping Missouri landowners improve early successional habitat, wetland and prairie restoration and conservation easements, forest management and soil conservation practices. The Conservation title of the Farm bill is vital to the future of Missouri’s natural resources on private lands. In 2011, voluntary working land conservation programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP, Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP), Grassland Reserve Program, Conservation Stewardship Program and

MISSOuRI DEPARTMEnT OF COnSERvATIOn - AgEnCY nEWS Wetland Reserve Program brought approximately $57 million to Missouri landowners. In addition, the Conservation Reserve Program helps landowners temporarily retire environmentally sensitive land for wildlife habitat and to reduce soil erosion.

Key Facts Farm Bill Success Stories • Through two special Conservation Reserve Programs, Missouri landowners have installed more than 54,000 acres of wildflowers and nativegrasses for bobwhite quail and grassland wildlife. Missouri

currently has over 1 million acres of sensitive land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program.

• Missouri has 994 Wetland Reserve Program contracts on 140,219 acres (one of the highest allocations in the nation).

• Since 2008, more than $11

million in cost share has been provided to Missouri landowners to improve forest and wildlife habitat through EQIP and WHIP. Aaron Jeffries Assistant to the Director - Government Relations, MDC

KEY POInTS FOR CFM MEMBERS

How can you help with the next Farm bill? Contact your U.S. representative and U.S. senator and ask them to support the conservation friendly sodsaver provision, conservation compliance for crop insurance and greater flexibility in landowner eligibility.

Sodsaver Provision:

Conservation Compliance:

Eligible Landowner:

A national sodsaver provision such as in the Senate approved Farm Bill will help to preserve Missouri’s few remaining and rare native prairies and grasslands.

The proposed national sodsaver provision doesn’t eliminate the ability for farmers to bring newly broken sod into production, but would require them to take on more of a risk, rather than having taxpayers fund that risk and cost.

Relinking conservation compliance to federal crop insurance is important for several reasons.

Missouri’s remaining grasslands provide multiple uses and benefits including critical wildlife habitat, erosion control, and important grazing and haying land.

Farming newly broken ground is a risky venture and is often attempted on ground poorly suited for row crop production due to high potential for erosion and poor soil productivity. Conservation compliance requirements would not prevent a farmer from converting grassland to cropland, it would simply prevent taxpayers from funding non-sustainable and often damaging practices. By following conservation compliance measures, taxpayer money can be saved by reducing funds spent correcting new or additional natural resource problems created by conversion of native habitats.

Currently, the proposed consolidated Environmental Quality Incentive Program excludes private landowners who do not produce an agricultural product.

Soil erosion, water quality, and wildlife habitat are not solely concerns of an agricultural operation, but area a concern on all land, productive or idle. Land that is not in production can experience the same degradation of natural resources as experienced on agricultural land and can equally impact the quality of our water, soil, air and wildlife habitat. Members should urge their U.S. senator and U.S. representative to support the flexibility of land eligibility within the proposed Environmental Quality Incentive Program so federal assistance is available to all Missouri landowners.

Including a national sodsaver in the Farm Bill will help to strengthen the farm safety net by assuring that limited federal funds are used to sustain the most productive acres, not to incentivize production on lands that are too dry, marginal or flood-prone to produce good crops.

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Reflecting on the 45th Annual Operation Clean Stream

his year marked the 45th year of Operation Clean Stream, one of the nation’s longest running river restoration projects. Since 1967, The Open Space Council for the St. Louis Region has organized this event. On August 25 and 26 2012, nearly 2,500 volunteers took to the Meramec River and its tributaries, working to undo damage caused throughout the year by flooding, careless littering and the unlawful dumping of trash. volunteers participated both in canoes and boats, as well as on the shore, in nearby parks, and along nearby trails to clean a 500 mile stretch of river. Roughly 3,500 tires were collected this year along with 35,000 pounds of metal.

Overall 440 cubic yards of trash was gathered from both days. There was also a large increase in youth volunteers, particularly at Greentree Park in Kirkwood, Missouri where a new educational program was introduced called Passport to Clean Water.

The educational program Passport to Clean Water was held at Greentree Park in Kirkwood, Missouri. More than 150 youth participated in the program, which informed the public, particularly youth, about the importance of clean water and helped increase awareness of regional water conservation. various water topics were presented to the children and their families, as they walked a quarter mile trail 24

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along the Meramec River. Ten organizations from around St. Louis joined together to better educate the public, especially the youth, about the importance of keeping our rivers clean. Organizations present at the event included Robinson Rain barrels, Friends of Labarque Creek Watershed, The nature Conservancy, MO DnR, MO Wildlife Rescue Center, St. Louis County Parks and MRRA, MSD, The Wildlife bird Sanctuary, The Endangered Wolf Center, and Ozark Fly Fishers. Some of the topics incorporated the importance of native plants, water tables, fish and wildlife that live near the Meramec River, river function, the ecology of greenways, source drinking water protection, rain barrels, outdoor recreation, proper disposal of pharmaceuticals, and the water cycle. Students received stamps on their passports after each station and received a carabineer and compass as a take home prize for completing the program.

The course was especially great for the boy and Girl Scouts who volunteer each year. beth Daniels and her boy scouts, Pack 883, participated in the cleanup in Wildwood, “We do this every year. Our families and boys love it. This year we cleaned along the Al Foster trail and numerous hikers and bikers shouted out a thank you to all of us as we cleaned.”

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Photo Credit: The Open Space Council

the removal of heavier items retrieved from the rivers.

Due to low water levels, the removal of trash, especially tires, was great this year. A dedicated trip leader, Steve Myers and his venture Crew 2424, took to the Meramec River with an eager mindset, “There was plenty of treasure to be found in the main channel but the mother load, the real booty, was waiting for us in the tributaries and oxbows we encountered along the way.

Photo Credit: The Open Space Council

open space council These are where the hidden stashes of trash and tires were waiting to be found.”

The Open Space Council wants to thank all of our wonderful volunteers who help make Operation Clean Stream possible. Today, the Meramec River Watershed is a pristine tribute to the thousands of volunteers who have worked throughout the past 40-plus

years to reclaim and maintain this area gem. As Myers says, “It is because of your dedication over the last 45 years that the river looks as good as it does.” We look forward to seeing you all again at next year’s OCS on August 24th, 2013.

Photo Credit: The Open Space Council

CALENDAR MISSOUrI FESTIVALS AND AFFILIATE EVENTS AFFILIATE EVENTS

Danielle (314) 961-4410

FOREST AND WOODLAND ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI DEC 12: Missouri Tree Farm Committee Meeting, MDC Credit Union, Jefferson City (10:00am - 3:00pm)

MISSOURI DUCKS UNLIMITED NOV 1: Davis Creek Chapter Dinner, American Legion, Sweet Springs (5:30pm - 9:30pm); Tonya Winfrey (660) 238-2708 NOV 3: Yellow Creek Dinner, Elks Lodge, Brookfield (5:30pm - 9:30pm); Jeff Hill (660) 258-2391 NOV 3: Golden Valley 75th Anniversary Event, Clinton (5:30pm - 9:30pm); Trevor Hickman (660) 2210417 or Parker Mills (660) 885-3368 NOV 3: Squaw Creek Dinner, The Club, Mound City (5:30pm - 9:30pm); Bill Beasley (660) 572-0186 or Bill Hutting (660) 442-0103 NOV 3: Lincoln County Dinner, American Legion, Elsberry (6:00pm 9:30pm); Tony Martin (314) 574-8791 or Scott Mills (636) 322-8558 NOV 24: Salisbury Dinner, Knights of Columbus Hall (5:30pm - 9:30pm); Wes Morrison (660) 788-2525 or Curt Bennett (660) 788-1121 DEC 5: Kansas City Region Guns ‘N Purses Event, Sportsman’s Club, Lake Lotawana (6:00pm - 9:30pm); Bill Cox (816) 524-0987, Gene Cole (816) 7979905 or Rene Sersch (816) 763-3482

GREENWAY NETWORK NOV 5: Monthly Board Meeting, Community College Center, Saint Charles (7:00pm - 9:00pm) NOV 10: Kiefer Creek Hike and Watershed Planning Meeting, Castlewood Park (10:00am - 1:00pm); Lorin or Catherine (314) 727-0600 NOV 11: Maline Creek Monitoring, Forestwood Park, Ferguson (1:00pm - 4:00pm); David or Mark K. (314) 388-1423 NOV 29: Water Quality Monitoring, Deer Creek (9:00am - 12:00pm); Danielle (314) 961-4410 DEC 3: Monthly Board Meeting, Community College Center, Saint Charles (7:00pm - 9:00pm) DEC 4: Open Space Council Holiday Open House, Kirkwood Train Station, Kirkwood (6:00pm - 9:00pm) DEC 8: Kiefer Creek Hike, Castlewood Park (10:00am - 12:00pm); Lorin or Catherine (314) 727-0600 DEC 15: Grand Glaize Creek Monitoring (12:00pm - 4:00pm), Darlene (636) 225-3946 or Bob Jung (314) 494-8432 DEC 18: Fox Creek Water Quality Monitoring (8:30am - 12:00pm); Leslie Lihou (314) 726-2140 DEC 27: Water Quality Monitoring, Deer Creek (9:00am - 12:00pm);

MISSOURI HUNTING HERITAGE FEDERATION DEC 6: Board of Directors Meeting, Bass Pro Shops, Independence DEC 7-9: Hunter Education Clinic & Waterfowl Hunt, Henry County DEC 29-30: Executive Director’s Hunt, Mercer County

MISSOURI NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION WHEELIN SPORTSMAN EVENTS NOV 3: Dream Hunt, Pigg Hollow Farm; Kyle Lairmore (573) 437-8899 MISSOURI PARKS AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION NOV 13-15: Certified Playground Safety Inspector, Community Center, North Kansas City MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY NOV 3: Banding Demonstration, Burroughs Audubon Library (10:00am - 1:00pm) NOV 13: Get to Know Missouri’s Winter Birds, Saline County Career Center, Marshall (6:00pm - 8:00pm) NOV 20: Presentation, Bray Conservation Area, Rolla (6:00pm - 7:00pm) DEC 1: Banding Demonstration, Burroughs Audubon Library (10:00am - 1:00pm) MISSOURI TROUT FISHERMEN’S ASSOCIATION NOV 1: Monthly Meeting, Conservation Nature Center, Springfield (6:00pm - 9:00pm) DEC 6: Christmas Party (5:30pm 8:00pm) MISSOURI WHITETAILS UNLIMITED NOV 17: Milan Area Chapter Banquet, American Legion, Milan DEC 1: Moniteau County Sportsman Society Banquet, Community Center, Jamestown OPEN SPACE COUNCIL NOV 3: Operation Wild Lands Honeysuckle Removal, Bluebird Park, Ellisville (9:00am); (636) 451-6090 NOV 3: Farmers Formal (6:00pm); (314) 521-1006

NOV 10: Operation Wild Lands, Central Park, Chesterfield (9:00am) NOV 27: Board Meeting (4:30pm); (636) 451-6090 DEC 4: Annual Holiday Open House, Kirkwood Train Station, Kirkwood (5:30pm); (636) 451-6090 OZARK FLY FISHERS NOV 1: Members Only Fly Tying Class, Greensfelder Recreation Building, Queeny Park (6:00pm - 9:00pm) NOV 5: Board Meeting, Maplewood (7:00pm - 9:00pm) NOVE 9-11: Bennett Spring C & R DEC 3: Board Meeting, Maplewood (7:00pm - 9:00pm) DEC 6: General Meeting, Christmas Social and Fly Tying DEC 13: Members Only Fly Tying Class, Greensfelder Recreation Building, Queeny Park OZARK WILDERNESS WATERWAYS CLUB NOV 11: Potluck Dinner, Swope Park, Kansas City (12:30pm - 1:30pm) NOV 11: Business Meeting, Swope Park, Kansas City (1:30pm - 3:00pm) DEC 9: Potluck Dinner, Swope Park, Kansas City (12:30pm - 1:30pm) DEC 9: Business Meeting, Swope Park, Kansas City (1:30pm - 3:00pm) POMME DE TERRE CHAPTER MUSKIES, INC. NOV 3: White Bass or Other Fishing Outing DEC 1: Planning Meeting (10:00am)

CFM Events

DEC 8: Board Meeting, Cedar Creek Resort, Columbia FEB 22-24: Annual Convention, Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City

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CFM Conservationists For life ($1,000 Contribution)

Charles Abele, Saint Louis R. Philip Acuff, Saint Joseph Duane Addleman, Springfield Michael Duane Addleman † Nancy Addleman † Nancy Carol Addleman, Springfield Tom Addleman, Harrisonville Craig Alderman, Buffalo James Agnew, Arnold Allen Appell, Calhoun Richard Ash, Ozark Carolyn Auckley, Ballwin Michael Baker, DeSoto Dane Balsman, Frankfort, KY Don Bedell, Sikeston Jim Tom Blair, Saint Louis Jeff Blystone, Independence Glenn Boettcher, Owensville Marilynn Bradford, Cape Girardeau Stephen Bradford, Cape Girardeau Mark Brandly, New Baden, IL Scott Brundage, Columbia Glenn Chambers, Columbia Bryan Chilcutt, Columbia Ed Clausen, Jefferson City Ron Coleman, Saint Albans Mark Corio, Arnold Bill Crawford, Columbia Ryan Diener, Marthasville Joe G. Dillard, Columbia Ron Douglas, Springfield Charlie Drury, Saint Louis Chuck Drury, Saint Louis Tom Drury, Saint Louis John Enderle, Kelso Howard Fisher, Higginsville Mary Louise Fisher, Higginsville Andrew Fleming, Columbia Howard Fleming, Moberly Lori Fleming, Columbia Matt Fleming, Moberly Paula Fleming, Moberly Sara Fleming, Moberly Manley Fuller, Tallahassee, FL

Matt Gaunt, Columbia Timothy Gordon, Belgrade Blake Gornick, Kirkwood Richard & Sally Graham, Hartsburg Joseph Gray, Saint Joseph Debbie Gremmelsbacher, Saint Louis Gery Gremmelsbacher, Saint Louis Mark & Kathy Haas, Jackson Christopher Hamon, Kirbyville Herman Hanley, Grain Valley Milt & Deanna Harper, Columbia Jack & Pat Harris, Saint Louis Mickey Heitmeyer, Advance Loring Helfrich, Sikeston Randy Herzog, Saint Joseph James Hill, Mexico Allan Hoover, Pleasant Hill John Hoskins, Fremont Larry & Joan Hummel, Glencoe Patricia Hurster, Saint Louis Jim Jacobi, Saint Charles Aaron Jeffries, Jefferson City Don Johnson, Festus Malcolm “Mac” Johnson, Hartsburg Roger Johnson, Humansville Pat Jones, Williamsburg Tom Karl, Farmington Cosette Kelly, Kansas City Duane Kelly, Kansas City Marty King, University City Judd Kirkham, Climax Springs Elizabeth Knight, Charlotte, NC Jeff Kolb, Weldon Spring Carl Kurz, Leawood, KS Ann Kutscher, Jefferson City Larry Lackamp, Bates City Kyle Lairmore, Owensville Jay Law (Deceased) Gerald Lee, Kansas City Joel LeMaster, Fulton Norman Leppo, Saint Louis John Lewis, Columbia Leroy Logan, Arnold Christine Logan-Hollis, Blackwell

Ike Lovan, Steelville Wayne Lovelace, Elsberry Chip McGeehan, Marshfield Teresa McGeehan, Marshfield Richard Mendenhall, Columbia Tom Mendenhall, Columbia Cynthia Metcalfe, Saint Louis Walter Metcalfe, Saint Louis Davis Minton, Dexter Lowell Mohler, Jefferson City John Moore, Jr., Gelena Johnny Morris, Springfield John & Patricia Mort, Smithville David Murphy, Columbia Dean Murphy, Jefferson City First Lady Georganne Wheeler Nixon, Jefferson City Governor Jay Nixon, Jefferson City Larry & Nancy O’Reilly, Springfield Austin Owens, Lebanon Jeff Owens, Marshfield Sara Pauley, Hartsburg Scott Pauley, Hartsburg Abe Phillips, Saint Louis Jan Phillips, Saint Louis Jessica Plaggenberg, Florissant Becky Plattner, Grand Pass Jerry Presley, Centertown Albert Price, Columbia Nick Prough, Blue Springs Kirk Rahm, Warrensburg Kurtis Reeg, Saint Louis David & Janice Reynolds, Springfield Gerald Ross, Jefferson City Tyler Ruoff, Savannah Bruce & Jan Sassmann, Bland Fred Saylor, Independence Evelyn Schallon, Ballwin Mike Schallon, Wentzville Mossie Schallon, Wentzville Ronald Schwartzmeyer, Arnold Timothy Schwent, Jackson Travis Scott, Columbia George Seek, Meadville

E. “Sy” Seidler, Saint Louis Sara Seidler, Saint Louis Anita Siegmund, Saint Louis Gary & Susanna Smith, Neosho M. W. Sorenson, Columbia Ed Stegner, Pilot Grove Charles & Winnie Stribling, Mexico Mary Stuppy, Joplin Mark Sullivan † Jacob Swafford, Columbia Jim Talbert, Jefferson City Travis Taylor, Lawson Tim Thompson, Lake Saint Louis Jeff “J. T.” Tillman † Robert Tompson, Moberly Alex Uskokovich, Glendale Gary Van De Velde, Jefferson City Barbara vanBenschoten, Kansas City Lee Vogel, Kansas City Al Vogt, Columbia Julius Wall, Clinton Ginny Wallace, Jefferson City Randy Washburn, Versailles Henry J. Waters, III, Columbia Mary Waters, Columbia Robert O. Werges, Arnold Mark Williams, Lawson Michael Wilson, Saint Louis Stephen Wilson, Hartsburg Addie Witter, Annville, PA Brenda Witter, Holts Summit Daniel Witter, Holts Summit Owen Witter, Columbia Dick Wood, Saint Louis Howard Wood, Bonne Terre Joyce Wood, Bonne Terre Nicole Wood, Bonne Terre Dan Zerr, Lake Saint Louis Jim Zieger, Blue Springs Emily Ziehmer, California Robert Ziehmer, California Ethan Zuck, Strafford Guy Zuck, Strafford † Deceased

When will you add your name to the list?

CFM life Membership Application Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________ Payment Method (circle one): Cash Check or Credit Card __________________________________ Exp. Date:__________

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2012 Missouri B.A.S.S. Federation State Tournament

he 2012 tournament held at Table Rock Lake started October 12, 2012 with a meeting at the Hillbilly bowl with meeting room provided courtesy of Kimberling Inn. Guest speaker brent Chapman, the 2012 b.A.S.S Angler of the Year, gave an inspiring speech to all of the fishermen.

He detailed how this year had gone for him, both the ups and downs. Travis Scott with Conservation Federation of Missouri also gave a short talk about the CFM. Proceeds from the 50-50 drawing provided 22 CFM memberships to the lucky names drawn.

Headquarters for the tournament were provided by Port of Kimberling Inn with takeoff each day at What’s Up Dock.

Saturday the tournament took off at 7:00 am and was a very windy, rainy day. Weigh in started at 3:00 pm with most anglers only catching one or two fish. Only one 5 fish limit was taken by Josh McIntire with a weight of 11.23 pounds giving him second place for the day. Greg Cooper caught 3 fish and had a big bass weighing 5.98 giving him big bass for the tournament and a day 1 lead with 14.53 pounds.

Second big bass on Day 1 was caught by James Smotherman and weighed 5.92 lbs. There was a tie for 3rd big bass weighing 3.62 lbs. between Matthew Roberts and Mike Perry.

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Travis Scott, CFM Director of Development, speaks with Missouri B.A.S.S. Federation members.

Greg Cooper, 2012 Missouri State Champion (left) pictured with MO B.A.S.S. president Jim Zieger.

were caught by Randy Kenton and Harold Stark. 3rd big bass was caught by Randy Kenton at 4.33 lbs. 2nd big bass was brought in by brian Wilson weighing 4.73 lbs. big bass for day 2 was caught by Robert Waggoner who had boat problems on day 1. His fish weighed 4.89 lbs. The club with the highest average weight per man was Smithville bassmasters which had a ten man team and average weight of 6.47 pounds. Their club will receive a free entry into next year’s tournament.

Anglers in this tournament were fishing for a place on Missouri’s team which will go to the Central Divisional to be held at San Rayburn Lake in Texas in early June 2013. The top six will have the option to be boaters, the next six will be non-boaters and the thirteenth man will be the alternate and take out the two juniors. Juniors will be picked at the Missouri Junior State Championship tourna-

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ment to be held on Lake of the Ozarks on October 28, 2012 . Final results are as follows 13th Mark Cowart, 12th Kevin Johnston, 11th Tucker Pierce, 10th Jeff Saunders, 9th Sam Morton, 8th Harold Stark, 7th James Smotherman, 6th Dennis Edwards, 5th Randy Kenton, 4th Josh McIntire, 3rd Matthew Roberts, 2nd brian Wilson, and 1st Greg Cooper.

These anglers did a great job and Greg Cooper will be representing Missouri at the nationals October 25 to 27 due to his win at last year’s Central Divisional. Congratulations

and Good Luck to ALL. We want to thank everyone for their help in making this a successful tournament and wish the team much luck in their endeavors at the Central Divisional. Also, would like to invite all CFM members and Missouri b.A.S.S. members to fish the Spring Fling April 7, 2013. This is a benefit tournament for the Conservation Federation of Missouri.

Jim Zieger President, Missouri B.A.S.S. Federation

Please join CFM today to conserve our natural resources for tomorrow!

Check the membership category you prefer: q $25 - Individual q $15—Student q $30—Family q $100—Sustaining q $1000—Lifetime Your dues include a 1-year subscription to Missouri Wildlife, a logo sticker and a membership card.

Please mail this application with your membership dues to: Conservation Federation of Missouri 728 West Main • Jefferson City, MO 65101-1559

If you have questions, call us at 1-800-575-2322 or visit us at www.confedmo.org Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________________ State: ___________________________ ZIP code: ______________________ Work phone: ____________________________________________ Home phone: ____________________________________________ Fax number: ____________________________________________ E-mail address: ___________________________________________ Please make checks payable to the Conservation Federation of Missouri.* If you prefer, you may charge your membership dues to your MasterCard, Visa, or Discover card.

Credit card number: ___________________________________________________ Expiration date: _______________________________

Signature of cardholder: ______________________________________________ *Note: CFM is an IRS-approved tax-exempt not-for-profit, so your donations are tax deductible.

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CONSERVATION FEDERATION OF MISSOURI AFFILIATES Anglers of Missouri, Inc.

Missouri Association of Meat Processors

Missouri State Campers Association

Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives

Missouri Atlatl Association

Audubon Society of Missouri

Missouri Bass Federation

Missouri State University Bull Shoals Field Station

Bass-Hole Bassmasters of Missouri, Inc.

Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative

Missouri Taxidermist Association

Big Game Hunters, Inc.

Missouri Bow Hunters Association

Missouri Trappers Association

Bobwhite Quail Restoration Association

Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association

Bridlespur Hunt Club

Missouri Chapter of the American Fisheries Society

Capital City Fly Fishers

Missouri Chapter of the Wildlife Society

North Side Division Conservation Federation

Central Missouri Chapter Safari Club International

Missouri Chapter Soil & Water Conservation Society

Open Space Council

Chesterfield Citizens Committee for the Environment

Missouri Conservation Agents Association

Ozark Wilderness Waterways Club

Missouri Conservation Pioneers

Perry County Sportsman Club

Deer Creek Sportsman Club, Inc.

Missouri Consulting Foresters Association

Pomme de Terre Chapter Muskies, Inc.

Festus-Crystal City Conservation Club

Missouri Ducks Unlimited State Council

Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation, Inc.

Forest and Woodland Association of Missouri

Missouri Forest Products Association

Quail Forever & Pheasants Forever

Friends of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Missouri Grouse Chapter of QUWF

River Bluff Audubon Society

Gempp Park Commission

River Relief, Inc.

Greenway Network, Inc.

Missouri Hunter Education Instructors Association

Heaven’s Anglers

Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation, Inc.

Howardville Community Betterment

Missouri National Wild Turkey Federation

Jefferson County Coonhunters, Inc.

Missouri Native Seed Association

Lambert Field Rod & Gun Club

Missouri Parks & Recreation Association

Meramec Area Sportsman Association

Missouri Parks Association

Mid Missouri Outdoor Dream

Missouri Prairie Foundation

Mid Missouri Trout Unlimited

Missouri River Bird Observatory

Midwest Diving Council

Missouri Smallmouth Alliance

Mississippi Valley Duck Hunters Association

Missouri Society of American Foresters

Missouri Whitetails Unlimited

Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation South Side Division Conservation Federation Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers Tipton Farmers & Sportsman Club United Bow Hunters of Missouri Walnut Council & Other Fine Hardwoods Wecomo Sportsman Club Wild Elk Institute of Missouri Windsor Lake Rod & Gun Club

Missouri Sport Shooting Association

Hungry for more?

Join us for the Magnificent Dinner Series ...

If you enjoyed Conservation Celebration, please join James beard-nominated Chef Josh Galliano on november 4 at Riverlands Audubon Center for another remarkable dinner. Go to www.magnificentmissouri.org for all the details and to register for one of the 60 available seats at the table.

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An Update from the Director’s Office

e’ve launched another year of teaching, research, outreach, and economic development in The School of natural Resources (SnR) at MU! And, with the new academic year there are several new efforts underway to provide the very best education for budding professionals in the natural Resource disciplines.

The School’s Forestry Department has developed a new emphasis at the undergraduate level, “Forest Entrepreneurship and business.” This emphasis is designed to help prepare graduates for careers in the forest industry, for developing a personal consulting business, or for work in the biofuels and carbon credit sector (http://cafnr.missouri. edu/academics/pdf-handouts/ forest-ent-business.pdf).

The Forestry faculty also has collaborated with our Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences department to update the very popular Dual Degree in those disciplines. Students can earn two bachelor of Science degrees

simultaneously in Forestry and in Fisheries & Wildlife Science!

Earning both degrees (students can complete both in ~5 years) opens up career opportunities in each discipline with state and federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and industry. Graduates of this program are highly sought after in the job market.

The faculty in our Soil, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences Department have just approved a new track in the undergraduate Environmental Science emphasis related to Hydrology. Hydrologists investigate and help to manage water as it moves through the ecosystem. Hydrologists work to understand runoff in urban, agricultural, and forest systems and how the movement of water affects flooding, water quality, aquatic life, etc.

Career opportunities are strong with state (e.g., MO Dept. of natural Resources) or federal (e.g., U.S. Geological Survey) agencies, local governments (stormwater planning and management), or in the private sector.

The recent addition of a Sport Management emphasis within the Parks, Recreation, & Tourism (PRT) department has attracted a huge number of new students. As fall semester began, we had ~ 400 undergraduates pursuing the PRT degree with this emphasis.

And, while these new programs are enriching the opportunities for students in SnR, we continue to offer cutting edge educational experiences in our traditional core majors and emphases. For more information, prospective students and their families can start with our main website (http://snr.missouri.edu/) with links to specific departments and programs.

At the graduate education level, the School’s faculty recently approved the consolidation of our graduate degrees into a single M.S. and single Ph.D. in natural Resources, with 7 Emphasis Areas (which are recorded on the graduate’s transcript). Graduate students can opt for one of the traditional disciplinary foci (Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences;

Forestry; Parks, Recreation, & Tourism; and Soil, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences) for either the M.S. or Ph.D. Or, they can pursue M.S. or Ph.D. graduate emphases in the interdisciplinary areas of Human Dimensions of natural Resources; Water Resources; or Agroforestry (M.S. only for this one).

Lots of new and exciting opportunities for students, but still the same personal, high quality education in all of our majors and emphasis areas.

The faculty and staff in the School continue to strive to create a small college atmosphere within a world-class research University.

I always enjoy hearing from alumni, stakeholders, natural resource professionals, or anyone interested in natural Resource education, science, and management. You can reach me at RyanMR@missouri.edu.

Mark Ryan Director, The School of Natural Resources

Thank you for helping us raise over $78,000 for Missouri Conservation!

The numbers are in and we’re so excited to share the good news!

Through ticket sales and sponsorships, Magnificent Missouri’s Conservation Celebration was a great success.

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Join the CFM Business Alliance today!

Check the annual member category you prefer: q $250—Basic q $1,000—Silver q $5,000—Gold q $10,000—Platinum CFM Business Alliance members will receive a one-year subscription to Missouri Wildlife, recognition in each issue of Missouri Wildlife and a CFM Business Alliance sticker.

Please mail this form with your gift supporting CFM to:

Conservation Federation of Missouri 728 West Main Jefferson City, MO 65101-1559 The Conservation Federation of Missouri is a 501(c)(3) organization. If you have questions, call us at 1-800-575-2322 or visit us at www.confedmo.org to sign up online

Honorariums and Memorials In memory of Andy Csernyik Arnold & Helen Meysenburg ~ Lees Summit, MO In memory of Edward “Smitty” Smith Dale & Kay Reller ~ Florissant, MO In memory of John Collier Bonnie Collier ~ DeSoto, MO In memory of Barry Davis Alan, Julie & Hunter Phillips ~ Jackson, TN In memory of O.W. “Wes” Evans Charles & Barbara VanMiddlesworth ~ Edwardsville, KS Stan Chalmers ~ Overland Park, KS Larry, Marlene & Chelsea Coleman ~ Chesterfield, MO Brian Peterein & Vickie Coleman ~ Festus, MO Patrick Collins ~ Blue Springs, MO Orville & Donna Lee Evans ~ Lees Summit, MO Fred & Peggy Lewis ~ Pleasant Hill, MO

Business name: ______________________________________________

Denah Gunya ~ Shawnee, KS Reginald & Iris McLaughlin ~ East Williston, NY

Contact name:_______________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City:________________________________________________________

William & Candice Weir ~ Shawnee, KS Mary Steinhauser ~ Blue Springs, MO Fred & Joan Streck ~ Overland Park, KS Jim & Colette Baillargeon ~ Fenton, MO William & Geneva Phillips ~ Lees Summit, MO

State: _______________________________________________________

Roger & Shirley Holman ~ Derby, KS Philip & Patricia Lentz ~ Overland Park, KS

ZIP code: ___________________________________________________ Work phone:_________________________________________________ Home phone: ________________________________________________

Craig & Cindy Smith ~ Leawood, KS Tierney Veatch & Kenny Micheletti ~ Gladstone, MO T.F. Dunaway Tim & Anjanette Bidswell Randy & Erynn Buckman

Fax number: _________________________________________________

Amy Corn Kelly Lester

E-mail address: ______________________________________________

Please make checks payable to the Conservation Federation of Missouri. We also accept MasterCard, visa, or Discover below or online at www.confedmo.org Credit card number: __________________________________________

Jay Metzger Tom & Rita Nicholson Lisa & Jackie Qualls and Family John & Holly Thompson Kirk & Marsha Trimmer Brent & Jamie Walls

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If there are any errors in your name and address, 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