Vol70 no1 2009 by Conservation Federation

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No Free Lunch any long years ago, before the Design for Conservation Sales Tax was conceived or passed, my first day in class at Mizzou involved an hour on the hard, cold seats of the Physics Building. Physics professors are renowned for their, shall we say, clarity. In the world of Physics, things are measurable, black and white, and calculable. Our Professor that very first morning wrenched the attention of all us hundreds of incoming Freshmen away from the distractions of attempting to balance our brand-new separation from families, friends and homes with the social implications of complete immersion in a whole new environment and crowd of people. Not to mention the very real possibilities of academically sinking or swimming as a result of our own performances. He must have made this speech often before. I don't remember his every word, but I remember well his message. What grabbed our attention, and as it turned out, kept it rapt for an entire semester, was this story: Millennia ago, in Babylon, a popular and intelligent king who appreciated the brilliant, successful and prosperous society around him, took it upon himself to capture the knowledge of this society so the lessons might not be lost for future generations. He asked the greatest scientists, writers, politicians, merchants—all the great leaders of his society—to convene and set into writing the wisdom of his people. Their efforts produced many volumes and rivaled the archives of Babylon in size. The King knew that there was much more in these volumes than anyone could possibly master in a lifetime. So he commanded the council to reduce it all into one volume, then one essay, and finally into one sentence. Their product was considered perfect and, to this day, much of the wisdom of this world is encapsulated in the simple sentence: “There is no free lunch.” This is just as true in conservation and natural resources as it is in physics, or business, or production agriculture. No farmer expects to harvest a bumper crop of corn or soybeans or to produce beef or pork without a significant upfront investment and careful stewardship. Good farmers are easy to spot: they remain in business year after year...through good times and bad. Nowadays there are huge consequences to poor decisions. Yes, commodity prices are high...but so are operational expenses. An unwise move

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here or there and one may well find themselves losing money. Get in the habit of impulsive moves and one will soon be out of business. Can we in Missouri prosper without production agriculture? Certainly not! Ours is a diverse, varied landscape. We cannot afford to cast aside any component. As time goes by and our population increases, the demands on those lands now in row crops, pastures, prairies and forests will intensify. To make the most of what we have for the benefit of our and the next generation will call for our very best decisions and actions. Here in Missouri we have great cause for optimism. But just as for the Babylonians of old or the landowners of today: there will be no free lunch. Historically, we Missourians have met and dealt with the impossible. Repeatedly. In the 1930s we inherited a landscape abused and overexploited with turkey, raccoon, bass, Canada geese, river otters, wood ducks and deer on the verge of extinction. We citizens rallied and formed an agency to protect and nurture forests, fish and wildlife under the guidance of good science and with as much protection from favoritism and politics as we could provide. Over the ensuing decades, the North American model for conservation came into prominence. In our country resident wildlife is owned by the people of the state, unlike in Europe where wildlife is the property of individual landowners. The consequences of this fundamental difference are profound. Here seasons and bag limits are set as a balance of the best interests of the species of wildlife and of our society. There seasons, bag limits and price are set by those who own the land. Hunting and fishing are the exclusive right of a privileged few in the Old World. Unfortunately this has too often resulted in hunting, fishing and trapping becoming so exclusive that too few have access to participate in Europe. The next step, as hunting, fishing or trapping lose participants, is for these activities to lose relevance to society as a whole. Before you know it, foxhunting gets banned in England. Or bowhunting is outlawed far beyond Sherwood Forest. History continues to prove the North American model for conservation to be the most effective and most enduring model ever conceived or implemented. Yet the North American model faces challenges as well…funding. In the 1970s…as revenues coming only from permit fees and federal excise taxes failed to fund conservation, even

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OFFICERS Glenn Chambers President Mike Schallon First Vice President Duane Addleman Second Vice President Dan Zerr Secretary Randy Washburn Treasurer

though our human population had doubled since the 1930's, we the people of Missouri found a way to continue to succeed in the Design for Conservation Sales Tax. In that bold initiative, every citizen of Missouri became an owner/operator of conservation. Each of us is responsible for and beneficiaries of the performance of the agency we set up and for which we secured funding. In the 1980s the fencerow to fencerow tillage necessary to survive the 1970s pushed us near the top of the national chart in soil erosion. Our state parks were ranked 49th among the 50 states. We Missourians imposed another designated tax on ourselves, to fix this which has rescued millions of tons of topsoil, enhanced greatly the quality and quantity of clean water available to us and made ours (year before last) the top state parks system in America. Tourists now bring us millions of dollars each year as they visit our state parks and historic sites. These are three well-documented moments in history when we citizens have risen to a great need and found a unique, effective solution. Now we have over 5.8 million of us in Missouri, millions more than lived in Missouri in the 1930s. We have more acres of forest now. We have much greater production of agriculture now. We have abundant deer and wild turkeys now. All at once and all on the same landscape! Oh, yes…there are still challenges we must face. Even one motor vehicle casualty on our highways in some way connected to wildlife is too many. Even one squirrel or raccoon in a cornfield hurts these days with commodity prices and expenses for farming running high. But as we seek solutions to the challenges of the day, let's not forget the lessons of Babylon. There is no free lunch. Hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife watching and forestry brought in over $10.5 BILLION to Missouri last year. Can we in Missouri prosper without wildlife, without conservation or without natural resources? Certainly not! We simply cannot afford to ignore or cast aside any renewable product of the land. To best address the needs of an uncertain

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future, we must take full advantage of every possibility today. What will it take for us to continue the legacy of shrewd and effective stewardship of land, water, forests, fish and wildlife in Missouri? If we agree, as every survey, poll, and public hearing suggests, that the vast majority of us desire well funded stewardship protected from favoritism…how do we proceed? We start, as we have in the past, with being certain of where we want to go. We have always been able to find our own way, once the destination becomes clear. Come to the CFM convention at The Lodge of Four Seasons in February and bring your best insights and ideas. Dave Murphy CFM Executive Director

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The Territory Ahead—It Will Be A Challenge imes are tough!! No question. As we enter a new year there will continue to be belt-tightening. CFM is not exempt. But we can make it if we all pull together with a common goal of SURVIVAL!! Our winter Board meeting at the College of the Ozarks promises to generate lively discussions about how CFM will deal with the challenges that face us. In order to move CFM forward, we have committees at work addressing some of the problems that we now face. Richard Ash, Jr. has done an awesome job of putting into perspective where CFM sits financially. He has made it clear that our present mode of operation needs to be changed. He is suggesting that we consider hiring a Development Officer to head up our fundraising effort. At our winter meeting, the Board will be asked to consider his recommendation.

I have asked John Knudsen and Ron Coleman to look into ways to streamline and standardize operations of our resource committees. We will continue to monitor, evaluate and ensure the relevance of each of our committees. Some new ones may be formed, some others may be

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combined, reworked or discontinued. It is up to us! Be sure to put your two cents worth in on this process. CFM will be better and more effective for your efforts. You will notice in this issue of Missouri Wildlife that I have made some committee chair and vice-chair changes. This is not an indictment against those who have served us well through the years, but I see it as an opportunity to involve new members who are qualified to assume those leadership roles. These folks have the connections and knowledge needed to advise us on current concerns in their area of expertise. Norman Leppo has volunteered to initiate a program for contacting and soliciting corporations and foundations for donations on behalf of CFM. He is also working with Bass Pro Shops to update our current video and make it more relevant for use as a fundraising and mem-

bership recruiting tool. Yes, we have many daunting challenges before us. But we continue our efforts to make CFM well prepared for the uncertainties of the future. Thanks to each of you who make CFM possible with your generous donations of time and money. Our strength lies entirely in your capable hands. I believe we outdoors folks are the most positive, most imaginative, most capable in our society. Together, we will always find ways to make things work…we always have. We will charge ahead to meet the challenges before us sometimes in uncharted waters. Be assured that we appreciate your support. YOU ARE OUR STRENGTH. And in all you do, remember to include our youth. They are our future. Glenn D. Chambers President, CFM

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Mapping Your Journey e have all experienced getting “turned around” in the woods. Anyone who has spent any time in forested landscapes understands how easily one can get confused regarding directions and intended travel routes. If one does not take corrective action when this occurs, he or she can get completely lost. Solutions to “losing our way” are to refer to a map, or a compass, or to climb to a higher vantage point where we can see far ahead of where we are. All of these options allow us to get a better perspective than the “ground-level” vision that confused us in the first place. Wildland owners are often exposed to a similar problem – being so involved in the day-to-day tasks of owning and managing their property, that they lose perspective on the long-term journey. Similar to a lost hiker, a wildland owner who is aimlessly moving from projectto-project, without a clear course, is not likely to get to their ultimate destination. Simply wanting to end up in a certain place, does not necessarily get you there. We know that getting lost in the woods can lead to very dangerous consequences. Similarly, there are many threats that face family-owned wildlands, or wetlands, without adequate succession plans in place. Getting lost on the succession-planning journey can have serious repercussions for the land your love, and your family. Development of the land, mismanagement of the timber resources, estate taxes that force a sale, financial pressures on children and disinterested heirs are but a few of the dangers that await the unprepared. It takes real effort and work to stay on course and to successfully pass a family wildland to future generations. Many family-owned properties are intended to be passed to the next generation, but most owners have done little or no planning to assure the property remains intact. A wildland without a succession plan is, in effect, a plan to fail. It is an open invitation to real estate developers, or other potential owners, with goals vastly different from yours. The first step in creating a succession plan for your property is to know where you want to go – a vision statement. Sheila Murray Bethel, a noted business consultant once said, “One of the most courageous things you can do is to identify yourself, know who you are, what you believe in, and where you want to

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go”. A vision statement for a familyowned wildland or wetland, accomplishes just that. A vision statement should be a statement about your dreams, about your passion. It should capture the essence of your desire for the woodlands that are so important to your family. It should be clear and concise. A vision statement does NOT contain specific goals, or strategies. It does NOT tell how you are going to get there. It simply states where you want to go. It defines why you own this property. A vision statement becomes a road map for your succession plans. Examples of properly designed vision statements could be: • To provide hunting and recreational opportunities to our children and their families • To maximize the long term revenue potential of the timber resources for current and future generations of our family • To permanently maintain and manage the shallow-water wetland habitat for resident and migrating species of waterfowl, and other wildlife A properly constructed vision statement should frame the owner’s ultimate goal for the benefit of anyone making decisions regarding the farm or wildland now, or in the future. It is the beginning of the blueprint for the operating decisions, as well as the estate planning decisions, later on. Once a vision statement is in place, a mission statement, and specific goals can be identified. For example, if we take the first vision statement (above), a mission statement for that particular farm could be: • To implement timber management practices that produce sustainable long term wildlife habitat Then, specific operating objectives (goals) flow easily from that mission statement: • Conduct a timber inventory, this winter • Conduct TSI (Timber Stand Improvement) on stands 1, 2 & 3, next year, with an emphasis on mast production, and den trees • Conduct a professionally managed timber sale on stands 4 & 5 in the next five years, to produce revenue, and to create young growth (browse) for deer • Create additional “edge” habitat by planting field borders in native warm season grass, and creating five “edgefeathering” sites • Establish a properly designed trust

to manage the farm when we are unable to do so • Communicate our intentions to our heirs The real value of a vision statement is that it provides a roadmap for the woodland owner when he/she is faced with complex and difficult decisions. For instance, suppose a husband and wife own 160 acres of prime Ozark timberland, which they have managed with care for decades. They want to pass their land, in tact, to their three children and grandchildren. However, they are concerned about the development pressures the heirs may face in the future. When they sit down with their advisory team (CPA, attorney, financial advisor, and consulting forester) to make long term plans regarding their wildland, they may be presented with a confusing array of legal and financial choices regarding estate taxes, gifting, trust provisions, insurance, easements, and the like. These choices can be complicated, and overwhelming. It would be easy for this couple to lose their way, unless they are able to keep their eye on the big picture – on what is most important to them. In other words, it would be easy to get lost in the forest, by focusing only on the trees! However, a properly designed vision statement can provide the “high altitude” perspective they need to stay on track. It should keep them focused on the ultimate goal, and allow them to sort through all of the various choices in front of them, selecting only the ones that best accomplish their vision. Hundreds of thousands of acres in this state alone are destined to change hands in the next several decades, as the

current generation of owner’s ages and subsequently needs to hand the reigns over to the next generation of their family. These children and grandchildren may not be fully prepared for this responsibility. The individual heirs may not always see eye-to-eye with each other. Many times, they have different perspectives and different skill sets than the current owners. These “real world” issues add difficulty to the task of transferring the farm, wildland, or wetland in the manner the owner wishes to transfer it. Every citizen in this state will be affected by the success (or lack of success) of these individual intra-family transfers. The ultimate success of these ownership transfers is crucial to the future of our natural resources, and all who depend on them for recreation, jobs, clean water, clean air, or the beauty they add to our lives. Our wildlands, and our heirs, deserve our best efforts to chart a clear course for preserving this great resource. The journey begins with identifying and articulating the owner’s vision… So, how good is your road map? David A. Watson, CLU, ChFC, RHU, REBC D. A. Watson & Company— a Blue Chip Consortium, LLC company

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A COLLECTION OF STORIES FROM AROUND THE STATE

New Program Helps Travelers Ensure A Cleaner Missouri Missouri’s scenic views, breathtaking rivers, lakes and streams, wellmaintained state park system and rich history inspire millions to travel to the Show-Me State each year. As they make their way across the state, many of these tourists are also looking for ways to reduce their impact on Missouri’s air, land and water quality. Gov. Matt Blunt recently directed the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to develop a program that can help travelers locate lodging facilities in Missouri that work to protect the environment. The department is creating a voluntary certification program for Missouri’s lodging industry to help identify environmentally responsible practices, and will verify and recognize businesses that choose to participate. Information to apply for this program will soon be available on the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Web site. In the meantime, hotels and motels interested in going green can find tips in the department’s fact sheet, “Going Green with Hotels and Motels,” on the department’s Web site at www.dnr.mo.gov/pubs/pub2274.pdf.

CFM Strategic Planning A joint meeting of the CFM Development Committee and the CFM Strategic Planning Committee was held November 5, 2008. President Glenn Chambers chaired the meeting. One purpose of the meeting was to familiarize the Strategic Planning Committee with the Development Committee’s plans and to discuss ways to aid if possible. Another purpose was to discuss ways for the Federation to better utilize the CFM resource committee’s information and resolutions

that are a major guide for our yearly activities. Following are recommendations that will be made to the CFM board, probably at the January board meeting: We suggest that the president appoint one or two board members to coordinate the resource committee activities. Resource committees should be encouraged to meet more than once each year. Resource committee chairs should develop an agenda for the coordinators and president before each meeting. The agenda should be published before the meeting. Resource committee chairs, if they are not board members, should be invited to board meetings. They should, on occasion, be invited to report committee activities. The Strategic Planning Committee should study ways to better involve CFM affiliates. The Strategic Planning Committee should consider the possibility of reinstating the district director system.

Scholastic Shooting Trust Three school shooting teams received grants from the Scholastic Shooting Trust to help fund team expenses. The University of Missouri Shooting Team received a $12,670 grant, which will provide the opportunity for the team to practice more, compete in additional tournaments and improve competitiveness. Currently, the team has 28 members and competes at collegiate tournaments from Iowa to Wyoming. Larry Potterfield, President of MidwayUSA Foundation, said, “The grant from the Scholastic Shooting Trust will provide an opportunity for the team members to become better and for the best shooters to participate in the competitions.” The University of Missouri Shooting Team is a club sport

Doug Roderick, Southern Boone High School FFA Instructor, and his FFA Shooting Team receive a check from the Scholastic Shooting Trust.

From left: Secretary Brenda Potterfield and President Larry Potterfield of the MidwayUSA Foundation present a check for $5,014 to the Columbia FFA Shooting team, represented by Russ Chambers, Brian Burkart, and FFA instructor Chuck Miller.

at the University of Missouri and placed fourth in the 2008 ACUI Clay Target National Championships. The Columbia FFA Shooting Team received a $5,000 grant that increases the opportunities for high school youths in Columbia to compete on a shooting team. The Columbia FFA Team is composed of both Hickman High School and Rockbridge High School students and is coached by Chuck Miller, the FFA instructor for both schools. Potterfield said,“With this grant, we look forward to more kids having the chance to compete.” The team competes in FFA tournaments around the state. The Southern Boone High School FFA Shooting Team received a $300 grant that will allow the team to afford more practice time and participate in more tournaments. The Southern Boone High School FFA Team is coached by Doug Roderick, the FFA instructor. Potterfield said, “The kids at Southern Boone High School will have a much better opportunity to compete on a shooting team now and we look forward to seeing support for the team grow.” The team competes in

FFA tournaments around the state. The Scholastic Shooting Trust was formed to provide funding for shooting sports education in traditional public and private high schools, colleges and universities, so that participating students can improve their confidence, discipline and leadership skills. Alumni, families of team members and community members fund the grants through donations to the Scholastic Shooting Trust so that youths have a better opportunity to compete in the shooting sports. The Trust (www.scholasticshootingtrust.org) is a mission of the MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc. started by Larry and Brenda Potterfield in 2007 to support education in shooting sports, hunting, firearms safety and outdoor skills. For more information or to schedule an interview with Larry Potterfield, please contact Curt Morgret at 573447-5158 or email Curt at cmor gret@midwayusafoundation.org.

Welcome CFM New Members Bill Ambrose, Jefferson City Eugene Anderson, Shawnee Mission, KS Paul Barish, O’Fallon Bill Bergh, Jefferson City Marcella Blum, Saint Charles Dale Boschert, Union Susan Boswell, Springfield Marvin Bringer, Maywood James Coe, Fulton Robert Cope, Poplar Bluff Michael Currier, Columbia Charles & Susie Davis, Platte City R. John Davis, Jefferson City Edgar Dickson, Saint Louis E. J. Doerschlen, Dexter Nina Duke, Chesterfield Robert Dunning, Greenwood Brent Eaker, Florissant Ernest Eddy, Saint Louis Allison Fischer, Sedalia James Fowler, Kansas City Rick Gaffney, Saint Charles Gershman Investment Corporation, Saint Louis Mary Ann Goodell, Pleasant Hill Tommy Gordon, Chesterfield Matt Gray, Columbia Wildred Grover, Beulah Robert Hausam, Sedalia Debbie Hirchak, Troy Margaret Horner, Columbia Darold Hughes, Grant City

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NEWS AND ISSUES Bob Johnmeyer, Bowling Green Audrey Jones, Dawn John Knudsen, Hermann Harry Major, Marshall Bill McCully, Greenwood Dennis McDevitt, Eldon Dale Meyer, High Hill Marlyn Miller, Jefferson City

Kathleen Mueller, Smithville John Mutrux, Saint Louis Jayne Niskey, Williamsville Mark Oehler, Reeds Spring Nancy Pawol, Saint Louis Harold Pearson, Lathrop Lloyd Peirce, Aurora Elaine Pitts, Gower

Al & Maxine Pohlman, Rhineland Joe Pollack, Saint Louis Phillip Polster, Saint Louis G. Harig Ruenzi, Saint Louis Thomas Sager, Rolla Shirley Samples, Osage Beach Gretchen Seielstad, Windsor Chad Shoemaker, Mexico Robert Sieckhaus, Saint Louis Barry Smith, Saint Louis David Stull, Jefferson City Joseph Sueme, Saint Louis

Rafael Svilarich, Granby Charlene Turnbo, High Ridge Donald Wall, Kennett Edward Warmann, Saint Charles Hank Waters, Columbia Audrey Wegst, Shawnee Mission, KS Carolyn Wells, California Michele Wells, Saint Louis John Wendleton, Hermann Ken White, Silex Gene Whitmer, Chillicothe Dennis Wilson, Saint James

CFM Resolutions—Process, Purpose And Function ow does CFM come to a position on a given issue? Where do we get our input? What’s the process? Does the CFM Board of Directors just decide what issues are important and take a position or is there a democratic process? The answer; Committees and Resolutions. The basis and position for the things we stand for and advocate starts with folks like you. There is a process by which issues and concerns are formalized into official positions that CFM members and staff take action on. It all starts with the issue itself and someone who would like to advance the issue through CFM in order to have the organization take an official position and thereby take action. The first step is to draft a resolution stating the issue and desired position for CFM to take. This resolution is presented to the appropriate Resource Committee at the CFM Convention that is held each year. There are presently 16 resource committees. They cover a wide array of areas. Some of these committees have existed for many years. Others were created more recently and are based on high interest in a specific problem or resource. These Resource Committees are as follows: • Archery • Camping, Hiking Trails & Water Sports • Conservation Education, Youth Activites, Public Information & Wildlife Week • Deer, Wild Turkey & Ruffed Grouse • Ecology, Environment & Energy • Fisheries & Water Resources

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Forestry Global Warming Natural History & Wildlands Parks Quail & Quail Unlimited Rivers & Streams Small Game & Furbearers Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste & Recycling • Sportsman’s Rights, Firearms & Hunter Safety • Waterfowl & Wetlands The only requirement to submit a resolution is official membership in CFM. Registration at the annual convention includes a membership, so when you come to present a resolution, you will have met the membership requirement and will be supporting CFM in the future. WHAT A GREAT DEAL! Also, anyone can join CFM at any time. Information on how to become a member is in this magazine and on our website. Though not required, it is recommended that resolutions be pre-filed. That means sending the resolution to CFM staff prior to the convention. Prefiled resolutions have priority in the Resource Committee meetings and are first on the agenda in the order of business. These Resource Committee meetings are held on Saturday morning of the convention. Resolutions from the floor are also accepted. Whether pre-filed or from the floor, it’s advisable for you or another advocate for the resolution to present it in the appropriate Resource Committee. There are always questions and discussion, and it helps to have the sponsor of the resolution there to field these questions and defend it. There is

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usually limited time for discussion, so good information always helps. After discussion, the resolution is voted on. Everyone attending the committee meeting is eligible to vote. If the resolution passes in committee, the next step in the approval process is the Resolutions Committee on Saturday afternoon of the convention. In this committee, all the resolutions that passed through the 16 Resource Committees are read, discussed and voted on. This committee’s function is to check for resolution quality and need and is another critical step in the approval process. If the resolution passes out of the Resolutions Committee, it is presented in the General Assembly on Sunday morning of the convention. The General Assembly is the final step and the toughest to get a resolution through in many cases. Again, in this meeting the resolution is read, discussed and voted on. The members take this step very seriously and it is really the litmus test for a resolution. If it passes out of the General Assembly then it is adopted as part of CFM’s official platform.

After this, and depending on the issue, CFM staff and/or membership act on the issue in some way. Many times, the initial action is to contact the appropriate group, agency or individual. Depending on the result or response from this communication further action by staff and members may be needed. This is a very brief description and guide for how CFM arrives at a position on a given issue. The real strength of CFM comes from our diverse membership and excellent staff. The resolutions process is an important tool to develop advocacy for issues and concerns pertaining to conservation and natural resources. If there is an issue or cause that you think CFM should be an advocate for, we invite you to use this process. It works well, and is at the heart of the success and accomplishments in the area of conservation and natural resources in Missouri. For more information, contact CFM staff at (573) 634-2322. John Knudsen Resource Committee Coordinator CFM Board Member

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Up, Up And Away For Weather Science eteorologists know a lot about summer thunderstorms that are caused when warm and moist air heated by the sun rises into colder air at higher altitudes. Thunderstorms that occur at other times of the year, triggered by weather fronts that lift warm air into colder and stable air aloft, are not as well understood. In a research and educational project to understand how non-summer thunderstorms are triggered by a process called elevated convection, Patrick Market, associate professor of atmospheric sciences, will lie in wait for these cold and warm fronts to roll across Columbia. Then, he and his students will launch weather balloons before, during and after the weather event to get a clearer look at what the atmosphere is doing. These balloons, and the radiosondes strung under them, will continuously radio temperature, wind direction and velocity, humidity, altitude and location back to the team. This information, coming from different locations around the front, will give the researchers a more precise look at the dynamics that cause these storms to grow, mature and die.

Market says it is important to understand these kinds of thunderstorms because they are some of the most prodigious rainmakers around. In Columbia in 1996, a boundary layer thunderstorm dumped 19 inches of rain on the city, creating flash floods. A similar event in 2006 dropped 15 inches in just a few hours. In winter, elevated convection thunderstorms can result in “thundersnow” — a thunderstorm that can produce dangerous amounts of ice and snow, as well as thunder and lightning. It is rare that researchers get a weather balloon into elevated convection conditions. Missouri has only one weather station that launches the craft, and then only twice a day at predetermined times. MU’s weather balloons will be launched when radar and other methods show that an elevated thunderstorm event is approaching. The balloons will then travel upward through the rising layer, showing how rapidly the storm is growing, how much energy it contains and how much moisture is available. By passing through the tops of the elevated convection, the researchers will

be able to determine its vertical dimensions. The balloons can reach altitudes as high as 16 miles — above almost even the strongest storm’s characteristic anvil top. The student meteorologists will capture and analyze the data. As such fronts with the characteristics needed are fairly rare; Market thinks that it will take four to five years for enough data to be gathered. Market expects to see the elevated convection phenomena occur along a warm front, which acts like a wedge, acting like an upended scoop shovel, with the thinnest end at the front. When a cold front is involved, warm air near the surface is lifted upward. A warm front will take cold air and push it higher into the atmosphere. The resulting instability can trigger a thunderstorm. Where and under what circumstances these thunderstorms develop as they ride up on the wedge is of keen interest to meteorologists. Predicting thunderstorm development in these situations can be tricky as storms can occur 100 miles before and after the actual front, depending on how powerful the convection and available mois-

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Atmospheric Science Students Track Non-Summer Thunderstorms

Atmospheric science students working with Professor Market are launching weather balloons around Columbia to study the process of how non-summer thunderstorms develop. The balloons they use can reach altitudes of more than 16 miles above the Earth.

ture and energy. Reprinted with permission of Mizzou Weekly

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New Year A Great Time To Start Recycling At Home he start of each New Year is traditionally filled with resolutions. A great resolution for 2009 is to start recycling at home, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has a few suggestions to help you get recycling, reducing and reusing. When it comes to recycling at home, convenience is the key. Placing bins or boxes next to trash cans in a few areas of the house is the best way to collect your recyclables. Not many people want to walk from one end of a house to the other just to recycle a piece of paper, so having multiple locations will

encourage family members to participate. Bathrooms are a great place for bins to hold items like shampoo and soap bottles and empty rolls of bathroom tissue. Some common items that can be recycled include office paper, newspaper, aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles, cardboard, and #1 and #2 plastic bottles. Before going to great lengths to fill your house with recycling bins, contact your city or county and find out what is recycled in your area and if there is curbside pick up. This information can also be found at http://www.dnr.mo.gov/env/ swmp/rrr/countyrecycling.htm.

It never hurts to reduce your waste before you need to recycle. While shopping, look for items that are sold in bulk or that have less packaging. Purchasing items like juice, pudding or snacks in large containers rather than individual serving sizes reduces the amount of trash you produce. If you receive lots of unsolicited junk mail at home, call the companies and ask to be taken off their mailing lists. Consider receiving electronic bank and credit card statements and paying bills online to save paper. Lastly, look around the home and see what is reusable. Many items like

televisions and electronics, as long as they still work, can be donated to Goodwill, the Salvation Army or thrift shops. Many other items including clothing and furniture can also be donated to charity rather than ending up in a landfill. Glass jars can be cleaned out and reused as containers for nuts and bolts, beads, or candy. Newspaper can be used to wrap a gift for friends and family or used this spring in flower beds under mulch to help reduce weeds. With a little effort and some creativity in your home, 2009 can be a great year for recycling, reducing and reusing!

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A Word of Appreciation These are exceptionally tough times. Every day we hear sad stories of companies, families and individuals suffering the consequences of economic conditions as they now are. No doubt about it, there are limits to the resources available to each and every one of us. We each must carefully consider how we spend every penny. This is why we wanted to take this opportunity to publicly thank every one of you who so generously have chosen to support the Conservation Federation of Missouri in an exceptional way in 2008. Here is the list of all of you who have given us $50 or more this year! Thank you very, very much for your support. We promise to make these dollars work as hard on behalf of outdoors folks, forests, fish and wildlife as you worked to earn them. R. Acuff Alvin Agnew James & Sue Agnew J. Akeman Carol Albenesius Ben Alexander Martin Altman James Amelung AMS Automotive Leslie Anderhub Tom Anderson Tom Anderson Douglas Anderson Wilma Anderson Anderson Dairy Equipment, Inc. Kenneth Andrews Andy’s Auto Care, Inc. Anglers of Missouri James Anthony Frankie Appleby Barbara Apted Nick & Malon Argint Arthur Ostmann General Cont. Carolyn Auckley James Auckley Glen Baker John Baker James Baker Byron Banta Esther Banta John Bardgett Carol Barnes Shayne Barr John Barsanti Robert Barteau Steven Bartlow Bass Pro Shops Earl Bates G. Baum Helmut Baus William Baxter John Baxter Gary Beach Kevin & Julie Beattie Leo Beckmann Becks Tire International Clyde Beeman Carl Belken Bill Bell Roger Bell Thomas Bell Dorris Bender Edward Bennett Terry Berger Marie Bergmann Harry Berrier Peter Bettonville Darrell Beyer Big Game Hunters Big River Oil Donald Biggs John Bird Charles Blackwell Randy & Susanne Blaukat Dave Blecha Barbara Bledsoe Bob D. Campbell & Company Gerry Boehm Glenn Boettcher Barbara Bohne Douglas Bohne V. Bolin Eugene Bollin

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Bob Bomgaars Boone Electric Cooperative William Bosse Thomas Bottini Paul & Connie Boudreau Thad Bounds Linda Bourg Doran Bowen James Bowers Dan Boylan Geraldine Bradburn Charles Brader Dennis Brady Jack Bragg Michael Brake Dale Brand James Brandt Don Brasher Jerry Brauer Paula Brewer Bridlespur Hunt Club John Briscoe Jeffrey Brock Peggy Brockman George Brooks Eugene Brooks Joyce Broughton Robert Brown Robert Brown Brown Construction Company, Inc. Charles & Beverly Brown Raymond Bruedigam Nick Buchheit Robin Buckman James Budde D. Buddecke Mike & Amy Buechler John & Merrill Buettner Raymond Buhr Roger Bumgarner William Bumgarner Robert Burkeybile Kelly Burlison W. Burtelow Busken Construction Corporation Leland Bussell Neil Butteiger Byerly Trailer & Mfg. Co., Inc. Cabool Lease, Inc. Randy Campbell Edward Campbell Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. Capital City Fly Fishers Capital Sand Company, Inc. John Capps Leo Cardetti Dan & Judy Carey Frances Carmack George Carr Tom Carr Thomas Carroll Earl Carrow Robert Carter Arthur Carter Richard Carver Jim Casper Richard Cavender Don Cavendor Central Bank

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Central MO Chap. Safari Club International Glenn Chambers Charlie’s Barber Shop Chemisphere Corp. George Chesney Chester L. Harvey Co., Inc. Bryan Chilcutt Doyle Childers Mike Chouinard Mike Christopher Darrell Chronister Stephen Churchill Citizens Telephone Co. E. Clapper Wayne Clark Robert Clarkson Gerald Clary Edward Clayton John Cleek John Clotfelter Rick & Melissa Clunn Blaine Coffey Coldwater Outing & Game Preserve Thomas Collier Clint Collier Cleo Colville John Commerford Congregational Charity Committee Thomas Conley Conservation Foundation ofMissouri Charitable Trust Sam Cook H. Cooke Lon Cooksey Thomas Cooper Ann Corrigan Shirley Costley Philip Cott Hannah Coulson Nicholas Couper Mary Covell David Cowan Freddie Cox Ted Cox John Cox David Crafts W. Craigmiles Bill Crawford Mike Crecelius Susan Creel John Creson Pawnee Creson Jeanne Crews Mike Crocker Rich Cronemeyer John Crosby John Crouch Andrew Csernyik Joe & Denise Cunningham Jo Dale William Danforth Levenia Daniels Raymond Daniels Harold Daum Anthony Daus Dave’s Custom Woodworking, Inc. Becki Davis Brent Davis Richard Dawson Diane Deckelman

Gaston De La Torre Larry Deffenbaugh Jeffrey Deimeke Joe Demand Susan DeMian Alfred Dennis Richard Deshon Alfred DeShong Designs for Tomorrow, Inc. Robert Dettmer Jeanne & Carl Deutsch Barbara Devino Bart Devoti Marie Diemler Dale Dierberg Dietzmann Development Co. Kevin Dixon Robert Doerffel Joseph Doering Helen Dohr Henry & Lorna Domke Quintus Drennan Albert Drew Derick Driemeyer Chuck Drury Roger Drury Lynn D’Souza Albert Dusing Patrick Dwyer James Dye Stephen Dyreks Leo Eason Aaron East James Eaton Echo Valley Foundation Ed Keeven Sod Co. James & Barbara Eddy Jack Edmisten Thomas Egan Russell Eggering Christine Eichelsbach Barbara Eichenseer Ellison-Auxier Architects, Inc. Russell & Louise Elsberry Joe Engeln Brad Enke James Ernst Mike Estey Daniel Evans Sheri Ewing Laura Faenger Jeffrey Falls Jay Falls Farmers Co-Op Richard Favre Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber Company Festus-Crystal City Chapter CFM Jacob Fiala William Field Charles Fillmore C. Fillmore Linda Fischer David Fisher Howard Fisher Jacob Fizer David Fleming Thomas Flood Virginia Fogerson Jerry Follen Forrest Keeling Nursery

Ruth Forsman W. Foster Loren Foster Chance Foster Merle Fox Frank Ancona Honda Bruce Freiner Betty Frisbie John Fuge Fusselman Salvage Company Leslie Gaffner Arthur Gagnon Robert Gaines James Gamble Shirley Gans Gene Gardner R. Garrett Carl Garrett Lee Garrison William Garrison Kenneth Gentsch Jules Gerard Henry Gerhardt Eugene Gerke Gershman Investment Corporation Tim Gibilterra Beverly Gieselman James Gieselmann Joan & Thomas Gilley Wesley Gingrich Larry Girardin Jerome Glick Kenneth Gnuse Joe Gogel Robert Good L. Goodin Timothy Gordon John Goulding Grace Energy Corp. Michael Grady Dick Graham Bernice Grandstaff Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc. Great Rivers Distributing Co., Inc. Thomas Gredell Tyler Green J. Green Nelson Greenlund Greenway Network Gregory Construction, Inc. Margaret Groetsch Harold Grogger Steven Grossman Edward Grossmann Shawn Gruber William Guinther Berkeley Gunther W. Haag Tom Haberberger Michael & Kathryn Haggans Mark Hahn E. Hahs Natalie Halpin James Ham John Hambacker David Hamilton William Hammond John Hammons Herman Hanley Peter Hansen Donald Hanson Joe Hardy

Arthur Haring Milt Harper M. Harris C. Harris Hugh Harris Bruce Harshman David Hartley George & Debra Hartnett Frederick & Louis Hartwig Mark Haskins Fred Haunold Robert Hausam Dan Havens Renate Hawkinberry Robert Hayden Dennis Hayden Ivan Hayworth Hazelrigg Automotive Thomas Heeger Kenneth Hefner Vicki Heidy Jordan Heiman Mickey Heitmeyer Loring Helfrich James Helvey Mark Heman Gerald Hereford Hermann Oak Leather Company Don Herrell George Hershberger John Herweg Randy Herzog Earl Heusler Rick & Tina Heusler Jeffrey Hill Bill Hill Edwin Hill Ray Hillman Ray Hindman Warren Hinton Dennis Hoette Daniel Hof Jo Hoffman Wayne Hoffman Hoffman Plumbing & Heating, Inc. June Hoffmann Mike Hoffmann Nellie Hohnsen Holcim US Inc. Clayton Hollatz Evelyn Holmes Thomas Holtmeyer Rick Holton George Homan Garnet Hood C. Hook Sally Hooker Charles Hooker George & Linda Hoover Lawrence Hord Richard Horner David Horner Reggie Householder Alan Howald Gerald Hoxworth David Hoy Mike & Sarah Hubbard Sally Hubbard Robert & Ruby Huisman John Hume Larry & Joan Hummel James Humphrey

Wayne Humphrey Patricia Hurster Margaret Hurt Richard Huston Robert Huttinger Thomas Hutton Edward Imo Independent’s Service Company Mike Ingram Joyce Inman Paul Inman Mike & Teresa Ittner Elizabeth Jackson Alvin Jacobs Brad Jacobs Jake & Gerry Jacobs Patricia Janovsky Jason Jenkins Frederik Jepsen Charles Johnson Connie Johnson C. Johnson James Johnson Dean Johnson Richard Jones Hilda Jones Joplin Supply Company David Joslyn Jim Joy Frank Julian Silvia Jurisson Lou & Sherry Kampelman Kansas City Safari Club International Arthur Karr Stuart & Susan Keck Stanley Kelleigh Keller Construction Company Judy Kelley William Kelley Ruth Kelley Duane & Cosette Kelly Rosemary Kelly Bonnie Kemner Robert Kemner Kenbeck Company Marcella Kennedy Harold Kerns Robert Kerr John Key Kiefner Brothers, Inc. Donald Kienstra J. Kim Tom Kinder Robert Kindle Martin King Bobby King Gordon Kinne Bill Kirgan Judd Kirkham John Kirse Fred Knelange Mary Knickmeyer Ed Kniep Richard Koenig T. Kohler Kevin Kohne Neil Komosny Jeff Koppelman Martha Koppelmann Richard Kramer Stephen Krebs Carl Kremer Leon Kridelbaugh Russ & Kim Krohn

Janice Kroone Clarence Kruse Richard Kuehl Ralph Kuhlman Thomas Kulowiec James Kummer William Kurtz Keith Kuschel Ann Kutscher James Kwon L & J Plumbing Supply Melvin LaGalle Tom Lagermann Lake Waukomis Assn. Paul Lamb Robert Lamberg Lambert Field Rod & Gun Club Burnell Landers George Landre Gary Lange Leo Lantsberger Philip Lanyon Elmer & Judith Larkey Allen Lavature Raymond Lee Robert Leech Joel & Lee LeMaster Darryl Lemen Roy Lemon John Lewis Lillian Lewis Marian Liddy Gordon & Sharon Lights A. Lindburg Charlie Lindquist Mark Litteken Logan A. Gresham Company C. Lombardi Glenn Longworth Maurice Lonsway Raymond Lorton Mark Loyd Michael Lucas Alice Lucash Bill Lyddon Francis Lynch Robert Maack Jason MacPherson Eugene Maggard Robert Mahon Molly Malone L. Mangum Gene Mareschal Phyllis Maritz Steve Maritz Mark Twain Area Quail Unlimited Jim Markel Robert & Dianne Marshak Felix Martin David Martin Edward Martin Daniel Massey David Masterson Richard Matt Albert Mattler L. Maudlin John Mauzey Robert Mayer Jim McCollum Bill McCully John McDaniel Ronald McDaniel James McDonald

Michael McDonald Hervey McGaugh Michelle McGrath JoAnn McHenry Paul McKee Ronald McLaughlin Martha McLean John McPheeters Joyce McRoberts Greg McVicar Fred Medlock Dennie Meeker Gary Mehlhorn Marty Meier Nancy Meiklejohn Edwin Meissner Donald Meller Melton Machine & Control Co. Alton & Sharon Mercer Rick Merritt Walter Mertz Sally Metz LaVerne Meuth Edward Meyer Dave Meyer John Meyer John Meyer Andrew Meyer Arnold Meysenburg Mitch Michaud Mark Michniok Jacqueline Middlehamp George Middleton Midwest Diving Council Minnie Miehl Mike Shannon’s Steak & Seafood Doris Miller Robert Miller Jefferson Miller James Miller Melissa Miller Robert Miller Wayne Millington Mitchell Mills Millstone Foundation, Inc. Mississippi Valley Duck Hunters Mississippi Valley Gun Club Missouri Association of Meat Processors Missouri Bass Federation Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative Missouri Bow Hunters Missouri Department of Conservation Missouri Chapter of the Wildlife Society Missouri Conservation Agents Association Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation Missouri Consulting

Foresters Assoc. Missouri Deer Hunters Association Missouri Ducks Unlimited Missouri Forest Products Association Missouri Parks & Recreation Assoc. Missouri Parks Assoc. Missouri Ruffed Grouse Society Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Missouri Sport Shooting Assoc. Missouri State Campers Assoc. Missouri State CouncilQuail Unlimited Missouri Taxidermist Association Missouri Trappers Association Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association Missouri Waterfowl Association Missouri Whitetails Unlimited Missouri Wild Turkey Federation Lynn Mitchell LeRoy Mitchell MO Hunter Ed Instructor’s Assoc, Inc. MO Show-me Chapter Soil & Water Conservation Tom Mock Olen Monsees Arturo Montes Howard Moon Brett Moore Michael & Janis Moran Arthur Morey Harvey Morgan Carl Moritz Harry Morley Jeanne MorrelFranklin Harvey Morris Patricia Mort Roger Morton Stewart Morton Ron Moser Steve Mowry Frank Muehlbach Adolph Mueller David Muenks Don & Diana Mulick Barbara Mungenast James Murphy George Murphy Bill & Patsy Murphy John Mutrux Ruth Myers Richard & Esther Myers

William Nash Richard Nash Tom Naught John Neichter Larry Neil Lorraine Nelson J. Newsom Thomas Nichols Alexander Nicozisin Carol Norrenberns Northside Conservation Federation Mildred Nyblad Keith & Trudy Oberbeck James Oberholz Stephen Oberle Frank & Judy Oberle Obermoeller Graphic Design William O’Brien Dennis O’Brien John & Anita O’Connell Rock Olendorff Janet Olliges Open Space Council Charlie O’Reilly Larry & Nancy O’Reilly Richard Orf Orscheln Farm & Home Supply Osage Canoes, LLC Larry Osalkowski Gerald Oswald Cal & Peggy Owens John Owens Ozark Fly Fishers Ozark Wilderness Waterways Jorge Paradelo Michael Pardee Sara & Scott Pauley Richard Parkhurst Paul Passanante Keith Paul Paul Dusselier Basement Co. Donald Paule Don Paulsen Pat Payton Joseph Pelloquin John Peluso Cynthia Pence Clayton & Monica Perry Perry County Sportsman Club Grant Peters Peterson Manufacturing Co. Harry Pfeifer Andrew Phipps Barbara Pickett Glenn Pickett Glen Pierce April Piland Lucille Pinkley William Piper Harold Pippin Ronald Piskorski

Pat Place Platte County Farm Bureau Platte County University of Missouri Donald Ploesser David Pohl Pomme De Terre Muskies Michael Postal Brenda Potterfield Dick Pouch B. & Marie Prater Richard Pratt Dennis Prenger Jerry Presley Albert Price Odell Proctor Doug Prosch Purina Mills, Inc. St. Joseph Plant Lyle Pursell Quality Deer Management Assoc. Gateway Chapter Dean Qualls Tom Quigley Joyce Quigley Gus Raeker Kenneth Rath Brian Rathsam Thomas Raveill Kurtis Reeg Brad Reimal Donald Richardson D. Richter Erma Rinaman Kenneth Riney Charles Riney John Ringwald Jon Risdal B. Risse Fredric Rissover Debbie Ristig Paul Ritchie John Robbins Kevin & Christine Roberson Bobby Robertson Daniel Robinson Charles Rock Rock Hill Quarries Company Audrey Rockett Rockwood Bank Vernon Roden Virginia Rodman Thomas Roehr Michael Roell Connie Roessler Frederick Rogers Don Rone Michael Roper E. Rouse Marvin Rousset Martin Rudloff G. Ruenzi Gordon Rule Lewis Rush Hertha Russell

Jim & Mary Russell Wendy Rust George Ruwwe Sterling & Mildred Ryan Dave Ryerson Thomas Sager Calvin Sailer Charles Salveter Jim Sample Fred Sandbothe John Sanders Curtis Sanders Robert Santambrogio Don Saxon P. Schaefer Robert Schaeffer Raymond Schaeper Sam Schalk Evelyn Schallon Mike & Mossie Schallon Lawrence Schmidt Michael Schmieder Stephen Schmitz Thomas Schneider Dorothy Schroell Marvin Schuette George Schuey Claire Schumann Valerie Schumann Herbert Schwartz Joe Scott Gilbert Scroggs J. Searles Walter Seeger Thomas Sehnert Sara Seidler E. Seidler Stephen Sellers Robert Semb Joan Sessel Donna Setterberg Owen Sexton Shade Tree Service, Inc. John Shaw R. Shearburn Shelter Insurance Charity Sherrington Daniel Short Gregorio Sicard Lyn Sipes Thomas Skalas Don Smiley Guyon Smith Sallie Smith Norman Smith Michael Smith Melissa Smith-Heath Susan Smydra Mary Smythe James Snowden Vernon Songer M. Sorenson South Side Division Southern Real Estate & Financial Co. Harold Spainhour Wilber Spalding

David Spalding Donald Spindel Greg Sprich St. Joseph Electric Supply Co. St. Louis Paper & Box Company St. Louis Zoological Park Charles Staake Walter & Katherine Staley Michael Stanard Wayman Starnes State Fair College Nursing Club Ed Stegner Audrey Steinfeld Dale Steinkamp R. Stephen Gayle Stephens W. Stern Sharon Steuber Peter Stevens Ron Stewart William Stiffler Harold Stinson Raymond Stoecklein Betsy Stoll Lynn Stowe Robert Strickler Eric Strope Mark Stuckey Norman Stucky R. Stuppy Mary Stuppy Mark Stuppy R. Stuppy Max Sweezy Bruce Swisshelm Frank Syracuse Tabor Plastics Co. Melvin Tacke Stephen Taylor Dorian Taylor Christine Telthorst Wm. Templer Harvey Tettlebaum Judith Tharp The James Foundation The Stolar Partnership Norman Theurer Richard Thom Becky Thomas Gary Thompson F. Thompson D. Thompson Bill Thompson Jim Thornburg David Thorne Thoroughbred Ford, Inc. Rae Thurman Michael Thurman Charles Tichacek Jeff Tillman Mark Timberlake Tipton Farmers & Sportsman Club Robert Tompson

Linda Tossing Bruce Traxler Judith Trout Ralph Truemper Charles Tryon Tunes Locker James Turner Ronald Turner Joy Underdown Ernest Underwood United Bowhunters of Missouri Mike Utter Chris & Liz Vahlkamp Michael & Suzan Van De Mark Gary Van De Velde Floyd Van Derhoef Barbara vanBenschoten Joel Vance A. Vance Georgia VanCleve Sarah Vasse David Vernon Vineyard Construction Company John Virant Bill Virdon Joseph Vollmar Charlotte Vollrath Robert Vondera Voss Farm Richard Voyles Junior Waggener John Wait Julius Wall Vernon Wallner Walmar Investment Company Robert Walton Hank Waters Henry Waters Watershed Committee of the Ozarks David Watson Dan Weber Dean & Susanne Webster Wecomo Sportsman’s Club Edna Dell Weinel Daniel Weinrich William Weishaar Michele Wells B. Werner Arvel West Thomas Westhoff Laura Westhues Michael Weston Dale Wharton Dean Whipple James White John White Wailon White Lee White R. White White Cloud Engineering Richard Whiting

Wholesale Lumber and Materials Co. Al Wideman D. Wieligman Marianne Wiesehan Albert Wiley Louise Wilkinson R. Williams Mark Williams James Williams John Williams Patricia Wilson Gary Wilson Corletta Winder Dan & Karen Windler Windsor Lake Rod & Gun Club Larry Winegar James Winn David Winsor Robert Wirth Rudolph Wise Wise El Santo Co. Carol Withington Mark Withrow Daniel & Brenda Witter Dorothea Wolf Marie Wolf Ronald Wolf Wonneman’s Flowers and Gifts Howard Wood Jewell Wood Clarence Woodard Jerry Woodson Frank Wright Felix Wright Gary Wright Clarence Wurst Herbert Yates Jean Yemm David & Judy Young Hugh Young Isaac Young Jesse & Linda Yow Dan Zerr Robert Ziehmer David Zimmerman Mark Zurbrick

CONSERVATION FEDERATION OF MISSOURI AFFILIATES Anglers of Missouri Big Game Hunters Bridlespur Hunt Club Capital City Fly Fishers Central Missouri Chapter Safari Club Coldwater Outing & Game Preserve Festus/Crystal City Conservation Club Greenway Network Heaven’s Anglers Jefferson County Coonhunters Lambert Field Rod & Gun Club Mark Twain Area Quail Unlimited Mid Missouri Trout Unlimited Midwest Diving Council Mississippi Valley Duck Hunters Mississippi Valley Gun Club

Missouri Association of Meat Processors Missouri Bass Federation Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative Missouri Bow Hunters Missouri Conservation Agents Association Missouri Consulting Foresters Association Missouri Department of Agriculture Missouri Ducks Unlimited State Council Missouri Forest Products Association Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation Missouri Native Seed Association Missouri Parks & Recreation Association Missouri Parks Association Missouri Prairie Foundation Missouri River Relief Missouri Ruffed Grouse Society

Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Missouri Sport Shooting Association Missouri State Campers Association Missouri State Council Quail Unlimited Missouri Taxidermist Association Missouri Trappers Association Missouri Trout Fisherman’s Association Missouri Waterfowl Association Missouri Whitetails Unlimited Missouri Wild Turkey Federation Missourians Outdoors MO Chapter of the Wildlife Society MO Chapter Soil & Water Conservation MO Hunter Education Instructor’s Association Monett Sportsman League Northeast Missouri Coonhunters

Northside Conservation Federation Open Space Council Owensville HS Hunting & Fishing Club Ozark Fly Fishers Ozark Wilderness Waterways Club Perry County Sportsman Club Pomme De Terre Chapter Muskies Saint James Civic Club South Side Division Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers Tipton Farmers & Sportsman Club United Bow Hunters of Missouri Wecomo Sportsman Club Wild Elk Institute of Missouri Wildlife Society of Missouri State UniversityWindsor Lake Rod & Gun Club

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Discover Nature Building A Lifeline To Missouriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outdoors ature Deficit Disorder was a phrase that author Richard Louv initially did not want his publishers to use with his book Last Child in the Woods. While it may not have been a formal medical diagnosis, though, it did perfectly capture the essence of looming crisis facing many of our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and ourselves. Obesity and attention deficit disorder are just two possible signs of too much life spent indoors. The other is less obvious, but equally disturbing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lack of understanding of what goes on outdoors, of how to keep our forests healthy, our fish and wildlife thriving. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not only losing that know-how of what it takes to live with the land, but equally frightening is that we may also be losing the will to do it. Declining interest in hunting, fishing and even attendance at parks trends along with increasingly urbanized, highly scheduled lives. When a society loses contact with its sources of drinking water, of heat, of food, how long will it be before it loses its ability to sustain them? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the real question we face. The good thing is that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to just sit and watch our outdoor connections unravel. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to watch generations let go and plug in to some bland electronic imitation of life. The Conservation Department offers programs to give Missourians engaging, affordable and accessible ways to connect with the outdoors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discover Natureâ&#x20AC;? is one piece of the solution. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a mix of hands-on learning programs for schools, for families, for women. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offering to help ensure that â&#x20AC;&#x153;no child is left inside.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to be easy to fight the trends and the outcome will not be back-to-the-frontier kinds of lives. The issue is not that people have to live and recreate exactly as they did at some point in time, but that they need the heart and mind to sustain a healthy outdoor world in which to live. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt that Missourians have fought the trends of declining resources beforeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and no doubt they can do it again. Talk is cheap though. We need solutions to act on now. And these solutions have to be an easy fit for everyone from all sorts of backgrounds. With the passage of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Child Left Insideâ&#x20AC;? legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives in September, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope that 1 0

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there will be a place for learning about our resources (animal and plant life, water, air, soil) in a real and meaningful way. However, Missourians donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to wait to see what may happen at the federal level to get on with the challenge. Discover Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Schools is a program that provides lessons, activities, and grants for field trips and teaching materials to Missouri schools. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designed to get kids out of the classroom and into nature for close-to-home, hands-on learning. The unit for middle schools, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Conserving Missouriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aquatic Resources,â&#x20AC;? is available this year, while a new unit for 4th graders, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nature Unleashed,â&#x20AC;? will be piloted January to May 2009. An ecology unit for high school is in the works to pilot in 2010. We know teachers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to teach much beyond whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required for the standard tests. So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve designed the learning to perfectly meet those needsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; but still make learning fun and meaningful for the students. Our ultimate goal is that all Missouri students will have a chance to learn firsthand about

the nature of Missouri and what it takes to conserve it. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a parent or grandparent, please help us make schools aware of this program. You can find more information at www.mdc.mo.gov/teacher/los Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not stopping with schools though. The Conservation Department also offers Discover Nature programs for families and for women to get a start in the outdoors. Family programs are free and give parents and children a chance to learn a skill together, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s making a wreath, building a birdhouse,

doing archery, or fishing basics. See www.mdc.mo.gov/nathis/discover for events near you. Discover Nature for Women statewide and local classes are designed to give women the skills and confidence to pursue a wide range of outdoor activities alone, with friends or families. Shooting sports, nature ID, fishing, and canoeing are just a few of the skills. Creating these programs is just the first step outside. Please help us spread the word, so all Missourians can Discover Nature for themselves.

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Conservationists For Life ($1,000 Contribution) Charles Abele, Saint Louis R. Philip Acuff, Saint Joseph Duane and Nancy Addleman, Springfield Richard Ash, Saint Charles Carolyn Auckley, Jefferson City Dane Balsman, Perryville Jim Tom Blair, Saint Louis Stephen Bradford, Cape Girardeau Glenn Chambers, Columbia Ron Coleman, Saint Albans Mark Corio, Columbia John Enderle, Kelso Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Fleming, Columbia Howard & Sara Fleming, Moberly Mr. & Mrs. Matt Fleming, Moberly Timothy Gordon, Maryland Heights Dave Kolb Grading, Saint Charles Gray Manufacturing Company, Saint Joseph Gery Gremmelsbacher, Saint Louis Herman Hanley, Grain Valley Allan Hoover, Pleasant Hill Larry & Joan Hummel, Glencoe Don Johnson, Festus Roger & Debbie Johnson, Humansville Duane & Cosette Kelly, Independence Judd Kirkham, Climax Springs Sara Knight, Charlotte, NC Carl Kurz, Leawood, KS

Gerald Lee, Kansas City Joel LeMaster, Fulton Norman Leppo, Saint Louis John Lewis, Columbia Leroy Logan, Arnold Chip McGeehan, Marshfield Cynthia Metcalfe, Saint Louis David Murphy, Columbia Dean Murphy, Jefferson City Abe Phillips, Saint Louis Gerald Ross, Jefferson City Mike Schallon, Ballwin Timothy Schwent, Jackson E. “Sy” Seidler, Saint Louis Sara Seidler, Saint Louis M.W. Sorenson, Columbia Charles & Winnie Stribling, Mexico Mary Stuppy, Joplin Tim Thompson, Saint Charles Barbara VanBenschoten, Kansas City Lee Vogel, Kansas City Al Vogt, Columbia Randy Washburn, Jefferson City Stephen Wilson, Hartsburg Daniel Witter, Holts Summit Dick Wood, Saint Louis Howard Wood, Bonne Terre Robert Ziehmer, California

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(www.moprairie.org). “Already in the Mystic Plains Focus Area, more than 10 families who own properties totaling more than 6,000 acres have expressed a willingness to apply conservation management practices to some of their land. ... When the rolling hills of the Mystic Plains are allowed to rest from annual haying or grazing pressure, some native species are apparent. The real magic comes after the first prescribed burn. ... Native species lying dormant for years spring back to life. I’ve seen it firsthand on five separate parcels, and I expect a similar response on most of the acreage in the COA.” MPF President Paul Cox calls this the “Mystic Miracle.” Frank Oberle, CFM board member, lives and works within the Mystic Plains COA. I asked him to share a little news about work happening in his neighborhood. “I, for one, believe the environment is worth preserving and improving. Here in northeast Missouri, private and public conservationists are working together to save one of the rarest ecosystems left on the planet – Tallgrass Prairie. The particular area where I live is called the Mystic Plains Conservation Opportunity Area. It was named this because of the town of Mystic nearby. We have a spirit of hope at reviving our area, even the old-timers are getting on board to become partners by taking actions like setting aside land for grassland wildlife. Some are removing thorn trees and burning their prairies for the first time in over 50 years. Some are killing out fescue and giving the native species a chance to become more successful. “We still have a few prairie-chickens here, but they are declining fast. Our deer are great, our turkeys are fair, but most of our prairie-dependant wildlife are fading into oblivion. Their cries are inaudible and their fate is in our hands. With the help of additional dedicated

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Foundation (a CFM affiliate) and supported by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Missouri Department of Conservation, Natural Resources Conservation Service and others. Although heavily grazed and hayed, the Mystic Plains is still home for grassland wildlife including greater prairiechickens, regal fritillary butterflies, western chorus frogs, northern harriers, upland sandpipers and bobolinks. Justin Johnson, Executive Director of the Missouri Prairie Foundation (MPF), talked about the Mystic Plains COA in the latest Missouri Prairie Journal

CFM Board Member Frank Oberle lives and works in the Mystic Plains COA.

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onservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) board members had an opportunity to tour the Mystic Plains Conservation Opportunity Area (COA) during their fall board meeting event in October 2008. The Mystic Plains COA is a landscape of high rolling plains west of Kirksville. Identified in Missouri’s Comprehensive Wildlife Strategy, the Mystic Plains is a private land grassland initiative led by the Missouri Prairie

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The Mystic Miracle

CFM board members toured the Mystic Plains COA in October.

wildlife conservation funding, we could preserve even more land and help prevent these prairie jewels from disappearing forever. Thanks to the Teaming With Wildlife Coalition for supporting current and future funding sources and partnerships, we are developing a community spirit to restore more habitat.” The Teaming With Wildlife Coalition rallies for the continued federal funding of State Wildlife Grants each year – funds that make projects like those in the Mystic Plains possible. Miracles like the Mystic Plains lie dormant across the state. We need to ensure that funding and partnerships are there to make these restorations bloom! Amy Buechler, Teaming With Wildlife Coordinator

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DNR Reviews Accomplishments, Looks Ahead To 2009 Agency Expects Progress To Continue With New Administration s you know, we recently began the process of installing a new administration for our state and nation. It is part of the amazing and wonderful traditions of this country that we fight our political battles with words and media rather than the bloodshed and heartbreak so many cultures endure to change their leadership. Having been in two countries when they changed their governments by revolution, I can assure you ours is the better way. I want to thank each of you who participated in our elections, whatever your preference for the future. Each administration provides new direction and opportunities to carry out our responsibilities as individuals and as an agency. I am very pleased with what we have been able to accomplish during this administration. It has been a privilege to work with organizations like the Conservation Federation of Missouri on the many efforts that impact our fellow citizens. The new Current River State Park, a cooperative effort between the Department of Conservation and the Department of Natural Resources, is a good example of what can be accomplished together. One of this administration’s top priori-

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Doyle Childers, DNR director.

ties has been to develop a compliance assistance program that would help Missourians understand and remain in compliance with environmental regulations. Preventing environmental mistakes, rather than cleaning them up, is better for Missouri’s economy and our natural resources. Introduction of Environmental Assistance Visits has been an important part of this effort. EAVs help businesses, communities and citizens protect the environment by preventing spills, leaks and hazards from occurring. With this innovation, staff at the department’s regional and satellite offices can provide direct customer service to a regulated facility and educate them on environmental regulations when the per-

mit is newly issued or modified. This allows for early detection of problems and the ability to address them before they become violations of permit requirements. The State of Missouri also extended financial assistance to help communities protect local water quality and keep pace with growth. Gov. Blunt’s Clean Water Initiative is currently providing $50 million in bonds to assist Missouri communities facing drinking water and wastewater issues. Expanding the network of 17 satellite offices across Missouri also helped the department to improve customer service and fulfilled a range of regulatory responsibilities in the surrounding communities. Since the opening of the new satellite offices, miles traveled by staff per field visit have been reduced by 15 percent, while increasing the number of EAVs and investigations they are able to complete. The department also improved its Web site by making more parks and environmental information available to the public. The new electronic forms and Permit Assistant, a tool designed to help businesses and communities determine what permits they need, have helped make it easier for folks to comply with environmental

regulations. Creation of an Ombudsman Program is another important component of our compliance assistance effort. The ombudsmen have given citizens, businesses and communities a place to turn when they’re just not sure where to start. Since inception of this program, the department’s seven ombudsmen have visited more than 6,700 citizens, community officials and businesses in all 114 Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis. In addition to these individual contacts, the ombudsmen and I participated in a series of 126 public meetings throughout Missouri, attended by more than 1,800 citizens. It was an honor to have had the opportunity to meet with so many Missourians who shared our concern for Missouri’s environment. As I look forward to my next adventure, I can’t help but glance back with pride at all that our agency accomplished in the past four years. Every time I dip a fishing line into clean, clear water or enjoy a visit to a state park, trail or other activity, I’ll be reminded of my staff, our partners and the environmental effort that continues on.

submarine in the form of a 48’’ Northern Pike. It was a keeper for sure!!! Although my dad and outdoor mentor could not join us for what I always considered the trip of a lifetime as a teen with wilderness, wildlife, good fishing and many colorful local folks. I did bring that monster pike back home to Missouri as a tribute to our experience along with many good stories. I must say that dad was quite impressed and proud that I could boat such a creature of the deep without his aid. Well into the freezer, the huge white 48” chest freezer, went the big pike and for every family birthday, barbecue or holiday. Dad would say “show them the fish” and out came the big pike. People would say, “Now that’s a big fish”. Years passed and I am not sure which wore out first, the old chest freezer or the frostbitten and bent-up

big pike, but both eventually faded into just a memory. I have been back to Canada numerous times since that first fishing trip in 1964, but I always seem to cherish the memory of the stories associated with that big northern pike and the pride displayed by my outdoor mentors. We all have stories, however. When I think about my nearly 30 years of involvement with the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) and our many conservation victories, I think of how landing that “big fish” might not have been possible without a good mentor. The Conservation Federation of Missouri is a great mentor for future conservation leaders. It certainly has me hooked on conservation. Ron Coleman, Life Member CFM

Doyle Childers Director, DNR

ike many, it was my dad that taught me early to hunt, fish and enjoy the natural wonders of Missouri more than a half century ago. He was an avid outdoorsman. As father and son we shared many great trips to almost every corner of Missouri. I owe him much for educating me early on what has been a lifetime passion for conservation and outdoor recreation. The one trip, however, that dad had to miss due to his work schedule was my first big fishing adventure as a teenager, outside of Missouri in a place called Sioux Lookout in Ontario, Canada. My best friend, his father, grandfather and me drove to what seemed like the end of the earth to find the perfect fishing experience—and we did. It was well worth the long drive. At $12 per day for a week we got a

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COURTESY OF RON COLEMAN

Hooked On Conservation

CFM Life Member Ron Coleman (16 yrs.) and one of his many conservation mentors, Charles Woodson (80+ yrs.), pictured on a memorable Canadian fishing trip in 1964.

guide, boat, gas and freshly caught walleye for lunch each day. Heck, the guides even cleaned our fish. We caught many nice walleye, smallmouth bass and northern pike. I landed what I thought was a small

SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES

MU Helps Teenagers Learn About The Missouri River At-Risk Students At Douglass High School Learn From Hands-on Opportunities tudents at Frederick Douglass High School in Columbia are learning about the Missouri River and its history through a series of field trips and activities developed by their teachers in collaboration with researchers from MU’s School of Natural Resources. Funded by a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Corps of Discovery project enhances classroom learning through field trips, servicelearning projects and interactions with conservation and wildlife professionals.

Most of the activities take place at Overton Bottoms, a unit of the Big Muddy National Wildlife Refuge, which is operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “We want students to learn more about the social, cultural and environmental history of the Missouri River; improve their awareness, understanding and appreciation of the Big Muddy; and help them explore some career opportunities in natural resource management,” says Mark Morgan, associate professor of parks, recreation and tourism. “We feel

POWoods Box 133 4509 Road Gray Summit, MO 63072 63039 Robertsville, e-mail: hmeier@onemain.com Visit our website: www.missouribowhunters.org SOUTH COUNTY ARCHERS IS PROUD TO SUPPORT CFM & MBH

that active involvement would be a better way to learn this information, as compared with using a traditional classroom approach.” The Big Muddy refuge occupies 10,000 acres in eight sites along the Missouri River floodplain. While rich in history and endowed with a diversity of plant and animal life, the refuge remains little-known, Morgan says. Douglass High School, an alternative public school with fewer than 200 students, provides a non-traditional curriculum tailored to at-risk students. “Due to barriers and constraints, some disadvantaged students, especially minorities, have fewer opportunities for field trips than those attending other high schools in Columbia,” Morgan says. “We wanted to make sure that these students received the same opportunities as others in the district.” Graduate student Bryan Danford

worked with Morgan and Charlie Nilon, professor of fisheries and wildlife, to develop a curriculum model for two courses: environmental studies and cultural studies. Teachers Angela Waller and John Reid built on this work, incorporating their own knowledge and experience as teachers and nature enthusiasts in the design of their courses. Waller’s cultural studies class covers Missouri River history through such topics as the Lewis and Clark expedition and American Indians of mid-Missouri, while Reid’s course on environmental studies uses the Missouri River and Overton Bottoms to explore subjects such as water and nutrient cycles, plant and animal habitats, pollution, recycling and the role of fires and floods in ecological succession. Reprinted with permission of Mizzou Weekly

2009 Missouri’s Outdoor Heritage Calendar

2009 MDC Natural Events Calendar

This new calendar celebrates Missouri’s rich outdoor heritage. With images and gear from years past mixed with modern photographs of hunting, fishing and trapping, it calls out for the current generation to continue building Missouri's outdoor legacy one generation at a time. You’ll also find monthly reminders of current game seasons along with tips to increase your success in the field.

Chock-full of dazzling photographs, fascinating natural history details and native-plant gardening reminders, the Conservation Department’s Natural Events Calendar sells out fast every year. The 2009 edition features MDC staff and volunteer photos of Missouri plants, animals and landscapes in every season. Home gardeners will appreciate native-plant gardening tips following the monthly pages. Order for that nature lover on your Christmas shopping list.

10 x 14 inches $10.00 (includes shipping)

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Conservation Federation of Missouri 2009 Resource Committee Meetings

The Lodge of Four Seasons

Saturday, February 28

Plenary Session 8:00 - 8:45 Natural Resource Committee Meetings 9:00 - 10:30

Natural Resource Committee Meetings 11:00 - 12:30

Camping, Hiking Trails & Water Sports

Archery

Chair:

Chair: Tom Dickerson

“Scoop” Peery

Vice Chair: Linda Hanley

Conservation Education, Youth Activities, Public Information & Wildlife Week Chair:

Diana Mulick

Eldo Meyer

Vice Chair: Mark Stuppy

Fisheries & Water Resources Chair: Tom Russell

Tom Lampe

Vice Chair: Elsa Gallagher

Chair: Herman Hanley

Vice Chair: Bruce Schuette

Parks

Burt Stewart

Vice Chair: Mark Van Patten

Chair: Ron Coleman

Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste & Recycling

Small Game & Furbearers

Chair:

Chair: Robert Wilson

Matt Gaunt

Vice Chair: Sara Pauley

Mickey Heitmeyer

Vice Chair: Richard Ash

Vice Chair: Jerry Hamilton

Sportsmen’s Rights, Firearms & Hunter Safety

Waterfowl & Wetlands Chair:

Vice Chair: Norman Leppo

Natural History & Wildlands

Rivers & Streams Chair:

Vice Chair: Duane Kelly

Chair: Cara Stuckel

Ed Keyser

Quail & Quail Habitat Chair:

Chair: Gary Baclesse

Global Warming

Forestry Chair:

Ecology, Environment & Energy

Vice Chair: Al Vogt

Deer, Wild Turkey & Ruffed Grouse Chair:

Vice Chair: Jeff Friedman

Vice Chair: George Seek

Chair: Marvin Behnke

Vice Chair: Orlin Browning

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Come Home To Conservation 73rd CFM Annual Conference - REGISTER NOW! CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS Annual Conservation Awards Ceremony Natural Resource Committee Reports Teaming With Wildlife Rally

Policy Discussions Meet Conservation & Natural Resource Leaders Banquet Auction

CONFERENCE-AT-A-GLANCE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

1:00 - 7:00 pm Registration Open

12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch break (on your own)

7:30 - 8:30 am Breakfast (on your own)

3:00 - 5:00 pm Board Meeting

1:30 - 2:30 pm Resolutions Committee Meeting Operation Game Thief Committee 2:30 - 3:30 pm Meeting Annual Business Meeting of 4:00 - 5:00 pm Delegates

8:30 am

Resolutions General Session

12:00 pm

Adjourn

5:00 - 7:30 pm Dinner Break (on your own) Annual Conservation Awards 7:30 - 9:00 pm Ceremony

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 7:00 - 8:00 am Breakfast (on your own) 8:00 - 8:45 am Plenary Session

Subject to change

5:30 - 7:00 pm Social Hour & Silent Auction

Mail Registration To: CFM 728 West Main Street Jefferson City, MO 65101

7:00 - 8:00 pm Banquet 8:30 pm

Live Auction

9:00 - 12:30 pm Resource Committee Meetings

REGISTRATION FORM (clip & mail) REGISTRATION PACKAGES (#1) Member Pkg - All sessions, Awards Ceremony, Access to exhibits/silent auction. (#2) One-day Member Pkg - All Daily Sessions, Access to exhibits/silent auction. (#3) Non Member Pkg - All sessions, Awards Ceremony, Access to exhibits/silent auction, Oneyear CFM Membership. (#4) Non Member One-Day Pkg All Daily Sessions, Access to exhibits/silent auction, and One-year CFM Membership.

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ACCOMMODATIONS Lodging arrangements must be made directly with the Lodge of Four Seasons (573) 365-3000 or (800) 843-5253. Room rates are $75/night for single or double occupancy while room block lasts.

2009 Awards Ceremony is sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

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Registration Packages

Pre-Registration (by February 13)

Registration Fee

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$30.00/person

(#2) One-day Member

$15.00/person

(#3) Non Member

$50.00/person

(#4) One-day Non Member

$30.00/person

Banquet

$40.00/person

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CALENDAR MISSOURI FESTIVALS AND AFFILIATE EVENTS

AFFILIATE EVENTS MISSOURI CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY FEB 4-6: Missouri Natural Resources Conference, Global Trends – Missouri Impacts: Adapting to Climate Change, Tan-Tar-A Resort and Golf Club, Lake of the Ozarks; Brian Canaday (573) 884-6861 MISSOURI DUCKS UNLIMITED JAN 24: Warrenton Annual Banquet, American Legion Post 122, Warrenton (6:00pm); Donald Bader (573) 220-1296 JAN 24: Old Monroe Annual Dinner, Knights of Columbus Hall, Old Monroe (6:00pm); Chris Bosley (636) 262-4935 FEB 7: Volunteer Celebration Day, Kearney (11:00am); Mark Jackson (417) 549-9875 FEB 7: Jefferson City Annual Banquet, Knights of Columbus Hall, Saint Martins (6:00pm); Daniel Webb (573) 690-0958 FEB 7: Kearney Dinner, Kearney (6:00pm); Jon Shinneman (816) 903-4243 FEB 21: Warrensburg/Blackwater Dinner, Johnson County Fairgrounds, Warrensburg (6:00pm); Kevin Raynes (660) 429-6959 FEB 21: Marshall Annual Banquet, Saline County Fairgrounds, Marshall (5:30pm); Dennis Yokeley (660) 202-7718 FEB 28: Saint Charles Dinner, Stegton Regency, Saint Charles (6:00pm); Dunstan Disselhorst (636) 699-9869 FEB 28: Smithville Membership Dinner, Paradise Pointe Golf Course, Smithville (6:00pm); Doug Fales (816) 835-3684 MISSOURI HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR’S ASSOCIATION JAN 15: Newsletter Deadline MISSOURI NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION FUNDRAISING BANQUETS JAN 9: Crowleys Ridge Limbhangers, Elks

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.

Lodge, Dexter; Kyle Ouzts (573) 6245505 JAN 16: Bayou Strutters, Top of the Town Banquet Hall, East Prairie; Tim Kavan (573) 823-6366 JAN 17: Springtown Wattlenecks, American Legion Hall, Smithville; Troy O’Dell (816) 628-4254 JAN 17: Lincoln Hills, Lincoln Hills Fairgrounds, Troy; Bruce Wilcockson (636) 462-2095 JAN 17: Current River Callers, Winona School, Winona; Troy McAfee (573) 3254930 JAN 23: Southern Ozark Longbeards, Methodist Church, Doniphan; Alan Slayton (573) 857-2119 JAN 23: Ozark Greenway Thunderin Gobblers, Community Building, Willard; Jason Bussard (417) 830-1535 JAN 24: Spring River Toms, Memorial Hall, Carthage; Kevin Dougless (417) 793-1210 JAN 24: Tick Ridge, Community Expo Center, Macon; Dan Coons (660) 699-2442 JAN 24: Shaky Ground Gobblers, Sharps Banquet Hall, New Madrid; Bud Henry (573) 748-0438 JAN 24: Union Covered Bridge Gobblers, American Legion Hall, Paris; Bruce Mills (573) 685-2374 JAN 29: Mid-State, Elks Lodge, Columbia; Bernard Grice (573) 445-6967 JAN 30: Fountain City Strutters, Elks Lodge, DeSoto; Brad Queen (636) 5865850 JAN 31: Honey Creek Strutters, Lake Viking Club House, Gallatin; Clint Vanatta (660) 663-2141 JAN 31: Delta Bootheel Gobblers, Eagles Hall, Kennett; Lynn Smith (573) 8880054 JAN 31: Ray County Shortspurs, Ray County

Veterans Memorial Building, Richmond; Mark McCorkendale (660) 398-4785 JAN 31: Chariton River Full Strutters, Knights of Columbus Hall, Salisbury; George Schupback (660) 288-3168 JAN 31: Benton County Thunderin Gobblers, Knights of Columbus Hall, Warsaw; Josh Young (660) 547-2535 FEB 6: Summit Ridge Longbeards, Saint Andrews Catholic Church, Holts Summit; Jeff Demand (573) 596-5608 FEB 6: Rogersville Strutters, First Baptist Church, Rogersville; Cody Wilson (417) 753-2548 FEB 6: Lost Creek Longbeards, Innsbrook Resort, Wright City; Gary Janes (636) 2908310 FEB 7: Cooper County Limbhangers, Knights of Columbus Hall, Boonville; Sabe Caton (573) 450-1048 FEB 7: Clearwater Longbeards, Trinity Methodist Church, Piedmont; Richie Ayers (573) 223-2356 FEB 7: Gateway Longspurs, Knights of Columbus Hall, Saint Paul; Dan Zerr (636) 625-1608 FEB 13: Grand River Gobblers, American Legion Hall, Bethany; Ronnie Graham (660) 425-8126 FEB 13: Kingdom of Callaway Limbhangers, Saint Peters Catholic Church, Fulton; John Burk (573) 676-5994 FEB 13: Meramec Valley Strutters, Eagles Hall, Sullivan; Melinda Twyman (573) 468-5010 FEB 14: Truman Lake Chapter, Benson Convention Center, Clinton; Brent Billings (417) 644-0021 FEB 14: Bootheel Boss Gobblers, Bavarian Hall, Jackson; Bronson Senn (573) 2642470 FEB 27: Tabo Creek Thunderin Toms, American Legion Hall, Higginsville; Mark Lamphier (660) 584-6397 FEB 27: Indian Creek Chapter, Lampo Building, Neosho; Chuck & Doris Dalbom (417) 628-3253 FEB 27: Brickyard Hill Drummers, Atchison County Memorial Building, Rock Port; Wally Riebesell (660) 744-6125

FEB 27: Sand Burr Strutters, Elks Lodge, Sikeston; Tony Beeson (573) 380-5433 FEB 28: Young’s Creek Strutters, Holy Spirit Multi Purpose Building, Centralia; Bruce Mills (573) 685-2374 FEB 28: Fabius River Fantails, Knights of Columbus Hall, Edina; April Bruegenhemke (660) 423-5327 FEB 28: Black Mountain Longbeards, Middle School, Fredericktown; Russ Parker (573) 783-6876 FEB 28: South Grand River Gobblers, Elks Lodge, Harrisonville; Roger Benson (816) 380-2266 FEB 28: Turkey Creek Longbeards, Shriners Club, Joplin; Charles Forest (417) 7814720 FEB 28: Little Platte Longbeards, Community Center, Lathrop; Eric Dennis (816) 539-3558 JAKES EVENTS JAN 1: Gasconade River Gobblers, Bland; Don Hill (573) 943-6644 WHEELIN SPORTSMEN BENEFITS JAN 10: Show Me Awards, Osage Beach; Bernard Grice (573) 445-6967 MISSOURI SMALLMOUTH ALLIANCE JAN 21: Monthly Membership Meeting, Powder Valley Nature Center, Kirkwood (7:00pm) FEB 18: Monthly Membership Meeting, Powder Valley Nature Center, Kirkwood (7:00pm) MISSOURI TROUT FISHERMEN’S ASSOCIATION JAN 1: Regular Meeting, Conservation Nature Center, Springfield (6:00pm) FEB 5: Regular Meeting, Conservation Nature Center, Springfield (6:00pm) SOUTHWEST MISSOURI FLY FISHERS JAN 8: Business Meeting (7:00pm) FEB 12: Business Meeting (7:00pm)

CFM EVENTS JAN 9-11, 2009: Board Meeting, Keeter Center – College of the Ozarks, Branson FEB 27-MAR 1, 2009: Annual Meeting, Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark

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