September 2011 VOL. 72, NO. 5
Pull... for Conservation!!! CFM's 5th Annual Sporting Clays Classic
For results, sponsors and more photos, see inside.
Inside This Issue:
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FEATURED ARTICLES Tackle The Storm ..........................................................................................5 Share The Harvest ........................................................................................10 CFM’s New Director Of Development ....................................................11 The Mission Of The Conservation Leadership Corps
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CFM Strategic Planning ..........................................................................22 Professionally Trained Timber Harvesters ..........................................24 River Cleanup Project
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Pull For Conservation Clay Shoot Reaches New Heights
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NEWS, UPDATES AND COLUMNS View From The Stone House ....................................................................2 President’s Message..................................................................................3
September 2011 Vol. 72, No. 5 OFFICERS Mike Schallon President Duane Addleman 1st Vice President Richard Ash 2nd Vice President Secretary Dan Zerr Randy Washburn Treasurer
STAFF Dave Murphy
Executive Director/ Editor Travis Scott Director of Development Amy Buechler Teaming With Wildlife Coordinator Micaela Haymaker Office Manager Membership Laurie Coleman Associate/ Managing Editor Joe Pendergrass Design & Production Mission Statement: Missourians for Conservation of Natural Resources and Protection of Our Outdoor Heritage.
School Of Natural Resources
An Update From The Director’s Office ................................................6 An Era Of Restoration ........................................................................6 Teaming With Wildlife
Conservation Funding In Trouble ........................................................8 Prairie Superhero Fights For Prairies Using State Wildlife Grants ..........9 Agency News
MDC Presents Master Conservationist Award To Bill Crawford ........12 Gov. Nixon Appoints St. Louisan To Conservation Commission........13 The Missouri State Park System Plays An Important Role In Missouri’s History And Future ....................................................16 Stockton State Park Spotlight ............................................................17 Calendar ..................................................................................................18 Member Information
New Members......................................................................................4 Conservationists For Life ..................................................................21 List of Affiliates ................................................................................23 Business Alliance Members ..............................................................29
Missouri Wildlife is the official publication of the Conservation Federation of Missouri, Affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. ISSN 1082-8591
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VIEW FROM THE STONE HOUSE
Untying the Gordian Knot
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or those so long in the tooth as I, days of really cold or really hot weather become a welcome excuse to seek out the musty, comforting corridors of libraries. Maybe it is a subconscious return to days and days of painting cave walls by my ancient Celtic ancestors, maybe it is but a reflection of those blissful boyhood hours of fantasy as I read stories penned by my heroes recounting their explorations and adventures beyond my horizons, at the far corners of the Earth. Whatever may be their actual roots, old stories lose none of their magic through retelling. In fact, the really good (or really bad) ones seem to be nurtured by repetition. They come to have a life of their own. In this era of Facebook and Twitter, myths become facts instantly to millions. And these myths circle the globe in microseconds, to the chagrin of all of us who care deeply about truth. In this way, nonsensical notions become every bit as real as facts. Lest we allow ourselves to be drawn into an endless game of “whack-a-mole” in fruitless attempts to end the game once and for all, a pregnant pause for consideration and contemplation at the very outset, as every outdoors person knows, is a more than good idea. The Gordian Knot of growing CFM membership is my subject here. It never happens as quickly or as easily as our leaders hope. It rarely happens by accident. It always requires considerable explanation by the seller and patient attention from the buyer. At times the concept of CFM seems as complex as The Knot, at others as simple as a wrap of the
reins around the hitch rail. As a reminder, Gordias was a peasant who rode an oxcart into Telmissus (the capital city of Phrygia), which according to an oracle identified him as the next king. Gordias tied an oxcart to a post in Telmissus with a complicated knot.
According to legend, he who untied the knot would rule Asia. Three centuries later, Alexander the Great, according to some, cut the knot with a sword…and according to others managed to untie it. To this day mathematicians and philosophers ponder and write about the Gordian Knot and untying it has become a modern metaphor for solving the unsolvable. Very recently a couple of major opportunities to grow our membership have helped loosen, but not entirely untie our Gordian Knot. Our friends and partners at Bass Pro and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources have made real efforts to help us. At Columbia Bass Pro, we have been allowed to recruit members among their customers during the Fall
Hunting Classic. From the thousands of customers, we have recruited dozens of new members. We have been modestly successful in recruiting, but we have learned a great deal about ourselves and about what others know or do not know about us. This has done a lot for name recognition for CFM as well. DNR gave me the opportunity to speak to all employees about DNR’s relationship with CFM and about CFM membership. For an amazing number of these career professionals, this was their first glimpse of our long-standing, multifaceted relationship. Follow up on these two marvelous opportunities is important. Especially in the continuing tough economic times we all are experiencing, many folks are rightly hesitant to impulsively turn loose of any dollars, especially for something new to them like membership in an organization. We will persist. We will succeed. We will continue to grow. Our growth will feed upon itself and the fact that membership in CFM is the best investment one can make in the present and future well being of Missouri outdoors will spread with all the speed and penetration possible via current technologies and networks. Together we have untied a passel of knots over the years, some as complex as the Gordian, others as simple as shoelaces. None of what we get done happens without you. Thank you! Get outside and take someone with you. — Dave Murphy Executive Director, CFM
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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don’t know about you, but the intense heat we’ve all experienced this summer finds me looking forward to the cool breezes of October! While we are waiting for my favorite month of the year to arrive our CFM Directors are working on many important programs and events. Before you receive this edition of Missouri Wildlife, our annual Sporting Clay Shoot will have already taken place. Our friends at River Hills Sporting Clays provide a perfect venue for our shooters. The weather sounds promising so attendees should get a break from the heat! Thanks to all of you who participate, donate and/or volunteer! This is one of our primary fundraisers and it continues to grow in attendance and popularity year after year! Our Share the Harvest committee is working hard to fine tune a great program in time for this year’s deer hunting season and will continue to provide tons of veni-
son for Missouri’s most needy. Our 54th annual CFM Fall Conference will be September 16-18 at Camp Clover Point, Lake of the Ozarks State Park. Many committee meetings have taken place throughout the year to insure great
programs and outdoor activities. If you have not yet signed up . . . call the office and perhaps you still can, but hurry! I hope to see you there! CFM is also preparing for a Water Summit this fall to bring together many groups to discuss how we use our water resources. Sometime in October I will drive up to southwest Iowa and visit Terry and Lona Lewis, long time CFM members who operate the Christmas Tree Farm that provide the beautiful wreathes for our holiday fundraiser. As the dog days of summer drag on and we dream of cool breezes your president and the Board of Directors continue to work closely with Executive Director, Dave Murphy to move our conservation agenda forward! Yours in conservation, Mike Schallon President, CFM
Mail Bag Dave, This is in response to your recent article "Somewhere there is a child". I'll have you know the printed copy of your article is now framed and hanging above my workbench. As soon as time allows it will go to "the Cabin" owned by our good friend, Tom Karl of Farmington. Tom & I hunt together and bought our farms from the same lifelong conservationist, Jim Young. I cannot tell you how this article hits home. I spend
countless hours alone and/or with friends working on the property to the point that I am actually ready to return to work the next Monday so I can "REST". While doing this utterly exhausting work it has always made me feel fulfilled and lucky. I truly feel sorry for people who do not understand or cannot or will not ever be able to experience this even in the slightest way. My children always ask my wife if she ever worries about me being by myself doing the work especially in the heat of
summer. She always tells them she knows I am very careful and that I AM HAPPY. I thought your article hit the nail on the head as to why I spend hours of time trying to run "JAKES DAYS" or promote the NWTF, NRA or Conservation Federation of Missouri. Kids are the answer. Missouri does a great job in replacing old hunters with new but most states are not so lucky. I hope your article gets to as many people or conservation minded organizations as possible because
it is from the heart from someone who "walks the walk and talks the talk". Thanks for all you do. Thanks for the pleasure of getting to become acquainted through your time with the NWTF and by all means, keep those articles rolling. You are always welcome to spend the night or weekend in Perryville if you pass this way. We have the room and the friendship.
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Grand Opening
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he new Audubon Center at Riverlands will officially open its doors to the public October 15th with an all-day open house. The center is a flagship partnership between the National Audubon Society and the Army Corps of Engineers. Located near the confluence of the Missouri, Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, the new center is located within a nationally designated (IBA) Important Bird Area and is a key resting place in the heart of one of the most significant migratory flyways in the world … the Mississippi River basin. Every year 325 species or 60% of all North American waterfowl and songbirds migrate through the area. The new site sits on the banks of the Mississippi River on 3700 acres of prairie marsh and forest at the Corps' Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary and features a soaring 140° vista of the Great Rivers and the extensive wildlife that lives in and migrates through the area. The open house will feature activities for both children and adults as well as the opportunity to explore the 8 1/2 miles of trails in the sanctuary on guided nature walks. Inside the center, special displays and activities give visitors the opportunity to learn about the birds and habitat of the Mississippi flyway. "The center's convenient location to a major metropolitan area is one of it's key
WELCOME CFM NEW MEMBERS J. Audiffred, Ballwin Ted Baumer Family, Farmington James Borron Family, Kirksville Lance Borron Family, Lees Summit Tim Borron Family, Buckner Todd Borron, Lake Ozark Joel Brockmeyer, Evans, GA Paige Brockmeyer, Evans, GA 4
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features, " noted Audubon Center director Dr. Patricia Hagen. "After just a 30 minute drive from downtown St. Louis, people can immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, smells and rhythms of nature and the seasons. The new center is a key component of the National Audubon’s Society’s Mississippi River Initiative, which is focused on restoring and protecting habitat and water quality along the entire length of the Mississippi. By educating students and visitors about the varied ecosystems in the area the Audubon Center at Riverlands hopes to inspire conservation of the rich diversity of birds and wildlife that depend on the river." For more information about the October 15th open house visit the website at www.riverlands.audubon.org or call 636899-0090. To get regular updates on bird sightings and other activities link to us on Facebook from our website. The center is located at 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386.
Charles Burwick, Springfield Pamela Bussell, Independence Jeffrey Cantrell, Neosho Brian Culver, Boynton, OK Mark Culver, Bonne Terre Richard Dudden, Springfield Andrew Duggan, Saint Louis Theresa Enderle, Independence Nick Fowler, Marshall Bob Gunderson, Tucson, AZ Dean Hensen, Bonne Terre Ewell Hensen, Park Hills
Jason Isabelle, Columbia Jacob & Sharon Klein, Saint Louis Veralyn Long, Jefferson City Larry Luptowski, Saint Charles Marvin Mesey Family, Bonne Terre Jared Monroig, Washington Alexander Nicozisin, Des Peres Ryan Phillips, O’Fallon Tim Ripperger, Jefferson City Guy Roberts Family, Farmington
Don Rouse Family, Green City John Schuller, Grundy Center, IA Frances Sell, Kansas City Steve Taaffe, Ballwin Logan Thompson, Saint Charles Steven Tilley Family, Perryville Brad Troesser, Jefferson City Shannon Troesser, Jefferson City Kristin Van De Velde, Jefferson City Shirley Waldo, Lonedell Donald Werner, Saint Louis
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n Saturday August 7, 2011 members of the Backlashers Bass Club of Joplin and the KC Junior Bassmasters along with President Jim Zieger set up in the North Park Mall to give the kids of Joplin something to be happy about. Fishing rod and reel combos along with hats, shirts and tackle were handed out with "no-fineprint". Most of the product came from the Tackle the Storm organization that started their efforts after the tornadoes that ripped through Alabama a few months ago. I was contacted by Don Barone the founder of the organization to see if Missouri BASS Federation Nation would be interested in helping out by passing out product he had left over from his event. Naturally my first call was to Braden McBride of the Backlashers Bass Club of Joplin a long time Missouri BASS Federation Nation club. He found a place to have the event and spent numerous hours publicizing it to the local media and press. Their club received the product and brought it over in 3 pickup truck loads to the mall. After talking with members of the KC Junior Bassmasters we decided to make the trip to help out. We had 6 club members and a few family members along with several members and family of the Backlashers there around noon to set up and distribute product. There were a little over 400
rod and reel combos donated and a lot of other merchandise given out to the kids of Joplin that suffered losses from the tornadoes a few months ago that ripped through their town. Berkley and TTI Blakemore sponsors of Missouri BASS sent some product to me that we took down and added to the rest of the product to be given away. It was great to see all of the relief efforts still going on today in the Joplin area. Workers were working hard to get a section of the mall ready to serve as Joplin High School for the upcoming semester. My son Jimmy and I drove around afterwards and witnessed the damage. It seemed like there was something set up every few blocks assisting the people of the area. Several people came up to me at the mall asking what this was all about and after explaining Tackle The Storm they offered their personal thanks. We had 2 local television stations interview Braden McBride and myself. I caught the interview with Braden before I left and was pleased to see all of the other events that occurred on Saturday covered as well.
Volunteers that helped distribute donated merchandise to children that were affected by the Joplin tornado. Photo credit: MBF
Conserve Life: SLOW DOWN More than 1,100 people die on Missouri highways each year. Don’t become a statistic. Conserve life by slowing down and by always making sure your seatbelt is buckled. BUCKLE
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I was so glad that we decided to attend and want to thank everyone from MO BASS that helped make this a huge success. Jim Zieger President, Missouri BASS Federation
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SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES
An Update From The Director’s Office
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he School of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri has over 100 students pursuing graduate degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) in one of professional disciplines. These students are working with faculty mentors on a host of applied conservation problems from Missouri, to elsewhere in North America, to across the globe. The following continues a series of articles authored by some of our outstanding young professionals. For this issue, Mr. David Jachowski, a PhD student in our Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Department, writes about his personal and professional experience with the restoration of wildlife. For the past 11 years David has worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and been involved in efforts to restore black-footed ferrets to the Great Plains. His current research focuses on the conservation and management of reintroduced African elephant populations in South Africa. Contact me at RyanMR@missouri.edu with any comments or questions. Mark Ryan Director, The School of Natural Resources 6
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An Era of Restoration: What Elk Could Mean to Missouri
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espite growing up just outside of Yellowstone National Park, I find that few of my family vacations rival a trip to Yellowstone in the fall. It’s a time when only “newlyweds and nearly-deads” come to visit, as my uncle says, because school is in session. There is a lingering chill in the October morning air. Bull elk fill the valleys and mountainsides with their bugling. The sounds are an unmistakable blend of high and low resonant pitches, combining the screeching of old brake pads and the howl of a wolf. Big bulls the size of a Toyota Prius move through the aspens in rut, wielding wickedly forked antlers as big around at the base as my arm. All this to attract mates to their harems. Antlers tell the story of a bull’s age, health and prominence. They grow through the green summer months until fall, when the bull rakes them on trees and bushes to tear off the velvet covering down to the bony core. During rut, the bull’s physiology tells it not to be concerned with the coming deep snows or the recently renewed threat of wolves, but to compete for the chance to pass on his DNA to the next generation. In spring, after snowmelt, I would hike alone into the hills behind my uncle’s ranch on the edge of the park looking for antlers the elk had shed. Sometimes I would find the
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entire animal, a winter kill, and pull out the two ivory teeth from the upper jaw. I would hike the rest of the day rubbing the smooth flat teeth between my fingers. When Europeans first came to the continent, elk were the most widely distributed of all cloven-hooved animals. Their range spanned the country from east to west coasts, and extended as far south as Mexico and up to the Northwest territories of Canada. Herds of elk roamed mid-western oak-hickory forests, grasslands of the Great Plains, pine forests in the Sierra Nevadas, and high mountains of the desert southwest. Holding the two robin’s-egg-sized ivory teeth in my hand, I would think back to a time when elk were valuable sources of meat and hides, and their bones and antlers served as material for tools made by many Native American cultures. Now, after growing up and leaving the West, I can more fully appreciate that Yellowstone is an island of wildness. One of a very few places in the lower 48 states with a complete set of large predators and prey that mimic pre-colonial times. It’s a reminder that the rest of the Western landscape is not wild and pristine, that human intervention will be needed to restore wild things to wild places, and that restoring species is making places wild again. Harvard Professor E.O.
Wilson, one of the preeminent ecologists of our time, predicts that following centuries of human-induced extinctions and degradation, the next century will “be the era of restoration.” In this glass-half-full view of conservation biology, biologists will increasingly shift from documenting declines to guiding restoration. The shift will bring new challenges to wildlife management in the 21st century, particularly for restoring large and highprofile species. Challenges that the faculty and staff at the University of Missouri are meeting head-on. One example is in South Africa, where Mizzou’s Fisheries and Wildlife Department has been collaborating with managers who are trying to restore African elephants. Once nearly extirpated from South Africa, elephants are being reintroduced to parks and reserves throughout the country. Unfortunately, these elephants can respond aggressively to translocation, goring endangered rhinos and even killing humans. Mizzou researchers have taken steps to understand the causes of this aggression, collecting data on elephant physiology, behavior, and surrounding management conditions to gain insights that could limit elephant stress and aggressive behavior in future translocation attempts. Another example is in the Western US, where researchers at Mizzou have helped
advance the reintroduction of the most endangered mammal in North America, the blackfooted ferret. This highly sensitive species requires careful captive breeding and preconditioning before release into the wild. To date, biologists with federal and state agencies, Indian tribes, and nongovernmental organizations have released over 3,000 ferrets at 19 reintroduction sites in eight states between Canada to Mexico. However, ferrets at only two of these sites have succeeded in maintaining selfsustaining populations. Researchers at Mizzou have
helped managers analyze data collected from the 21-year history of the reintroduction program and are providing guidance to help restore this species in the wild. Mizzou now brings this expertise to help with restoration of elk here in Missouri. This comes with its own unique set of challenges and questions: how will the new elk fare; where will they move to; will they increase tourism revenue; when will the first hunting season begin, and how will they impact the Ozark ecosystem? Some of these questions can be answered in
our lifetime. Others will linger for generations. For many Missourians, the immediate benefit is already here and difficult to measure. When the gates of the trailer from Kentucky opened, and elk touched the ground in Missouri for the first time in 146 years, the Ozarks suddenly got a little wilder. Not only had the state added to a species list long on the decline, but Missouri was restored to a point in time when large, wild mammals roamed the Ozark hills and valleys. I am more eager than ever to get out of the office and into the Ozarks, to
take that next overnight float trip along the Current River in October after the summer floaters have gone. I imagine waking up in camp along the river and seeing a cow elk herd drinking in the morning mists that rise from cool clear Missouri spring-fed waters. I want to be there to hear the bugle of a bull elk as I fall asleep. David S. Jachowski Doctoral Student Department of Fisheries and Wildlife University of Missouri
Kids and Grandkids How many of you have grandkids? Do you invest at least $25 in gifts to them for birthdays and Christmas? I suspect that all of us would answer YES to the second question. Recently I have managed to do two things at once (I realize that there are some of you out there that doubt I can do two things at once). This double dip isn’t about saving time, it is about giving a great gift to all of my kids and grandkids (9 in all), AND helping the Conservation Federation of Missouri. It is really very simple. Once a year at Christmas time I update the list with the CFM office and send a check for the total times $25. They send a card to each of the family members notifying them of the gift membership. You can also put a card in their Christmas stocking. You can also do the same at each of their birthdays if you prefer. NOW FOR THE PUNCHLINE. I know this is important because one of my grandsons this year spoke up and asked for a LIFE MEMBERSHIP in the Conservation Federation of Missouri! Perhaps a little aggressive for a pre-teenager but now we are both LIFE MEMBERS of CFM. As well as being LIFE MEMBERS of CFM, Blake and I share deer stands and turkey stands each season and he has long since killed his first gobbler and buck. We have a shared passion for the outdoors as do several of my other offspring. How about each of you with a passion for outdoors and for CFM sharing BOTH with your kids and grandkids? Start today and make a difference in a young person’s life. You will be glad you did. After all it is about YOUR legacy and the heritage of your family. Howard Wood, Bonne Terre
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Conservation Funding in Trouble
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his spring, Congress cut State Wildlife Grant funding from $90 million to $63 million nationally. In July, the House Appropriations Committee passed an Interior Appropriations bill that included huge cuts to many conservation programs, including slashing State Wildlife Grants nearly 75% to only $22 million nationally. Other programs potentially affected include a 58% reduction in the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund, a 96% reduction in the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund and the complete elimination of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund. State Wildlife Grants are a national funding source created to prevent species from becoming endangered by protecting and restoring native habitats. Missouri has received more than $12.4 million over the past 10 years (averaging about $1.2 million annually) to help ensure that Missouri has healthy, sustainable plant and animal communities for future generations to use and enjoy. The program supports jobs and the $730 billion outdoor recreation economy, leverages millions in state and private funds, is one of the most flexible conservation programs around and is supported by millions of birders, hikers, anglers and hunters who make up the 6,300 member 8
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Teaming With Wildlife Coalition. We understand that spending cuts need to be made in our federal budget, but conservation and environmental program are being disproportionally targeted. Congress took an August recess before the Interior Appropriations bill made it to the House floor, however the future of State Wildlife Grants and other conservation funding remains uncertain at best.
Fund. The Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative has funded approximately $100,000 in grants each year since 2003. Funding for this program comes through the Missouri Department of Conservation as a result of reimbursement from the federal State Wildlife Grants program, and through support from partners including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife program and National Wild
Projects like the Central Missouri Grassland/Savanna Partnership on private land will not continue to receive funding if State Wildlife Grants decline or disappear. (photo credit: MDC)
What does this mean for Missouri? Already we are seeing some of the trickle down effects of reduced funding coming to our state. In Missouri, State Wildlife Grants make possible the Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative (MoBCI) grants program and the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Wildlife Diversity
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Turkey Federation Super Fund program. As a consequence of reduced State Wildlife Grant funding this year, several MoBCI grant and Wildlife Diversity Fund projects approved last year are delayed until 2012 to determine if funding will become available. Also, because of this uncertainty in State
Wildlife Grant funding, the MoBCI Steering Committee is unable to announce a MoBCI Grant program for this fall. If State Wildlife Grants are reduced by 75% as proposed, it is likely that there will not be enough funds coming to Missouri for a MoBCI grant program or Wildlife Diversity Fund! What next? The House won’t continue working on the Interior appropriations bill for 2012 until September at the earliest. It’s likely that the bill will get rolled into a larger omnibus bill. The debt ceiling compromise is also worrisome. A bipartisan super committee is tasked with reducing the deficit by $1.2 trillion before Thanksgiving. Anything and everything is on the table for cuts, and it is likely that conservation and environmental programs will continue to see a disproportionally large amount of cuts. We need to keep the pressure on our congress members – State Wildlife Grants are a proactive approach to keeping habitats healthy and species off the endangered species list. They are matched dollar for dollar by conservation partners and often provide work for on-the-ground conservation contractors. The accompanying "Prairie Superhero" article shows one example of how State Wildlife Grant funding is translating into jobs and
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Prairie Superhero Fights for Prairies Using State Wildlife Grants! By Carol Davit, Missouri Prairie Foundation
Invasive species control like this project controlling spotted knapweed will be underfunded without adequate State Wildlife Grant funding. (credit: MDC)
hundreds of acres of prairie habitat management in Missouri. Please take this opportunity to call your congress member and let them know that State Wildlife Grant funding is important. Tell them to oppose cuts to State Wildlife Grants and other conservation funding programs. Contact information for congress members can be found by entering your zipcode at www.house.gov. The State Wildlife Grants Program is a major accom-
plishment of the Teaming With Wildlife Coalition – a network of over 6,000 organizations and businesses nationally (307 in Missouri) that support additional funding for fish, forest and wildlife conservation. If you would like to get involved or learn more about how you can help, please contact Amy Buechler, Missouri Teaming With Wildlife Coordinator, abuechler@confedmo.org, 573-634-2322 or visit www.moteaming.org.
With help from State Wildlife Grant funds, the Missouri Prairie Foundation’s Richard Datema protects prairie with a vengeance. Demons lurk on our prairies—in the form of sericea lespedeza, tall fescue, and evil armies of advancing trees. With every square yard of original prairie that is degraded by these invaders, native prairie biodiversity decreases. Luckily, Missouri has human warriors, in the form of prairie professionals like Richard Datema, who protect prairies not with swords or sledgehammers, but with backpack sprayers, herbicide, chainsaws, fire— and funding to carry out the work. Highly regarded among his peers for his relentless work ethic, Datema has served as the Missouri Prairie Foundation’s (MPF’s) prairie operations manager since 1998. He works year-round carrying out prairie restoration and management work appropriate to the season. In summer, Datema sprays sericea lespedeza, brush, and other invasives, usually for 10 hours a day, five days a week. On several MPF prairies, a
Richard Datema preparing a prescribed fire line at a Missouri Prairie Foundation prairie. The Foundation owns 15 tracts totaling 2,600 acres. Its prairies provide habitat for hundreds of native plants and thousands of invertebrate and other wildlife species, such as prairie hyacinth, regal fritillaries, and Henslow’s sparrows. Photo credit: MPF
visitor is hard-pressed to find even one stem of sericea. As for trees, Datema doesn’t so much clear them as annihilate them, often leaving nothing but ash in his wake. Thanks to Datema’s hard work, several MPF prairies, once fragmented by thick tree rows or overwhelmed by shrubs, are now largely tree-free and with expanded vistas of grassland favored by prairiedependent plants and animals. Last year, as in years past, MPF received a $20,000 Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative (MoBCI) grant—fund-
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Prairie Superhero from page 9 ed by the federal State Wildlife Grant program—for prairie revitalization work. Augmented with matching funds and volunteer labor from MPF and other partners, this grant supported prescribed burns on more than 2,000 acres of prairie and the treatment of invasive species on more than 4,500 acres of prairie. This year, thanks to a MoBCI grant and a Wildlife Diversity Fund grant, Datema will continue to combat invasives on more than 4,500 acres of prairie owned by MPF, the Missouri Department of Conservation, the Nature Conservancy, Kansas City Parks and Recreation, and several private, individual landowners. Consider that ecologists rank temperate grasslands— which include Missouri’s tallgrass prairies—as the least
conserved, most threatened major habitat type on earth. Prairie protection efforts in Missouri, therefore, are not only essential to preserving our state’s natural heritage, but also are important to protecting our country’s natural legacy and even global conservation work. State Wildlife Grant program funding for prairie conservation work is money well spent, indeed. For more information on the work of the Missouri Prairie Foundation, and to become a member, visit www.moprairie.org.
Photo credits (top to bottom): Regal Fritillary and Henslow’s Sparrow - Jim Rathert
Share the Harvest for 2011
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big thank you to all who contributed their dollars, time and venison to the success of the 2010 Share the Harvest Program. 399,940 pounds of venison were provided to needy families and individuals throughout Missouri. The 2011 economy continues to challenge families to provide adequate protein for their diets. Share the Harvest with the cooperation of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Mis1 0
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souri Department of Conservation, Conservation Federation of Missouri, Bass Pro, Shelter Insurance, Missouri Meat Processors, many local organizations and individuals and Missouri Food Banks again are pooling resources making it possible for deer hunters in 2011 to donate their high protein deer venison to the needy through food banks and panties at no cost to the hunter except for equipment, permits, etc. Our Share the Harvest Pro-
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gram goal for 2011 is 10,000 whole deer donations or 600,000 pounds of venison. Missouri hunters are the key to program success. The numbers continue to grow, and we appreciate the efforts of hunters, processors and all Share the Harvest donors, but venison need still far exceeds donations. Even those hunters unable to donate a whole deer to Share the Harvest can participate and help reach the goal of 600,000 pounds this year.
Every one of us, now over 500,000 Missouri deer hunters, can consider donating a package or two of venison to Share the Harvest at authorized processors. Remember you need to legally harvest and tele-check your deer before bringing them to an authorized processor to donate them to Share the Harvest. Gary Van De Velde Chair, CFM Share the Harvest Committee
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friend once commented to a non-Missourian in my presence that Missouri’s nickname is the “Show Me State” due to the purported stubbornness of its residents. However, he quickly explained, it should be called the “Show You State” since Missouri sets the bar in many ways. While it’s true, this comment was made in reference to the exemplary performances in our state by volunteers for a certain conservation organization. Most of the nearly six million residents of our beloved state are aware that we were the first to connect east to west by mail with the Pony Express. They know that we have accurately predicted the outcome of all but two presidential elections since 1904. And some even know that ice cream was first eaten from a cone in our state. It would be a grave mistake, however, if mention were not made of what many reading this are most proud of about Missouri-the finest conservation legacy of any state in The Union. Missouri has “shown the way” as a shining example of how conservation should be carried out to achieve the best possible results, and we Missourians have served as role models for over 75 years. The rest of
the world continues to admire and envy our model of agency authority and designated funding. Now to the much belabored point of this article, Showing You the importance of recruitment to our fold of faithful, conservation-minded pioneers who will help cham-
pion the future we want our children’s children to inherit. Realizing that the majority of those reading this are active members of the Conservation Federation, it is your help which is needed most in this call to action. And while those of us who retrieve a copy of Missouri Wildlife from our mail boxes every other month likely understand the valuable role our organization plays, it is apparent, in speaking with members and non members over the past few weeks that one of the biggest issues we
face is the enigmatic role of CFM to most Missourians. Brand recognition is key to the success of any business or organization and we need help from our dedicated core of zealots in instilling their passion into a new line of members. The more frequently we sell our story the more frequently we will find those willing to invest their time, talents and treasure. I say sell rather than tell because we are from Missouri and must be sold rather than told. Most individuals trust enough to make a leap of faith in support of a cause that a respected friend believes in, especially if they can see the cause clearly has direct benefit to them personally. So the question remains, are we selling ourselves enough or selling ourselves short? Have you asked anyone recently to join CFM? If you’re a longtime member, would you consider upgrading? Do you or someone you know have a business we could count on financially for support through our Business Alliance? Is there an individual in your life who would consider making a benevolent gift of support to CFM’s efforts? Are there folks you know, with like interests who we could count on to invest
in our mission; just as you have and are doing today? These are important questions to consider as you interact with friends and colleagues who may not know us. As the newest member of the Conservation Federation of Missouri’s staff, I would like you to feel free to share your thoughts regarding ways we might grow our brand and help me connect with those who care about just how vital their membership and financial support really is to CFM. Won’t you help CFM foster our Show You State heritage by selling a friend today on our organization? Quick Facts: Name: Travis Scott Age: 41 Degree: BA University of Missouri, Kansas City Home: Columbia Family: Wife Susan and Daughter Lauren (age 4) Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, camping and canoeing with family and friends. Also enjoy planting for wildlife, snowboarding, scuba diving and leading my daughter’s pony around with her on board.
CONSERVE LIFE: SLOW DOWN More than 1,100 people die on Missouri highways each year. Don’t become a statistic. Conserve life by slowing down and by always making sure your seatbelt is buckled. BUCKLE M IS S OURI
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MDC Presents Master Conservationist Award to Bill Crawford
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he Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) presented the Master Conservationist award to former MDC Wildlife Research Chief Bill Crawford on July 15 at the Runge Conservation Nature Center. Crawford has spent more than 70 years working for the conservation of Missouri’s forests, fish and wildlife. A Moberly native, he has been involved with MDC since its beginning. In 1935 he and his father attended the citizens’ meeting that formed the framework for the non-political agency and Conservation Commission that still exist. Crawford began working for MDC as an aquatic biologist in 1941 when the Department was in its fourth year of existence. “Everything was new,” Crawford said. “It was an opportunistic time when we could find problems and really start to work on them.” Crawford travelled throughout the state sharing information about conservation and the Department’s efforts. His work evolved into mentoring and assisting other biologists on a variety of studies. In 1949, due to his diverse experience and expertise, MDC appointed him as the first chief of wildlife research, a position in which he provided leadership for 34 years. Crawford also cofounded 1 2
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Commissioner Emeritus William “Chip” McGeehan (left) and MDC Director Bob Ziehmer (right) present Master Conservationist award to Bill Crawford. Credit: MDC
the Missouri Prairie Foundation with longtime friend Don Christisen in 1966 to help protect Missouri’s native grassland habitat and wildlife. “Every part of Missouri conservation has been touched by Bill Crawford,” said MDC Director Bob Ziehmer. “Mr. Crawford wisely, strategically and productively invested an entire
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lifetime creating, building and guiding Missouri’s Conservation agency.” Director Ziehmer presented the award along with Commissioner Emeritus William “Chip” McGeehan, who voted while serving on the Commission to honor Crawford. The Master Conservationist award is the highest honor given by the Conservation
Commission. The Commission established the award in 1941 to honor individuals who have made substantial and lasting contributions to Missouri’s fisheries, forestry or wildlife conservation. Joe Jerek News Services Coordinator, MDC
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Gov. Nixon Appoints St. Louisan to Conservation Commission
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ov. Jay Nixon announced on July 13 the appointment of St. Louis businessman and longtime conservationist James T. Blair, IV, to the Missouri Conservation Commission. The Governor has appointed Blair (R) to a term that expires July 1, 2017. Blair replaces William F. “Chip” McGeehan of Marshfield whose Commission appointment expired June 30. “Jim Blair has demonstrated his dedication to conservation in Missouri through his many years of leadership at several of the most pre-eminent conservation organizations in our state,” Gov. Nixon said. “That leadership experience will be of great value on the Conservation Commission in its role of managing the state’s forestry and wildlife resources.”
Missouri Department of Conservation Director Bob Ziehmer praised Blair for his longtime service to and pas-
Gov. Jay Nixon announced on July 13 the appointment of James T. Blair IV to the Missouri Conservation Commission. Credit: MDC
sion for conservation. “Jim Blair’s enthusiasm for conservation and his life experience in both business and outdoor pursuits will prove beneficial in the Commission’s important work.”
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Blair is past president of the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation, a current board member for the Conservation Federation of Missouri, and has served on local, state and national committees for Ducks Unlimited. He and his wife, Anna, are avid hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Blair also has a family history of commitment to conservation with his father, Jim Tom Blair III, serving as a commissioner from 1965 to 1977. Blair is a principal and member of the board of directors at Moneta Group LLC, one of the nation’s largest registered investment advisory firms. He is a certified financial planner and an accredited wealth management advisor. He is regularly ranked among the top financial advisors in the country.
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In addition to his activity in conservation causes, Blair serves as the board director of the St. Louis chapter of the National MS Society, and is an advisory board member for the MS Corporate Achievers Campaign. The Missouri Conservation Commission controls, manages, restores, conserves and regulates the bird, fish, game, forestry and all wildlife resources of the state, including hatcheries, sanctuaries, refuges, reservations and all other property owned, acquired or used for such purposes, as well as the acquisition and establishment of those properties. Blair’s appointment will be subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate. Joe Jerek News Services Coordinator, MDC o $Other __________________
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Mark special days or show tribute to someone you care about with a donation to CFM. You could honor loved ones for birthdays, anniversaries or other special events. This could be a respectful remembrance of friends and relatives who have passed away. We will list honorariums and memorials within the pages of Missouri Wildlife. Your gift would help in so many ways: to benefit our Share the Harvest Program, the Conservation Leadership Corps, our publications or website, our building fund or help our day-to-day operations. We gladly accept cash, check or credit card–just return the form to CFM. Mail this form and payment to: Conservation Federation of Missouri 728 W. Main St., Jefferson City, MO 65101
In honor of __________________________________________________________________________ Please notify (name) ___________________________________________________________________ (address) ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Donor Info: o I would like more information about including the Conservation Federation of MIssouri in my will or trust.
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The Mission of the Conservation Leadership Corps Mission Statement: Engaging youth in sustaining the conservation of our natural resources. Purpose: Sustain conservation leadership in Missouri and the Conservation Federation of Missouri through involvement, education and training of future leaders by providing selected high school and college students with networking skills, conservation education opportunities and full participation in policy making and the legislative process.
Vision 1: Young members of the Conservation Federation of Missouri who are dedicated to its cause and are being educated and trained to assume future leadership roles within the organization. Vision 2: A cadre of involved, educated and trained young individuals committed to the conservation of Missouri’s abundant natural resources. Vision 3: A group of welleducated and trained professionals who are committed to working in the field of natural resources management in Missouri.
2011 recipients of the Student Conservation Achievement Award pictured with CFM President Mike Schallon and Executive Director Dave Murphy.
Nominate an Outstanding Student CLC Seeking to Expand Participation
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emember that old Election Day saying “Vote Early and Vote Often”? Well, now you have the opportunity to do just that…legally! The Youth Leadership and Conservation Education Committee of the Conservation Federation of Missouri is seeking nominations of students to the Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC). We are seeking nominations from all CFM members as well as conservation professionals in education and agencies. What is the Conservation Leadership Corps? Federation members who attended any of the past several Conventions are well aware of this vibrant group of young men and women that want to make an impact on conservation issues now and in the future. The CLC consists of a group of highly recommended students, ranging from
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juniors in high school through seniors in college. These students have already achieved academic success and have been involved in conservation projects and issues. The Corps began in 2002 with a small group of students. Each year the membership has expanded. In February of 2011, over 65 students fully participated in the annual Convention. The program has been enthusiastically received by CLC members and Federation members alike. Following are some comments received from the students: “Great meeting and talking with people as well as seeing how the resolution process works.” “The issues discussed were pertinent and important to all our members.” “A great way to meet people and gain knowledge of conservation.”
“Thank you for allowing me this great chance.” Please take a few minutes to nominate that SPECIAL student! Provide an opportunity for a young man or woman to see how CFM works. Let a budding conservationist meet and network with others on important conservation issues. Our aim is to engage students from every part of our great state. We also urge you to nominate students from the diversity of Missouri cultures and backgrounds. This is your chance to make a contribution bringing future conservation leaders into CFM! WE NEED TO RECEIVE YOUR NOMINATIONS BY OCTOBER 31, 2011. THANK YOU!!
CLC Nomination Form You are invited to nominate a Missouri high school junior through college senior student that has exhibited academic success and achievements in organized conservation projects. You may nominate more than one student.
Student Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Street or PO Box: _______________________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________________
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Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Present School and Class Level: ____________________________________________________________________________ Nominator’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ CFM Affiliate or Sustaining Member: _______________________________________________________________________ Street or PO Box: ________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________________
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Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ______________________________________________________________________________________ What qualities has the nominee exhibited that you believe qualifies him/or her for acceptance in the Conservation Leadership Corps?
Please return this form by October 31, 2011 to: Dave Murphy, Executive Director Conservation Federation of Missouri 728 West Main Street Jefferson City, MO 65101-1534
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
The Missouri State Park System Plays an Important Role in Missouri’s History and Future!
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issouri state parks and historic sites offer visitors some of the greatest opportunities to get out of doors and into nature to truly appreciate the beauty that our state has to offer. The Missouri state park system has a proud tradition of preserving and interpreting the state’s most outstanding natural landscapes and cultural features while providing a variety of recreational opportunities. As Missourians, we play an important role in developing and maintaining our first-rate state park system. It was the citizens of Missouri who encouraged legislators back in 1907 to establish a state park system. Although the bill did not pass that year, the interest continued to develop for the next decade until it finally became a reality in 1917. In that year, the Missouri legislature acknowledged the need for public recreation areas and passed the law establishing a state park fund that would be managed by the Fish and Game Department. On Oct. 17, 1924, Big Spring State Park became the first Missouri state park. Big Spring, Alley Spring and Round Spring state parks – all early entries into the park system -- were part of the system until 1969 when they were recognized as being nationally significant and became part of the National Park Service's 1 6
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways. By 1932, Missouri had acquired a total of 18 state parks and firmly established its mission to preserve and interpret the state's most outstanding natural landscapes and cultural landmarks, and to provide outstanding recreational opportunities compatible with those resources. Missourians continued to show their endorsements of the state park system not only through increased attendance, but also through land donations. By 1934, some 4,000 men were hired under President Franklin Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps to work in national and state forests and state parks. The Civilian Conservation Corps changed the face of Missouri’s state parks by building dining lodges, picnic shelters, cabins and campgrounds – most of which remain today for the use and enjoyment of our visitors. In 1937, the Missouri State Park Board was established to manage the state park system and its funding. At this time, fish and game funding was no longer available to the state park system and it was up to the board and Missourians to find funding solutions. Drafters of the 1945 state constitution included a provision establishing a mill tax, earmarking a portion for state parks. The special tax was extended in 1960 and contin-
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Missouri’s state parks and historic sites provide the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the colors of fall, such as these found at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park.
ued until it later expired in 1972. The federal Land and Water Conservation Fund also provided funding over the years to acquire and develop state park lands and facilities. In 1984, Missouri voters passed the one-tenth-of-onepercent, parks-and-soils sales tax. The tax was created through a constitutional amendment with proceeds split evenly between the state park system and efforts to stop soil erosion. Two-thirds of voters overwhelmingly reapproved the tax in 1988, 1996 and 2006. The tax provides about three-fourths of the Division of State Parks’ funding for the operation and development of state parks with the revenues generated in the state park system as the other main source. It also has
a significant impact on water quality in Missouri by keeping valuable topsoil on the fields and out of the waterways. Today, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks administers the Missouri state park system. The department assumed the State Park Board’s responsibilities back in 1974 when the agency was created. The state park system and department share a similar mission that includes preservation, protection and interpretation of state resources, which made for a good fit for both the agency and park system. Under the department, the park system continues improvement in meeting the needs of all Missourians and visitors to our state and to represent the major natural and cultural heritage themes of Missouri. More than 60 percent of the acreage in the state park system has been donated to the state and Missouri citizens can certainly take pride in this remarkable record. Missouri’s state parks and historic sites fulfill a unique role in an integrated effort to provide parks, open spaces and cultural opportunities to its visitors. One key factor in the state park system's success today is the partnerships we have developed. The Conservation Federation of Missouri has been one of our strongest supporters – not only on parks issues, but on many depart-
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ment issues and activities. We appreciate CFM’s on-going support. One excellent example of this support is our State Parks Youth Corps program. This program, which is a partnership with the Department of Labor’s Division of Workforce Development, has provided jobs for more than 1,000 youths as they enhance and improve Missouri's state parks and historic sites. The Conservation Federation is a valuable partner in helping raise program funds for necessary equipment. The program
is in its second successful year and is an example of the great things that can happen with partnerships. The State Parks Youth Corps has been compared to the Civilian Conservation Corps both serving as important chapters in the history of the state park system. Our parks and historic sites are a major destination for the state, bringing in about 17 million visitors annually and creating a positive economic impact on state and local communities – in fact, we estimate more than $700 million annu-
ally. Missouri’s state park system has a national reputation as one of the best in the country and is repeatedly a finalist in the national Gold Medal Award Program for State Parks. Our state park system is a finalist this year as well. We’re keeping our fingers crossed until the Gold Medal winner is announced on Nov. 1, 2011. Regardless of a Gold Medal trophy, Missouri is truly blessed to contain some of the most outstanding state parks
and historic sites that provide the public with more than 200,000 acres to discover, explore, learn and enjoy. Our state park system offers something to suit everyone's taste outdoor adventure, great scenery and a bit of history. With Missouri’s 85 state parks and historic sites, the possibilities are boundless, so get outdoors and visit one today! Sara Parker Pauley Director, DNR
Stockton State Park Spotlight
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he clear blue waters of Stockton Lake make Stockton State Park an ideal destination for water recreation. Located on a peninsula that juts northward between the Big and Little Sac arms of the lake, the park offers easy access to the lake and its many recreational opportunities. The 24,900-acre Stockton Lake was created when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built a dam across the Sac River near Stockton in 1970. Since that time, the lake has become a favorite spot for fishing, swimming, skiing, scuba diving and especially sailing. The open topography of the area creates a dependable southwest breeze perfect for sailing. Would-be sailors or those wanting to learn more about the sport can take advantage of one of the nation’s best sailing schools located at the park. The American Sailing Association has
named the sailing school at Stockton State Park Marina an Outstanding Sailing School in 2009 and 2010. Private classes are available for those wanting to learn the best techniques and secrets of this serene sport. Stockton State Park offers easy access to the lake and everything needed for a day on the water. Fishing boats, pontoon boats, personal watercrafts and sailboats can be rented at the park's marina, which also supplies gas, fishing tackle, groceries and camping supplies. Visitors can also cool off in the water or lounge on the park's swimming beach, complete with a change house. Onshore entertainment options include playground equipment, photography, bird watching and large open areas perfect for sports. Visitors can also enjoy shaded picnic sites and shelters near the lake. A variety of lodging options are available in the park for
The clear blue waters of Stockton Lake make Stockton State Park an ideal destination for water recreation.
guests wanting to extend their visit. The park's camping area features basic and electric campsites with modern restrooms, hot showers and laundry facilities. Visitors can also reserve a camper cabin, a onebedroom cabin with kitchenette, or a one- or two-bedroom duplex complete with a kitchenette and patio with a grill. Stockton State Park is locat-
ed on Highway 215 south of Stockton in Cedar County. For more information, call the park at 417-276-4259 or visit mostateparks.com. For information on the marina and to make camper cabin and duplex reservations, call 417276-5329.
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AFFILIATE EVENTS BURROUGHS AUDUBON SOCIETY OF GREATER KANSAS CITY SEPT 11: Joint Field Trip with Topeka Audubon (7:30am – 6:00pm); Pat St. John (913) 7065569 SEPT 18: Seventh Annual Smithville Lake Pelagic with Kristi Mayo (7:30am – 12:30pm) SEPT 24: Marais de Cygne Wildlife Area and NWR with Mark Land (7:00am – 5:00pm); Mark Land (913) 381-4324 SEPT 25: Monarch Mania with Craig Hensley (1:00pm – 4:30pm) OCT 1-2: Hitchcock Nature Center Hawk Watch and Banding with Sherry Leonardo and Sandy Reinken; Sherry Leonardo (816) 763-1393 OCT 8: Joint Field Trip with Columbia Audubon; Sherry Leonardo (816) 763-1393 OCT 16: Bird in the Hand with Craig Hensley (1:00pm – 4:00pm) OCT 23: Haskell-Baker Wetlands with Nancy Leo (7:00am – 4:00pm); Nancy Leo (913) 2058847 OCT 30: Birdwatcher’s Who’s Who: Sparrows with Craig Hensley (2:00pm – 3:30pm) GREENWAY NETWORK SEPT 4: Giro Della Montagna, Shaw Visual and Performing Arts Community Education Center on The Hill, Saint Louis (7:30am – 9:00am) SEPT 12: Monthly Board Meeting, Saint Peters (7:00pm – 9:00pm) SEPT 22: Pedal for the Planet: World Carfree Day, Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis (3:30pm – 4:30pm) SEPT 24: Clean-up and Construction at Riverlands Bird Sanctuary – National Public Lands Day (9:00am – 2:00pm) SEPT 25: Fall Festival Bicycle
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Tour, Saint Francis Borgia Regional High School, Washington (7:30am – 9:00am) OCT 3: Monthly Board Meeting, Saint Peters (7:00pm – 9:00pm) OCT 9: Ride the Rivers Century, Ameristar Casino, Saint Charles (6:30am – 4:00pm) OCT 22: Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition Meeting, Conservation Headquarters, Jefferson City (10:00am – 2:00pm) OCT 30: Ghosts of the Past Bellefontaine and Calvary Cemeteries, Saint Louis (9:30am – 12:00pm) HEAVEN’S ANGLERS SEPT 8: Club Meeting, West County Assembly of God, Chesterfield SEPT 10: Club Tournament, Rend Lake OCT 6: Club Meeting, West County Assembly of God, Chesterfield OCT 8: Annual Classic 2 Day Tournament MID MISSOURI TROUT UNLIMITED SEPT 6: Chapter Meeting, D. Rowe’s, Columbia (7:00pm) OCT 4: Chapter Meeting, D. Rowe’s, Columbia (7:00pm) MIDWEST DIVING COUNCIL SEPT 3-5: Bubblemasters Labor Day Weekend Dive, Pontiac on Bull Shoals SEPT 10: Clean-up Dive, Stockton Lake (8:00am – 2:00pm) SEPT 17: Freshwater Nationals, Lake Powell, UT OCT 1: MDC Fall Convention, Beaver Lake Area MISSISSIPPI VALLEY DUCK HUNTERS ASSOCIATION SEPT 14: Brett Bunk – Getting a Dog Ready for the Upcoming Season SEPT 17-18: Second Annual – The Masters of the Mississippi Duck and Goose Calling Contest,
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Cabela’s, Saint Louis SEPT 26: Monthly Board Meeting, American Legion OCT 12: MDC Waterfowl Projections OCT 24: Monthly Board Meeting, American Legion MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF MEAT PROCESSORS SEPT 9-10: Fall Bus Tour, Kirksville MISSOURI ATLATL ASSOCIATION SEPT 9-11: Cahokia Mounds Event, World Heritage Site, Collinsville, IL; Jon Wood (573) 881-6622 or Ron Mertz (314) 6289376 SEPT 16-17: Fall Osage Knap-in, Boonville; Jon Wood (573) 8816622 or Ron Mertz (314) 628-9376 SEPT 23-24: Atlatl Demonstrations and Competition, Hulston Mill Historic Park, Greenfield; Ray Madden (417) 781-0962 or Bo Brown (417) 840-1615 MISSOURI BASS FEDERATION SEPT 1: Open Buddy Bass Tournament, Coffman Beach Ramp, Lake Ozark (6:30pm – 10:00pm); Jody Hughes (573) 216-4232 or Randy Davis (573) 480-2640 SEPT 8: Open Buddy Bass Tournament, Coffman Beach Ramp, Lake Ozark (6:30pm – 10:00pm); Jody Hughes (573) 216-4232 or Randy Davis (573) 480-2640 SEPT 15: Open Buddy Bass Tournament, Coffman Beach Ramp, Lake Ozark (6:30pm – 10:00pm); Jody Hughes (573) 216-4232 or Randy Davis (573) 480-2640 SEPT 25: Tournament, Truman Lake, Sterett Creek Ramp (7:00am – 3:00pm) OCT 23: Tournament, Lake Ozark, Coffman Beach Ramp (7:00am – 3:00pm) OCT 7: State Federation Tournament, Warsaw Community Center
OCT 8-9: Federation Nation Championship Tournament, Truman Lake, Long Shoal Ramp MISSOURI DUCKS UNLIMITED SEPT 9: Osage Dinner, Saint George’s Church Basement, Linn (6:00pm – 10:00pm); Dale Williams (573) 690-9676 SEPT 10: Membership Dinner, Butcher’s Block Banquet Center, Joplin (5:30pm – 9:30pm) SEPT 10: Membership Dinner, Athletic Complex, Parkville (6:00pm – 9:30pm); Joe Shost (816) 510-7271, John Bugg (816) 392-7137 or Merrill Rice (816) 7855939 SEPT 17: Mineral Area Dinner, Saint Paul Lutheran Church Gym, Farmington (6:00pm – 11:30pm); Justin Raith (573) 783-9784 SEPT 17: Old Monroe Miscellaneous, Fairgrounds, Old Monroe (12:00pm – 7:00pm); Cathy Kleinsorge (314) 578-1245 SEPT 17: Grand River Dinner, Elks Lodge, Chillicothe (5:30pm – 10:00pm); Matt Holder (660) 2470032 or Tim Reger (660) 646-5982 SEPT 24: Membership Dinner, Days Inn, Kirksville (6:00pm – 10:00pm) SEPT 24: Gateway Greenheads Dinner, Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Town and County (6:00pm – 10:00pm); Chris Rhynerson (314) 435-5723 SEPT 24: Greene County Membership Dinner, The Shrine Mosque, Springfield (5:30pm – 9:30pm); Richard Warriner (501) 307-3152, Heath Rogers (417)8871891 or Michael Pinkston (417) 693-2512 SEPT 29: Lake of the Ozarks Dinner, Elks Lodge, Osage Beach (5:30pm – 9:30pm) OCT 6: Big Piney Dinner, Pershing Community Center, Fort Leonard Wood (6:00pm – 11:30pm); Carl Pope (678) 7876639 or Adam Brill (573) 774-3971 OCT 8: Cass County Dinner, Elks Lodge, Harrisonville (5:00pm – 10:00pm); Phil Needham (816) 250-2185, Jamie Bokern (660) 424-9969 or Bill Thomas (816) 380-4111 OCT 8: Ozark Sportsman’s Night Out, Elks Lodge, Ozark (6:00pm – 9:30pm); Jason Pritchard (417)
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234-4096 OCT 13: Membership Dinner, Holiday Inn Expo Center, Columbia (5:30pm – 10:00pm); Aaron Brooks (573) 424-6947 OCT 15: Show Me Black Duck, Shrewberry Legion Hall, Saint Louis (5:00pm – 9:00pm); Eddie Whiting (314) 450-6420 OCT 15: Barry/Lawrence County Membership Dinner, National Guard Armory, Monett (5:30pm – 9:30pm) OCT 21: Two Rivers Suzies Dinner, Spazio’s, Saint Louis (6:00pm – 11:30pm); Sharon Koch (314) 707-4993 or Jane Bell (314) 5701040 OCT 22: Excelsior Springs – Lawson Dinner, Gary Ryther’s North Country Community Center, Lawson (5:30pm – 9:30pm) OCT 22: Marmaton Valley Dinner, Elks Lodge, Nevada (6:00pm – 9:30pm); Jason Meisenheimer (417) 667-3699 OCT 29: Boonslick Dinner, Knights of Columbus Hall, Boonville (6:00pm – 11:30pm); David Wax (660) 882-0058 or Musial Wolfe (660) 882-6387 MISSOURI HUNTING HERITAGE FEDERATION SEPT 11: Board of Directors Meeting, Bass Pro Shops, Independence SEPT 17-18: Bowhunter Education Clinic – Archery Hunt, Clay County OCT 1: Fundraiser & Sporting Clays Shoot, Saddle & Sirloin Club, Kansas City OCT 7-9: Hunter Education Clinic – Deer Hunt, Cass County OCT 13-17: President’s Hunt, Glenrock, WY OCT 21-23: Hunter Education Clinic – Waterfowl Hunt, Cass County MISSOURI NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION FUNDRAISING BANQUETS
SEPT 16: Little Dixie Longbeards, Audrain Fairgrounds 4-H Multi Purpose Building, Mexico; Bernard Doerge (573) 473-7009 SEPT 17: Lewis County Strutters, Queen of Peace Parish, Ewing; Ronnie Richardson (660) 462-3640 SEPT 24: Sugar Creek Gobblers, Pineville Christian Church, Pineville; Dan Fuller (417) 2237554 SEPT 30: Gasconade River Gobblers, Community Building, Belle; Kyle Lairmore (573) 437-8899 OCT 1: Bunt Cumbea Laclede County Chapter, Cowan Civic Center, Lebanon; Karen Ray (417) 5881643 OCT 1: Clark County Longbeards, Clark County R-2 Middle School Auditorium, Kahoka; Leonard Stutz (660) 341-3763 OCT 7: Rock Town Gobblers, Celebration Family Worship Center Building, Iberia; Travis Lawson (573) 480-1916 OCT 8: Clay Howlett Memorial, Pulaski County Shrine Club, Waynesville; Clinton Jarrett (573) 7740339 OCT 14: Southern Warren County Strutters, Saint Ignatius Parrish Center, Marthasville; Amy Mergeimeyer (636) 221-1538 WHEELIN SPORTSMANS EVENTS SEPT 2: Bootheel Boss Gobblers Dove Hunt, Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area; Jackie Rowe (573) 238-4535 SEPT 10: Fall Leadershoot, Prairie Grove Shooting Club; Travis Scott (573) 474-2993 OCT 1: WOODS Program, Wappapello Army Corps of Engineers; Chuck Stewart (573) 222-7182 or Kyle Ouzts (573) 258-0770 OCT 8: Sho-Me Chapter, Missouri Department of Conservation OCT 21: BBG ACE Lake Wappapello Wheel’n Deer, Army Corps of Engineers; Rob Stover (573) 2437238 OCT 27: Bootheel Boss Gobblers Gun Blast; Timothy Schwent (573)
225-3740 WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS EVENTS SEPT 16-17: NEMO Outdoor Skills, Mark Twain State Park, Stoutsville; Judy Martin (573) 7694189 OCT 13-16: Ladies Bow Deer Hunt, North West Missouri Outfitters, Denver; Karla Ledom (816) 582-2241 MISSOURI PARKS AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION SEPT 3: Disc Golf Regional Championship, Nixa (8:00am – 7:00pm) SEPT 9: Board Meeting (10:00am – 12:00pm) SEPT 10: Disc Golf Regional Championship, Columbia (8:00am – 7:00pm) SEPT 17: Disc Golf Regional Championship, Lees Summit (8:00am – 7:00pm) SEPT 18: Disc Golf Regional Championship, Saint Charles (8:00am – 7:00pm) SEPT 21-23: 5th Annual Lyle B. Beaver Leadership Development Institute, Adams Pointe Conference Center, Blue Springs SEPT 21-23: 6th Annual Lyle B. Beaver Leadership Development Institute, Klondike Park, Saint Charles County Parks OCT 6-7: Missouri Trail Summit, Powder Valley Nature Center, Kirkwood OCT 19-20: Aquatic Facility Operator Course, River Chase, Fenton MISSOURI PRAIRIE FOUNDATION SEPT 17: Prairie Botany Workshop with Justin Thomas, Tucker Prairie, Callaway County (10:00am – 3:00pm) OCT 8: Annual Meeting and Reception on the Prairie MISSOURI RIVER BIRD OBSERVATORY OCT 8: 4th Annual Prairie Day, HiLonesome Prairie, Cole Camp OCT 15: Workshop for Educators, Sedalia MISSOURI SMALLMOUTH ALLIANCE SEPT 21: Monthly Membership
Meeting, Powder Valley Nature Conservation Center, Kirkwood (7:00pm – 9:00pm); Les Anderhub (314) 894-8945 OCT 19: Monthly Membership Meeting, Powder Valley Nature Conservation Center, Kirkwood (7:00pm – 9:00pm); Les Anderhub (314) 894-8945 MISSOURI STATE CAMPERS ASSOCIATION SEPT 9-11: State Campout, Great Escape RV Park, Higginsville OCT 14-16: Area 1 Campout, Lathrop MISSOURI TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION SEPT 10: District 6 Youth Trapping Clinic, Versailles; Jim Homan (573) 378-9005 SEPT 17: District 8 Youth Trapping Clinic, Jenkins Center, Chillicothe (10:00am – 12:00pm); Karl Rice (660) 646-6607 SEPT 16-18: District 8 Fall Convention, Jenkins Center, Chillicothe; Karl Rice (660) 646-6607 OCT 1: District 5 Youth Trapping Clinic, Robert Talbot Conservation Area, Lawrence County; Andy Barnes (417) 895-4586 OCT 8-9: District 1 Youth Trapping Clinic, Atlanta Conservation Area, Atlanta; Jennifer Pantry (660) 3411945 OCT 15-16: District 7 Youth Trapping Clinic, Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Sumner; Keith Donaldson (660) 527-9379 OCT 22-23: District 2 Youth Trapping Clinic, Whetstone Creek Conservation Area, Williamsburg; Matt Spurgeon (573) 864-3559 OCT 22-23: District 3 Youth Trapping Clinic, Prairie Star Barn, Bland; Clay McDaniel (573) 3687564 TBD: District 4 Youth Trapping Clinic; Kelly Turner (573) 778-6358 TBD: District 9 Youth Trapping Clinic; Kenny Wells (573) 729-3642
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MISSOURI TROUT FISHERMEN’S ASSOCIATION SEPT 1: MSU Class SEPT 8: MSU Class SEPT 15: MSU Class SEPT 22: MSU Class SEPT 24: MSU Class, Roaring River SEPT 25: MDC Great Outdoor Days, Bois D’arc Conservation Area SEPT 29-OCT 1: FFF Southern Council Conclave, Mountain Home, AR OCT 6: Regular Club Meeting, Conservation Nature Center, Springfield (7:00pm) TBD: Chili Feed – Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery, Lake Taneycomo MISSOURI WHITETAILS UNLIMITED SEPT 10: Southern Boone Chapter Banquet, Optimist Club, Ashland SEPT 24: Black Island Chapter Banquet, Community Center, Hayti OCT 2: Anchor City Chapter Banquet, Knights of Columbus Hall, Centralia OCT 15: Mississippi Valley Chapter Banquet, American Legion Post 55, Hannibal OCT 29: Davis Creek Chapter Banquet, American Legion Post 223, Higginsville OPEN SPACE COUNCIL SEPT 3: Passport to Meramec
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Swope Park, Kansas City (4:00pm – 6:30pm) SEPT 10: Potluck Dinner, Swope Park, Kansas City (6:30pm – 7:30pm) SEPT 10: Business Meeting, Swope Park, Kansas City (7:30pm – 9:00pm) SEPT 22-23: Missouri River – Overnight, Nodaway Island, Nodaway OCT 8-9: Buffalo Point Recreation, AR OCT 8: Potluck Dinner, Swope Park, Kansas City (6:30pm – 7:30pm) OCT 8: Business Meeting, Swope Park, Kansas City (7:30pm – 9:00pm) OCT 10-16: Fall Canoefest, Jadwin Campground OCT 28-29: Horseshoe Ranch, Lesterville OCT 30: Johnson Shut-ins Hike, Johnson Shut-ins State Park POMME DE TERRE CHAPTER MUSKIES, INC. SEPT 17: Guide for a Day SEPT 30: Friday Fall Muskie Tournament OCT 1-2: Saturday/Sunday Fall Muskie Tournament OCT 22-23: Mail-in Tournament OCT 22-23: Shawnee Muskie Hunters Fall Tournament OCT 29: Region 4 Fall Board Meeting, Baymont Inn, Springfield, IL QUAIL AND UPLAND WILDLIFE FEDERATION SEPT 17: Buffalo Bob Chapter Banquet, Grace Community United Methodist Church, Buffalo (5:30pm – 10:30pm)
SEPT 17: Loutre Valley Chapter Banquet, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Montgomery City (5:30pm) OCT 29: Saline County Chapter Banquet, Saline County Fairgrounds, Marshall (5:30pm) SAINT LOUIS AUDUBON SOCIETY SEPT 3: Forest Park Beginner Bird Walk, Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center (8:30am – 10:00am) SEPT 16: Green Fire – Film Screening & Guest Speakers, Powder Valley Nature Center, Kirkwood (7:00pm); (314) 301-1500 SEPT 17: 5th Annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival, Alton Riverfront Amphitheater (12:00pm – 10:00pm); Sara McGibany (618) 463-1016 or Christine Favilla (618) 462-6802 OCT 1: Savanna Restoration, Cuivre River State Park (9:00am); (314) 599-7390 OCT 22: Tree Planting, Creve Coeur Park (9:00am); (314) 5997390 OCT 29: Savanna Restoration, Cuivre River State Park (9:00am); (314) 599-7390 SOUTH SIDE DIVISION CFM OCT 2: Tea Lakes Family Picnic, Rosebud (10:00am - 5:00pm); Ron & Tammy (573) 437-5563 or Steve (636) 296-8063 CFM EVENTS SEP 16-18: Annual Fall Conference, Camp Clover Point State Park, Osage Beach OCT 15: Board Meeting, Cape Girardeau
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, Joplin James Agnew, Arnold Allen Appell, Calhoun Richard Ash, Saint Charles Carolyn Auckley, Ballwin Michael Baker, DeSoto Dane Balsman, Perryville Don Bedell, Sikeston Jim Tom Blair, Saint Louis Marilynn Bradford, Cape Girardeau Stephen Bradford, Cape Girardeau Mark Brandly, New Baden, IL Scott Brundage, Columbia Glenn Chambers, Columbia Ron Coleman, Saint Albans Mark Corio, Columbia 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, Columbia Paula Fleming, Columbia Sara Fleming, Moberly Matt Gaunt, Columbia
Timothy Gordon, Maryland Heights Blake Gornick, Saint Louis Richard & Sally Graham, Hartsburg Joseph Gray, Saint Joseph Debbie Gremmelsbacher, Saint Louis Gery Gremmelsbacher, Saint Louis Mark & Kathy Haas, Jackson Herman Hanley, Grain Valley Jack & Pat Harris, Saint Louis Mickey Heitmeyer, Advance Randy Herzog, Saint Joseph James Hill, Mexico Christine Logan-Hollis, Blackwell Allan Hoover, Pleasant Hill John Hoskins, Fremont Larry & Joan Hummel, Glencoe Patricia Hurster, Saint Louis Jim Jacobi, Saint Charles Aaron Jeffries, Jefferson City Roger Johnson, Humansville Don Johnson, Festus Malcolm “Mac” Johnson, Hartsburg 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, Saint Charles Carl Kurz, Leawood, KS Ann Kutscher, Jefferson City Larry Lackamp, Bates City Kyle Lairmore, Owensville Jay Law † Gerald Lee, Kansas City Joel LeMaster, Fulton Norman Leppo, Saint Louis John Lewis, Columbia
Leroy Logan, Arnold Ike Lovan, Steelville Chip McGeehan, Marshfield Teresa McGeehan, Marshfield Richard Mendenhall, Columbia Cynthia Metcalfe, Saint Louis Davis Minton, Dexter Lowell Mohler, Jefferson City John Moore, Jr., Springfield 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 Parker Pauley, Hartsburg Scott Pauley, Hartsburg Abe Phillips, Saint Louis Jan Phillips, Saint Louis Jessica Plaggenberg, Florissant Jerry Presley, Centertown Albert Price, Columbia Nick Prough, Harrisonville Kirk Rahm, Warrensburg 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 Timothy Schwent, Jackson George Seek, Meadville E. “Sy” Seidler, Saint Louis
Sara Seidler, 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 Robert Tompson, Moberly Jeff “J. T.” Tillman, Lake Ozark Gary Van De Velde, Jefferson City Barbara vanBenschoten, Kansas City Lee Vogel, Kansas City Al Vogt, Columbia Julius Wall, Clinton Randy Washburn, Jefferson City Henry J. Waters, III, 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 Dick Wood, Saint Louis Howard Wood, Bonne Terre Joyce Wood, Bonne Terre Nicole Wood, Bonne Terre Dan Zerr, O’Fallon Jim Zieger, Hannibal Emily Ziehmer, California Robert Ziehmer, California Ethan Zuck, Strafford Guy Zuck, Strafford † Deceased
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lot has been happening pertaining to the CFM Strategic Plan since we last reported to the membership in Missouri Wildlife. Several months ago CFM President, Mike Schallon, appointed Ann Kutscher and Ryan Diener to the Strategic Planning Committee to join with Gary Van De Velde, Norman Leppo and the two of us on the committee. We welcome the new members and look forward to their participation.
During the past year Ryan Diener put the strategic plan into a new format that the committee recommended and the board approved which we believe members will find easier to follow and use. Our thanks to Ryan for his good work on this project. The strategic plan is posted on the CFM website at www.confedmo.org/pdf/2011/CFM_St rategic_Plan_2011.pdf During the past few months the committee has met with the CLC and OAKs committees so as to receive
input on things that need to be incorporated into the strategic plan. We appreciate the effort of those committees and the input we have received. It is our plan to meet with the E. Sydney Stephens Committee in conjunction with the Fall board meeting. During the summer board meeting the board approved the new plan document in the new format. One of the things the committee recommended and the board approved was to put the
strategic plan on the CFM website so that anyone interested can see what the plan contains. The Strategic Planning Committee is planning to meet prior to the Fall board meeting and welcomes input from any member. Howard Fisher and Earl Cannon Co-Chairs, Strategic Planning Committee
CFM Travel Mug • A 15-oz tumbler/mug with doublewall construction and a stainless steel interior and exterior. • Has a screw-on, lock-top lid and a curved, easy-pour spout. • Easily fits most auto cup holders.
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C O N S E R V AT I O N F E D E R AT I O N O F M I S S O U R I A F F I L I AT E S Anglers of Missouri, Inc. Bass-Hole Bassmasters of Missouri, Inc. Big Game Hunters, Inc. Bridlespur Hunt Club Burroughs Audubon Society of Greater Kansas City Capital City Fly Fishers Central Missouri Chapter Safari Club International Chesterfield Citizens Committee for the Environment Coldwater Outing & Game Preserve Deer Creek Sportsman Club, Inc. Festus-Crystal City Conservation Club Friends of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park Gempp Park Commission Greenway Network, Inc. Heaven’s Anglers Howardville Community Betterment Jefferson County Coonhunters, Inc. Lambert Field Rod & Gun Club Meramec Area Sportsman Association Mid Missouri Outdoor Dream Mid Missouri Trout Unlimited Midwest Diving Council Mississippi Valley Duck Hunters Association Missouri Association of Meat Processors Missouri Atlatl Association Missouri Bass Federation Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative
Missouri Bow Hunters Association Missouri Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Missouri Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society Missouri Chapter of the Wildlife Society Missouri Chapter Soil & Water Conservation Society Missouri Conservation Agents Association Missouri Conservation Pioneers Missouri Consulting Foresters Association Missouri Department of Agriculture Missouri Ducks Unlimited State Council Missouri Forest Products Association Missouri Hunter Education Instructors Association Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation, Inc. Missouri National Wild Turkey Federation Missouri Native Seed Association Missouri Parks & Recreation Association Missouri Parks Association Missouri Prairie Foundation Missouri River Bird Observatory Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Missouri Society of American Foresters Missouri Sport Shooting Association Missouri State Campers Association Missouri State University Bull Shoals Field Station Missouri Taxidermist Association Missouri Trappers Association Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association
Gift memberships are a great way to support conservation and CFM! Your gift will include 6 issues of Missouri Wildlife, a logo decal and a membership card, as well as a note identifying you as the sender. Please check the membership level you would like to give as a gift:
q $25—Individual q $15—Student q $30—Family q $100—Sustaining q $1000—Lifetime
Missouri Whitetails Unlimited Monett Sportsman League North Side Division Conservation Federation Open Space Council Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc. Ozark Wilderness Waterways Club Perry County Sportsman Club Pomme de Terre Chapter Muskies, Inc. Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation, Inc. Quail Forever & Pheasants Forever River Relief, Inc. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Saint Louis Audubon Society South Side Division Conservation Federation Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers Tipton Farmers & Sportsman Club United Bow Hunters of Missouri University of Missouri Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society Walnut Council & Other Fine Hardwoods Wecomo Sportsman Club Wild Elk Institute of Missouri Windsor Lake Rod & Gun Club WOLF Parent Organization Wonders of Wildlife
Gift of conservation from Name: __________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________ Given to: Name: __________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________________________ State: _______________________ ZIP code: _________________ Phone: _________________________________________________
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ould you like to hire a logger who is safe? Would you like to hire a logger with advanced cutting skills? Did you know that there are loggers available that have completed a training program in safe and efficient logging practices? The Missouri Forest Products Association, with assistance from the Missouri Department of Conservation, offers a training certification program to timber harvesters since the late 1990’s. A professional trainer with extensive experience provides instruction on advanced cutting techniques that improve personal safety and protects the standing timber in your forest from excessive damages. Timber harvesters greatly appreciate the new skills they learn in the class, and many ‘old-time’ cutters are impressed with their new found knowledge. Timber harvesters also learn about forest management and techniques for preventing soil erosion in the woods. Once the initial training has been completed graduates are awarded a certificate and can renew it every year by attending an advanced class. Advanced classes range in topics from insect and disease issues to lumber grading to skidder operations to advanced soil erosion prevention techniques. The Missouri Department of Conservation requires loggers working on state property to hold the Professional Timber Harvesters Certification. There are many 2 4
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Professional Timber Harvester trainer Joe Glenn (middle, orange vest) discusses cutting technique with a group of loggers at a training at Peck Ranch in July 2011. Credit: MFPA
loggers in southern Missouri who hold the certificate, but less timber and less state land north of the river means there are less certificate holders there. The training is offered to improve the quality of Missouri’s timber resource and protect our soils and water from excessive runoff. A trained workforce insures that loggers have the skills and know-how to accomplish this goal. The training also protects loggers as many of the new cutting techniques they learn are safer than those that we all grew up with. The techniques I learned in the class have changed the way I cut and I haven’t gone back to my old ways. My experience is similar to most everyone that completes the certification. I can now cut trees that I would have walked
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away from before because I considered them out of my skill range. I can also cut lower on the tree more safely providing me comfort and the ability to harvest more of the log. Directional felling is taught and is critical to protecting surrounding trees so they don’t get large branches knocked out of their canopy or the main stem roughed up. In the training we choose a target by dropping a piece of flagging on the ground and are taught to hit the target. One’s confidence improves when they can show their colleagues that they can precisely aim a tree and drop it where they said they would. Directional felling also reduces damage to the standing timber because the skidder will have an easier time dragging the log out of the woods if placed appropriately.
The Missouri Forest Products Association provides an up-to-date listing of certified Professional Timber Harvesters on its website that can be found at: http://www.moforest.org/loggers/index.php Anyone interested in completing the training is encouraged; it’s not just for loggers. Landowners, caretakers, foresters, volunteers and municipal and electric distribution workers have attended to improve their forest resource and skills. To learn more about the program call Josh Stevens at 573-634-3252 or email at josh@moforest.org. Joshua H. Stevens Certification & Education Manager Missouri Forest Products Association
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issouri River Relief (MoRR) received $1,425 as part of the 75th Anniversary Affiliate Mini-grant Program from the Conservation Federation of Missouri to help support boat operations for two river cleanups. At a community-based cleanup, River Relief sets up an infrastructure of tents and tables for registration, orientation, and safety instruction: and provides life jackets, work gloves, trash bags, water bottles and tools for the volunteer workers. Prior to a cleanup, River Relief crew members scout and map trash sites on the shores
of the river so volunteers can be organized smoothly and safely. It’s imperative to provide a quality outdoor experience for volunteers by running the event efficiently to minimize ‘choke-points’ where volunteers have to wait. After a safety briefing and suiting up with life jackets, the volunteers are taken by boat to the trash sites where they collect debris in piles on shore. After working for 2 to 3 hours in the morning, volunteers return to cleanup headquarters where they can wash up and receive a complementary lunch. In the afternoon, River Relief boats and crews with dedicated volunteers haul the collected trash back to the
32 volunteers filled two plate boats with trash from Cora Island and Columbia Bottoms. Credit: Melanie Cheney
See River Cleanup on page 30
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break in the late summer heat wave helped set the stage for the biggest turnout yet at CFM’s 5th Annual “Pull …for Conservation” August 13. Charley Ponciroli and Marvin Behnke toiled in the sun along with help from Mike and Mossie Schallon to feed the record crowd of 110 shooters in attendance. Enjoying the beautiful weather, 61 scramble teams and 56 individual shooters shared part of their day having a blast while supporting CFM. Kevin and Barbara Pickett had the course at River Hills Sporting Clays looking incredible, Bass Pro Shops again generously supplied the prizes, and with a helping hand from several Conservation Leadership Corps scorer/trappers and a few others the event ran smoothly. The competition at the top was tough again this year with two of CFM’s past Scramble course winners Dale Hopke and James Hayhurst breaking every one of the 75 clays thrown for them. Harold Mabrey and Garrett Hall dropped only one target to finish in second place and in third place overall with a team score of 73 were Marvin and Garrett Benskin. Finishing first in B Class was Team “Weed Rat,” consisting of Bob Richter and Rick Jenkins. They edged out the 2 6
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Cheryl Dowil's hat speaks on her behalf. Photo Credit: Susan Scott
second place team, Stephen Sasek and Nick Bird, and third place team, Eric Edwards and Jake Hindman by way of “longest streak” tie breaker stations as they all shot scores of 61. Rounding out the scramble winners with first and second place tie scores of 51 were Jared Monroig and John Diener, and Caleb Knerr and Garrett Strodtman respectively. Shooters Andrew Ratcliff and Robert Hyder’s were the third place finishers with a score of 50. In the Individual round James Hayhurst took top honors again with another perfect score of 50 possible targets. Garrett Benskin finished only two clays
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behind with a second place score of 48 and winning a four-way tie- break for third place was Mark Brownlee with a score of 47 edging out Eddie Mongler, Harold Mabrey and Ron Burkhardt. In the second Lewis Class four-way tie score of 41 was settled by “longest run” to determine the winners. Nash McKenzie took first, Keith Kirkpatrick finished second and Larry Fredrick took third, and finishing just out of the prizes was Jeff Jones also with a 41. In our final round of winners on the individual course Bob Richter finished first with a score of 35 edging out
Robert Witherell in the tie breaker who also broke 35 targets. Third place was awarded to Dale Westerhold with a score of 34 which topped Howard Tanzey’s and Willie Maxell’s 34 in the tie break. Special thanks are again in order for our 2011 shoot committee consisting of Mike Baker, Glenn Chambers, Matt Gaunt, , Aaron Jeffries, Chad Shoemaker, Norman Stucky and our fearless chairman Tom Russell who kept the team on track. Travis Scott Director of Development, CFM
More Clay Shoot Photos on page 28
Thanks to volunteers Mike Baker, Marvin Behnke, Earl Cannon, Glenn Chambers, Kat Dockery, Chelsea Jefferies, Caleb Knerr, Delbert Knerr, Zachary Knerr, Michael Moore, Charley Ponciroli, Taylor Rohan, Mike Schallon, Mossie Schallon, Katherine Stockdale, Garrett Strodtman, Grayson Strodtman, Levi Strodtman, Norman Stucky and Jacob Swafford
And thanks to our food and beverage donors Hostess Brands, Randy Washburn and Truman’s Bar & Grill
Photo to right: Scene from Station 4 on the Scramble Course. Photo Credit: Jacob Swafford
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Photo Credit: Jacob Swafford
Photo Credit: Susan Scott
A BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Denny Dennis Sporting Goods
Mike & Mossie Schallon
Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation
Dents Unlimited and Toalson Glass
Mississippi Valley Duck Hunters
Quail Forever
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Missouri BASS Federation
Randy Washburn
Don Johnson / Dennis Stubbs
Red Weir Athletic Supplies
Emerald View Turf Farms
Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation
AJ's Automotive
Farmers Co-op Elevator St. Peters
Missouri Native Seed Association
Automotive Specialist Bass Pro Shops
Gateway Long Spurs Chapter NWTF Modern Screw Products Mr. Duck Gene Smith
Bee Rock Outdoor Adventures
George Clark MO State Chapter NWTF
Murry’s
Black Riffle LLC
Graf’s Reloading Supercenter
National Wildlife Federation
Bob McCosh Chevrolet
Hawthorn Bank
Nick’s Family Restaurant
Boggs Creek Sporting Goods
Hazelwood Auto Body, Inc.
Boone County Lumber
Hornbuckle HVAC
Open Space Council/ Op Clean Stream
Boone County National Bank
Hulett Heating & Air Conditioning
Outdoor Guide Magazine
True American Gamehunter
Central MO Development Council
Jim & Anna Blair
Paddlefoot Productions
Trumans Bar & Grill
Chariton Legacy Farm
Joe Machens Dealerships
Pheasant Fest
UPS Store
Clean Uniforms
Mid-Mo Recycling
Pheasant Run Clays and Ammo
What-Ya-Say
Creative Building & Design
Mid-City Lumber
Powder Horn Guns & Archery
Whitetails Unlimited
D.J. Case & Associates
Mid-State Chapter NWTF
Pure Air Native Seed, F. & J. Oberle
Wilson’s Fitness
Abe & Jan Phillips AGRI Services of Brunswick
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Photo Credit: Jacob Swafford 2011
Richard Ash, Jr. River Hills Sporting Clays Ron Moser Construction Scott & Sara Pauley Sierra Bullets St. Louis Longbeards Chapter NWTF Sundvold Financial Timberlake Engineering
Photo Credit: Susan Scott
River Hills Sporting Clays Photo Credit: Micaela Haymaker
Tom Russell and individual top winner James Hayhurst. Photo Credit: Micaela Haymaker
THANK YOU!
Tom Russell and Scramble Course top winners Dale Hopke and James Hayhurst. Photo Credit: Micaela Haymaker
BUSINESS ALLIANCE MEMBERS
Our sincere thanks to all of our Business Alliance members. Your support of CFM is making a difference for Missouri outdoors! PLATINUM Bass Pro Shops Shelter Insurance Drury Hotels SILVER Analytical Bio-Chemistry Laboratories, Inc. Gray Manufacturing Co. Hornbuckle Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
James T. Blair IV Pyramid Home Health Services BASIC Aaron’s Boat & Motors ArdPark Cabins Bee Rock Land, LLC Bolin Auto & Truck Parts C. J. Thomas Company Cap America Central Trust & Investment Co.
Cequel III Citizens Telephone Company Columbia Daily Tribune Commerce Bank Columbia Market Culligan Water of Columbia Denny Dennis Sporting Goods Evans Equipment Farmer’s Coop Elevator Assoc. Les Bourgeois Vineyards McRoberts Farm, Inc.
Meramec Bison Farm, LLC Michaelanne Investments, Inc. Paradigm Financial Advisors Quality Forest Management REMAX Boone Realty Sierra Bullets Suddenlink Communications Tabor Plastic Company The Bank of Missouri Wood Land & Cattle, LLC
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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.
cleanup headquarters for disposal at a landfill or as recycled material. At the river cleanups in March and April 2011, MoRR used two 24-foot aluminum plate boats with a two-person crew including a boat operator and a deck hand. The cost is $500 per day to operate one boat with crew/equipment. Confluence Trash Bash: March 26, 2011 Columbia Bottom C.A., St. Louis County, MO (Match: 144 volunteer work hours @ $15/hour = $2,160) EVENT: 8 MoRR crew members and 40 volunteer workers RESULTS: Removed 1.5 tons of trash including 25 tires EXPENSES: $1,570 total
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Project Blue River Rescue: April 2, 2011 Kansas City, MO (Match: 123 Volunteer work hours @ $15/hour = $1,845) EVENT: 13 MoRR crew members and 25 volunteer workers from Bayer Crop Science RESULTS: Removed 1.2 tons of trash including 12 tires EXPENSES: $1,561 total
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Conservation Federation of Missouri Organized September 10, 1935 in Columbia, MO by Sportsmen. 76 Years Later and Still Growing Stronger.
Jim Sappington helps a future archer at the first annual Discover Archery Day in Columbia, Missouri. Photo credit: Sharon Brandkamp
Missourians for Conservation of Natural Resources and Protection of Our Outdoor Heritage
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