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The Boys of Summer are havingtheir day. Baseball is in thelimelight and endless discus-sions of the performances of

teams and the skills of individual play-ers flood the airways. Those select few,those elite “five-tool players” ofincredible ability usually get at leastsome mention in each and everybroadcast. Why not? They are fun totalk about, fun to hear about and funto ponder.

Just for the record, baseball’s fivetools are: 1) hitting for average, 2) hit-ting for power, 3) running speed, 4)arm strength, and 5) fielding ability.Any baseball fan can pretty quicklycome up with the short list of fron-trunners in each category, but thosewho excel in all 5 are the rarest of therare. Any baseball fan can probablygive you most of the entire list of cur-rent and historic five tool players in themajor leagues. For now, let’s turn ourattention from the diamond to the“rough.”

Recently I reread Aldo Leopold’sfamous technical book Game Manage-ment. His introduction includes thefollowing passage about another set offive tools. “The central thesis of gamemanagement is this: game can berestored by the creative use of thesame tools which have heretoforedestroyed it—axe, plow, cow, fire andgun. A favorable alignment of theseforces sometimes came about in pio-neer days by accident. The result was atemporary wealth of game far greaterthan the red man ever saw. Manage-ment is their purposeful and continu-ing alignment.”

That’s the part I was after, that iswhat I wanted to review in my ownmind as we began the serious work ofsummer projects on our farm. Man-aging our forest, nurturing the soil,establishing and encouraging highquality and productive cover in openareas, protecting our watersheds andponds all to be done at some levelsimultaneously! Although the toolswe have to work with are pretty clear,the strategies for their use require con-templation and creativity to producethe best results.

I suppose because sports are so pro-

moted by media and so familiar toeach of us, sports words are often usedin widely circulated metaphors. Theword “team” gets used a lot. Everyoneunderstands the words “player,”“coach,” “winner,” and “loser.” Most ofthese words also conjure up personalemotions, based on firsthand experi-ence, for each of us. A considerationworth making once in a while is thatalthough professional sports are a real-ly big deal in Missouri, and althoughthey certainly have become really bigbusiness…they pale in comparisonwith hunting, fishing, wildlife watch-ing, and forestry. These outdoorrecreations and, yes, industries in Mis-souri are an incredibly powerful eco-nomic engine, as well as huge contrib-utors to our fine quality of life. Lastyear alone, these outdoor endeavorscontributed well over $7 billion to ourstate’s economy. Several times asmuch as was contributed by all profes-sional sports teams in Missouri com-bined. That’s right, outdoors is a big-ger business in Missouri than theCardinals, Royals, Rams, Chiefs, andBlues combined. Now that’s some-thing to cheer about!

How has this happened? How has astate that was bankrupt for wildlifeonly 70 years ago managed to work its

way to the world championship?Turns out Missouri is the ultimatefive-tool player for conservation. Thefive tools?

1) Authority…authority to makedecisions based on science, not poli-tics…given by us private citizens.

2) Funding…designated fundingcontinues to produce greatresults…we must remind ourselvesthat stable, designated funding is stillless than 1% of our overall state budg-et…will we need to invest more in thefuture? Are we investing enough rightnow? Time will tell.

3) Leadership…the director isexcellent, widely respected, extremelycapable and balances very well beingresponsive to our people and servingas guardian of our natural resourcesand outdoor heritage. Commissionersappointed by the governor andapproved by the Missouri Senate arequality leaders with good businessacumen and personal passion for thecause.

4) Staff…without question thefinest state agency staff in America,top-shelf professionals come from allover the land to work here, because oftools #1 and #2.

5) Resources…capital facilities,equipment and land…all good andcontinuously improving.

So how do we fit into all this? Arewe cheerleaders to chant on the side-lines and shake our pompons? Are wefans to merely watch, cheer or boohow and when we like? Are we thefront office to hire, fire, trade or move?Are we coaches to strategize, decide,plan, prepare, and play or bench? Arewe players to physically do everything?Are we sports reporters to call theaction? Are we owners to investresources and reap the benefits? Obvi-ously the answer is yes to each of thesequestions. Frequently CFM serves insome roles, rarely in others…butalways we contribute to what makesthings happen. Thank you for yourpart, Champ. Keep the fan mail com-ing!

Dave MurphyExecutive Director, CFM

Five-Tool Players WildlifeJuly 2007

Vol. 68, No. 4

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COVER: One of Leopold's five tools in action.A Missouri farmer prepares a better tomorrowfor wildlife. Photo compliments of theMissouri Department of Conservation.

VIEW FROM THE STONE HOUSE

Another reading of the technical book GameManagement by Aldo Leopold (above) inspiresDave Murphy to consider the state’s use of thefive tools.

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M I S S O U R I W I L D L I F E 3

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

It’s Summer: Think Safety

We are rapidly approachingour summer outdoor sea-son. I’m sure our timewill be full with activities

for hunting, fishing and generally enjoy-ing our great resources in the state ofMissouri. As our activities take us intothe waters lets always keep in mind thatwe need to have life jackets available forall concerned. Remember the life jacketthat you wear is the one that really pro-

tects you. As we venture forth in theoutdoors lets all make a special effort totake a youngster or someone new to theoutdoors with us as we travel. It’s alwaysmore fun to share our experiences withothers and this will allow us to spreadour outdoor heritage throughout Mis-souri.

We have recently completed our leg-islative session in Missouri. A lot of efforthas been expended to protect our out-

door heritage as we know it. We are sosuccessful in our outdoor pursuits in thisstate that it seems there are always otherswho seem to want to use our resourcesfor their own agendas. We will alwayshave to stay strong to protect this legacy.

I hope you enjoy your summer sea-son and always think safety as you travel.

Don JohnsonPresident, CFM

AGENCY NEWS

Ameren-UE’s newly issued licenseto operate the Osage Hydroelec-tric Project has benefits for fishand wildlife, for citizens trying

to protect their land and for the burgeon-ing nature-based tourism industry on Lakeof the Ozarks.

On March 30, the Federal Energy Regu-latory Commission issued a license thatallows Ameren-UE to continue operatingBagnell Dam on the Osage River in Cam-den County. The license—the third grant-ed in the hydroelectric plant’s history—isthe product of more than a year of negotia-tions between Ameren-UE, citizens alongthe lower Osage River and Lake of theOzarks, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,the National Park Service and the Missouridepartments of Conservation and NaturalResources. Missourians will get muchmore than just electricity from BagnellDam for the next 40 years.

Union Electric began acquiring land forBagnell Dam and the 50,000-acre Lake ofthe Ozarks in 1927. Planners gave littlethought to how the dam and its electricitygenerating activities would affect people,land and wildlife downstream. Over thefollowing decades, however, the impactsbecame clear.

Although the hydroelectric plant pro-vides only a small part of Missouri’s powerneeds, it plays a key role in meeting peaksin demand. For example, when air-condi-tioners are working overtime ,Ameren-UEcan release water through Bagnell Dam’sturbines, quickly adding electricity to avoidhaving to buy power from more expensivesources.When demand falls off drasticallyafter sunset, the utility can shut off the flow

of water until the next peak in powerdemand.

This pattern of use causes rapidrises and drops in the river down-stream from Bagnell Dam.Besides being inconvenient forhunters, anglers and recre-ational boaters, the rapidfluctuations contribute to erosion ofstream-side agricultural fields. Changes inthe water level on Lake of the Ozarks causeproblems for thousands of people whohave homes, sea walls and fishing and boatdocks at the popular recreational destina-tion.

Then there are fish kills. Some fish aresucked into water intakes on the lake sideof Bagnell Dam and killed by the violentpassage through hydroelectric turbines.Others die in the violent currents createdby flood flows through the dam’s spillways.

Fish and wildlife also suffered frompoor water quality caused by the hydro-electric plant. Oxygen-poor water drawnfrom deep below the surface at the dam toturn turbines fills the river and leavesaquatic life gasping for breath.

The Conservation Department broughtall these concerns to the table when theOsage Hydroelectric Project’s previous, 30-year license neared its February 2006 expi-ration date. The people of Missouri have letAmeren-UE use the Osage River to gener-ate electricity for profit for 70 years. Inreturn for that very valuable privilege, weasked for reasonable accommodationsbetween the needs of wildlife and powergeneration.We succeeded to a large degree.

Some of the accommodations will bemade immediately. Others will take several

years to develop and implement. The endresult will be a better balance of benefits

to Missourians, from electricity torecreation and protection of private

property.One major accommodation

will be increased dissolved-oxygen levels in the river

below Bagnell Dam.Ameren-UE willreplace two of its existing hydroelectric tur-bines with more efficient ones that mixmore air with water flowing out of the tur-bines. This will hasten the return of health-ier conditions for fish and other aquaticwildlife after power-generation runs.

Ameren-UE also agreed to double theamount of water it releases to maintainflows in the lower Osage River when it isnot generating electricity.While the newminimum flow of 900 cubic feet per sec-ond still is small compared with the river’snatural flow, it will make a significant dif-ference in the amount and quality ofaquatic habitat available to fish and theplants and animals that fish rely on forfood. Increased minimum flows also willensure better spawning habitat and makeboating more practical in the river down-stream from Bagnell Dam.

Under the terms of the new license thatthe Conservation Department helpeddevelop,Ameren-UE is required to developnew measures to prevent fish kills. One isplacing a net in front of turbine intakes onthe lake side of the dam to keep fish out.

The new license also restricts the wayand the rate at which Ameren-UE canrelease water from Bagnell Dam to main-tain a stable lake level following heavyrains. In the past, water has been released

rapidly and through only a few flood gates.The water was moving so fast that it killedfish below the dam, sometimes ripping theheads off large paddlefish during theirspring spawning runs. Under the newlicense, releases will be spread out over alonger time and will have to be channeledthrough more gates to reduce the violenceof the flows.

In the past, rapid changes in theamount of water released after flood eventshave contributed to erosion by creatingunnaturally rapid drops in water leveldownstream. Earthen banks that becamesaturated with water during high flows col-lapsed when the water receded rapidly, dueto the weight of the water inside them. Thenew license requires Ameren-UE tochange flows more gradually, allowingwater to seep out of stream banks as thewater recedes. River boaters will benefitfrom less drastic water level fluctuations.

Ameren-UE accepts responsibilityunder the new license for improving habi-tat for freshwater mussels and other plantsand animals that are part of a healthystream ecosystem. The company also willtake responsibility for stocking to replenishfisheries in Lake of the Ozarks and belowthe dam. The utility will increase water-quality monitoring and expand its analysisof erosion problems in the lower river tofind ways to further reduce the impact ofits operations.

The requirement to manage lake levelssimilar to the past few years will result inbetter spawning conditions for fish. It alsowill keep the lake level more stable. This is areally big win for tourism on Lake of theOzarks.

Bagnell Dam License To Benefit Fish, Wildlife, Recreation

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AGENCY NEWS

The kids are restless and youhave a serious case of wander-lust. Unfortunately, the signabove the gas pump is telling

you this might not be the year for across-country excursion. With 83 stateparks and historic sites totaling morethan 140,000 acres plus 61,000 acres inthe Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry,Missouri’s state parks and state historicsites offer an inexpensive excursion tosatisfy nearly every travel fantasy.

Dreaming of a weekend in winecountry? Check out Deutschheim StateHistoric Site in the heart of Missouri’swine country in Hermann to learn aboutGerman culture. Tour the two housesand period gardens, includinggrapevines that have thrived for morethan a century. Longing to wiggle yourtoes in the sand? Spend a day relaxing on

one of the two swimming beaches foundat Lake of the Ozarks State Park nearOsage Beach. Those craving history cancheck out the Thomas Hart BentonHome and Studio State Historic Site inKansas City or the Scott Joplin State His-toric Site in St. Louis. Step back in timeat Watkins Woolen Mill State Park andHistoric Site in Lawson, or immerseyourself in Missouri’s unique naturaland geological features at OnondagaCave State Park near Leasburg or Mer-amec State Park near Sullivan.

If you’re looking for an overnight get-away, take a cue from Larry and PhyllisMoore of Marshall, who recently cele-brated their 30th consecutive year in theMissouri Camper Award Program. Theaward is presented to individuals, fami-lies or youth groups that camp in fivedifferent Missouri state parks during the

calendar year. First-year participantsthat complete the program receive acamper award patch, a numbered yearpatch and a certificate. Each year after,participants receive numbered yearpatches and certificates. Every five years,each participant receives anothercamper award patch and each familyreceives a Distinguished Camper Awardthat is good for a free night of campingin any state park.

Those who enjoy vacations that com-bine scenery and relaxation with physicalfitness will also enjoy the many trailsfound in Missouri’s state parks and statehistoric sites. Through the Trail of theMonth: Passport to Health, walkers andhikers can take advantage of these trailsfor fun, adventure and exercise whileearning rewards. Now through Oct. 31,six trails in six regions of Missouri have

been identified, and each month, one trailin each region will be featured. Hikers canearn special hiking medallions whileexploring state parks and historic sites.

When summer wanderlust sets in andyour heart feels like rambling, Missouri’sstate parks and state historic sites are theplace to be. A fun and affordable vaca-tion destination is waiting in every cor-ner of the state.

For more information about stateparks and historic sites, the Trail of theMonth Program or the Missouri CamperAward Program, call the Department ofNatural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecom-munications Device for the Deaf) or visitthe Web at www.mostateparks.com.

Doyle ChildersDirector, DNR

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CFM Strategic PlanningUpdate

The Strategic Planning Committeehad its direction somewhat diverted byneeds that became apparent as a resultof a meeting last fall with NWF repre-sentatives. Since then, those concernsthat had to do with short-term goals ofthe Federation have been met and otherrecommendations were approved bythe board. These recommended goalsand strategies include the following:

• Developing an operating budget of$500,000.

• Develop and maintain a reserve of$1,000,000.

• Hire staff as needed.• Increase sustaining membership to

8,000.• Marketing to major funding sources.• Establish a Clean Water Committee

as a permanent standing committee.• Establish the Strategic Planning

Committee as a standing committee.The Committee will meet again

probably in late summer to addresslonger term matters that were beingdiscussed earlier. These matters had todo with the use of CFM’s ResourceCommittees, among other items.

Safari Club Sponsors Public Program

A Safari Club program highlightsconservation efforts affecting wildlifeand outdoor recreational opportunitiesin central Missouri.

What is the future of conservationin Missouri? Find out at the CentralMissouri Chapter of Safari Club Inter-national’s July 19 public program forhunters and conservationists. Theevent will provide information onfuture conservation efforts related tooutdoor recreation in central Missouri.

The event will include a presenta-tion by the Missouri Department ofConservation titled ”The Next Genera-

tion of Conservation” which will detailthe agency’s strategic plan.

Subjects covered in the presentationinclude conserving habitats and ani-mals, protecting clean and healthywaters, promoting healthy trees andforests, preserving Missouri’s outdoorrecreation heritage, including actionsthat might promote hunting opportu-nities, supporting conservation in ourcommunities, helping private landown-ers advance conservation, and muchmore. The event also will include pre-sentations by representatives of CFM,the University of Missouri School ofNatural Resources and Bass Pro Shops.

The public program for hunters andconservationists takes place at 7:00 p.m.in the Jesse Wrench Auditorium locatedat the Memorial Student Union on theUniversity of Missouri-Columbia cam-pus. Ample parking is available oneblock north of the Student Union.Contact Earl Cannon at (573) 636-4292or cannonedc@yahoo.com for moreinformation.

2007 Fall ConferenceThe 2007 Conservation Federation

of Missouri Fall Conference will beheld Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sep-tember 14, 15 and 16, 2007, at CampClover Point, Lake Ozark State Park,Osage Beach, Missouri.

Programs planned are ColemanRepair, Spear Throwing (Atlatl), Archerywith Don Johnson, Cooking with Hen-rietta, Earthquakes by Sarah Seidler,Dutch oven cooking by Charlie Pon-ciroli, fire making, orienteering withcompass, wildlife rehab, knife sharpen-ing, making a whistle from a willowbranch, and crafts for adults and kids.

Entertainment will be games, bingo,square dancing, marshmallow roast,campfire, story telling and guitar playing.

The Happy Hour and White Ele-phant Sale Saturday afternoon is alwaysa good time. When you are cleaning

out your garages and basements, savesome good stuff to donate to the WhiteElephant Sale. The sale helps to defraythe expenses of the Fall Conference.

The food is always wonderful!Reserve September 14–16, 2007, and

plan to attend for this relaxing week-end. You will find a registration formfor the 2007 Fall Conference on page 11of this issue.

See you there!

IRA RolloverThe Pension Protection Act of 2006

(PPA 2006) permits individuals overthe age of 70 1/2 to rollover up to$100,000 from an IRA to charity. Thisnew legislation allows otherwise tax-able distributions of up to $100,000during each taxable year from a tradi-tional IRA or Roth IRA to a charity tobe excluded from gross income.

The PPA 2006 presents a welcomeincentive for donors to use their IRAsto make charitable gifts. There are sev-eral types of funds that may receive anIRA rollover distribution: designatedfunds, scholarship funds, field of inter-est funds, unrestricted funds, organiza-tional capacity building funds, organi-zational endowment funds, andcommunity grant-making funds.

The new IRA rollover is an excitingtool for qualified individuals. It offers aunique vehicle for donors to meet char-itable goals and improve the quality oflife for generations throughout MisPlease consult your tax professional for

further information concerning an IRA charitable rollover .

Welcome CFM New Members

Timothy Aguilar, Kansas CityDavid Alspaugh, Saint LouisAmonsoquath Tribe of the Cherokee,

ThayerDolores Anderson, Saint LouisDeanna Baker, New HavenSusan Baker, PevelyEsther Banta, BridgetonThomas Barklage, Saint CharlesJanet Barrett, Saint LouisKevin & Julie Beattie, Saint LouisRodger Benson, PeculiarMary Bischoff, West PlainsB. Black, BolivarKevin Bley, Saint LouisBarbara Bohne, Saint LouisNancy Boland, ColumbiaJames Bommarito, Saint LouisPamela Bopp, Saint LouisJames Brandt, GrandviewBarbara Bregant, Jefferson CityLolamae Brickhaus, SedgewickvilleBill Brighoff, Chesterfield

Charles Browne, Saint CharlesLeland Buckler, HigginsvilleJeff Burrows, DefianceHomer Butler, Saint CharlesSuzanne Byrne, Saint LouisEdward Campbell, KirksvilleFrancine Cantor, Saint LouisMyrna Carlton, ChillicotheJohn Chadwick, Saint LouisWalter Chipps, Saint JosephRichard Cochran, West PlainsLaura Cohen, Saint LouisRobert Collins, GrandviewCongregational Charity Committee,

O’FallonLarry Constantino, Saint LouisHarry Copp, NovingerAnn Corrigan, Saint LouisRay Cossey, Kansas CityBob Cottrell, SteelvilleCounty Electric Company, Saint LouisMary Covell, Saint LouisJ. Craig, Saint LouisKaren Crebs, Saint LouisAllan Crouse, AvaDorothy Curiale, Kansas CityBetty Daniel, IndependenceRichard Deshon, Saint JosephMartha Desloge, FlorissantViola Duckworth, Saint LouisEtta Eagle, ChesterfieldJune Easley, SpringfieldLeo Echele, Saint CharlesBirkle Eck, Saint LouisBarbara Eichenseer, BarnhartLeland Ellege, Maryland HeightsRay Elmore, Saint LouisJames Ernst, KirkwoodG. Feder, Saint LouisBill Federhofer, LibertyC.R. Fillmore, Unity VillageKaren Finch, Saint PetersThomas Fischer, HannibalD.F. Flint, ChesterfieldRuth Forsman, Saint LouisDolores Fox, Lake OzarkBetty Freise, UnionDavid Fuller, Blue SpringsGregg Galbraith, CarthageMatt Gaunt, ColumbiaJohn Gehn, Saint CharlesJoseph Glik, Saint LouisWayne & Jane Goode, Saint LouisVeronica Goodell, SpringfieldFannie Gosche, Scott CityDaniel Gottman, PalmyraMark Greenwell, FlorissantBernard Grice, ColumbiaEugene Griffith, High RidgeBridget Grissom, ClevelandPatricia Groover, Kansas CityDiana Hammond, ColumbiaRichard Hardin, WentzvilleKenneth Hefner, Blue SpringsRoger & Nancy Hershey, IndependenceRichard Hetlage, Saint LouisMichael Hevesy, Saint LouisAlan Hillard, Columbia

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Franklin Hockett, Saint CharlesFrederick Houser, Saint LouisGlennon Hunn, ChesterfieldHarry Hurlburt, Kansas CityThomas Hutton, Jefferson CityEdward Imo, Saint LouisElizabeth Jackson, BallwinMike Jarvis, Saint LouisRonald Jenkins, IndependenceJohn Jennings, Saint LouisCandace Johns, Saint LouisMargaret Johnson, Saint LouisCarolyn Jordan, Jefferson CityAnnette Kappelman, HigginsvilleSusan Kelly, MexicoMark Killingsworth, BallwinDan Kinney, SpringfieldRoy Kirgan, Jefferson CityJ.L. Kleinert, RevereRuth Koch, Saint LouisEarl Koder, Saint LouisRobert & Maureen Kremer, ColumbiaEldo Lakey, Lake Saint LouisJune Lancaster, IndependenceLouis Lankford, Saint LouisHarry Lawyer, SarcoxieDenis Ledgerwood, BallwinWilliam Lester, Saint LouisBill Lewis, EdinaEunice Lieurance, Columbia

Maurice Lonsway, WentzvilleRobert Lumma, HazelwoodGene Mareschal, HazelwoodPhyllis Maritz, Saint LouisNancy Marron, Saint LouisHervey McGaugh, Saint JosephPatrick McMurry, Saint JosephJacqueline Middlehamp, Kansas CityChristina Miller, Kansas CityHelene Miller, LibertyRobert Miller, Kansas CityMissouri Beef Cattleman, Kansas CityModern Auto Company, WashingtonThomas Monroe, Saint LouisSharon Morash, Lees SummitTimothy Morrison, BallwinJames & Lorraine Morton, Saint LouisSteve Mowry, Kansas CityRuth Myers, Kansas CityLarry Neel, Saint CharlesHolly Neill, SpringfieldKathleen Nelson, MarshallMaxine Nevels, GrubvilleEmma Newman, JoplinRoma Nichols, Park HillsLouis Nuelle, Saint LouisLorraine O’Brien, IndependencePatricia Oglesby, RollaTerry O’Hara, Kansas CityWilliam Ohnesorge, Saint JosephJohn Olaughlin, DefianceJanet Olliges, Saint Louis

Barbara Ostmann, GeraldJoyce Otten, KirksvilleByron Parkin, FentonLyn Pendleton, EldonClayton & Monica Perry, Saint LouisKevin Poe, RobyDick Pouch, EvertonDoris Pree, Saint LouisRoger & Janet Price, BlackLeone Proffer, Cape GirardeauRonald Raglin, Saint LouisE.L. Reed, ChillicotheSteve Reed, SpringfieldLinda Reifschneider, Saint LouisTheodora Rendlen, HannibalErma Rinaman, Saint LouisRockwood Bank, EurekaVirginia Rodman, StraffordThomas Roehr, FlorissantPamela Rogers, Lees SummitRichard Row, GreenwoodMary Ruckdeschel, Saint LouisAmanda Rung, Saint LouisTom & Barb Russell, ColumbiaNancy Salzman, RichlandGeorge Sato, Saint LouisSue Schuble, SpringfieldIrene Schulze, Saint LouisMark Schulze, ConcordiaRichard Schuppan, O’FallonRichard Schwane, WashingtonRichard Secrease, Saint LouisJudith Shaffer, AndersonGlen Sites, Saint LouisLeroy Sommer, Saint CharlesMelissa Sprock, Washington

J.L. Stagner, Half WayIlene Staib, DiamondJohn Starz, Saint LouisKathy Steiner, Saint LouisBarbara Stephenson, FlorissantMark Stephenson, JoplinJanet Sternburg, Jefferson CityPeter Stevens, Saint LouisLoman Stone, FarmingtonEdward Sullivan, PerryvilleSharon Talley-Klein, Saint LouisRobert Temper, Saint LouisMary Terry, Saint LouisRon Throckmorton, GlencoeGeorge Tomasovic, BallwinN.P. Trimborn, BallwinJudy Tripp, Holts SummitSally Tureman, Lees SummitCharlene Turner, ClarksvillePat Turner, MaryvilleJoan Twillman, Saint CharlesGlenna Udre, TroyAlan Umbright, Saint CharlesMaureen Vaughn, OzarkWynn Volkert, ColumbiaCarol Washburne, ChesterfieldCarol Wells, ChesterfieldPat Werner, FestusJoan Whelan, Saint LouisBarbara Wilhoit, LibertyMarvin Williamson, SpringfieldPatricia Wilson, Kansas CityBernard Worful, Saint CharlesCharles Wurrey, Kansas CityJohn Young, Springfield

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NEWS AND ISSUES

Pull...for Conservation!!CFM First Annual Sporting Clays Tournament

Oct. 13, 2007 • 9:00 am–3:00 pm • River Hills Sporting Clays • Boonville, MO • Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops

8:30 am ~ registration begins9:00 am - 3:00 pm ~ shoot and reshoot

River Hills Sporting Clays is a first-class shooting facility. Fun for beginnersand experienced competitors alike. Special price for youth (17 and under)$20. Improve your score, reshoot for only $20.

11:30 am–1:00 pm ~ lunch served all day

All day ~ auction bidding and gun raffle. We will have some outstandingitems up for silent auction bidding, plus chances at winning a fine shotgundonated by Bass Pro Shops. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Tickets may be purchased before the event or when you register at the event. Winner neednot be present to win.

4:00 pm ~ award party

A and B flight prizes will be awarded for first and second place two-personteams according to Lewis Class. Each contestant also receives a commemora-tive event souvenir.

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MEDIA PRODUCTIONSSpecializing in Wildlife Conservation Education

There are many experienced hunters, boaters and conservationists.

There are many award-winning video and TV producers.Very few are all of the above.

To talk to one of the few who does it all, callLee Vogel at 816.510.9127 • www.wacondamedia.com

It was 40 years ago that a small groupof civic leaders, conservationists andenvironmentalists gathered for ashort float trip to share their visions

for a better Meramec River. A river on thebrink of decay due to benign neglect. In1967 river restoration on the lower Mer-amec River began in earnest with planningfor the first Annual Operation CleanStream event, which helped to spawn amuch bolder collaborative effort on thepart of many public and private partners.

In an effort to highlight the 40-yearrestoration of the lower Meramec River,the Meramec River Tributary Alliance (ofwhich the Open Space Council is afounder) will be conducting a week-long104-mile, six-day media float trip on theMeramec River from Meramec State Parkto its confluence with the Mississippi Riverjust east and south of St. Louis County.The event will run July 29–August 3, 2007.

You or your organization can partici-pate for part or all of the week-long mediafloat by sponsoring a canoe in the event.The $1000 level “Golden Paddle Sponsor-ship” includes advertising, canoe, meals,transportation, educational programs,limited lodging and entertainment. Spon-sorships are limited to 10 canoes. A “SilverPaddle Sponsorship” is also available at the

$500 level with fewer perks.The media float is part of the Meramec

River Basin Summit scheduled for Sep-tember 20–21, 2007 in St. Louis andSteelville, Missouri. The ConservationFederation of Missouri is a partner in thesummit. For details about the Media FloatTrip or the Meramec Basin Summit con-tact Ron Coleman, Open Space Councilexecutive director and CFM board mem-ber, at 636-451-6090.

Meramec River Basin Summit And Media Float Trip July 28–August 3, 2007

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Growing up on a farm in Mis-souri gave Stephen Eschen-bach a real appreciation ofhard work, farming and the

outdoors.So it’s quite fitting that Eschenbach is

this year’s recipi-ent of the $5,000National FFACollegiate Schol-arship funded bythe NationalWild Turkey Fed-eration.

Graduatingsecond in his class, Eschenbach earned a4.0 grade point average while participat-ing in basketball and track and on threeFFA teams that worked their way to Mis-souri state competitions.

“Participating in Future Farmers hasbeen one of the most memorable parts ofmy high school career,” Eschenbach said.

Eschenbach is also an avid hunter whohopes to work for the Missouri Depart-ment of Conservation one day. He plans toattend Northwest Missouri State Universi-ty and major in wildlife management tobecome a private lands conservationist. Hewants to help landowners, especially farm-ers, manage their property for wildlife.

In addition to the NWTF scholarship,Eschenbach has received local scholar-ships and an academic scholarship fromhis chosen college.

“We support college-bound studentswho are hunters with a demonstratedcommitment to conservation and showleadership in their communities,” saidChristine Rolka, NWTF education coor-dinator.“We do this through the FFA andthrough our own scholarship program.”

To be eligible for the $5,000 scholar-ship, applicants must support hunting,have strong leadership skills and highacademic achievements. Over the past

nine years, the NWTF has given morethan $55,000 in scholarships through theFFA and nearly $2 million in scholarshipsoverall.

In addition to the scholarship, theNWTF partners with the FFA as anexhibitor at the FFA National Agriculture

Career Show and as judge for the Nation-al Wildlife Management event.

“The NWTF and the FFA have a terrif-ic partnership,” Rolka said.“We bothwant to make a positive difference in stu-dents’ lives through agriculture and con-servation education.”

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The Third Annual MissouriWildlife Arts Festival is sched-uled for Saturday and Sunday,November 3 and 4, 2007 at the

beautiful St. Charles Foundry ArtsCentre located at 520 N. Main Ctr. inhistoric downtown St. Charles, Mis-souri.

The festival will feature over 40 of thetop wildlife artists from Missouri andacross the nation. The event will featurepaintings, photography, pottery, bronzesand carvings.

The festival is open to the publicand art work can be purchased directlyfrom the artist. Hours for the show areSaturday, November 3rd, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM and Sunday, November 4th,10:00 AM-4:00 PM. There is a modestadmission of $5.00 per person (chil-

dren under 16 free).This unique event is being spon-

sored by the Conservation Federationof Missouri (CFM) in partnership withthe Missouri Wildlife Artist Societyand two St. Louis Area conservationgroups, the Greenway Network and theOpen Space Council for the St. LouisRegion.

Dan Brueggeman, a wildlife sculptorand member of the Missouri WildlifeArtist Society says that “this is a won-derful opportunity for both the publicand many talented wildlife artists tocome together in an outstanding venueto enjoy some great art for a goodcause.” Proceeds from the festival willgo towards supporting the conserva-tion work of the sponsoring organiza-tions.

If you would like more informationabout the festival feel free to contactthe Conservation Federation of Mis-souri office by calling 800-575-2322,the Missouri Wildlife Artists Society at573-498-3479 or the Open SpaceCouncil for the St. Louis Region at636-451-6090 or go to info@open-spacecouncilstl.org.

Art Lovers, Artists: Save The Date For Wildlife Arts FestThird Annual Fall Event Raises Money For Conservation

Call For Artists

Are you an artist interestedin displaying your art for

sale at the Third Annual MissouriWildlife Art Festival?

Please contact Dan Brueggeman at 573-498-3479 or

Bp8studio@aol.comfor more information.

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Missouri woodland ownersand enthusiasts now havethree ways to learn basictimber and wildlife habitat

management: live workshops, purchasedDVDs and online.

“The Missouri Woodland Steward pro-gram was originally taught through aseries of four live workshop sessions and aweekend walk in the woods to put theinformation into practice,” said HankStelzer, University of Missouri Extensionforestry specialist.

“We have had great interest in thosesessions, though we saw the need toexpand the program so that others couldtake it on their own time.”

Woodland enthusiasts now can pur-chase the DVD used in the live workshopsession from MU Extension. In addition,Woodland Steward training is available asan online noncredit course through theMU Center for Distance and IndependentStudy, also an MU Extension division.

“If you want live interaction withforestry and wildlife professionals, the fullworkshop series will continue,”Stelzersaid.

The DVD package is designed for thelandowner who wants to learn about basictimber and habitat management without aformalized learning process or interactionwith others.

“Users can listen to the materials attheir own pace, focus on the areas they’remost interested in and contact a forestryprofessional if and when they have ques-tions or want to work on developing amanagement plan,”Stelzer said, addingthat the online coursework offers some-thing in between the live workshops andthe “self-teaching”process of the DVDs.

“Learning online is more flexible thanthe live workshops, so you can work atyour own pace. But the coursework stilloffers a formalized learning structure, withassignments and opportunities for feed-back from professionals, plus the chance totalk with other landowners through onlinesessions.”

There is no formal “test” in the onlinecourse. Once a student finishes the course-work, he or she will be notified when anarea “walk the woods”session is scheduled.Landowners who live far from scheduledwalks will be contacted by a professionalforester to discuss timber and wildlifemanagement ideas specific to their needs.

Students have nine months to completethe online course.

“During the course, students haveopportunities to pose questions, post digi-tal photos of plant species or pest or dis-ease problems they can’t identify,”he said.For information on the online course, visithttp://cdis.missouri.edu and type “Wood-land Steward” into the search window.

“However you access it, the MissouriWoodland Steward program teaches basictimber and wildlife habitat management,”Stelzer said.“The information we’ve pulledtogether helps evaluate the timber standand property and can help a landownerthink about appropriate uses for thatland.”

Early lessons teach goal setting and howto take stock of the land, including how toaccess aerial photos and maps of property,obtaining soil information and identifyingtree and plant species.

The second session covers basic forestmanagement concepts: forest ecology,assessing forest stand, tending woodland

gardens and forest health.Session three focuses on wildlife habitat

and ecological concepts, how forest man-agement practices influence wildlife foodand cover, and habitat management toencourage specific types of animals.

“In the fourth session, materials bringeverything together to help the landownerbegin to develop a management plan thatwill fit their goals and the land they have towork with,”Stelzer said. Often, the pro-gram helps students decide what usesdon’t fit with the land they own.

“Someone may have a strong desire todevelop a walnut or other tree plantationin their woodland, but the soils and terrainmay not be well suited for that,”he said.“The program will help them see thatquickly, and they can begin to think aboutother uses.”

The DVDs are $50 plus tax, shippingand handling. The set can be ordered bycalling 573-882-7216 or 1-800-292-0969,

or at http://muextension.missouri.edu.If you have purchased the DVDs sepa-

rately, you can take advantage of the onlinediscussions by signing up for the coursefor a $50 course fee. The course and DVDpackage are $100.Visit the CDIS website athttp://cdis.missouri.edu/CourseInfo/DetailCourseInfo.asp?9502

For information on the “live”Wood-land Steward Sessions, which include fourevening classes and a weekend “walk in thewoods”wrap-up session, contact yournearest MU Extension Center.

Digital download available at:http://AgEbb.missouri.edu/news. Voiceassistance at 573-882-4827.

Greg D. HorstmeierNews Director, Extension and Ag

InformationUniversity of Missouri

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2007 Annual Fall ConferenceConservation Federation of Missouri

September 14-16, 2007

Advance Registration FormReturn completed form to CFM by September 7, 2007

Name of Each Participant Complete Mailing Address Phone No. Cost *

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Please list the names and ages of all children ages 4–12 (cost is only $50 for those ages 4–12):

NOTE: Camp facilities are not set up for children under the age of 4.

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* Total advance registration is $75 per person or $145 per couple. (Children ages 4–12 pay $50 for the weekend.) Theday rate is $10 per day and $10 per meal. If you do not plan to stay for the duration of the conference, please indicatethe day(s) and meal(s) at which you will be present.

Registrations received after September 7 will be $85 per person or $165 per couple .

Please make your check payable to CFM and mail it to 728 West Main, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

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4th Annual Sportsman-Legislator SummitPromoting a Pro-Sportsmen’s Agenda

November 27–29, 2007Big Cedar Lodge, Branson, Missouri

Hosted by the Missouri LegislativeSportsmen’s Caucus and Bass Pro Shops

WhatThe National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Annual Meeting is a

comprehensive policy conference that brings together state legislators, wildlifemanagement professionals, outdoor industry leaders, and the hunting and fishing community to discussand formulate policy to advance a pro-sportsmen’s agenda as well as present a unified front in the halls ofstate government.

WhereJust minutes from Branson, but miles away from everyday stress, Big Cedar Lodge is tucked into thewooded hillsides of the Ozark Mountains overlooking Table Rock Lake. This popular resort is a sports-man’s paradise which offers not only ample hunting and fishing opportunities, but also provides cozyaccommodations, fine dining options and first class service. Guests will find all the amenities typical of aluxury resort, yet this wilderness lodge is anything but typical.

Why AttendThe NASC Annual Meeting is the most important event of the year for State Sportsmen’s Caucuses andpartners. It is the only forum that provides a venue for focused discussion and interaction among state pol-icy makers and the hunting and fishing community. By attending, you will stay informed of the issues andlegislation that matter most to one of the most influential voting con-stituencies—hunters and anglers.

The NASC Annual Meeting gives you the opportunity to learnabout legislation you can introduce in your home state to benefitwildlife, hunting and fishing as well as informative, educationalseminars that update you on issues of importance to your sportingconstituency in addition to helping your state sportsmen’s caucusbecome more effective and engaged.

*Photos courtesy of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus

RegistrationContact Aaron Hobbs at the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses for

more information at 202-543-6850 or email aaron@sportsmenlink.org

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A unique partnership between CFM and Jim Rathert has begun. You can buy fantastic images ofMissouri wildlife, caught in the act of living, by renowned photographer Jim Rathert.

Best of all, each of these vivid slices of Missouri wildlife will greatly benefit CFM. The cards are soldonly in high-quality sets of 12. There are 3 copies of each of the 4 images in every set (whitetail buck,greater prairie chicken, belted kingfisher, eastern bluebird). Each card is 5 x 7 with a full color photoon the front, a nature note by Jim with our CFM logo, mission statement and contact information onthe back and plenty of space for your message on the inside. High quality, matched envelopes accom-pany each card.

Please order your cards today! We are certain you will enjoy sending them as much as your friendswill enjoy receiving them. A dozen cards are yours for only $19. If you order 3 or more sets, you payonly $16 per set. Prices include shipping and handling. To buy cards, use the form below, call (800) 575-2322 or go to www.confedmo.org. Mail your payment to 728 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

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“The challenges to the future of hunting and fishinghave not changed,” commented Jeff Crane, presi-dent of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation.

“But how we develop strategies to address theseissues is evolving. The need for new and innovativesolutions while duplicating successful ideas will bethe focus of the NASC annual meeting. The lawswe pass today will set the course for a better,stronger future for hunting and fishing inAmerica.”

As the only forum that provides a venue forfocused discussion and interaction between statelegislators and sportsmen’s organizations, theNASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit is an importantevent for the entire sporting community. The impact of the policies crafted, debated and enacted by ournation’s legislatures is critical and far reaching.

“We have seen sportsmen’s concerns brought to the forefront of political debates from California to Vermont thanks to theefforts of state sportsmen’s caucuses. We expect that following this event, state lawmakers will return to their home statesand actively engage colleagues, partners and the local sporting community to address the issues important to them.”

Summit Offers Unique Opportunity

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CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP CORPS

What do birdwatchers andhikers have in commonwith duck hunters andscuba divers? What simi-

larities are there among archers and biggame hunters, canoeists and fly fisher-men? Do turkey hunters and bass fish-ermen have any likenesses with campersand field trailers?

I hope that you know enough aboutthe Conservation Federation of Mis-souri (CFM) to recognize that thesequite varied and diverse interest groups,and many others, have at least one thingin common—they can and shouldbelong to CFM.

Why? Simply because they should allunderstand that we share a commoninterest—a “big picture” understanding.And, that is, without a healthy anddiverse natural ecosystem, withoutsome measure of wildness, and, withoutclean water and air, the quality of ourlives becomes greatly diminished.

As usual, conservation’s greatspokesman, Aldo Leopold, stated thisidea far more eloquently. In his Fore-word to Sand County Almanac, Leopoldwrote:

“There are some who can live with-out wild things, and some who cannot.Like winds and sunsets, wild thingswere taken for granted until progressbegan to do away with them. Now weface the question whether a still higher‘standard of living’ is worth its cost inthings natural, wild, and free. For us ofthe minority, the opportunity to seegeese is more important than televi-sion, and the chance to find a pasque-flower is a right as inalienable as freespeech.”

Edward O. Wilson, in his book TheDiversity of Life, echoes similarthoughts, “The ethical imperativeshould be, first of all, prudence. Weshould judge every scrap of biodiversityas priceless while we learn to use it andcome to understand what it means tohumanity. We should not knowinglyallow any species or race to go extinct.And let us go beyond mere salvage tobegin the restoration of natural envi-ronments, in order to enlarge wild pop-ulations and stanch the hemorrhagingof biological wealth. There can be nopurpose more inspiriting than to beginthe age of restoration, reweaving thewondrous diversity of life that still sur-rounds us.”

Whether or not Federation membershave ever read or are even aware of thesestatements, I believe that, on some level,they basically share the philosophiesthat are so well expressed by these elo-quent conservation writers.

Realistically, one could not expect theRiver Bluffs Audubon to always see eye-to-eye with the Missouri Forest Prod-ucts Association, or the Missouri TroutFishermen’s Association to always be inlock-step with the Table Rock Bassmas-ters. There could easily be disputesbetween the Missouri Trappers Associa-tion and the Central Missouri CoonHunters. But, when it comes to the ‘bigpicture’ issues, the broad scope, onemight even say higher interest, wealmost always find unity, and ourdiverse interests pull together.

I really believe it is this diversity ofinterests that makes the Federation soeffective on statewide issues—and weare effective! The Federation has neverlost a statewide ballot issue that made itto the ballot. Of course, being a demo-cratic organization, with all our mem-bers having a chance for input (usuallyat our annual meeting); it is some-times rather difficult to reach an accordin the first place. When we do, watchout.

I mentioned our diversity of inter-ests. Diversity in an organization is per-haps more often these days associatedwith the age, gender or racial makeup ofits members than it is their interests. Wecould be doing a better job in some ofthese areas. However, we are trying

very, very hard to increase diversity inall areas, and it is a frequent topic of dis-cussion when the Federation meets. Ibelieve you will see great strides in thenear future under our current leader-ship and CLC program is one we arecounting on to make a big difference.

I want to move quickly on to a briefreview of just a few of the Federation’smajor accomplishments. Our biggestsuccesses, by far, have come aboutthrough the initiative petition process.Because of this process provided for inMissouri’s constitution, the citizens ofthe state can directly propose amend-ments to the constitution and/orchanges in Missouri law. The Federa-tion’s use of the initiative has made ourstate conservation program the envy ofthe nation, and also the best fundedstate conservation program in the Unit-ed States.

Okay, let me get to thespecifics of a couple of ourmajor accomplishments. In1935, Missouri sportsmen

upset with the decline in Missouri’swildlife resources and the state’s ineffec-tive response to these declines, estab-lished the Restoration and ConservationFederation of Missouri to embark on aninitiative petition drive to establish anon-political fish, wildlife and forestryprogram. This organization eventuallybecame our present-day ConservationFederation of Missouri. The story ofthis statewide petition drive wasrecounted by Charlie Callison in his

book Man and Wildlife in Missouri—The History of One State’s Treatment ofIts Natural Resources. It’s very interest-ing reading and it is available in mostlibraries. The Federation’s initiativecampaign was a success, and Proposi-tion 4, to establish in the constitution anon-political Department of Conserva-tion, went on the November, 1936 bal-lot. Called “the greatest movement ofour time for Missouri,” it was over-whelmingly approved 879,213 for to351,962 against.

After the strong positive vote, someFederation leaders thought their job wasdone and they were planning to disbandthe organization. However, it veryquickly became evident that there wereforces, especially in the Legislature, whosaw this as an usurpation of the law-maker’s powers, and several strongattempts to repeal the new conservationamendment were introduced. The Fed-eration realized they would have tobecome permanent to protect their cre-ation and in succeeding years and to thisday we have had to fight many battlesthat sought to weaken the Departmentor replace it with one under the thumbof the Missouri Legislature. The Federa-tion has always been there, and we willforever be there to beat back threats tore-politicize our state conservation pro-gram.

Another early battle for the fledglingFederation was to rally the oppositionto the proposed construction of thirtylarge flood control dams, mostly onOzark streams, by the United States WarDepartment. The Federation’s fightagainst this massive plan in 1939 wasunrelenting, and CFM found allies inthe National Wildlife Federation, theIzaak Walton League and farmer’sorganizations. Some concessions had tobe made, but the dams’ supporters wereforced to abandon the huge originalplan which would have flooded evenrivers like the Current, Jacks Fork andGasconade.

I think perhaps another quality thatunites the diverse interests of our Fed-eration membership is that we knowwe cannot sit still and just hope thateverything will magically turn out forthe best. We know that action andeffort are always required, perhapsmore than once, if significant progressis to be made. This became very clearduring the Federation’s second major

CFM History: Diverse Interest Groups Key To SuccessRemarks To Conservation Leadership Corps Highlight Federation Milestones, “Big Picture”

Back when it all began...E. Sydney Stephens and friends in Columbia.

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initiative petition effort—the cam-paign to achieve a new and greatlyexpanded funding source for theDepartment of Conservation so theycould acquire more public lands andexpand programs far beyond tradi-tional hunting and fishing opportuni-ties.

Planning for this second majorFederation initiative began inthe late 1960’s, and, in May of1970 the Federation formed the

Citizens Committee for Conservation(CCC). The CCC’s goal was to come upwith a funding base for a conservationprogram expansion that had been pro-posed by the Department and to thenseek voter approval for their plan.

Utilizing a study of possible fundingsources by a University of Missouri pro-fessor, the CCC settled on a penny taxon soft drinks as the revenue source. Wewere successful in getting the legal num-ber of signatures but the effort failed toget on the ballot when the SupremeCourt ruled the petition was improperlydrafted— it did not contain a necessaryenacting clause.

Disheartened, the Federation took along and hard look at their effort. Ithad become apparent during the drivethat the bottling industry had millionsof dollars to fight the proposal andthat they were prepared to spend it.Other technical issues involving theregistration of voters and who couldsign a petition and where, had to beresolved. Finally, in 1974 the Federa-tion kicked off a second initiative peti-tion drive for expanded funding forconservation. This time, however, wewent for a 1/8th percent sales tax. Of

course there were some anti-taxgroups that opposed this idea but theiropposition wasn’t as strong and theydidn’t have the big money of the bot-tling industry. Rural landownergroups, who had originally organizedagainst scenic river proposals and the“taking” of private land, were alsoopposed, but their opposition was less-ened by our promises that land wouldonly be acquired from willing sellersand that the Department would makepayments to counties in lieu of lostproperty tax revenues.

Burned out by the earlier petitiondrive, some of our volunteer petitioncarriers threw in the towel, but mostcame back. We lined up petition drivecoordinators for each and every countyand for every college campus. Theefforts in the metropolitan areas had tobe precise to meet new stringentrequirements as to the voting addressand congressional district of the signers.On May 27, 1976, we turned in morethan 200,000 signatures on petitionsrequesting the Secretary of State placeon the ballot our proposal for a 1/8 ofone percent sales tax to fund, indefinite-ly, a greatly expanded conservation pro-gram. We had made sure the funds wereearmarked for conservation and couldbe used for no other purpose.

The petitions were soon certifiedand an intense election campaign beganutilizing many “poor-man” techniques.Since we didn’t have a big war chest fortelevision advertising, which all publicrelations firms told us we’d have to have,we relied on what we could do - newsreleases, radio spots, letter writing cam-paigns, speaker’s bureaus, posters,bumper stickers, yard signs and tele-

phone banks. We tried everything wecould afford and took advantage of anyopportunity to spread the word aboutthe Department’s “Design for Conserva-tion” and our plan to fund it. It worked.On November 2, 1976, Amendment #1passed 901,500 to 873,400, a slim victo-ry to be sure, but in a time when no taxincreases were being approved, it washuge.

After its implementation, Missouribecame the nation’s leader in per capitaspending for conservation. This was aFederation-led effort from the outset.The Federation’s Executive Directorserved as the chief campaign managerand the entire Federation staff workedday and night and headed up the peti-tion and election campaign out of theFederation office.

(If you are interested in learningmore about this effort, one source is anarticle entitled “Amendment#1—AConservation Victory. It appears inEnvironmental Education in Action—III: Case Studies of Public Involvementin Environmental Policy)

I’m going to switch gears and giveyou some examples of the manyprograms and activities in whichthe Federation has taken the lead,

or which are entirely Federation pro-grams. I want to do this, not just tobrag about the Federation, but becauseyou may hear something that is of par-ticular interest to you and in which youwant to become more involved. That’swhat we’d like to see happen.

Among other accomplishments theFederation has:

1. Lobbied through Missouri’s firstwater pollution laws with grassroots

support.2. Secured federal protection for sce-

nic rivers3. Proposed and secured state mined

land reclamation legislation4. Helped get areas designated as

wilderness and wild lands5. Often gained expanded hunting

and fishing opportunities starting withresolutions passed at our annual con-vention, etc.

6. Supported and helped lead thepetition and election campaigns for theamendment providing 1/10th % salestax for state parks and soil conservation—several times

7. In cooperation with the Depart-ment we initiated the Stream Team Pro-gram (The Federation called the firstRivers and Streams Conference twentyyears ago leading to the StreamTeam program we have today.There are now over 3200 stream teamsthroughout the state.)

8. We championed the Katy Trail andthrough our Foundation financed itspurchase and construction and we havea continuing interest in seeing this com-pleted across Missouri and more trail-side amenities developed.

9. We’ve been a strong supporter ofthe Ozark Trail and have had full-timestaff assigned to this project.

10. We initiated Operation GameThief and Operation Forest Arson. (Wepay out about $15,000 per year inrewards to people who report illegalpoaching and game violations)

11. We started the Share the Harvestprogram. (The Federation paid process-ing fees to more than 5500 deer hunterslast fall who donated venison for theneedy.)

12. We proudly sponsor Conserva-tion Awards to recognize individual andgroup achievement in conservation inMissouri and we give Scholarships tocontinue Missouri’s conservation lega-cy.

13. Finally, the Federation getsinvolved in many national and interna-tional issues, most often through ournational affiliate, the National WildlifeFederation.

There are many more ways to getinvolved. This is the time to start. Inclosing I’d just say that I hope above allelse you continue your interest andenthusiasm for Missouri’s outdoorworld. To us in the Federation, nothingis any more important than the conser-vation of our precious naturalresources.

Charles DavidsonCFM Associate Director, Retired

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AFFILIATE EVENTSCAPITAL CITY FLY FISHERSJUL 5: Teach a Vet to Tie, Veterans Hospital– Conference Room C201, Columbia(3:00pm)JUL 10: Club Meeting, South Farm Lake,Columbia (6:00pm)JUL 19: Teach a Vet to Tie, Veterans Hospi-tal – Conference Room C201, Columbia(3:00pm)AUG 2: Teach a Vet to Tie, Veterans Hospital– Conference Room C201, Columbia(3:00pm)AUG 14: Club Meeting, Mark Van Patten’sHome, Tebbetts (6:00pm)AUG 16: Teach a Vet to Tie, Veterans Hospi-tal – Conference Room C201, Columbia(3:00pm)AUG 23: Ozark Fly Fishers, Queeny Park

CENTRAL MISSOURI CHAPTER SAFARI CLUBJUL 19: The Next Generation of Conserva-tion, University of Missouri – MemorialStudent Union, Columbia (7:00pm); EarlCannon (573) 636-4292AUG 5: 7th Annual Auction and Banquet,Ramada Inn, Jefferson CityAUG 11: Fundraising Banquet, StoneyCreek Inn, Columbia; Earl Cannon (573)636-4292

GREENWAY NETWORKAUG 25-26: Race for the Rivers, SaintCharles (9:00am)

MISSOURI MEAT PROCESSORS ASSOCIATIONJUL 12-14: Convention and Trade Show,Milwaukee, WI; AAMP (877) 877-0168

MISSOURI BASS FEDERATIONAUG 1: Fall Newsletter Deadline

MISSOURI DUCKS UNLIMITEDJUL 7: Golf Tournament and Auction, Coun-try Club, Caruthersville; Bob & Bert Pierce

(573) 333-4454JUL 28: Grand Giveaway VII, Lenoir Center,Columbia; Julie Smith (660) 476-2800AUG 4: Volunteer Celebration Day,Anheuser-Busch Headquarters; KevinWillsey (573) 335-6647AUG 4: Volunteer Celebration Day, LenoirCenter, Columbia (11:30am – 4:00pm);Mark Flaspohler (816) 633-4035AUG 4: Volunteer Celebration Day, RamadaInn, Joplin (11:30am – 4:00pm); MarkJackson (417) 549-9875AUG 11: Statewide Ladies at the Range,Cedar Creek Rod and Gun Club, Columbia(8:00am – 4:40pm); Renee Martin (573)268-3477AUG 24: Blackwater Sponsors Dinner, Skeetand Trap Range, Warrensburg (6:00pm);Kevin Raines (660) 864-3499

MISSOURI FOREST PRODUCTS ASSOCIATIONJUL 27: MWITT Board of Trustees, CountryClub Hotel (6:00pm – 9:00pm)JUL 27-28: Summer Meeting, Country ClubHotel

MISSOURI NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION

FUNDRAISING BANQUETSJUL 13: Shoal Creek Chapter, Park andCasino Building, Monett; Bill House (417)442-3719JUL 28: Perry County Beards and Spurs,Elks Lodge, Perryville; Dominic Blythe(573) 547-9209AUG 3: Summit City Longbeards, RobinsonMiddle School, Aurora; Virgil Denayer(417) 678-1020AUG 4: David Blanton Memorial, OzarkFamily YMCA, Mountain Grove; Tom Jen-nings (417) 668-5986AUG 4: Springtown Wattlenecks, AmericanLegion Post, Smithville; Troy O’Dell (816)628-4245

AUG 4: Saint Louis Sponsor Event,Anheuser-Busch Mansion, Saint Louis;John Frerichs (314) 822-4649AUG 10: Dry Fork Strutters, Lions Club,Rolla; Barbara Baird (573) 364-6320AUG 11: North West Struttin’ Toms, Ameri-can Legion Hall, Maryville; StuartCarmichael (660) 927-3638AUG 18: Grindstone Gobblers, CommunityCenter, Cameron; John Hahn (816) 449-5613AUG 18: Platte County Longspurs, PlatteCounty Fairgrounds, Tracy; Paul Lowry(816) 506-7048AUG 18: Saint Louis Longbeards, ElksLodge, Saint Louis; Norb Genie (314) 842-3370AUG 24: Ozark Mountain Gobblers, SaintMarie duLac Parish Hall, Ironton; KennethSherrill (573) 546-3392AUG 25: River Bottom Gobblers, Universityof Missouri Delta Center, Portageville;Mickey Moody (573) 333-0662

JAKES EVENTSAUG 24: Sugar Creek Gobblers, McDonaldCounty

WHEELIN SPORTSMEN EVENTSJUL 7: A Day in the Outdoors, SaintCharles; Richard Christopher (636) 861-5418

WHEELIN SPORTSMEN BENEFITSJUL 28: Young’s Creek Strutters, Boonville;Travis Scott (573) 474-2993

WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS EVENTSJUL 7: River Hens, City Lake, Adrian; JennyMarkel (816) 297-4419AUG 4: Sho-Me Chapter, Andy DaltonShooting Range, Ash Grove; Julie Garner(417) 833-2358AUG 18: Clark County Longbeards, Stutz’sFarm, Kahoka; Betty Stutz (660) 866-2590AUG 24: Platte County Longspurs, CampShawnee, Waldron; Patty Scharinger (913)651-0271

MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATIONJUL 7: Wildflower Hikes, Prairie State Park,

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MISSOURI SMALLMOUTH ALLIANCEJUL 18: Regular Membership Meeting; Nor-man Leppo (314) 647-1616 or Matt Wier(314) 647-1679AUG 15: Regular Membership Meeting;Norman Leppo (314) 647-1616 or MattWier (314) 647-1679

MISSOURI TROUT FISHERMEN’S ASSOCIATIONJUL 7: Family Fun Day, Fleming Hall(10:00am – 4:00pm)

OPEN SPACE COUNCILAUG 25: 40th Anniversary Operation CleanStream

OZARK FLY FISHERSJUL 26: Monthly Meeting, Queeny Park(7:00pm)AUG 17-19: Club Outing, Montauk StateParkAUG 23: Monthly Meeting, Queeny Park(7:00pm)

OZARK MOUNTAIN PADDLERSJUL 7-8: Patriot FloatJUL 12: Monthly MeetingJUL 28-29: Round Springs Cleanup/FloatAUG 9: Monthly Meeting

POMME DE TERRE CHAPTER MUSKIESJUL 14: Kids Day, Community Center, Pitts-burg (1:00pm)JUL 14: Lake MeetingJUL 21: Pomme de Tour, Lindley Arm ofState Park MarinaJUL 28: Muskie Seminar, Dock of StatePark MarinaAUG 18: Pomme de Tour, Pomme Arm ofState Park MarinaAUG 25: Muskie Seminar, Dock of StatePark Marina

CFM EVENTSSEP 14-16: CFM Fall Conference, CampClover Point – Lake Ozark State Park,Osage BeachFEB 22-24: CFM Annual Convention, Lodgeof Four Seasons, Lake Ozark

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

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