Conservation Commission Action – DECEMBER 2015

The Missouri Conservation Commission met Thursday, Dec. 10, for its closed session and Friday, Dec. 11, for its regular open meeting at Conservation Department Headquarters, 2901 West Truman Boulevard, in Jefferson City. Commissioners present were:

• Marilynn J. Bradford, Chair
• David W. Murphy, Vice Chair
• James T. Blair, IV, Secretary
• Don C. Bedell, Member

PRESENTATIONS:

The Commission received the following presentations/reports:

• Agricultural Crop Program -- Nathan Bess, Financial Services Analyst; and Dave Darrow, Wildlife Management Biologist
• Missouri Deer Survey Program -- Mike Hubbard, Resource Science Division Chief
• Report of the Regulations Committee -- Tom Draper, Deputy Director and Chairman, Regulations Committee
• Recommendations for 2016-2017 Fall Deer/Turkey Season Structure, Methods, and Limits -- Jason Sumners, Resource Scientist
• 2016 Missouri Wild Turkey Hunting Regulation Recommendations -- Jason Isabelle, Resource Scientist
• Upcoming waterfowl/hunter public engagement meetings – Mike Hubbard, Resource Science Division Chief
• Major Construction Projects Status Report -- Jacob Careaga, Design and Development Division Chief
• 2016 Permit System Vendor Changes -- Greg Jones, Permit Services Supervisor
• Information Technology Projects Status Report -- Douglas Fees, Information Technology Services Chief

ADMINISTRATION:

The Commission:

Received public comments regarding proposed deer regulations from Cole Cruickshank of Cameron and Blake Hurst of Westboro.

Recognized Conservation Agents Brian Ham, Doug Yeager, Adam Bracken, and Matthew Bryant (2015 MDC Pistol Team) for awards received at the National Police Shooting Championships.

Recognized two conservation-agent work teams as recipients of the 2015 MDC Workforce Diversity Award. Team members are: Conservation Agents Chris Campbell, Tammy Pierson, Marsha Jones, Chris Decoske, Brian Bartlett, Adam Doerhoff, Becky Robertson, Kearby Bridges, Christa Cox, Alan Lamb, and Jerry Elliott; and Conservation Agents Lexis Riter, and Kevin Powell.

Recognized the 2015 Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports State Team for Top Overall Honors at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. Representatives of the 36-member team in attendance were: Dalton Fisher, Nichole Gann, Seiler Johnson, Stewart McCollum, Cole Sandbothe, Leanna Schwartze, Jake Tanner, Levi Walker, and Hunter Weller.

Recognized Stewart McCollum as the Top Overall Individual in the Senior Division at the 2015 NRA International Youth Hunter Education Challenge.

Approved recommendations for 2016-2017 fall deer/turkey season structure, methods, and limits:

• Archery Deer and Turkey: Sept. 15 through Nov. 11, 2016, and Nov. 23, 2016, through Jan. 15, 2017
• Firearms Turkey: Oct. 1 through 31, 2016
• Firearms Deer Early Youth Portion: Oct. 29 through 30, 2016
• Firearms Deer November Portion: Nov. 12 through 22, 2016
• Firearms Deer Antlerless Portion: Dec. 2 through 4, 2016
• Firearms Deer Alternative Methods Portion: Dec. 24, 2016, through Jan. 3, 2017
• Firearms Deer Late Youth Portion: Nov. 25 through 27, 2016
• Maintain the current 11-day November portion of the firearm deer season instead of the proposed 9-day season.
• Expand the late youth portion to 3 days beginning the first Friday after Thanksgiving.
• Reduce the length of the antlerless portion from 12 to 3 days and begin on the first Friday in December.
• Eliminate the urban zones portion.
• Include crossbows as a legal method during the archery deer and turkey seasons.
• Allow the use of crossbows during the fall firearms turkey season.
• Reduce the bag limit for antlered deer from 3 to 2 during the combined archery and firearms deer hunting seasons, with no more than 1 antlered deer taken during the firearms deer hunting season and only 1 antlered deer taken prior to the November portion of the firearms deer hunting season.
• Remove the hunting method exemption requirement related to crossbows.

Approved recommendations for changes to the Wildlife Code of Missouri to limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease.

Approved 2016 Missouri wild turkey hunting season regulation recommendations.

• Established the 2016 spring turkey season from April 18 through May 8 with a limit of 2 bearded turkeys during the season; provided only 1 turkey may be taken during the first 7 days of the season.
• Established 2016 youth spring season April 9 and 10.
• Established the 2016 fall turkey hunting season from Oct. 1 through 31 with a limit of 2 turkeys of either sex during the season.

Approved regulation changes identified during the mid-year review of the Wildlife Code of Missouri.

Approved entering into a contract for acquiring LiDAR and aerial photogrammetry of 34 conservation areas. 

Approved an amendment to the negotiated agreement for design of the new Grand River Pump Station at Fountain Grove Conservation Area in Livingston County.

Approved an increase to the permit vendor commission rate effective upon implementation of the new electronic permit system.

Approved the exchange of approximately 16 acres of Angeline Conservation Area in Shannon County for approximately 9 acres in Shannon County as an addition to Angeline Conservation Area.

Approved the purchase of approximately 14.69 acres in Jefferson County as an addition to Myron and Sonya Glassberg Family Conservation Area.

Approved the 2014-2015 annual report for the Department of Conservation.

Denied the request for reinstatement of hunting privileges from one individual.

Approved the suspension or revocation of one or more hunting, fishing, or trapping privileges of two individuals for cause:

• Lucas C. Hughes, Louisberg, Hunting, Additional 2 Years; and
• Tyler M. Summers, Warsaw, Fishing, 1 year.

Suspended or revoked all hunting and fishing privileges of 400 individuals who are not in compliance with applicable child support laws.

Suspended or revoked one or more hunting, fishing, and trapping privileges of 374 individuals in accordance with the terms of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.

Suspended or revoked hunting privileges of six individuals who inflicted injury to another person while hunting.

Set the next regular meeting for January 21-22, 2016.

This document is provided for public information only and is not an official record of the Missouri Department of Conservation or Missouri Conservation Commission.

Missouri Conservation Commission DECEMBER 2015 Meeting Tentative Agenda

Conservation Department Headquarters
2901 West Truman BoulevardJefferson City, MO 65109

Background documents related to the open agenda items are available for public viewing at Conservation Department Headquarters, Jefferson City, for eight calendar days prior to the meeting. Any person who would like to comment to the Commission about a specific agenda item must make a written request to the Director at least four calendar days prior to the meeting. The time period allotted for public comment and the number of speakers will be at the Commission’s discretion. Recording the open meeting is permissible, pursuant to any guidelines established by the Commission to minimize disruption to the meeting. Individuals wishing to record the open meeting by audiotape, videotape, or other electronic means should notify the Director at least four calendar days prior to the meeting so accommodations for such recording can be made.

December 10, 2015 – Closed Executive Session – 12:30 p.m.

• Call to order, roll call, and vote to close meeting.
• E.1 Consideration of recommendations relating to the hiring/firing/disciplining/promoting of personnel (610.021(3) RSMo.). 
• E.2 – Approval of minutes of previous executive session(s) (610.021 RSMo.).
• E.3 – Consideration of legal actions, causes of action, or litigation and attorney-client privileged communications as provided for in 610.021(1) RSMo.
• E.4 – Consideration of supporting documentation related to recommendations to suspend or revoke hunting, fishing, and trapping privileges (621.021(1), 610.021.14, 454.440.9, 211.321 RSMo.)
• E.5 – Consideration of confidential or privileged communications between the Commission and its Internal Auditor regarding work product (610.021(17) RSMo.).
• E.6 – Consideration of negotiated contracts (610.021(12) RSMo.).
• E.7 – Consideration of potential real estate transactions/negotiations (610.021(2) RSMo.).
• Adjourn closed session.

December 11, 2015 – Regular Open Meeting – 8:30 a.m.

Call to order. -- Marilynn J. Bradford, Chair.

1. Action Item:  Approval of minutes of previous open meeting.

Awards:

2. Staff Recognition/Recent National Awards -- Division Chiefs

3. Missouri Youth Shooting Sports Programs Recognition -- Joanie Straub, Outreach and Education Division Chief

• 2015 Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports State Team – Top Overall Honors at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
• 2015 NRA International Youth Hunter Education Challenge Event – Top Overall Individual in the Senior Division – Stewart McCollum

4. 2015 MDC Workforce Diversity Award -- Robert Ziehmer, Director

Staff Presentations: 

5. Agricultural Crop Program -- Nathan Bess, Financial Services Analyst; Dave Darrow, Wildlife Management Biologist; Introduction by Joel Porath, Interim Wildlife Division Chief

6. Missouri Deer Survey Program -- Mike Hubbard, Resource Science Division Chief

Comments:

7. Comments on proposed regulations by individuals who submitted written requests prior to the meeting - Introduction by Tom Draper, Deputy Director and Chairman, Regulations Committee

Regulations Committee:

8. Report of the Regulations Committee -- Tom Draper, Deputy Director and Chairman, Regulations Committee

• Presentation/Action Item: Final consideration of recommendations for 2016-2017 Fall Deer/Turkey Season Structure, Methods, and Limits -- Jason Sumners, Resource Scientist; Tom Draper, Deputy Director and Chairman, Regulations Committee
• Action Item: Consideration of recommendations to limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease to other portions of the state -- Tom Draper, Deputy Director and Chairman, Regulations Committee
• Presentation/Action Item: 2016 Missouri Wild Turkey Hunting Regulation Recommendations -- Jason Isabelle, Resource Scientist; Tom Draper, Deputy Director and Chairman, Regulations Committee
• Action Item:  Final consideration of a series of recommendations for regulation changes identified during the mid-year review of the Wildlife Code -- Tom Draper, Deputy Director and Chairman, Regulations Committee
• Upcoming Waterfowl/Hunter Public Engagement Meetings -- Mike Hubbard, Resource Science Division Chief

Design and Development Division: 

Jacob Careaga, Design and Development Division Chief

9. Major Construction Projects Status Report

10. Action Item: Consideration of a negotiated agreement for the acquisition of LiDAR and aerial photogrammetry of 34 Conservation Areas and authorization to enter into a contract

11. Action Item: Consideration of an amendment to the negotiated agreement for design of the new Grand River Pump Station at Fountain Grove Conservation Area in Livingston County

Administrative Services Division:

12. Monthly Financial Summary -- Margie Mueller, Chief Financial Officer.

13. Presentation/Action Item:  2016 Permit System Vendor Changes -- Greg Jones, Permit Services Supervisor; Introduction by Margie Mueller, Chief Financial Officer

Information Technology Unit: 

14. Information Technology Projects Status Report -- Douglas Fees, Information Technology Services Chief

Realty Committee:

Lisa Allen, Forestry Division Chief

15. Action Item: Recommendation for approval to exchange approximately 16 acres of Angeline Conservation Area in Shannon County for approximately 9 acres in Shannon County as an addition to Angeline Conservation Area

16. Action Item: Recommendation for approval to purchase approximately 14.69 acres in Jefferson County as an addition to Myron and Sonya Glassberg Family Conservation Area

Administration:

Aaron Jeffries, Deputy Director

17. Presentation/Action Item: Recommendation for approval of the 2014-2015 Annual Report for the Department of Conservation 

18. Legislative Report

Internal Audit: 

Lisa Wehmeyer, Internal Auditor

19. Action Item:  Consideration of request for reinstatement of hunting privileges from one individual

20. Action Item: Recommendations for approval to:

• Suspend or revoke one or more hunting, fishing, or trapping privileges of individuals for cause. 
• Suspend or revoke all hunting and fishing privileges of individuals who are not in compliance with applicable child support laws.
• Suspend or revoke one or more hunting, fishing, and trapping privileges of individuals in accordance with the terms of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.
• Suspend or revoke hunting privileges of individuals who inflicted injury to another person while hunting. 

21. Other matters of interest. 

22. Adjourn.

FUTURE MEETING DATES

January 21-22, 2016
March 10-11, 2016
April 27-29, 2016
June 23-24, 2016
August 5, 2016
August 25-26, 2016
October 20-21, 2016
December 15-16, 2016

Conservation Commission Action – OCTOBER 2015

The Missouri Conservation Commission met Oct. 22 at the MDC Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona for its closed session and Oct. 23 at the MDC Ozark Regional Office in West Plains for its regular open meeting. Commissioners present were:

• Marilynn J. Bradford, Chair
• David W. Murphy, Vice Chair
• James T. Blair, IV, Secretary
• Don C. Bedell, Member

PRESENTATIONS:

The Commission received the following staff presentations/reports:

• Communications Update -- Joanie Straub, Outreach and Education Division Chief
• Report of the Regulations Committee (no action items) – Tom Draper, Deputy Director and Chairman, Regulations Committee
• Southwest Missouri Quail Ecology Project and Quail Focus Area Update -- Bill White, Private Land Services Division Chief; and Kyle Hedges, Wildlife Management Biologist
• Information Technology: Past, Present, and Future – Douglas  Fees, Information Technology Services Chief
• Major Construction Projects Status Report – Jacob Careaga, Design and Development Division Chief
• Current Financial Report – Margie Mueller, Chief Financial Officer
• Fountain Grove Conservation Area Pump Station -- Jacob Careaga, Design and Development Division Chief; Jennifer Battson Warren, Wildlife Division Chief; and Sherry Fischer, Stream Services Program Supervisor

ADMINISTRATION:

The Commission:

• Recognized Department staff members who have received recent awards.
• Received public comments from Spencer Turner of Columbia (delivered by Dan Kreher of Ellisville) regarding smallmouth bass management in Missouri waters.
• Received public comments from Leonard Sonnenschien of St. Louis, President of World Aquarium and Conservation for the Oceans Foundation, regarding development plans for a new public aquarium on the St. Louis riverfront.
• Approved the Conservation Priorities Three-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2017-2019.
• Approved an agreement for the design of 13 radio tower replacements across the state.
• Approved proposals for the fabrication of exhibit features at Runge Conservation Nature Center located in Cole County.
• Approved a contract for construction of the Conservation Commission Headquarters Corridor Replacement Project located in Cole County.
• Approved the designation of Mingo Natural Area in Stoddard and Wayne Counties as a new Missouri Natural Area for the Missouri Natural Areas System.
• Approved revisions to the Department’s Hunting Incident Reporting and Investigation Policy.
• Approved the suspension or revocation of one or more hunting, fishing, or trapping privileges of 15 individuals for cause:
•      Mike E. Boyer, Willow Springs, Hunting, 1 Year;
•      William S. Cade, Wapappello, All Sport, 1 Year;
•      Jeffrey T. Clayton, Jr., Louisiana, Hunting and Fishing, 1 Year;
•      Eric T. Colburn, Carrollton, Fishing, 1 Year;
•      Robert A. Dodds, Mansfield, Fishing, 2 Years;
•      Steven M. Ebling, St. Joseph, All Sport, 1 Year;
•      Clint E. Hipkins, Shelbina, Fishing, 1 Year;
•      Gary N. Hipkins, Shelbina, Fishing, 1 Year;
•      Charles D. Hoffman, Trenton, Hunting, 3 Years;
•      Rickey B. Holt, Bunker, Hunting, 1 Year;
•      Michael A. Leeper, Plattsburg, All Sport, 1 Year;
•      Justin W. Miller, Osage Beach, All Sport, 1 Year;
•      Richard L. Parsons, Monett, Hunting, 1 Year;
•      Aaron Rummerfield, Kirksville, All Sport, 1 Year; and
•      Cotton R. Wheeler, Weaubleau, Hunting, 1 Year.
• Approved the suspension or revocation of all hunting and fishing privileges of 454 individuals who are not in compliance with applicable child support laws.
• Approved the suspension or revocation of one or more hunting, fishing, and trapping privileges of 291 individuals in accordance with the terms of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.
• Set the next regular meeting for December 10-11, 2015, in Jefferson City.

This document is provided for public information only and is not an official record of the Missouri Department of Conservation or Missouri Conservation Commission.

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Missouri Conservation Commission OCTOBER 2015 Meeting Tentative Agenda

Thursday, Oct. 22: CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – 12:30 p.m.
MDC Twin Pines Conservation Education Center, Winona   

Friday, Oct. 23: REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 8:30 a.m.
MDC Ozark Regional Office, 551 Joe Jones Blvd., West Plains

Background documents related to the open agenda items are available for public viewing at Conservation Department Headquarters, Jefferson City, for eight calendar days prior to the meeting. Any person who would like to comment to the Commission about a specific agenda item must make a written request to the Director at least four calendar days prior to the meeting. The time period allotted for public comment and the number of speakers will be at the Commission’s discretion. Recording the open meeting is permissible, pursuant to any guidelines established by the Commission to minimize disruption to the meeting. Individuals wishing to record the open meeting by audiotape, videotape, or other electronic means should notify the Director at least four calendar days prior to the meeting so accommodations for such recording can be made.

October 22, 2015 – Closed Executive Session – 12:30 p.m.

• Call to order, roll call, and vote to close meeting
• E.1 – Approval of minutes of previous executive session(s) (610.021 RSMo.).
• E.2 – Consideration of legal actions, causes of action, or litigation and attorney-client privileged communications as provided for in 610.021(1) RSMo.
• E.3 – Consideration of supporting documentation related to recommendations to suspend or revoke hunting, fishing, and trapping privileges (621.021(1), 610.021.14, 454.440.9, 211.321 RSMo.)
• E.4 – Consideration of confidential or privileged communications between the Commission and its Internal Auditor regarding work product (610.021(17) RSMo.).
• E.5 – Consideration of recommendations relating to the hiring/firing/disciplining/promoting of personnel (610.021(3) RSMo.). 
• E.6 – Consideration of negotiated contracts (610.021(12) RSMo.).
• E.7 – Consideration of potential real estate transactions/negotiations (610.021(2) RSMo.).
• Adjourn.

October 23, 2015 – Regular Open Meeting – 8:30 a.m.

Call to order: Marilynn J. Bradford, Chair
1. Action Item: Approval of minutes of previous open meeting(s)  2. Staff Recognition/Recent Awards -- Division Chiefs

Outreach and Education Division:
3. Presentation: Communications Update -- Joanie Straub, Outreach and Education Division Chief

Policy Coordination:
4. Presentation/Action Item: Recommendation for approval of the Conservation Priorities Three-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2017-2019

Regulations Committee:
5. Report of the Regulations Committee (no action items) -- Tom Draper, Deputy Director and Chairman, Regulations Committee

Presentation:
6. Spencer Turner, Columbia, to comment on Smallmouth Bass Management in Missouri Waters -- Introduction by Tom Draper, Deputy Director

Staff Presentation:
7. Southwest Missouri Quail Ecology Project and Quail Focus Area Update -- Kyle Hedges, Wildlife Management Biologist, and Frank Loncarich, Wildlife Management Biologist, with introduction by Bill White, Private Land Services Division Chief

Presentation:
8. Leonard Sonnenschien, President, World Aquarium and Conservation for the Oceans Foundation, St. Louis, to comment on development plans for a new public aquarium on the St. Louis riverfront -- Introduction by Tim Ripperger, Deputy Director

Information Technology Unit:
9. Status Report/Presentation: Information Technology: Past, Present, and Future -- Douglas Fees, Information Technology Services Chief

Design and Development Division:
Jacob Careaga, Design and Development Division Chief
10. Major Construction Projects Status Report
11. Action Item: Consideration of a negotiated agreement for the design of 13 radio tower replacements across the state, and authorization to enter into a contract
12. Action Item: Consideration of proposals for the fabrication of exhibit features at Runge Conservation Nature Center located in Cole County, and authorization to enter into a contract
13. Action Item: Consideration of bids received for the construction of the Conservation Commission Headquarters Corridor Replacement project located in Cole County, and authorization to enter into a contract
14. Presentation: Fountain Grove Conservation Area Pump Station -- Jacob Careaga, Design and Development Division Chief, and Jennifer Battson Warren, Wildlife Division Chief

Administrative Services Division:
Margie Mueller, Chief Financial Officer
15. Monthly Financial Summary
16. Update on Department’s estimated appropriation authority request for the Fiscal Year 2017 Executive Budget submitted to the Governor’s Office

Human Resources Division:
Tom Neubauer, Human Resources Division Chief
17. Action Item: Recommendation for approval of personnel reclassification(s)
18. Quarterly Report of Personnel Changes

Realty Committee:
19. Action Item: Recommendation for approval to purchase two tracts containing approximately 120 acres and 175 acres, respectively, in Butler County as an addition to Big Cane Conservation Area -- Lisa Allen, Forestry Division Chief

Wildlife Division:
20. Action Item:  Recommendation for approval to designate Mingo Natural Area in Stoddard and Wayne Counties as a new Missouri Natural Area for the Missouri Natural Areas System -- Jennifer Battson Warren, Wildlife Division Chief

Administration:
21. Presentation/Action Item: Hunting Incident Reporting and Investigation Policy and recommendation to approve revision -- Amy Buechler, Public Involvement Coordinator and Jason Jensen, Private Land Services Chief with Introduction by Tim Ripperger, Deputy Director
22. Action Item: Recommendation for approval to suspend or revoke one or more hunting, fishing, or trapping privileges of individuals for cause -- Lisa Wehmeyer, Internal Auditor
23. Action Item: Recommendation for approval to suspend or revoke all hunting and fishing privileges of individuals who are not in compliance with applicable child support laws -- Lisa Wehmeyer, Internal Auditor
24. Action Item: Recommendation for approval to suspend or revoke one or more hunting, fishing, and trapping privileges of individuals in accordance with the terms of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact -- Lisa Wehmeyer, Internal Auditor
25. Legislative Report -- Aaron Jeffries, Assistant to Director
26. Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America’s Diverse Fish and Wildlife Resources Update -- Robert Ziehmer, Director
27. Other matters of interest
28. Adjourn

FUTURE MEETING DATES

• December 10-11, 2015 – Jefferson City
• January 21-22, 2016
• March 10-11, 2016
• April 27-29, 2016
• June 23-24, 2016
• August 5, 2016
• August 25-26, 2016
• October 20-21, 2016
• December 15-16, 2016

Conservation Commissioner Don Bedell reappointed by Gov. Nixon

Gov. Jay Nixon recently announced his reappointment of Don C. Bedell (pictured) to the Missouri Conservation Commission.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon recently announced his reappointment of Don C. Bedell of Sikeston to the Missouri Conservation Commission. The Commission protects and manages Missouri’s forest, fish and wildlife resources and provides opportunities for Missourians to use, enjoy, and learn about nature.

“Don Bedell’s service on the Conservation Commission since 2009, including a term as chair, has been exemplary, cementing Missouri’s role as the nationwide leader in conservation,” said Gov. Nixon regarding his July 24 reappointment of Bedell.

Gov. Nixon added that, during the past six years, with Bedell as a member, the Missouri Conservation Commission has seen record harvests of wildlife, and increased numbers of participants in outdoor conservation-related activities, particularly among Missouri’s youth, minority, and disabled populations. The Governor praised the commission for its excellent management of Missouri’s wildlife and forestry resources, even in challenging circumstances.

Conservation Commissioner Don Bedell stated, “It is an honor to have been appointed and serve Missouri citizens these past six years. The combined work and dedication of Department staff and Missouri citizens has resulted in some great conservation achievements over the last six years. The Governor, First Lady, and my fellow Commissioners are great conservationists who continue to help Missouri be a national and world leader in conservation. I am both flattered and humbled to serve a second term on the Conservation Commission.”

Bedell, a Republican, is an accomplished businessman, avid conservationist and enthusiastic sportsman. He is a Life Sponsor of Ducks Unlimited, a Life Member of Quail Unlimited, Inc., a Sustaining Member of the Conservation Federation of Missouri, a Diamond Sponsor of the National Wild Turkey Federation, and a Life Member of Safari Club International.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and a Master of Science degree in Animal Nutrition with a double minor in biochemistry and wildlife. He is owner of B&B Boats and Bikes in Sikeston and B&R Marine & Cycle in Batesville, Ark. He has founded and run numerous other businesses, primarily in healthcare/nursing home management. He serves on numerous boards of directors and is an advisory board member to the Southeast Missouri State University College of Health and Human Services.

The four members of the Conservation Commission serve six year terms and are appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Not more than two Commissioners from the same political party may serve at the same time. Commissioners receive no salary or other compensation. The three other Commissioners are Marilynn J. Bradford of Jefferson City who serves as Commission Chair, David W. Murphy of Columbia who serves as Vice Chair, and James T. Blair, IV, of St. Louis who serves as Secretary.

Commissioner responsibilities are statewide and include serving as the Conservation Department’s policy makers, approving Wildlife Code regulations, strategic planning, budget development and major expenditure decisions, and appointing the director of the Conservation Department.

The Governor has appointed Bedell to a term that ends July 1, 2021. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate.

For more information on MDC and the Conservation Commission, visit mdc.mo.gov/about-us/get-know-us/leaders-and-organizational-structure/meet-conservation-commission.

Ed Glaser inducted into Conservation Hall of Fame

MDC award posthumously honors lifetime achievements of staff and citizen

Conservation Commissioner Marilynn Bradford (left)
presented June Glaser with a copy
of the photo and information honoring her husband
Ed Glaser as the 41st inductee into the
Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame.

conservationists.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently honored the late Edwin “Ed” Glaser as the 41st member of the Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame with an awards ceremony at Conservation Headquarters in Jefferson City on April 17. Glaser died in 2002. Glaser’s wife, June, accepted the award on his behalf. Other family members present included son Robert and his wife Mishka, son Randall and his daughter Sonya, son Richard, brother Fred and his wife Pat, nieces and nephews.

The Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame honors deceased citizen conservationists and former employees of MDC and other conservation-related government agencies who made substantial and lasting contributions to the fisheries, forestry, or wildlife conservation efforts of the state.

Glaser’s 42-year career with MDC began in 1950 as a forestry technician followed by a promotion to supervise fire control operations in 1956 and later state forests and nurseries. His career continued to advance as he was assigned to begin developing the Department’s first statewide outdoor recreation plan in 1964. His accomplishments and abilities led to his appointment to the Department’s new Planning Division where he wrote multiple policy position papers, worked closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on river management issues, and served as the Department’s Environmental Services Officer.

In 1984, Glaser was promoted to Assistant Director followed by an appointment to Deputy Director in 1988. Following his retirement in 1992, he was frequently called upon by MDC leadership for advice and his historical perspective on key topics and issues. He also represented the Department as liaison to Missouri’s Congressional Delegation and General Assembly.  

In addition to his work with MDC, Glaser has been recognized by the Missouri House of Representatives for his active role in a wide variety of community groups.  Glaser was a member of multiple conservation-related organizations and held leadership roles with the Missouri Reclamation Commission and the Karkhagne Club.  He served on the Lewis and Clark Trail Commission, the Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee, the Gasconade Wild and Scenic Rivers Study Team, the Governor’s Wild Rivers Advisory Committee, and the Missouri Parks and Recreation Committee.

“The foundation of conservation in Missouri is the coupling of citizen leadership with the guidance of conservation professionals,” said MDC Director Bob Ziehmer at the induction ceremony. “Ed Glaser was a dedicated conservationist whose lifelong commitment was driven by an intense passion for the resource and a desire to share that with the citizens of our state and country.” 

Conservation Action October 2013

The Conservation Commission met Oct. 3 and 4 in Kirksville. Commissioners present were:

Don C. Bedell, Sikeston, Chair

James T. Blair, IV, St. Louis, Vice Chair/Secretary

Don R. Johnson, Festus, Member

Tim Dollar, Blue Springs, Member

ADMINISTRATION

The Commission:

• Received presentations from:

Ø  Resource Scientist Jason Isabelle about research into wild-turkey harvest management

Ø  Permit Services Supervisor Greg Jones about permit sales trends

Ø  Private Land Services Northeast Regional Supervisor George Shurvington about small-game management

Ø  Fisheries Northeast Regional Supervisor Brian Todd about small-lake management in northeast Missouri

Ø  Eric Kurzieski, Columbia, regarding spring turkey hunting regulations

Ø  Colin Sorhus, Green Castle, about Union Ridge Conservation Area (CA)

• Approved the purchase of 40 acres in Shannon County as an addition to Rocky Creek Conservation Area
• Approved the purchase of 199 acres in Christian County as an addition to Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area
• Approved the purchase of 422 acres in Morgan and Benton counties as an addition to Big Buffalo Creek CA
• Approved the sale of the 3-acre Washington Towersite in Washington County
• Approved the sale of the 4.64-acre Sullivan office site in Franklin County
• Approved the sale of the 3-acre Crusader’s Access in Grundy County
• Approved the designations of a new natural area in Vernon County as Praiurie View Natural Area (NA) and an addition to Dark Hollow NA in Sullivan County.
• Suspended hunting, fishing, and/or trapping privileges of 38 Missouri residents and two nonresidents for Wildlife Code violations. Those whose privileges were suspended are:

Dennis Baklashev, Lake Ozark, fishing, 5 years

Trevor Barnes, Braymer, hunting, 9 years

Clayton J. Beall, Clarence, hunting, until 7-12-2015

Michael L. Bennett, Bunker, hunting, 3 years

John Burlingame, Kahoka, hunting and fishing, until 7-25-15

Dorel Chobanu, Sedalia, hunting and fishing, 3 years

Constantin Ciobanu, Hughesville, fishing, 9 years

Fred Clark, Macon, hunting, until 9-10-15

Clint E. Clayton, Raytown, all sport privileges, 2 years

Jeffrey D. Copas, Sedalia, all sport privileges, 1 year

Seth Cunningham, Green City, hunting, 1 year

Darrell L. Eckhoff, Potosi, hunting, 3 years

Gary B. Garman, Monett, all sport privileges, 1 year

Justin G. Head, Chillicothe, hunting and trapping, 4 years

Michael E. Hefner, Springfield, all sport privileges, 1 year

Harland Igou, Independence, all sport privileges, 4 years

Ryan S. Jacobs, Brunswick, all sport privileges, 1 year

Jeremy D. Kendzora, St. Joseph, all sport privileges, 1 year

Jordan L. Kinder, West Plains, hunting and fishing, 1 year

Alexander Kozlov, Nixa, fishing, 6 years

Radu Kukosh, Sedalia, fishing, 3 years

Joshua Luechtefeld, Leslie, hunting, 1 year

Yuriy Matsyokha, Green Ridge, fishing, 17 years

Layton E. Metcalf, Cape Fair, hunting, 1 year

Kendall W. Monroe, Cherryville, hunting, 1 year

James R. Moore, Jr., Calhoun, hunting, 1 year

Tien D. Nguyen, Jefferson City, fishing, 1 year

Derek M. O’Brien, Hannibal, hunting, 1 year

Alexsandr Postevka, Springfield, hunting and fishing, 2 years

Corey J. Pudivitr, Doniphan, hunting, 3 years

Peter Rukosunev, Henderson, Colo., fishing, 1 year

Lindell W. Sanders, Winona, hunting, 3 years

Colby S. Shelkop, St. Joseph, hunting, 1 year

Michael J. Shepherd, Center, fishing, 1 year

Jere D. Smith, Warsaw, fishing, 1 year

Heath A. Swindle-Reich, Springfield, hunting, 3 year

Josh Teel, Bucklin, hunting, 4 years

Vasiliy Tsipan, Sedalia, fishing, 1 year

Troy W. Watkins, Troy, all sport privileges, 1 year

Vitaliy Zubkov, Woodborn, Ore., fishing, 3 years

• Approved the suspension or revocation of all hunting and fishing privileges of 270 people who are not in compliance with applicable child-support laws. Privileges suspended for noncompliance are reinstated once the Division of Child Support Enforcement notifies MDC that suspendees have come into compliance with the required laws.
• Suspended privileges of 165 people under the provisions of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.

·        Imposed a hunting privilege suspension of three years for one Missouri resident who injured another person in a hunting incident. The hunters must complete a hunter-education training course before restoration of privileges.

·        Reinstated the hunting privileges of Scott W. Sales, Trimble.

·        Set its next regular meeting for Dec. 12 and 13 in St. Louis.

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