Meeet Our Contributors

Aug. 2004 - Vol. 65, No. 8

contributor Jason Dickey worked as a protection agent in Dallas County from 1996 until recently, when he was promoted to Southwest Region Protection District Supervisor for the Bolivar District. He enjoys hunting, fishing, archery,reloading,camping and canoeing. He and his wife,Teresa, live in the Bolivar area with their two children, Ryan and Reagan.
contributor Mark Goodwin teaches biology at Jackson Senior High School. He has broad interests in the outdoors, but fishing and hunting top the list. Mark believes that squirrels, properly prepared, offer some of the finest eating of all game animals.
contributor John A. Johnson lives in Sikeston with his wife, Myrna. He works in Charleston for Hurley and Associates, where he assists agricultural producers in marketing their crops and products. He tries to spend as much time as possible actively pursing all outdoor activities. He says "It's great to live in a state that puts so much emphasis on wildlife and nature."
contributor Robert Vaughn grew up on a farm in west-central Missouri and has lived in Adrian since 1968. After retiring from his work in the heavy construction industry in 2000, he now has more time to fish, boat and camp,as well write articles that share with others his personal experiences.
contributor Bill White is a private land programs supervisor in Jefferson City and works with the USDA on Farm Bill conservation programs. He's worked for the Conservation Department for 16 years. He says he enjoys his work because it gives him the potential to positively impact the state's natural resources. His hobbies include quail hunting, camping and keeping up with 4 sons.