Meeet Our Contributors

Sept. 2004 - Vol. 65, No. 9

contributor Teacher and free-lance writer Mark Goodwin lives in Jackson. His interests in the outdoors range from bird watching and hiking to hunting and fishing in the Missouri Ozarks and foothills.
contributor Gene Kelly worked for the Conservation Department for 37 years. His responsibilities varied from wildlife damage expert to donations coordinator. Retired, he now lives in Columbia with his wife, Glenda, and enjoys flyfishing and building fly rods.
contributor Conservation Department wildlife biologist Ryan Kelly specializes in wetland management. His hobbies include waterfowl hunting, bluegill fishing and spending time with family and friends. Ryan said his father taught him to love the outdoors and be a good conservationist.
contributor Jim Rathert maintains a 35-year "love affair" with the birds of Missouri. In fact, His early interest in birds led him into the broader field of wildlife and nature photography. His interests include birds, photography, and cooking and eating all manner of ethnic foods.
contributor Tony Weiss is a veterinarian in Florissant. He is a member of a Stream Team and has adopted a stretch of Coldwater Creek. He also manages the family property in Clark County for the benefit of wildlife. He says he plays soccer whenever possible.