Tom Cwynar is both a writer and an editor for the Conservationist. He hails from Michigan, but has lived in Missouri long enough to have enjoyed fishing most of our major reservoirs from what he calls, “The Little Yellow Boat That Could.” His primary tools for enjoying the outdoors are a fishing rod, tent and canoe.
Gene Gardner is a wildlife programs supervisor with the Conservation Department. Hailing from the Arkansas Ozarks, his work includes restoring wetlands and other habitats to support a variety of fish and wildlife. He enjoys fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities with his wife, Liz, and daughter, Rachel.
Jim Low learned to fish on the gravel-bottomed creeks of the Ozark Border. He prefers catching smallmouth bass and green sunfish with ultra-light spinning gear to any other type of fishing. Busying his feet with wading and his hands with casting sets his mind free to wander among life’s most enchanting mysteries.
John Miller resides in St. Louis where he is a public relations consultant and lifelong purple martin hobbyist. He is working with the St. Louis Department of Parks to attract martins to Forest Park. A member of the Purple Martin Conservation Association, Miller practices hands-on techniques to help colonies thrive.
