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The Missouri Conservation Commission met July 17 for a closed executive session and July 18 for its regular open meeting, all at MDC Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City. Commissioners attending the open meeting in person or online were:
- Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Chair
- Mark L. McHenry, Vice Chair
- Raymond T. (Ray) Wagner Jr., Secretary
- Steven D. Harrison, Member
PRESENTATIONS
The Commission received the following presentations/reports:
- Director’s Comments — Jason Sumners, Director
- Education Updates — Margie Vandeven, Education Branch Chief
- Comprehensive Conservation Strategy Updates — Shelby Timm, Habitat Management Coordinator
- Public comments by individuals who submitted written requests prior to the meeting
- Sportfish Program — Zach Ford, Sport Fish Program Coordinator
- Financial Report - May 2025 Highlights — Andrew Bond, Deputy Director – Business & Operations
ADMINISTRATION
The Commission:
- Approved items on the Consent Calendar.
- Approved the purchase of approximately 1 acre in Wright County to be utilized as additional parking for the Norwood Shop.
- Approved the donation of a 42.79-acre tract known as Rush Creek Conservation Area in Clay County to Liberty Parks and Recreation.
- Approved the donation of a 63.48-acre tract known as Walnut Woods Conservation Area in Clay County to Liberty Parks and Recreation.
- Approved the name change of Twin Pines Conservation Education Center to Twin Pines Conservation Center.
- Approved the advertisement and sale of an estimated 965,595 board feet of timber located on 548 acres of Compartment 46, Rocky Creek Conservation Area in Shannon County.
- Approved the advertisement and sale of an estimated 2,533,801 board feet of timber located on 945 acres of Compartment 1, Coldwater Conservation Area in Wayne County.
- Approved the nomination of Dr. Daniel Dey for recognition as a Master Conservationist.
- Approved the suspension or revocation of one or more hunting, fishing, or trapping privileges of 14 individuals for cause or court ordered:
- Scott Brooks, Troy, Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping, 9 Years;
- Derrick T. Deason, St. Robert, Hunting, 2 Years;
- Kevin D. Devorak, Lonoke (AR), Hunting, 1 Year;
- Jason M. Harper, Troy, Hunting, 1 Year;
- Colton R. Harris, Nevada, Hunting and Fishing, 2 Years;
- Christopher T. Heist, Chillicothe, Hunting, 1 Year;
- Ryan T. Hustermann, Troy, Hunting, 1 Year;
- Jermi W. Jennings, Moberly, Hunting and Fishing, 11 Years;
- Kyle S. Keene, Halfway, Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping, Add 6 Years to Current Revocation;
- Luis M. Medina, Arnold, Hunting, 1 Year;
- Todd L. Mock, Aldrich, Hunting, 1 Year;
- Brady W. Sweet, Whitewater, Hunting, 1 Year;
- Evan W. Waller, Robertsville, Hunting, 1 Year; and
- Joseph A. Licklider, O’Fallon, Hunting, Court Ordered, Revoked until 5/7/26.
Elected Commission officers:
- Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Chair
- Raymond T. (Ray) Wagner Jr., Vice Chair and Secretary
- Set the next open meeting for Sept. 12.