May 2019 Conservation Commission Action

The Missouri Conservation Commission met May 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Dogwood Canyon in Lampe for its Closed Executive Session and May 23 at 9 a.m. at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale for its Regular Open Meeting. Commissioners present were:

  • Marilynn J. Bradford, Chair
  • David W. Murphy, Vice Chair Wm. L. (Barry) Orscheln, Member

Presentations

The Commission received the following presentations/reports:

  • Presentation of Master Conservationist Award to Dr. Grant Woods - Sara Parker Pauley, Director
  • Report of the Regulations Committee - Mike Hubbard, Deputy Director and Chair, Regulations Committee
  • Overview of proposed changes to the Wildlife Code regarding various permits -- Aaron Jeffries, Deputy Director
  • Overview of proposed changes to the Wildlife Code regarding chronic wasting disease and cervid carcass movement -- Jason Sumners, Resource Science Division Chief
  • Overview of proposed changes to the Wildlife Code regarding rules pertaining to all portions of the 2019-2020 deer hunting season -- Kevyn Wiskirchen, Animal Resource Scientist

Administration

The Commission:

  • Gave initial approval of recommendations for changes to the Wildlife Code regarding various permits.
  • Gave initial approval of changes to the Wildlife Code regarding chronic wasting disease and cervid carcass movement.
  • Approved changes to the Wildlife Code regarding rules pertaining to all portions of the 2019-2020 deer hunting season.
  • Approved the Department’s Fiscal Year 2020 Internal Expenditure Plan.
  • Approved the purchase of approximately 0.5 acre in Stoddard County as an addition to Duck Creek Conservation Area.
  • Approved a contract for the construction of the Southeast Regional Office Building Addition project located in Cape Girardeau County.
  • Approved two new construction policies as additions to the MDC Business Policy Manual.
  • Approved policy and procedural changes to MDC policy: Tobacco Free Workplace.
  • Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Columbia Public Schools.
  • Approved accepting the donation, in part, and purchase, in part, of approximately 207 acres in Boone County as an addition to Three Creeks Conservation Area.
  • Suspended or revoked one or more hunting, fishing, or trapping privileges of 28 individuals for cause:
    • Thomas P. Adams, St. Charles, Hunting, 1 Year;
    • Ian J. Black, Manchester, Hunting, 1 Year;
    • Justin M. Branstetter, Rogersville, Hunting, 1 Year;
    • Cody D. Brewer, Farmington, Hunting & Fishing, 1 Year;
    • Ricky L. Carder, Mountain Grove, Hunting, 1 Year;
    • Austin T. Graeler, O’Fallon, All Sport, 6 Months;
    • James F. Gravil, Marble Hill, Hunting, 3 Years;
    • Dalton D. Greene, Oregon, Hunting, 3 Years;
    • Jeffrey A. Groves, Charleston, Hunting, 3 Years;
    • Larry D. Hayes, Willard, Hunting, 1 Year;
    • Thad M. Helton, St. Joseph, All Sport, 1 Year;
    • Kyle J. Hesse, Florissant, Hunting, 1 Year;
    • David A. Howell, Stockton (GA), Hunting, 2 Years;
    • Karl D. Kronk, Fulton, Hunting, 3 Years;
    • Jamie A. Lamkin, Poplar Bluff, Hunting, 2 Years;
    • Corbin J. McCarroll, Dora, Hunting, 1 Year;
    • Reams R. Ponting, Hale, Fishing, 1 Year;
    • Carmen M. Pritchard, Lake Ozark, Hunting, 1 Year;
    • Bruce A. Pulley, Bismarck, All Sport, 1 Year;
    • Michelle R. Redden, Caruthersville, Hunting, 1 Year;
    • Scott J. Rude, Festus, Hunting, 1 Year;
    • Anthony L. Skaggs, Newburg, Hunting & Fishing, 1 Year;
    • Benjiman W. Smith, Poplar Bluff, Hunting, 3 Years;
    • David A. Spurlock, Urbana, Hunting, 3 Years;
    • Tyler M. Stewart, Versailles, Hunting & Fishing, 1 Year;
    • Al F. Strickland, Florissant, Hunting, 1 Year;
    • Kevin A. Walls, Steelville, Hunting, 1 Year; and
    • Joshua C. Welker, Perryville, Hunting & Fishing, 1 Year.
  • Suspended or revoked one or more hunting, fishing, or trapping privileges of two (2) individuals to affirm actions previously taken by the Missouri court system:
    • Keaton H. Demoss, Martinsville, Hunting, Revoked until 3/20/2020; and
    • Treigh M. Fehring, Bethany, Hunting, Revoked until 3/20/2020.
  • Suspended or revoked hunting privileges of two individuals who inflicted injury to another person while hunting and required completion of hunter-education training for both.
  • Suspended or revoked all hunting and fishing privileges of 168 individuals who are not in compliance with applicable child support laws.
  • Suspended or revoked one or more hunting, fishing, and trapping privileges of 222 individuals in accordance with the terms of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.
  • Set the next regular meeting for June 27 and 28, 2019.
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