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And why not? Missouri is blessed with many great destinations Other popular outdoor activities sponsored by the Depart- for hunting, angling, wildlife watching ment include more than  managed hunts and touring to enjoy the stunning and for special dates at selected conservation colorful autumn scenery. areas and other public lands. Fishing in The Missouri Department of Con- more than  public lakes and thousands servation is pleased to manage  conser- of miles of rivers and streams in Missouri vation areas open throughout the year for can be very good when the water tempera- the public’s use and enjoyment. At some tures cool in the fall. of the areas, we offer invitations to special Missouri’s trout fishing is excellent public opportunities. One such event is in the fall. On Nov. , the winter catch- the Rockwoods Nature Adventure at the and-release trout fishing program begins Rockwoods CA on Oct. . This St. Louis with the stocking of  small public County venue is close to home for more lakes, providing popular and very close than a million people, so reservations are to home trout fishing for anglers in Jack- required! It is a great time to practice your son, Kansas City, Kirksville, Mexico, St. outdoor skills, get help planning your Joseph, St. Louis, Sedalia and more. The next Missouri adventure outdoors and Department stocks catchable-size trout take a tour of historic Rockwoods CA. in cooperation with city governments, Another example is the popular fall driving tour set for Oct.  at providing the opportunity for citizens to experience trout fish- the Poosey CA in Livingston County, northwest of Chillicothe. ing without leaving town. On Nov. , the winter catch-and- This will be the nd year that the area roads have been opened release season begins in Missouri’s four trout parks. to view spectacular fall colors. I hope one or more of these outdoor opportunities are near Missouri abounds with special places—and indeed entire your home, but if not, please check the Department’s Web site regions—where the autumn foliage can dazzle the eyes. The at www.MissouriConservation.org for conservation areas and Henning CA near Branson, Caney Mountain CA near Gaines- other outdoor places near you. Experiences in nature are impor- ville, and Rocky CA near Winona are great examples. Hiking tant to our quality of life, and in Missouri there are many options in or near one of Missouri’s  natural areas is a great fall ex- for a great time outdoors in special places just waiting for you. I perience. Pickle Springs Natural Area, located east of Farming- hope to see you there! ton in Ste. Genevieve County, has a special trail named “Trail Through Time” with many scenic views including sandstone cliffs, canyons and knobs. I must confess that seeing the fall John Hoskins, director (cid:67)(cid:105)(cid:102)(cid:20)(cid:65)(cid:93)(cid:103)(cid:103)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:46)(cid:14) (cid:66)(cid:93)(cid:14)(cid:94)(cid:96)(cid:93)(cid:98)(cid:83)(cid:81)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:91)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:79)(cid:85)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:191)(cid:97)(cid:86)(cid:26)(cid:14)(cid:84)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:101)(cid:87)(cid:90)(cid:82)(cid:90)(cid:87)(cid:84)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:96)(cid:81)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:14)(cid:93)(cid:84)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:97)(cid:98)(cid:79)(cid:98)(cid:83)(cid:41)(cid:14)(cid:14) (cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:14)(cid:97)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:100)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:94)(cid:99)(cid:80)(cid:90)(cid:87)(cid:81)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:84)(cid:79)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:90)(cid:87)(cid:98)(cid:79)(cid:98)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:87)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:94)(cid:79)(cid:96)(cid:98)(cid:87)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:94)(cid:79)(cid:98)(cid:87)(cid:93)(cid:92)(cid:14)(cid:87)(cid:92)(cid:14)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:96)(cid:81)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:91)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:79)(cid:85)(cid:83)(cid:91)(cid:83)(cid:92)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:81)(cid:98)(cid:87)(cid:100)(cid:87)(cid:98)(cid:87)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:41)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:14)(cid:94)(cid:96)(cid:93)(cid:100)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:14) NS (cid:93)(cid:94)(cid:94)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:98)(cid:99)(cid:92)(cid:87)(cid:98)(cid:103)(cid:14)(cid:84)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:14)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:98)(cid:87)(cid:104)(cid:83)(cid:92)(cid:97)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:14)(cid:99)(cid:97)(cid:83)(cid:26)(cid:14)(cid:83)(cid:92)(cid:88)(cid:93)(cid:103)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:90)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:96)(cid:92)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:80)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:191)(cid:97)(cid:86)(cid:26)(cid:14)(cid:84)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:101)(cid:87)(cid:90)(cid:82)(cid:90)(cid:87)(cid:84)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:96)(cid:81)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:28) OSKI H AY J (cid:79) (cid:81) (cid:20) (cid:49)(cid:61)(cid:60)(cid:66)(cid:51)(cid:60)(cid:66)(cid:65) (cid:61)(cid:81)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:32)(cid:30)(cid:30)(cid:38)(cid:26)(cid:14)(cid:68)(cid:93)(cid:90)(cid:99)(cid:91)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:36)(cid:39)(cid:26)(cid:14)(cid:55)(cid:97)(cid:97)(cid:99)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:31)(cid:30) Cover and left by David Stonner (cid:66)(cid:89)(cid:108)(cid:104)(cid:53)(cid:51)(cid:60) This section reports on goals established in The Next Generation of Conservation. To read more about this plan, visit www.MissouriConservation.org/12843. 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SCS-COC-00648 (cid:61)(cid:81)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:32)(cid:30)(cid:30)(cid:38)(cid:14)(cid:65)(cid:93)(cid:103)(cid:103)(cid:99)(cid:105)(cid:102)(cid:93)(cid:20)(cid:55)(cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:103)(cid:89)(cid:102)(cid:106)(cid:85)(cid:104)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:103)(cid:104) (cid:37)(cid:20) (cid:79) (cid:81)(cid:20) (cid:58)(cid:51)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:51)(cid:64)(cid:65) (cid:65)(cid:99)(cid:80)(cid:91)(cid:87)(cid:97)(cid:97)(cid:87)(cid:93)(cid:92)(cid:97)(cid:14)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:84)(cid:90)(cid:83)(cid:81)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:97)(cid:184)(cid:14)(cid:93)(cid:94)(cid:87)(cid:92)(cid:87)(cid:93)(cid:92)(cid:97)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:91)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:83)(cid:82)(cid:87)(cid:98)(cid:83)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:84)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:90)(cid:83)(cid:92)(cid:85)(cid:98)(cid:86)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:81)(cid:90)(cid:79)(cid:96)(cid:87)(cid:98)(cid:103)(cid:28) but we were focused on creating an eye- catching photo. His position in the canoe has more to do with visually balancing the photo than anything else. Thanks for your compliment and comments. We will consider these observations in the future. (cid:75)(cid:92)(cid:89)(cid:98)(cid:20)(cid:66)(cid:67)(cid:72)(cid:20)(cid:104)(cid:99)(cid:20)(cid:103)(cid:87)(cid:99)(cid:100)(cid:89) I found Jim Low’s article [To Scope or Not to Scope; August] very good and worth reading, especially to the novice. I have had the privilege of deer hunting for most of my adult life and, more recently, elk hunting in Colorado. We need more firearm instructional pieces (selection, care, safety, accessories and firearm-related hunting experiences) in your excellent magazine. As a long-time firearms safety and self defense (cid:69)(cid:105)(cid:93)(cid:102)(cid:95)(cid:109)(cid:20)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:98)(cid:99)(cid:89) (LTC) instructor, I must comment on proper sorts to catch our readers’ attention. It scope hunting as applies to firearm safety. appears that we caught your attention, Mr. Low points out, accurately, that the hunter (cid:65)(cid:109)(cid:20)(cid:37)(cid:41)(cid:33)(cid:109)(cid:89)(cid:85)(cid:102)(cid:33)(cid:99)(cid:96)(cid:88)(cid:20)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:105)(cid:91)(cid:92)(cid:33) but perhaps for the wrong reasons. is advantaged being able to better see if the The person in the photo is actually an target is “qualified” to take, as would be the case (cid:104)(cid:89)(cid:102)(cid:32)(cid:20)(cid:71)(cid:104)(cid:89)(cid:100)(cid:92)(cid:85)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:89)(cid:32)(cid:20)(cid:98)(cid:99)(cid:104)(cid:93)(cid:87)(cid:89)(cid:88)(cid:20) accomplished paddler. In fact, he made in many Missouri counties for buck deer, and the paddle he is holding. In our experience, definitely for any bull elk, at least in Colorado. (cid:103)(cid:99)(cid:97)(cid:89)(cid:20)(cid:89)(cid:102)(cid:102)(cid:99)(cid:102)(cid:103)(cid:20)(cid:93)(cid:98)(cid:20)(cid:104)(cid:92)(cid:89)(cid:20) even accomplished paddlers will hold their This, of course, applies to when the hunter is “on paddles in different manners, but all seem target.” However, I must point out a basic safety (cid:100)(cid:92)(cid:99)(cid:104)(cid:99)(cid:20)(cid:79)(cid:69)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:92)(cid:14)(cid:69)(cid:83)(cid:98)(cid:90)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:97)(cid:14) to get the job done. And, as you mentioned, rule in the use of rifle mounted scopes: It is never he is essentially in a relaxed position, safe, under any circumstance, to use the rifle (cid:47)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:92)(cid:194)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:69)(cid:83)(cid:98)(cid:47)(cid:20)(cid:53)(cid:105)(cid:91)(cid:105)(cid:103)(cid:104)(cid:81)(cid:46) which can result in any manner of hold. scope to scan the fields and woods to see what’s Your points about his position in the out there. A responsible and safe hunter will use ) Since he is ‘canoeing’ by himself, and has no bal- canoe and the absence of ballast are valid, binoculars, or a free-standing spotting scope to last (gear) in the canoe, he should be sitting in the do this. Never the rifle scope. front seat, facing the stern of the canoe—to be I have left the field and changed hunting closer to the canoe’s center of gravity, otherwise partners on at least one occasion because the bow would be very unstable and sticking up in someone in the party scoffed his refusal to buy the air. ) He doesn’t know how to hold a paddle. and use binoculars. I saw, through my glass, him For paddling, his right hand should be over the looking straight at me through his scope, and end of the paddle, holding the grip. Even though I was staring into the barrel of a loaded –. he is not paddling and is relaxed, he wouldn’t be Binoculars and/or spotting scope are basic tools holding the paddle in that manner, but his right these days for all big game hunters. Good ones hand would be gripping the paddle with his palm are available at reasonable prices. resting on the upper surface of the paddle’s shaft, Jim Johnston, Kirkwood not gripping it from the bottom, as shown. Nice article though, despite the errors. Editors’ note: The author agrees with Bob and Stephanie Dye, via Internet Mr. Johnston and regrets that his com- ment appeared to advocate “glassing” Editors’ note: We appreciate the scrutiny with a scope. Though not mentioned, you gave to our photo. Foremost, we he had already identified his target, were trying to create a visual pun of as well as a safe shooting lane. 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Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from (cid:64)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:62)(cid:86)(cid:93)(cid:98)(cid:93) (cid:71)(cid:104)(cid:93)(cid:87)(cid:95)(cid:109)(cid:20)(cid:58)(cid:93)(cid:98)(cid:91)(cid:89)(cid:102)(cid:103) programs of the Missouri Department of Conservation is available to all individuals without regard to their race, Thirteen-year-old Adam Borron took this picture of a gray tree frog with his color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Questions mom’s brand new camera. It was a birthday present to her, but Adam decided to should be directed to the Department of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102, 573-751-4115 (voice) try it out. Adam loves nature and critters of all sizes and has developed a fond- or 800-735-2966 (TTY), or to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ness for photographing them. He is taking a photography class this year in school, Service Division of Federal Assistance, 4401 N. 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There were six of us, and all featured Web pages, or but one had a preference point due to not being chosen last go online anytime to learn year. I understand a group uses the average, but do you more about conservation at round off the total or use the fraction? I’m disappointed a www.MissouriConservation.org. group with at least five preference points didn’t get a hunt. (cid:47)(cid:40)I ’m afraid you may have misunderstood how preference points are applied. This was the first season for preference points to be part of the drawing process. Individual hunters and group applications are treated the same way. Consequently, no individual or party could have more than one preference point this year. A group of six (maximum allowed) with a preference point for each hunter has a total of one preference point, as does an individual applicant with one preference point. In your case, with five of six having a point, your average would (cid:58)(cid:85)(cid:96)(cid:96)(cid:20)(cid:60)(cid:105)(cid:98)(cid:104)(cid:93)(cid:98)(cid:91)(cid:20) actually be less than one preference point, but our system would round up your www.MissouriConservation.org/7442 average to the next whole number—one—the maximum available. Had only two Get information on upcoming deer and of your party had a preference point, your average would have fallen below half of turkey seasons as well as information on a point, and you would not have received any preference point consideration. habitat. Find out about drawings, reserva- Next season, if your same group applies, you’ll have an average of . prefer- tions and managed hunts around the state. ence points, which will round up to two points. Some hunts have steep odds for selection. While not every hunt is held annually, you might be able to study the odds by looking at managed deer hunt statistics at www.MissouriConservation.org/7454. Ombudsman Ken Drenon will respond to your questions, suggestions or complaints concerning Department of Conservation programs. Write him at PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, call him at 573-522-4115, ext. 3848, or e-mail him at [email protected]. (cid:58)(cid:85)(cid:96)(cid:96)(cid:20)(cid:55)(cid:99)(cid:96)(cid:99)(cid:102)(cid:20)(cid:70)(cid:89)(cid:100)(cid:99)(cid:102)(cid:104)(cid:103)(cid:20) www.MissouriConservation.org/8422 (cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:20)(cid:104)(cid:92)(cid:89) Check out our fall color information to For additional show information and video clips, find scenic driving routes and the current (cid:66)(cid:68) be sure to visit status of forests around the state. www.MissouriConservation.org/8726. 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It led to fairy tales about damsels turning frogs into princes with a kiss and association with the pseudoscience of alchemy. Superstition even awards them the power to transform people who touch them by causing warts. Toxins secreted by many frogs’ and toads’ skin adds to their aura of power and mystery. For fascinating and factual information about amphibians, visit www.MissouriConservation.org./8263, or amphibianark.org/. 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He was amazed when he read the Classification: Critically imperiled inscription on the band: “Kankyocho-Tokyo To learn more about endangered species: www.MissouriConservation.org/8227 Japan.” He thought it must be a hoax, but the Bird Banding Laboratory at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s wildlife research labora- (cid:72)(cid:60)(cid:57)(cid:71)(cid:57)(cid:20)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:57)(cid:60)(cid:61)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:67)(cid:70)(cid:61)(cid:55)(cid:33)(cid:64)(cid:67)(cid:67)(cid:63)(cid:61)(cid:66)(cid:59) fish were contemporaries of the tory in Patuxent, Md., confirmed the band’s dinosaurs, but human alterations in their big-river habitat have brought authenticity. Japanese Bird Banding Society them near extinction. Juvenile pallid sturgeons need shallow areas with member Ryuhei Honma banded the bird in little current to survive. Much of this habitat has been eliminated through chan- northwestern Japan on Feb. , . The bird nelizing and damming of rivers. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in coopera- was at least a year old tion with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Conservation Department, when banded, making recently released several thousand pallid sturgeon raised at Conservation it nearly  when it fell Department hatcheries into the Missouri River. The fish were released at several to Scott’s gun more AITHEL sites between Ponca, Neb., and the mouth of the Grand River. Pallid sturgeon can than , miles from ARK R live more than  years and grow to  pounds. In Missouri, they seldom exceed the banding site. Wild M ART:  pounds. Their smaller relatives, shovelnose sturgeon, seldom exceed  inches pintails have an average HERT; and  pounds. Sturgeons’ mouths are on the bottoms of their heads. They act like life expectancy of about  years. For more AT vacuum cleaners, sucking up insects, fish and other food from the river bottom. information about bird banding, visit www. 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Good fall smallmouth bass fishing, and none color routes in the Kansas City area include is more fun to fish than the Fabius (pronounced Highways  and . Highways  and  in like “Fabby”) River in Clark, Knox, Lewis, Marion, northwest Missouri are excellent places to see Scotland and Shelby counties. This stream lends fall colors. Highways ,  and  see some of itself to canoes and kayaks and wade-fishing. the best fall color in the northeast Missouri and In addition to bass, you might boat walleye, St. Louis areas. Scenic drives in southeastern sauger, white bass and flathead and channel Missouri include Highways  and  in Madison catfish. Public accesses include Soulard, Sunrise, and Bollinger counties. In the Ozarks, try Blackhawk, Dunn Ford, White Oak Bend and Highways ,  and , and in southwest Tolona, plus Deer Ridge Conservation Area. Missouri visit Highways ,  and . In central Use the online Conservation Atlas (www. Missouri, Highways ,  north of Boonville and almost any road in Camden, Miller, Maries, MissouriConservation.org/2930) for directions Osage and Gasconade counties provide beautiful fall scenery. For fall color updates as the season to these accesses. progresses, visit www.MissouriConservation.org/8422. (cid:66)(cid:96)(cid:79)(cid:87)(cid:90)(cid:14)(cid:53)(cid:99)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:83) (cid:72)(cid:102)(cid:85)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:20)(cid:53)(cid:88)(cid:106)(cid:89)(cid:98)(cid:104)(cid:105)(cid:102)(cid:89)(cid:20)(cid:93)(cid:98)(cid:20)(cid:62)(cid:89)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:89)(cid:102)(cid:103)(cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:20)(cid:55)(cid:93)(cid:104)(cid:109) (cid:53)(cid:73)(cid:72)(cid:73)(cid:65)(cid:66)(cid:192)(cid:71)(cid:20)(cid:61)(cid:66)(cid:55)(cid:67)(cid:65)(cid:68)(cid:53)(cid:70)(cid:53)(cid:54)(cid:64)(cid:57)(cid:20) beauty is on display indoors and out (cid:84) this month at Runge Conservation Nature Center in Jefferson City. On sunny days, hike through prairie, savanna, glade, marsh, shady oak- hickory forest and stream-side landscapes. The .-mile, wheelchair-accessible Naturescape Trail shows how you can use native plants for home landscaping. The Raccoon Run is . miles in length and is the longest and most diverse trail. Two additional miles of hilly, natural-surface hiking trails offer a chance to get away from it all in the heart of the Capitol city. In wet weather, move indoors to the nature center and explore exhibits, aquariums and displays of live reptiles and amphib- ians that illustrate Missouri’s diverse natural landscapes and fascinating life. You also can relax in the spacious wildlife viewing area or curl up with a good book in the nature library. Area name: Runge Conservation Nature Center Trails: . miles – Moss Rock Trace, Raccoon Run, Bluestem Ridge, Towering Oak & Naturescape NER Unique features: Big fun inside and out N O For more information: Call -- or visit AVID ST www.MissouriConservation.org/a3600 OS: D OT H P (cid:20) (cid:42) (cid:65)(cid:93)(cid:103)(cid:103)(cid:99)(cid:105)(cid:102)(cid:93)(cid:20)(cid:55)(cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:103)(cid:89)(cid:102)(cid:106)(cid:85)(cid:104)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:103)(cid:104) (cid:61)(cid:81)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:32)(cid:30)(cid:30)(cid:38) (cid:80)(cid:103)(cid:14)(cid:60)(cid:87)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:93)(cid:90)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:58)(cid:83)(cid:49)(cid:90)(cid:79)(cid:87)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:49)(cid:61)(cid:59)(cid:59)(cid:67)(cid:60)(cid:55)(cid:66)(cid:71)(cid:14)(cid:49)(cid:61)(cid:60)(cid:65)(cid:51)(cid:64)(cid:68)(cid:47)(cid:66)(cid:55)(cid:61)(cid:60) (cid:66) (cid:72)(cid:53)(cid:63)(cid:61)(cid:66)(cid:59)(cid:20)(cid:53)(cid:55)(cid:72)(cid:61)(cid:67)(cid:66) (cid:57)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:97)(cid:79)(cid:97)(cid:14)(cid:49)(cid:87)(cid:98)(cid:103)(cid:14)(cid:69)(cid:87)(cid:90)(cid:82)(cid:58)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:97)(cid:190)(cid:66)(cid:93)(cid:14)(cid:48)(cid:79)(cid:98)(cid:98)(cid:90)(cid:83)(cid:15) (cid:89) (cid:108) (cid:65)(cid:99)(cid:94)(cid:94)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:65)(cid:86)(cid:79)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:54)(cid:79)(cid:96)(cid:100)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:14) (cid:104) (cid:53) (cid:51) (cid:60)(cid:93)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:14)(cid:86)(cid:99)(cid:92)(cid:98)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:45)(cid:14)(cid:71)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:14)(cid:81)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:14)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:90)(cid:94)(cid:14) (cid:60) (cid:80)(cid:103)(cid:14)(cid:97)(cid:86)(cid:79)(cid:96)(cid:87)(cid:92)(cid:85)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:87)(cid:91)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:84)(cid:99)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:87)(cid:92)(cid:85)(cid:28)(cid:14) (cid:47)pproximately , hunters donated , pounds of venison to Share the Harvest last year. The program wouldn’t exist without these gracious gifts from the hunting community. However, volunteers are just as critical to the success of this effort, supplying funding, promotional support and manpower to help distribute the bounty. Volunteers have strengthened Share the Harvest by distributing information and answer- ing questions, donating time to local food shelf organizations, and holding fundraisers through charitable groups to help cover venison processing costs. Many individuals have also made direct donations to the program. If your nonprofit club or organization would like to coordinate a Share the Harvest program in your area, contact your local conservation agent (see Page  for regional phone numbers), or call the Conservation Department’s main office at --. Group featured: Kansas City WildLands is a coalition of resource professionals, private Donations may also be made directly to the conservation organizations and conservation-minded corporations and citizens. program through the Conservation Federation Group mission: To conserve, protect and restore remnant natural communities of the Kansas by contacting Dave Murphy, executive director, City region by involving people in the stewardship of the land. at --, in person or by mail at CFM/ Share The Harvest,  West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO , or via e-mail at (cid:70)(cid:57)(cid:64)(cid:53)(cid:72)(cid:61)(cid:74)(cid:57)(cid:64)(cid:77)(cid:20)(cid:73)(cid:66)(cid:56)(cid:61)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:54)(cid:57)(cid:56)(cid:20)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:53)(cid:61)(cid:70)(cid:61)(cid:57), glade, savanna and forest [email protected]. All donations are tax habitats survive in and enrich the urban landscape of Kansas City. The deductible. WildLands coalition is dedicated to maintaining them for our current and future generations. The coalition holds restoration workdays throughout the year, enlisting volunteers to assist with planting native wildflower seedlings and trees, remov- ing invasive plants, clearing trash and other activities. They also produce the WildLands Newsletter, filled with informative and entertaining articles on local conservation issues and events. WildLands is currently seeking volunteers for their largest workday of the AITHEL year, To Battle!, on Nov. , from  a.m. to noon. The event will focus on remov- ARK R ing invasive exotic honeysuckle and takes place at four separate locations: Blue M ART: River Glades, two sites along the Blue River Parkway, Isley Park Woods, and M; Hidden Valley. For more information, to register for a workday, or to get on U A HRB the WildLands mailing list, contact Linda Lehrbaum, Kansas City WildLands N LE coordinator, at --, ext. , or e-mail [email protected]. The A O: DYL newsletter and more is also available online at www.kcwildlands.org. 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This education effort comes after tests showed that some ground venison donated to food pantries in North Dakota and Minnesota contained lead fragments. North Dakota researchers believe the lead came from the bullets that killed the animals. Lead dust and fragments could contaminate meat when a bullet strikes flesh or bone. Studies are being performed to deter- mine the effect of various types of bullets. Those designed to explode or “mushroom” on impact, for example, might increase the amount and extent of lead deposition. Cop- per bullets are considered a safe alternative for hunters. As a precaution, hunters should always trim away and discard flesh surround- ing the wound channel from any bullet. Name: Lamine River Conservation Area Iowa researchers are comparing blood Location: Cooper and Morgan counties. The main tract is  mile east of Otterville on Route A, lead levels of people who consume venison or take Highway  to the Lamine River. regularly with a control group to determine For more info: www.MissouriConservation.org/a8304 whether eating venison could increase the risk of lead poisoning. State Veterinarian Taylor Woods, DVM, (cid:72)(cid:60)(cid:61)(cid:66)(cid:63)(cid:20)(cid:67)(cid:58)(cid:20)(cid:53)(cid:64)(cid:64)(cid:20)the places a quail(cid:20)could hide in nearly , said “We have never had an illness or case (cid:84) acres of prime habitat. Think how much fun it would be to of lead poisoning by consumers eating deer, try to find them! When you visit Lamine River Conservation quail or pheasant, but we recommend that Area, near Otterville, about midway between Sedalia and meat be trimmed Tipton, look for quail in upland fields with shrubby edges around the wound or draws and near where permittee farmers have left part channel to get of the crop in the fields. Adjacent idle fields—especially those overseeded with rid of more than legumes—also are prime hunting grounds. They provide nesting and brood cover  percent of the and attract bugs for quail to eat. lead.” Highway  cuts through this huge area, and many other county roads G N O The Conserva- provide access. In addition, the Department provides  parking areas. Camp- OTH tion Department ing is allowed at four of them, although no facilities are available. OL PA D is working with The area is named for the river called “la mine,” French for “the mine.” OPPA N wotehlel ra ss toatthees,r as Thareea n aalmsoe p draotveisd besa cgko otod tdheee lra hteu ntings wophpeonr lteuandi twieass. dBies caolevretr efodr nperaorpbeyr. tThy e HITE; DEER: Missouri state agencies, to inform people of boundary signs so you don’t trespass. For more information, go to the Web site W any risks involved in eating venison. shown above, or call area manager Kent Korthas at --, ext. . 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And why not? Missouri is blessed with many great destinations Other popular outdoor activities sponsored by the Depart- for hunting, angling, wildlife watching ment include more than  managed hunts and touring to enjoy the stunning and for special dates at selected conservation colorful autumn scenery. areas and other public lands. Fishing in The Missouri Department of Con- more than  public lakes and thousands servation is pleased to manage  conser- of miles of rivers and streams in Missouri vation areas open throughout the year for can be very good when the water tempera- the public’s use and enjoyment. At some tures cool in the fall. of the areas, we offer invitations to special Missouri’s trout fishing is excellent public opportunities. One such event is in the fall. On Nov. , the winter catch- the Rockwoods Nature Adventure at the and-release trout fishing program begins Rockwoods CA on Oct. . This St. Louis with the stocking of  small public County venue is close to home for more lakes, providing popular and very close than a million people, so reservations are to home trout fishing for anglers in Jack- required! It is a great time to practice your son, Kansas City, Kirksville, Mexico, St. outdoor skills, get help planning your Joseph, St. Louis, Sedalia and more. The next Missouri adventure outdoors and Department stocks catchable-size trout take a tour of historic Rockwoods CA. in cooperation with city governments, Another example is the popular fall driving tour set for Oct.  at providing the opportunity for citizens to experience trout fish- the Poosey CA in Livingston County, northwest of Chillicothe. ing without leaving town. On Nov. , the winter catch-and- This will be the nd year that the area roads have been opened release season begins in Missouri’s four trout parks. to view spectacular fall colors. I hope one or more of these outdoor opportunities are near Missouri abounds with special places—and indeed entire your home, but if not, please check the Department’s Web site regions—where the autumn foliage can dazzle the eyes. The at www.MissouriConservation.org for conservation areas and Henning CA near Branson, Caney Mountain CA near Gaines- other outdoor places near you. Experiences in nature are impor- ville, and Rocky CA near Winona are great examples. Hiking tant to our quality of life, and in Missouri there are many options in or near one of Missouri’s  natural areas is a great fall ex- for a great time outdoors in special places just waiting for you. I perience. Pickle Springs Natural Area, located east of Farming- hope to see you there! ton in Ste. Genevieve County, has a special trail named “Trail Through Time” with many scenic views including sandstone cliffs, canyons and knobs. I must confess that seeing the fall John Hoskins, director (cid:67)(cid:105)(cid:102)(cid:20)(cid:65)(cid:93)(cid:103)(cid:103)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:46)(cid:14) (cid:66)(cid:93)(cid:14)(cid:94)(cid:96)(cid:93)(cid:98)(cid:83)(cid:81)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:91)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:79)(cid:85)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:191)(cid:97)(cid:86)(cid:26)(cid:14)(cid:84)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:101)(cid:87)(cid:90)(cid:82)(cid:90)(cid:87)(cid:84)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:96)(cid:81)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:14)(cid:93)(cid:84)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:97)(cid:98)(cid:79)(cid:98)(cid:83)(cid:41)(cid:14)(cid:14) (cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:14)(cid:97)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:100)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:94)(cid:99)(cid:80)(cid:90)(cid:87)(cid:81)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:84)(cid:79)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:90)(cid:87)(cid:98)(cid:79)(cid:98)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:87)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:94)(cid:79)(cid:96)(cid:98)(cid:87)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:94)(cid:79)(cid:98)(cid:87)(cid:93)(cid:92)(cid:14)(cid:87)(cid:92)(cid:14)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:96)(cid:81)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:91)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:79)(cid:85)(cid:83)(cid:91)(cid:83)(cid:92)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:81)(cid:98)(cid:87)(cid:100)(cid:87)(cid:98)(cid:87)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:41)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:14)(cid:94)(cid:96)(cid:93)(cid:100)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:14) NS (cid:93)(cid:94)(cid:94)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:98)(cid:99)(cid:92)(cid:87)(cid:98)(cid:103)(cid:14)(cid:84)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:14)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:98)(cid:87)(cid:104)(cid:83)(cid:92)(cid:97)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:14)(cid:99)(cid:97)(cid:83)(cid:26)(cid:14)(cid:83)(cid:92)(cid:88)(cid:93)(cid:103)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:90)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:96)(cid:92)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:80)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:191)(cid:97)(cid:86)(cid:26)(cid:14)(cid:84)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:101)(cid:87)(cid:90)(cid:82)(cid:90)(cid:87)(cid:84)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:96)(cid:81)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:28) OSKI H AY J (cid:79) (cid:81) (cid:20) (cid:49)(cid:61)(cid:60)(cid:66)(cid:51)(cid:60)(cid:66)(cid:65) (cid:61)(cid:81)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:32)(cid:30)(cid:30)(cid:38)(cid:26)(cid:14)(cid:68)(cid:93)(cid:90)(cid:99)(cid:91)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:36)(cid:39)(cid:26)(cid:14)(cid:55)(cid:97)(cid:97)(cid:99)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:31)(cid:30) Cover and left by David Stonner (cid:66)(cid:89)(cid:108)(cid:104)(cid:53)(cid:51)(cid:60) This section reports on goals established in The Next Generation of Conservation. To read more about this plan, visit www.MissouriConservation.org/12843. 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(cid:20)(cid:39)(cid:39)(cid:20) (cid:66)(cid:87)(cid:91)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:49)(cid:79)(cid:94)(cid:97)(cid:99)(cid:90)(cid:83) (cid:20)(cid:38)(cid:40)(cid:20) (cid:59)(cid:87)(cid:97)(cid:97)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:96)(cid:87)(cid:184)(cid:97)(cid:14)(cid:61)(cid:81)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:66)(cid:99)(cid:96)(cid:89)(cid:83)(cid:103)(cid:14)(cid:65)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:97)(cid:93)(cid:92) by Mark Goodwin The month-long season gives you plenty of time to tag a turkey. Cert no. SCS-COC-00648 (cid:61)(cid:81)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:32)(cid:30)(cid:30)(cid:38)(cid:14)(cid:65)(cid:93)(cid:103)(cid:103)(cid:99)(cid:105)(cid:102)(cid:93)(cid:20)(cid:55)(cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:103)(cid:89)(cid:102)(cid:106)(cid:85)(cid:104)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:103)(cid:104) (cid:37)(cid:20) (cid:79) (cid:81)(cid:20) (cid:58)(cid:51)(cid:66)(cid:66)(cid:51)(cid:64)(cid:65) (cid:65)(cid:99)(cid:80)(cid:91)(cid:87)(cid:97)(cid:97)(cid:87)(cid:93)(cid:92)(cid:97)(cid:14)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:84)(cid:90)(cid:83)(cid:81)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:97)(cid:184)(cid:14)(cid:93)(cid:94)(cid:87)(cid:92)(cid:87)(cid:93)(cid:92)(cid:97)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:91)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:83)(cid:82)(cid:87)(cid:98)(cid:83)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:84)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:90)(cid:83)(cid:92)(cid:85)(cid:98)(cid:86)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:14)(cid:81)(cid:90)(cid:79)(cid:96)(cid:87)(cid:98)(cid:103)(cid:28) but we were focused on creating an eye- catching photo. His position in the canoe has more to do with visually balancing the photo than anything else. Thanks for your compliment and comments. We will consider these observations in the future. (cid:75)(cid:92)(cid:89)(cid:98)(cid:20)(cid:66)(cid:67)(cid:72)(cid:20)(cid:104)(cid:99)(cid:20)(cid:103)(cid:87)(cid:99)(cid:100)(cid:89) I found Jim Low’s article [To Scope or Not to Scope; August] very good and worth reading, especially to the novice. I have had the privilege of deer hunting for most of my adult life and, more recently, elk hunting in Colorado. We need more firearm instructional pieces (selection, care, safety, accessories and firearm-related hunting experiences) in your excellent magazine. As a long-time firearms safety and self defense (cid:69)(cid:105)(cid:93)(cid:102)(cid:95)(cid:109)(cid:20)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:98)(cid:99)(cid:89) (LTC) instructor, I must comment on proper sorts to catch our readers’ attention. It scope hunting as applies to firearm safety. appears that we caught your attention, Mr. Low points out, accurately, that the hunter (cid:65)(cid:109)(cid:20)(cid:37)(cid:41)(cid:33)(cid:109)(cid:89)(cid:85)(cid:102)(cid:33)(cid:99)(cid:96)(cid:88)(cid:20)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:105)(cid:91)(cid:92)(cid:33) but perhaps for the wrong reasons. is advantaged being able to better see if the The person in the photo is actually an target is “qualified” to take, as would be the case (cid:104)(cid:89)(cid:102)(cid:32)(cid:20)(cid:71)(cid:104)(cid:89)(cid:100)(cid:92)(cid:85)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:89)(cid:32)(cid:20)(cid:98)(cid:99)(cid:104)(cid:93)(cid:87)(cid:89)(cid:88)(cid:20) accomplished paddler. In fact, he made in many Missouri counties for buck deer, and the paddle he is holding. In our experience, definitely for any bull elk, at least in Colorado. (cid:103)(cid:99)(cid:97)(cid:89)(cid:20)(cid:89)(cid:102)(cid:102)(cid:99)(cid:102)(cid:103)(cid:20)(cid:93)(cid:98)(cid:20)(cid:104)(cid:92)(cid:89)(cid:20) even accomplished paddlers will hold their This, of course, applies to when the hunter is “on paddles in different manners, but all seem target.” However, I must point out a basic safety (cid:100)(cid:92)(cid:99)(cid:104)(cid:99)(cid:20)(cid:79)(cid:69)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:92)(cid:14)(cid:69)(cid:83)(cid:98)(cid:90)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:97)(cid:14) to get the job done. And, as you mentioned, rule in the use of rifle mounted scopes: It is never he is essentially in a relaxed position, safe, under any circumstance, to use the rifle (cid:47)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:92)(cid:194)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:69)(cid:83)(cid:98)(cid:47)(cid:20)(cid:53)(cid:105)(cid:91)(cid:105)(cid:103)(cid:104)(cid:81)(cid:46) which can result in any manner of hold. scope to scan the fields and woods to see what’s Your points about his position in the out there. A responsible and safe hunter will use ) Since he is ‘canoeing’ by himself, and has no bal- canoe and the absence of ballast are valid, binoculars, or a free-standing spotting scope to last (gear) in the canoe, he should be sitting in the do this. Never the rifle scope. front seat, facing the stern of the canoe—to be I have left the field and changed hunting closer to the canoe’s center of gravity, otherwise partners on at least one occasion because the bow would be very unstable and sticking up in someone in the party scoffed his refusal to buy the air. ) He doesn’t know how to hold a paddle. and use binoculars. I saw, through my glass, him For paddling, his right hand should be over the looking straight at me through his scope, and end of the paddle, holding the grip. Even though I was staring into the barrel of a loaded –. he is not paddling and is relaxed, he wouldn’t be Binoculars and/or spotting scope are basic tools holding the paddle in that manner, but his right these days for all big game hunters. Good ones hand would be gripping the paddle with his palm are available at reasonable prices. resting on the upper surface of the paddle’s shaft, Jim Johnston, Kirkwood not gripping it from the bottom, as shown. Nice article though, despite the errors. Editors’ note: The author agrees with Bob and Stephanie Dye, via Internet Mr. Johnston and regrets that his com- ment appeared to advocate “glassing” Editors’ note: We appreciate the scrutiny with a scope. Though not mentioned, you gave to our photo. Foremost, we he had already identified his target, were trying to create a visual pun of as well as a safe shooting lane. 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Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from (cid:64)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:62)(cid:86)(cid:93)(cid:98)(cid:93) (cid:71)(cid:104)(cid:93)(cid:87)(cid:95)(cid:109)(cid:20)(cid:58)(cid:93)(cid:98)(cid:91)(cid:89)(cid:102)(cid:103) programs of the Missouri Department of Conservation is available to all individuals without regard to their race, Thirteen-year-old Adam Borron took this picture of a gray tree frog with his color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Questions mom’s brand new camera. It was a birthday present to her, but Adam decided to should be directed to the Department of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102, 573-751-4115 (voice) try it out. Adam loves nature and critters of all sizes and has developed a fond- or 800-735-2966 (TTY), or to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ness for photographing them. He is taking a photography class this year in school, Service Division of Federal Assistance, 4401 N. 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There were six of us, and all featured Web pages, or but one had a preference point due to not being chosen last go online anytime to learn year. I understand a group uses the average, but do you more about conservation at round off the total or use the fraction? I’m disappointed a www.MissouriConservation.org. group with at least five preference points didn’t get a hunt. (cid:47)(cid:40)I ’m afraid you may have misunderstood how preference points are applied. This was the first season for preference points to be part of the drawing process. Individual hunters and group applications are treated the same way. Consequently, no individual or party could have more than one preference point this year. A group of six (maximum allowed) with a preference point for each hunter has a total of one preference point, as does an individual applicant with one preference point. In your case, with five of six having a point, your average would (cid:58)(cid:85)(cid:96)(cid:96)(cid:20)(cid:60)(cid:105)(cid:98)(cid:104)(cid:93)(cid:98)(cid:91)(cid:20) actually be less than one preference point, but our system would round up your www.MissouriConservation.org/7442 average to the next whole number—one—the maximum available. Had only two Get information on upcoming deer and of your party had a preference point, your average would have fallen below half of turkey seasons as well as information on a point, and you would not have received any preference point consideration. habitat. Find out about drawings, reserva- Next season, if your same group applies, you’ll have an average of . prefer- tions and managed hunts around the state. ence points, which will round up to two points. Some hunts have steep odds for selection. While not every hunt is held annually, you might be able to study the odds by looking at managed deer hunt statistics at www.MissouriConservation.org/7454. Ombudsman Ken Drenon will respond to your questions, suggestions or complaints concerning Department of Conservation programs. Write him at PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, call him at 573-522-4115, ext. 3848, or e-mail him at [email protected]. (cid:58)(cid:85)(cid:96)(cid:96)(cid:20)(cid:55)(cid:99)(cid:96)(cid:99)(cid:102)(cid:20)(cid:70)(cid:89)(cid:100)(cid:99)(cid:102)(cid:104)(cid:103)(cid:20) www.MissouriConservation.org/8422 (cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:20)(cid:104)(cid:92)(cid:89) Check out our fall color information to For additional show information and video clips, find scenic driving routes and the current (cid:66)(cid:68) be sure to visit status of forests around the state. www.MissouriConservation.org/8726. 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It led to fairy tales about damsels turning frogs into princes with a kiss and association with the pseudoscience of alchemy. Superstition even awards them the power to transform people who touch them by causing warts. Toxins secreted by many frogs’ and toads’ skin adds to their aura of power and mystery. For fascinating and factual information about amphibians, visit www.MissouriConservation.org./8263, or amphibianark.org/. 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He was amazed when he read the Classification: Critically imperiled inscription on the band: “Kankyocho-Tokyo To learn more about endangered species: www.MissouriConservation.org/8227 Japan.” He thought it must be a hoax, but the Bird Banding Laboratory at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s wildlife research labora- (cid:72)(cid:60)(cid:57)(cid:71)(cid:57)(cid:20)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:57)(cid:60)(cid:61)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:67)(cid:70)(cid:61)(cid:55)(cid:33)(cid:64)(cid:67)(cid:67)(cid:63)(cid:61)(cid:66)(cid:59) fish were contemporaries of the tory in Patuxent, Md., confirmed the band’s dinosaurs, but human alterations in their big-river habitat have brought authenticity. Japanese Bird Banding Society them near extinction. Juvenile pallid sturgeons need shallow areas with member Ryuhei Honma banded the bird in little current to survive. Much of this habitat has been eliminated through chan- northwestern Japan on Feb. , . The bird nelizing and damming of rivers. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in coopera- was at least a year old tion with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Conservation Department, when banded, making recently released several thousand pallid sturgeon raised at Conservation it nearly  when it fell Department hatcheries into the Missouri River. The fish were released at several to Scott’s gun more AITHEL sites between Ponca, Neb., and the mouth of the Grand River. Pallid sturgeon can than , miles from ARK R live more than  years and grow to  pounds. In Missouri, they seldom exceed the banding site. Wild M ART:  pounds. Their smaller relatives, shovelnose sturgeon, seldom exceed  inches pintails have an average HERT; and  pounds. Sturgeons’ mouths are on the bottoms of their heads. They act like life expectancy of about  years. For more AT vacuum cleaners, sucking up insects, fish and other food from the river bottom. information about bird banding, visit www. 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Good fall smallmouth bass fishing, and none color routes in the Kansas City area include is more fun to fish than the Fabius (pronounced Highways  and . Highways  and  in like “Fabby”) River in Clark, Knox, Lewis, Marion, northwest Missouri are excellent places to see Scotland and Shelby counties. This stream lends fall colors. Highways ,  and  see some of itself to canoes and kayaks and wade-fishing. the best fall color in the northeast Missouri and In addition to bass, you might boat walleye, St. Louis areas. Scenic drives in southeastern sauger, white bass and flathead and channel Missouri include Highways  and  in Madison catfish. Public accesses include Soulard, Sunrise, and Bollinger counties. In the Ozarks, try Blackhawk, Dunn Ford, White Oak Bend and Highways ,  and , and in southwest Tolona, plus Deer Ridge Conservation Area. Missouri visit Highways ,  and . In central Use the online Conservation Atlas (www. Missouri, Highways ,  north of Boonville and almost any road in Camden, Miller, Maries, MissouriConservation.org/2930) for directions Osage and Gasconade counties provide beautiful fall scenery. For fall color updates as the season to these accesses. progresses, visit www.MissouriConservation.org/8422. (cid:66)(cid:96)(cid:79)(cid:87)(cid:90)(cid:14)(cid:53)(cid:99)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:83) (cid:72)(cid:102)(cid:85)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:20)(cid:53)(cid:88)(cid:106)(cid:89)(cid:98)(cid:104)(cid:105)(cid:102)(cid:89)(cid:20)(cid:93)(cid:98)(cid:20)(cid:62)(cid:89)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:89)(cid:102)(cid:103)(cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:20)(cid:55)(cid:93)(cid:104)(cid:109) (cid:53)(cid:73)(cid:72)(cid:73)(cid:65)(cid:66)(cid:192)(cid:71)(cid:20)(cid:61)(cid:66)(cid:55)(cid:67)(cid:65)(cid:68)(cid:53)(cid:70)(cid:53)(cid:54)(cid:64)(cid:57)(cid:20) beauty is on display indoors and out (cid:84) this month at Runge Conservation Nature Center in Jefferson City. On sunny days, hike through prairie, savanna, glade, marsh, shady oak- hickory forest and stream-side landscapes. The .-mile, wheelchair-accessible Naturescape Trail shows how you can use native plants for home landscaping. The Raccoon Run is . miles in length and is the longest and most diverse trail. Two additional miles of hilly, natural-surface hiking trails offer a chance to get away from it all in the heart of the Capitol city. In wet weather, move indoors to the nature center and explore exhibits, aquariums and displays of live reptiles and amphib- ians that illustrate Missouri’s diverse natural landscapes and fascinating life. You also can relax in the spacious wildlife viewing area or curl up with a good book in the nature library. Area name: Runge Conservation Nature Center Trails: . miles – Moss Rock Trace, Raccoon Run, Bluestem Ridge, Towering Oak & Naturescape NER Unique features: Big fun inside and out N O For more information: Call -- or visit AVID ST www.MissouriConservation.org/a3600 OS: D OT H P (cid:20) (cid:42) (cid:65)(cid:93)(cid:103)(cid:103)(cid:99)(cid:105)(cid:102)(cid:93)(cid:20)(cid:55)(cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:103)(cid:89)(cid:102)(cid:106)(cid:85)(cid:104)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:103)(cid:104) (cid:61)(cid:81)(cid:98)(cid:93)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:32)(cid:30)(cid:30)(cid:38) (cid:80)(cid:103)(cid:14)(cid:60)(cid:87)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:93)(cid:90)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:58)(cid:83)(cid:49)(cid:90)(cid:79)(cid:87)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:49)(cid:61)(cid:59)(cid:59)(cid:67)(cid:60)(cid:55)(cid:66)(cid:71)(cid:14)(cid:49)(cid:61)(cid:60)(cid:65)(cid:51)(cid:64)(cid:68)(cid:47)(cid:66)(cid:55)(cid:61)(cid:60) (cid:66) (cid:72)(cid:53)(cid:63)(cid:61)(cid:66)(cid:59)(cid:20)(cid:53)(cid:55)(cid:72)(cid:61)(cid:67)(cid:66) (cid:57)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:97)(cid:79)(cid:97)(cid:14)(cid:49)(cid:87)(cid:98)(cid:103)(cid:14)(cid:69)(cid:87)(cid:90)(cid:82)(cid:58)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:97)(cid:190)(cid:66)(cid:93)(cid:14)(cid:48)(cid:79)(cid:98)(cid:98)(cid:90)(cid:83)(cid:15) (cid:89) (cid:108) (cid:65)(cid:99)(cid:94)(cid:94)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:65)(cid:86)(cid:79)(cid:96)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:54)(cid:79)(cid:96)(cid:100)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:14) (cid:104) (cid:53) (cid:51) (cid:60)(cid:93)(cid:98)(cid:14)(cid:79)(cid:14)(cid:86)(cid:99)(cid:92)(cid:98)(cid:83)(cid:96)(cid:45)(cid:14)(cid:71)(cid:93)(cid:99)(cid:14)(cid:81)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:14)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:90)(cid:94)(cid:14) (cid:60) (cid:80)(cid:103)(cid:14)(cid:97)(cid:86)(cid:79)(cid:96)(cid:87)(cid:92)(cid:85)(cid:14)(cid:98)(cid:87)(cid:91)(cid:83)(cid:14)(cid:93)(cid:96)(cid:14)(cid:84)(cid:99)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:87)(cid:92)(cid:85)(cid:28)(cid:14) (cid:47)pproximately , hunters donated , pounds of venison to Share the Harvest last year. The program wouldn’t exist without these gracious gifts from the hunting community. However, volunteers are just as critical to the success of this effort, supplying funding, promotional support and manpower to help distribute the bounty. Volunteers have strengthened Share the Harvest by distributing information and answer- ing questions, donating time to local food shelf organizations, and holding fundraisers through charitable groups to help cover venison processing costs. Many individuals have also made direct donations to the program. If your nonprofit club or organization would like to coordinate a Share the Harvest program in your area, contact your local conservation agent (see Page  for regional phone numbers), or call the Conservation Department’s main office at --. Group featured: Kansas City WildLands is a coalition of resource professionals, private Donations may also be made directly to the conservation organizations and conservation-minded corporations and citizens. program through the Conservation Federation Group mission: To conserve, protect and restore remnant natural communities of the Kansas by contacting Dave Murphy, executive director, City region by involving people in the stewardship of the land. at --, in person or by mail at CFM/ Share The Harvest,  West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO , or via e-mail at (cid:70)(cid:57)(cid:64)(cid:53)(cid:72)(cid:61)(cid:74)(cid:57)(cid:64)(cid:77)(cid:20)(cid:73)(cid:66)(cid:56)(cid:61)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:54)(cid:57)(cid:56)(cid:20)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:53)(cid:61)(cid:70)(cid:61)(cid:57), glade, savanna and forest [email protected]. All donations are tax habitats survive in and enrich the urban landscape of Kansas City. The deductible. WildLands coalition is dedicated to maintaining them for our current and future generations. The coalition holds restoration workdays throughout the year, enlisting volunteers to assist with planting native wildflower seedlings and trees, remov- ing invasive plants, clearing trash and other activities. They also produce the WildLands Newsletter, filled with informative and entertaining articles on local conservation issues and events. WildLands is currently seeking volunteers for their largest workday of the AITHEL year, To Battle!, on Nov. , from  a.m. to noon. The event will focus on remov- ARK R ing invasive exotic honeysuckle and takes place at four separate locations: Blue M ART: River Glades, two sites along the Blue River Parkway, Isley Park Woods, and M; Hidden Valley. For more information, to register for a workday, or to get on U A HRB the WildLands mailing list, contact Linda Lehrbaum, Kansas City WildLands N LE coordinator, at --, ext. , or e-mail [email protected]. The A O: DYL newsletter and more is also available online at www.kcwildlands.org. 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This education effort comes after tests showed that some ground venison donated to food pantries in North Dakota and Minnesota contained lead fragments. North Dakota researchers believe the lead came from the bullets that killed the animals. Lead dust and fragments could contaminate meat when a bullet strikes flesh or bone. Studies are being performed to deter- mine the effect of various types of bullets. Those designed to explode or “mushroom” on impact, for example, might increase the amount and extent of lead deposition. Cop- per bullets are considered a safe alternative for hunters. As a precaution, hunters should always trim away and discard flesh surround- ing the wound channel from any bullet. Name: Lamine River Conservation Area Iowa researchers are comparing blood Location: Cooper and Morgan counties. The main tract is  mile east of Otterville on Route A, lead levels of people who consume venison or take Highway  to the Lamine River. regularly with a control group to determine For more info: www.MissouriConservation.org/a8304 whether eating venison could increase the risk of lead poisoning. State Veterinarian Taylor Woods, DVM, (cid:72)(cid:60)(cid:61)(cid:66)(cid:63)(cid:20)(cid:67)(cid:58)(cid:20)(cid:53)(cid:64)(cid:64)(cid:20)the places a quail(cid:20)could hide in nearly , said “We have never had an illness or case (cid:84) acres of prime habitat. Think how much fun it would be to of lead poisoning by consumers eating deer, try to find them! When you visit Lamine River Conservation quail or pheasant, but we recommend that Area, near Otterville, about midway between Sedalia and meat be trimmed Tipton, look for quail in upland fields with shrubby edges around the wound or draws and near where permittee farmers have left part channel to get of the crop in the fields. Adjacent idle fields—especially those overseeded with rid of more than legumes—also are prime hunting grounds. They provide nesting and brood cover  percent of the and attract bugs for quail to eat. lead.” Highway  cuts through this huge area, and many other county roads G N O The Conserva- provide access. In addition, the Department provides  parking areas. Camp- OTH tion Department ing is allowed at four of them, although no facilities are available. OL PA D is working with The area is named for the river called “la mine,” French for “the mine.” OPPA N wotehlel ra ss toatthees,r as Thareea n aalmsoe p draotveisd besa cgko otod tdheee lra hteu ntings wophpeonr lteuandi twieass. dBies caolevretr efodr nperaorpbeyr. tThy e HITE; DEER: Missouri state agencies, to inform people of boundary signs so you don’t trespass. For more information, go to the Web site W any risks involved in eating venison. shown above, or call area manager Kent Korthas at --, ext. . 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