The board voted during its January meeting to support the 2010 Spring Hunter Apprentice School. This event will provide meals, lodging, guides, and other outdoor activities starting Friday afternoon on 4/9 and running through 4/11/10. Chapters from across the state have the option of sponsoring up to 10 youths ages 6-15, first come first served.

For more information see the attachment below or contact Charlene West at 573-426-6331 or ckwest@fidnet.com.

2010 Spring Hunter Apprentice Information

The 5 year gobble study that was initially proposed to continue through 2011 has been discontinued. A minimum number of volunteers was necessary for statistical validity and participation rates declined annually since 2007 when the project was initiated. Data voids geographically and annual holes within the survey period (during the season) presented annual challenges that were an initial concern.

Although the study did not produce statistically usable information as initially hoped, the first 3 years of data collection did provide some interesting insite into state-wide gobbling activity.

See the below document for details.

Gobble Study Document

Governor Jay Nixon along with members of the Missouri Sportsmen's Caucus, the NWTF, and the Missouri Department of Conservation will host the second annual Governors Youth Hunt during April 9-11, 2010. This special event will be available to 15 kids from across Missouri.

If you know a potential youth hunter from 11-15 that would be interested in participating, fill out the application below and have them write a brief letter describing why they wish to participate. Send the application and letter to John Burk, 7152 Tomahawk Lane, Steedman, MO 65077.

Governors Youth Hunt

2010 Governors Youth Hunt Application

Once again, The NWTF has partnered with the NRCS through the Operation Oak Program to provide free native oak seedlings to NWTF members in Missouri. If you are interested in ordering some trees for your property, please read the attached letter below and print off, fill out, and submit the attached order form to John Burk, 7152 Tomahawk Lane, Steedman, MO 65077.

MO - OPERATION OAK LANDOWNER LETTER 2009

MO Operation Oak Landowner Form 2009

The George Clark Missouri State Chapter is proud to announce the development of a new conservation license plate. Specialty plates help raise funds for special causes and, if approved, the NWTF Hunting Heritage Plate will help increase available dollars for habitat and outreach efforts throughout Missouri. See the attachments below for further information and plate design.

Hunting Heritage License Plate Information

If you would like to reserve yours today please email John Burk.

It's once again time for nominations for the George Clark Missouri State Chapter board of directors. Completed nomination forms should be returned to Ben Doerge, State Chapter President, 21273 Audrain Road 306, Mexico, MO 65265, by September 12, 2009. There are two terms expiring at the end of the year. If you, or someone you know, has an interest in running for the state board, please contact your regional director, Ben Doerge, or any of the current board members for a nomination form.

The current issue of our newsletter is available for download by following this link Show-Me Gobbler.