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The Missouri Conservation Commission met July 9 at MDC Headquarters in Jefferson City for a closed executive session followed by its regular open meeting. Commissioners attending were:
- Don C. Bedell, Chair
- Wm. L. (Barry) Orscheln, Vice Chair/Secretary
- Steven D. Harrison, Member
- Mark L. McHenry, Member
Presentations
The Commission received the following presentations/reports:
- Director’s Comments — Sara Parker Pauley, Director
- Report of the Regulations Committee — Mike Hubbard, Deputy Director and Chair, Regulations Committee
- Possible Changes to Class II Breeders Privileges and New Class III Wildlife Exhibitors Permit — Randy Doman, Protection Branch Chief
- COVID-19: Potential Impacts to Wildlife — Sherri Russell, State Wildlife Veterinarian
- Financial Report — Andrew Bond, Financial Services Chief
- Major Construction Projects Status Report — Jacob Careaga, Design and Development Division Chief
- Information Technology Projects Status Report — Douglas Fees, Information Technology Services Chief
- Quarterly Permit Suspensions/Revocations Report — Catherine Lucia, Internal Auditor
Administration
The Commission:
- Gave final approval for recommended changes to the Wildlife Code.
- Approved the purchase of approximately 510.7 acres in St. Clair County as an addition to Linscomb Conservation Area.
- Accepted the donation of approximately 120 acres in Shannon County as an addition to Angeline Conservation Area.
- Suspended or revoked one or more hunting, fishing, or trapping privileges of 6 individuals for cause:
- Gary E. Beja, Hunting, 1 Year;
- David E. Fitzpatrick, All Sport, 1 Year;
- Jeff S. Hailey, All Sport, 1 Year;
- David E. Mollohan, Hunting, 14 Years;
- Tyler R. Nesbitt, Hunting, 1 Year; and
- Jeremy D. Waddell, Fishing, 1.5 years added to current suspension.
- Elected the following Commission officers: Don C. Bedell, Chair; Wm. L. (Barry) Orscheln, Vice Chair; and Mark L. McHenry, Secretary.
- Set the next regular meeting for September 3-4.