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Sands, and Mary Jo Trim-ble were selected from among dozens of nomi-nees for the Illinois Out-door Hall of Fame sub-mitted by citizens from throughout Illinois. They were inducted during ceremonies at the an-nual Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet on Sat-urday, March 13, 2010 at the Pheasant Run Resort
in St. Charles, IL.
―Mary Jo, Denny, Jack and Al each have a pas-sion fro promotion of natural resources pro-tection and the enjoy-ment of the outdoors, and we are proud to sa-lute them,‖ said IL De-partment of Natural Re-sources Director Marc
Miller.
Mary Jo Trimble of Car-terville, is one of Illi-nois’ best-known and most forceful advocates for the preservation, protection, and en-hancement of public lands for multiple rec-reational uses, devoting much of her effort at encouraging more rec-reational access for sporting dog field activi-ties. Trimble has been active at the local, state and national level in promoting horseback field trial programs through her association with the Field Trial Clubs of Illinois since the late 1970s. She was rec-ognized as the 2009 American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for Per-formance Dogs—and is a
Life Member and mem-ber of the Hall of Fame of the American Brittany Club. Trimble has been an active participant and promoter of outdoor rec-reation as a delegate to five sessions of the Illi-nois Conservation Con-gress and represents field trial interests as a director for the Illinois Federation of Outdoor
Resources.
Four individuals with decades of commitment to promoting outdoor recreation and steward-ship were selected for induction into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame, a program of the Illinois Conservation Founda-
tion.
Alfred Hayden, John ―Jack‖ Jadel, Denny
Inducted into IL Outdoor Hal l of Fame
Director Mi l ler Addresses IFOR Board
Illinois Department of
Natural Resources Direc-
tor Marc Miller addressed
the IFOR Board and guests
with a summary of his
first few months as IDNR
Director. He mentioned
the challenges he faced
when taking over the of-
fice and what changes he
has made to date. He dis-
cusses the plans he has
for the IDNR in the future
and asked for IFOR’s con-
tinued support in the en-
deavors. He invited all to
attend the April 13 Report
Back Session of the new
Conservation Congress.
Director Miller answered a
variety of questions, in-
cluding IDNR funding, user
fees, urban fishing, up-
land game hunting north
of I-80, volunteering on
equestrian trails, Chou-
teau Island bike trail, ex-
tending the rabbit season
by 30 days, encouraging
(continued next page)
Mary Jo Trimble
Inside this issue:
Meeting Minutes
Affiliate Reports
Youth Camp Application
Annual Banquet Information
Gun Bills Pending
Board Contact Information
IFOR Board Member Mary Jo Trimble
ILLINIOS FEDERATION FOR OUTDOOR RESOURCES www.i f -or.org
IFOR NEWS-N-NOTES VOLUME 16, ISSUE 1
Spring 2010
Forest Preserves to allow bow hunting and the southern zone duck hunt-
ing season.
Also discussed was a pro-posed administrative rule change (Admin. Rule 670 and 685) on nonresident bowhunters. This rule would allow nonresidents to harvest 2 bucks instead of1 an allow nonresident youths to purchase a bow
hunting tag for $10.
Although this administra-
tive rule was proposed as cleanup language, many bowhunters in attendance are strongly opposed to this change. They feel that this will further take hunting ground and deer away from Illinois resi-dents and that outfitters will take advantage of
the youth clause.
Director Miller supports the youth clause as he feels it is a way for non-resident youths to hunt with their Illinois resident
grandparents or relatives on Illinois family farms. He feels this is a way to preserve wholesome fam-ily traditions. Director Miller encouraged all to express their comments and opposition to this rule change through
JCAR.
IFOR board thanks IDNR Director Miller (pictured at right) for attending the meeting and listening to
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IFOR NEWS-N-NOTES
2010 BOARD
MEETINGS
January 31*
March 28*
May 8 Annual meeting & fund raising dinner,
E. Alton (see flyer)
August 29*
October 3*
* Board meetings will be at Gander Mountain 2371 Chuckwagon Drive (off route 72) in
Springfield.
Meetings start at
12:30 PM.
Members are
invited.
Despite the complexity of establishing a national policy – and the lack of final, comprehensive rec-ommendations – the President is being pres-sured to short-circuit the process to put new poli-cies in place through a Presidential executive order. An executive order would bypass the neces-sary oversight, including Congressional review, which such an important and complex policy deserves.
Background
Last fall, President Obama's Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force released its Interim Re-port regarding a new na-tional ocean and Great Lakes policy. In Decem-ber, the Task Force also issued an Interim Frame-work for Effective Coastal and Marine Spatial Plan-ning, which includes draft recommendations for planning and managing all activities in the nation’s oceans, coastal areas and
Great Lakes, including recreational fishing. Not only did the Interim Report ignore responsibly regulated recreational fishing as a key economic and sustainable activity, but decisions made under this national policy or the marine spatial planning framework could also be used to unnecessarily close areas of saltwater and freshwater to recrea-tional fishing at a time when our economy can ill-afford to loose jobs and income.
safety, and many more. The workshop class instruction is of-fered in a non-competitive and fun environment. Registration for the June 11-13 BOW session begins on March 15 for new par-ticipants and on April 5 for returning partici-pants. The cost is $195 per participant, which includes four classes, all
The IDNR will host an-other session of the popu-lar Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) workshop on June 11-13 at the Lo-rado Taft Field Campus near Oregon, Illinois. BOW is designed to pro-vide women an opportu-nity to learn introductory skills in outdoor related activities such as archery, canoeing, outdoor cook-ing, fishing, firearm
meals and lodging, use of equipment, transporta-tion during the event, and giveaways. For further information about the Becoming an Outdoors Woman pro-gram, check the IDNR website or contact the program coordinator by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 217/782-7026.
American Sportf i shing Assoc. Alert
Becoming An Outdoorswoman Workshop
lems. NPS management reports that it has worked with the 493 individual parks, promoting a con-sistent message on sev-eral key points: 1) Under the new law, every park is subject to all the firearms laws of the state (or states) where the park is lo-cated; 2) Park visitors must know and obey state laws, including knowing which state laws apply in
parks (such as Yellow-stone) that cross state boundaries; 3) The new law affects firearms pos-session, not use. Laws regarding hunting, poach-ing, target shooting or any unlawful discharge remain unchanged; 4) It will remain unlawful to carry in certain locations, under a separate law that prohibits possession of any firearm in a "federal
facility."
Right-to-Carry Takes Affect In National Parks NRA-ILA reported that a new law took effect on Feb. 22, 2010, that ap-plied state firearms laws to national parks and wildlife refuges across America.
The implementation of the new law, which the National Park Service (NPS) has planned for since passage of H.R. 627 last May, has so far been without major prob-
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62642
PLEASE MAKE A
NOTE OF IT
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New National Policy May Soon Close Marine and Fresh Waters to Recrea-tional Fishing The American Sport-fishing Association asked sportsmen to take action and urge President Obama to carefully con-sider implementing a national policy that could have a major economic impact on our nation’s coastal and Great Lakes communities and the rec-reational fishing and
boating industries.
GREAT QUOTES
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. John Muir If one way be better than another, that you may be sure is Nature's way. Aristotle
IFOR OFFICERS, BOARD E MAIL ADDRESSES
ALAN "FLIP" GEPHART [email protected]
ALEX MCADAMS [email protected]
BOB JONES [email protected]
BRENDA POTTS [email protected]
BRIAN MANCI [email protected]
C. E. "BOB" BECKER [email protected]
CHERYL ROBERTS [email protected]
DALE TERNAPROVICH [email protected]
DAREL MARTIN [email protected]
GEOFF KISHPAUGH [email protected]
GEORGE FLEISCHLI [email protected]
HANK GROSS [email protected]
JEREMY JOHNSON [email protected]
JERRY SEA NO EMAIL
JIM MCFARLANE [email protected]
JOE SETEN [email protected]
JOHN BLANTON [email protected]
JOHN BLYTHE NO EMAIL
KARL "BO" ARNOLD [email protected]
KIRK DENZ [email protected]
LOUIS MEGLIO [email protected]
MARY JO TRIMBLE [email protected]
MICHAEL SCHLEMER mike.schlemer@techelectronic.
NORMAN GIBBS [email protected]
PAUL KELLEY [email protected]
RICK STILLMAN 2 [email protected]
ROBERT CAMPION [email protected]
SANDY POLETTI [email protected]
STEVE YODER [email protected]
TERRY HINTON [email protected]
TOM HOLMES [email protected]
WILLIAM C. SCHROEDER [email protected] Please Email Brenda Potts with any changes
BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY REGION
REGION 1
Jim McFarlane, Rockford, 815-964-2019
Jerry Sea, Pekin, 309-347-3221
Jeremy Johnson, Galesburg, 309-342-6570
REGION 2
Kirk Denz, Ingleside, 847-331-8252
Geoff Kishpaugh, Fox Lake, 847-942-5269
Lou Meglio, Zion, 847-774-5528
Tom Holmes, Indian Creek, 847-757-3289
REGION 3
Paul Kelly, Hudson, 309-726-1443
Steve Yoder, Normal, 309-454-1188
Darel Martin, Roanoke, 309-923-7699
REGION 4
Terry Hinton, Nokomis, 217-563-8846
Allie Lymenstull, Quincy, 217-222-2444
Sandy Poletti, Edwardsville, 618-656-4712
Rick Stillman, Rochester, 217-498-7310
Alex McAdams, Jacksonville, 217-245-8396
Michael Schlemer, Godfrey, 618-466-7192
Dale Temaprovich, Belleville, 618-235-1774
Karl "Bo" Arnold, Greenview, 217-741-1373
John Blanton, Pawnee, 217-625-3371
William Schroeder Hillsboro, 217-532-5287
Brian Manci, Springfield, 217-544-0150
Bob Jones, Jerseyville, 618-498-2321
Robert Campion, Godfrey, 618-466-6257
REGION 5
John Blythe, Vandalia, 618-283-2475
Bob Elmore, Vandalia, 618-283-2878
Norman Gibbs, 618-893-2776
Hank Gross, Marion, 618-942-5891
Alan "Flip" Gephart, Brownstown,
618-427-5359
Mary Jo Trimble, Carterville, 618-918-2336
Shawnee Trail Conservancy Report from Sandy Poletti Shawnee Trail Conservancy (STC) is an affiliate member of IFOR. Shawnee Trail Conservancy is a grassroots nonprofit corporation that advocates multi-use of the Shawnee National Forest for recreational and sporting interests. STC is dedicated to preserving and protecting it's natural resources through proper trail maintenance, good trail signing, education of trail, camping and hunting users to achieve a low environmental impact and wise use management prac-tices. STC represent equestrians, hunters, ATV riders, bikers, hikers, campers, rock climbers, business people, pro-fessionals, retirees and others who desire to recreate and enjoy the beauty of the Shawnee. STC’s mission is to keep the Shawnee open to the public for it's use and enjoyment. To learn more about STC visit their website at
www.shawneetrailconservancy.com.
Below is a listing of the money STC spent on private land trails, road district roads, and county roads since 2000. Road repair was needed on sections that are used for trails only and not vehicle traffic. Money was also spent
on cable for the high-lines at gathering sites throughout the forest.
- $ 831.76, - $3149.56, - $6952.89, - $1608.24, - $ 278.03, - $ 0.00 – money was spent on legal fees for-
lawsuit with FS., - $ 648.43, - $ 1194.84, - $ 529.40, - $1204.57 Total $ 16,397.72
STC members, directors, and neighbors have used their own equipment and many hours of their own time to maintain
trails throughout the riding areas without any compensation.
As of January 2006, memberships are from January 1 – December 32. Everyone needs to renew their memberships at the beginning of each year. STC needs your continued support in membership and monetary donations. Any donation will help in our fight, both for any legal fees and for trail maintenance in our quest to keep access for all users of the
Shawnee Forest.
SUPPORT IFOR KIDS! Giving opportunities to support IFOR’s Youth Programs
Your dollars are needed to continue the outstanding work IFOR is doing with youth! Funding supports the very
mission of the program “To instill, perpetuate and encourage an understanding of, and appreciation for, conser-
vation and natural resources within the youth of Illinois through a variety of education programs and resources.”
You can make a difference in the lives of kids who attend the annual IFOR Youth Outdoor Skills Camps!
You can make a difference in the life of a young adult by providing funding for college scholarships!
You can make a difference in a kid’s life by supporting youth shooting teams!
Donations to IFOR Youth Programs are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law!
Your dollars are needed to support many valuable programs. You may specify exactly how your money is used by
indicating which of the following programs you support during the Youth Outdoor Skills Camp, including but not
limited to: wildlife ecology; archery; dog handling and field trials; trap shooting; trapping; equestrian activities,
fishing, meals, T-shirts, registration fees for kids who cannot afford them, or unrestricted which is the greatest need.
Your dollars are needed to support IFOR’s College Scholarship Program for students in conservation related fields
attending SIU and U of I. You may also choose to support the Youth Shooting Teams or any youth related activity.
Make your check payable to IFOR and mail it to IFOR, PO BOX 273, GREENVIEW, IL 62642
Be sure to designate what youth program you support or note the donation as unrestricted.
Any amount is appreciated and will be put to good use!
Benefit4Kids, IFOR Picnic in the Park By Tom Holmes IFOR R-2 Director On August 16th 2009, the first annual Benefit4Kids / IFOR Picnic in the Park was held in Northern IL – the com-bination of efforts from several organizations to benefit all and one child in particular. The start was a discussion between Ron SaLee, the B4Kids representative for Illinois, and Tom Holmes, Board member for IFOR, at a Northwest Towns Sportsmen’s Club meeting about how to raise funds for B4K and awareness for IFOR in Northern Illinois. The discussion culminated in a joint fundraiser idea – the challenge was how to put it together. Benefit4Kids (www.B4K.org) was founded in 1998 with the mission of granting outdoor wishes to children with life limiting and life threatening illnesses. IFOR (www.if-or.org) is an organization dedicated to protecting and de-fending the recreational rights of natural resource users in the state of Illinois. Theme and location were key – as this would be a late summer event we thought a catered picnic would work, so an open area with tents and a nice park like setting would get this right – Northern Illinois Conservation Club (http://www.lakeonline.com/nicc/about/) had the perfect setting and NWTSC had supported their Youth Outdoor Day events – so we asked for and received the use of their grounds for the event. Raffle items were purchased and donated and Gander Mountain in Kenosha supported the event, a caterer was selected and gradually the event gained some semblance of form. Tanner Lindberg and family were available to attend – Tanner would be the 2nd child in Illinois to receive a donated hunt from B4Kids. Bo Arnold the new president of IFOR would speak on behalf of IFOR. Great Lakes Falconers Association (http://www.greatlakesfalconers.org/) member and past president of IFOR George Richter offered a falconry presentation. The Picnic in the Park was attended by 60 folks who were granted a spectacular day of sunshine (rare in Northern IL this summer). The day started with George and his wife Bernie giving a mesmerizing presentation on the art and practice of falconry – explaining the time and effort required to achieve a master’s level of falconry. The two birds of prey – a peregrine falcon and a red tailed hawk were great hits and the kids really enjoyed being up close to them and watching them feed. Bo Arnold, the newly elected president of IFOR, spoke on the benefits and necessity of the organization – pro-tecting the recreational rights of all outdoor participants in IL, and explained why all outdoorsmen in IL need to be-come members. Ron SaLee gave a presentation on Benefit4Kids and how the outdoor adventures granted help the children for-get for awhile the struggles they are going through. A slideshow of Timmy bass fishing with Jimmy Houston - and some photos from the whitewater rafting trip of the first IL sponsored child. A prayer for all the children suffering from life threatening and life limiting illnesses then a launch of 150 bal-loons (one for every child granted a wish by Benefit4Kids) with attached messages explaining Benefit4Kids and how to respond if you find a balloon (one was found 450 miles away 2 days later!) Tanner receives his trip – Tanner who suffers from Leg Perthes, a debilitating illness that requires repeated surgeries and relearning to walk after every one of them, wanted to go on a big game hunting adventure. Benefit4Kids had originally arranged an elk hunt in Colorado for Tanner, but that fell through at the last minute and there was no trip for Tanner to receive at the event – Ron and others started making calls, with the help of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (http://www.rmef.org/) a trip was found. Dick Anderson owner of Ridgerunner Outfitters LLC asked if a bear hunt would be acceptable – Tanner’s family said yes! Tanner would be traveling to Kamiah Idaho to hunt in the Clearwater National Forest for black bear! Tanner was invited to the podium and a slideshow started playing that he could not see but the crowd could – pictures of Idaho and successful black bear hunters and bears in the wild – while Tanner was told about his trip – he was so ex-cited and thrilled, and his family was amazed at what we had all put together! The donated items were raffled off and most every attendee won something with several of the prizes subse-quently being given to Tanner for his trip. The Picnic in the Park was a monumental success in the hearts of all who attended – a great example of multi-ple organizations working together to makes others aware of what they are and what they do – while helping a child realize a dream and the promise to help many others in the future. Tanner and family traveled to Kamiah Idaho in late September – the Kamiah Chamber of Commerce had heard about his arrival and spread the word - local businesses and residents donated and presented items in support of Tan-ner and his trip. Tanner successfully hunted a 200 plus pound black bear in the mountains of Idaho on the 3rd night of his trip – he was immensely gratified and described the hunt as ―Awesome!‖. Hopefully the next Picnic in the Park can be as wonderful and gratifying as this first one, Thanks to all the organizations that participated and donated, and to all the folks who attended. Organizations involved include Bene-fit4Kids (B4K), Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources (IFOR), Northwest Towns Sportsmen’s Club (NWTSC),Northern Illinois Conservation Club (NICC),Great Lakes Falconers Association, Kamiah Chamber of Commerce, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), Ridgerunner Outfitters LLC and Gander Mountain Kenosha WI.
AFFILIATES IN THE NEWS—NORTHWEST TOWNS SPORTSMEN’S CLUB
JERKY FOR TROOPS From the Daily Herald http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=355546
Members of the Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club love to hunt, fish, trap shoot, and use bows and arrows.
However, last week they traded their outdoor gear for aprons and electric mixers.
For the third year in a row, they formed an assembly line of sorts to make venison jerky for the troops. Working in the kitchen of the American Legion Hall in Arlington Heights, they used sharp knives to carve up 200 pounds of deer meat donated by club members from this season's harvest. One member, Ron Sallee of Ingleside, brought in what remained from an eight-point, 164-pound buck he bagged just west of Harvard. Normally, this would have been a prized kill, he said, but instead he was eager to donate it to the cause. "These guys are over there risking their lives for us, for our freedom," Sallee said. "This is the least we can do - give them a little taste of home." While he talked, other club members used giant grinders to turn the meat into what looked like hamburger, before they seasoned it with jerky mix. Then it was back into the mixer before handing it off to their comrades holding what looked like caulking guns. By hand, they filled the guns with the ground meat, before pressing it into strips laid out on drying racks. At the end of the evening, each member took home racks filled with strips - more than 2,000 in all - to dry overnight. Their final step included loading the jerky strips into Ziploc bags, vacuum sealing them and then shipping them off to their final destination: the 1st Battalion, 82nd Aviation Regiment, deployed in Afghanistan. Their contact is First Sgt. Ronald "Scott" Crankshaw, who serves as a machine-gunner on an Apache helicopter. "He's a deer hunter himself," says his friend and club member, Tom Heskin of Park Ridge. "He says his men all love the venison jerky and they're patiently waiting for more." This was the third year club members gathered for the project. In all, they spent nearly six hours processing the meat. They said they drew great satisfaction from making the unusual care package. Many of these sportsmen are veterans themselves and making the jerky, they said, offered them a tangi-ble way to support the troops. "I wish they would have had this when I was in the service," quipped Dale Berg of Arlington Heights. Wayne Wagner, a retired English teacher and debate coach from Rolling Meadows High School - one of many educators in the club - says that the project is unique, but he hoped other sportsmen's clubs would pick it up. "Only sportsmen can do this," Wagner says. "Who else would have this much venison?" They add that deer meat is leaner than beef and makes for a portable snack for troops in the field that offers rich protein and serves as a com-fort food at the same time. "It's a reminder of home," Jim Mertins of Arlington Heights says. "For these guys in Iraq and Afghanistan, we
hope they know how much we appreciate them."
Illinois Couple Recognized for Conservation Service EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Glynn and Marge Shubert, of Watson, Illinois received the C.B. McCleod Award during the National Wild Turkey Federation's National Convention and Sport Show, sponsored by MidwayUSA, in Nashville, Tenn. The convention took place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in February. The C.B. McCleod Award is given each year to an NWTF volunteer who has dedicated his or her life to wildlife, conservation and our hunting heritage. It is given in honor of NWTF volunteer C.B. McCleod, a banker from Crestview, Fla., who was instrumental in keeping the NWTF moving forward during its formative years. This year, for the first time since the award was established in 1986, a husband-wife team was the recipient. "We joined the Federation early on, and we're proud to be part of an organization that does so much to bene-fit wild turkeys and to introduce youth to the outdoors," Glynn said after accepting the award. Glynn joined the NWTF in 1978. He was a charter member and served on the original board of directors for the Little Wabash Longbeards Chapter in Illinois, which was established in 1988. He has since served in several roles for the local chapter, including president and banquet chairman. Glynn also lent his time to the Illinois State Chapter Board of Directors, where he served as vice president and district director. According to Blake Pazero, the current Illinois State Chapter president, Glynn was active on the state board for several years but had to step down when he was elected to the national NWTF board in 2000, when he served a three-year term. "Whatever Glynn has done for the NWTF, Marge has been right there with him," said Illinois NWTF Regional Field Supervisor Chad Franklin, who remembers going to local chapter meetings at the Shubert's house before he
could even drive. Marge's NWTF volunteer resume is just as impressive. She recently stepped down from her
position on the Illinois State Chapter board of directors after more than 18 years of service, but still serves
as field editor for the state chapter, keeping the NWTF's national headquarters up to date on NWTF involve-
ment in the Prairie State. For more information visit www.nwtf.org or call (800) THE-NWTF.
IFOR Board of Directors Meeting January 31, 2010 President Bo Arnold called the Board of Directors meeting to order at the Gander Mountain Conference Room
in Springfield IL at 12:33 P.M. on January 31, 2010.
Board members present were: President Bo Arnold, Vice President Jim McFarlane, Treasurer Steve Yoder, Recording Secretary Sandy Poletti, Membership Secretary Alex McAdams, President Emeritus Bob Becker, John Blanton, Bob Campion, Kirk Denz, Bob Elmore, Hank Gross, Terry Hinton, Tom Holmes, Jeremy Johnson, Paul Kelley, Allie Lymenstull, Brian Manci, Darel Martin, Mike Schlemer, Bill Schroeder, Dale Ternaprovich, and Mary Jo Trimble. Also present was Lobbyist George Fleischli. Excused absences include Executive Director Joe Seton, Flip Gephart, Norm Gibbs, Bob Jones, Geoff Kishpaugh, John Blythe, Rick Stillman and Jerry Sea. Unexcused absence was Louis Me-glio. Guest at the meeting included IDNR Director Marc Miller, Lyndall Giles an IFOR Life member and a member of IFOR affiliate Westwood Trail Riders, Lynn Wilcox President of IFOR affiliate Illinois Bow Hunters Society, Frank Coble IFOR Life Member and board member of the National Wild Turkey Federation State Chapter and Mario Vitelli retired
IDNR employee and IFOR member.
MESSAGE AND DISCUSSION SESSION WITH IDNR Director Marc Miller: (SEE PAGE 1 AND 2)
MINUTES: A change was made to the October 2009 minutes, Terry Hinton was changed from unexcused to excuse absent. A motion was made by Bob Becker and seconded by Hank Gross to approve the minutes as written
with the above change. Board approved.
TREASURER REPORT: As of 12/30/09, the C3 (youth) account has a balance of $11,174.20 and the C4 ac-count has a balance of $30,994.86. A motion was made by Hank Gross and seconded by Tom Holmes to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Board approved. Treasurer Steve Yoder presented the 2010 IFOR Budget. A motion was made by
Terry Hinton and seconded by Tom Holmes to approve the 2010 IFOR Budget. Board approved.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Alex McAdams, newly elected Membership Secretary is in the process of taking over this position. He has an Apple computer and is having some difficulties converting files from IBM. He will have a de-
tailed report for the board at our March meeting.
CORRESPONDENCES: Letter from Partners for Parks and Wildlife asking for an IFOR representative to sit on the PPW board. Bo Arnold agreed to represent IFOR on the PPW board. Letter from IDNR Director Marc Miller confirm-ing his attendance at today’s meeting. A letter from SIUC Wildlife Research Lab professor Eric Hellgren inquiring about Wildlife Management Scholarships that we normally offer. A motion was made by Paul Kelley and seconded by Bob Campion to continue to offer the scholarships that have been in affect the past few years. Board approved. A notice from Brenda Potts with the IFOR newsletter publication 2010 due dates of March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1. Bo will try to send out an email to the board reminding them of these due dates so that board members can get articles into the newsletters. Articles must be sent to Bo first, than he will forward them to Brenda Potts. A letter from United Bowhunters of Illinois announcing the Jerry and Bettie Pierce Memorial Scholarships. A letter from United Special Sportsmen Alliance thanking IFOR for the $500 donation to sponsor 12 youths at their annual October Illinois Deer Hunt (Dream Hunt) in southern Illinois. The hunt is for youths with several disabilities and chronic ill-nesses. Email from Lynn Wilcox, President of IFOR affiliate Illinois Bow Hunters Society, concerning Admin. Rule 670 and 685 on bowhunting that will change the out of state resident hunter buck limit to 2 and lower the out of state youth bow tag to $10.00. IBS is opposed to these admin rule changes and asked for IFOR support on opposing the rule
change.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT: Joe Seton was at the annual Fin and Feather Classic where he has an IFOR booth. Joe will do the booth at the Turkey & Deer Classic on February 26-28, 2010. Several board members will help Joe with the booth. Allie Lymenstull will donate a rifle for the raffle. For the Saturday evening Whitetails banquet, Whitetails is offering a 10 person table for the cost of an 8 person table. A motion was made by Jim McFarlane and seconded by Brian Manci to purchase an IFOR table and that any prizes won will be used as a prize for our IFOR annual dinner. Joe asked that the IFOR board be an $I000 sponsor at this years’ Illinois Gun Owners Lobbyist Day (IGOLD) be-ing held on March 10, 2010. This level of sponsorship will put IFOR’s name on the IGOLD banner and in the IGOLD lit-erature. Although all in attendance feel this is an important day for gun owners to show unity, the IFOR board felt that we could not afford to be a sponsor. The IFOR board and membership is asked to support the day by being in attendance. IFOR will put out a press release stating we are in support of IGOLD, Jim McFarlane will draft such a
press release.
LOBBYIST REPORT: George Fleischli stated that legislative activity has been slow but expects activity to
pickup after the February 2 primaries. He expects another record year of gun bills/animals rights/dog bills.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Youth Camp: Camp Director Jim McFarlane will work on scheduling this years’ camp.
IFOR BOARD MINUTES CONTINUED Annual Fund Raising Dinner: The Alton Belle called Bob Becker a couple of days ago and told him that they will no longer rent out their hall. We need to find a place for the 2010 IFOR’s Annual Dinner. The Dinner committee will be look for a place near Alton to have our annual dinner during the month of May. All directors are asked to bring dona-
tions including a bottle of alcohol to the March 28 Board of Directors meeting.
OLD BUSINESS: Mary Jo Trimble discussed her involvement as part of the Department of Ag Joint Task Force. She stated that the Task Force has concluded its meetings and the task force conclusions will be reported back to the General Assembly. IDNR Conservation Congress (Funding, Public Access, and Recruitment Committees): Bo Arnold, Mary Jo Trimble, and Jim McFarlane discussed their involvement in these IDNR meetings. They will attend the April 13 Report Back Session. Calhoun County Refugee Bike: Bob Jones is a member of the committee and will work to-wards closing the bike trail during hunting season. Boating License: This is still on the table. Jim McFarlane again asked all board members to take the test that is on the IDNR website before the March board meeting. Illinois Candi-date Questionnaire: Bo Arnold will send out after the primaries. He asked all board members to review it and let
him know asap of any changes or additional questions.
NEW BUSINESS: Terry Hinton announced that Quails Unlimited is having financial problems and that many of the chapters are reorganizing into other groups. He now represents Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation on the IFOR board. Bob Becker mentioned that we have about 8 Quails Unlimited Chapters as affiliate members that we will probably lose. Rock River Meeting: Bo Arnold attended this meeting concerning a railroad car that overturned and spilled ethanol gasoline into the Rock River. Illinois Taxidermist Banquet: Brian Manci agreed be this years’ judge. He will do all the necessary preparations (getting trophy etc) for the banquet that will be held March 27, 2010 in Springfield. Brian was the IFOR judge in 2009. Illinois Hall of Fame: Bob Becker congratulated Mary Jo Trimble for being selected for induction into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame banquet honoring MaryJo and three others will be held on March 13, 2010. As Bob stated and the board agreed that the IFOR board is honored to have Mary Jo on our board. Bowhunting Admin Rule Changes (Admin. Rule 670 and 685): Picking up from our earlier discussion with Marc Miller concerning the bowhunting admin rule changes, Lynn Wilcox, President of IFOR affiliate Illinois Bow Hunters Society, and other board members further discussed this matter. Bo Arnold will work with Lynn Wilcox to draft an IFOR letter submitted through JCAR in response to Admin. Rule 670 and 685. Postage: Bo Arnold is working with his local post office to lower the postage on our newsletter. A motion was made by Bill Schroeder and seconded by Jim McFarlane to give Bo permission to make any necessary changes to lower our newsletter postage
charges. Board approved.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Jim McFarlane and seconded by Bob Elmore to adjourn the meeting.
Board approved. Meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sandy Poletti, Secretary
IDNR NEWSBITS 2010 License Required Starting April 1: The new license year for Illinois fishing, hunting, and sportsmen
combination licenses begins April 1. Those licenses are available from DNR Direct license and permit vendors,
online through the IDNR web site (www.dnr.state.il.us), or by calling 1-888-6PERMIT (1-888-673-7648). DNR
Direct makes buying licenses, habitat stamps, and waterfowl stamps convenient and easy. By going online,
license buyers can use American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, or E-Check and print their own license
or receipt – and the system is available 24 hours a day. The 2010 annual licenses are valid through Mar. 31,
2011 unless otherwise noted.
TURKEY SEASON DATES 2010 NORTHERN ZONE SEASON DATES 1st Season - Monday, April 12 - Friday, April 16 2nd Season - Saturday, April 17 - Thursday, April 22 3rd Season - Friday, April 23 - Wednesday, April 28 4th Season - Thursday, April 29 - Wednesday, May 5 5th Season - Thursday, May 6 - Thursday, May 13 SOUTHERN ZONE SEASON DATES 1st Season - Monday, April 5 - Friday, April 9 2nd Season - Saturday, April 10 - Thursday, April 15 3rd Season - Friday, April 16 - Wednesday, April 21 4th Season - Thursday, April 22 - Wednesday, April 28 5th Season - Thursday, April 29 - Thursday, May 6
WINGSHOOTING CLINICS April 24-25 – Youth and Women’s Clinic – Moraine View
State Rec. Area, Leroy (phone 309/724-8032) May 1-2 – Hunter Clinic – Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA,
Chandlerville (217/452-7741) May 15-16 – Youth/Women Clinic – Des Plaines Conserva-
tion Area, Wilmington (217/785-8129) May 22-23 – Youth and Women’s Clinic – World Shooting
and Recreational Complex, Sparta (phone 866/850-2564)
June 5-6 – Hunter Clinic – Des Plaines Conservation Area, Wilmington (217/785-8129)
June 12-13 – Hunter Clinic – Briar Knoll Hunting and Fish-ing Club, Amboy (815/857-2320)
June 12 – Youth/Women Clinic – Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA, Chandlerville (217/452-7741)
What does the USDA’s Switch from NAIS to Disease Traceability Mean for Horse Owners?
By Karen Nowak © February 8, 2010
As many of you read, on February 5, 2010, the USDA announced that ―it will revise the prior animal identifica-tion policy and offer a new approach to achieving animal disease traceability‖. Articles and postings on the inter-net immediately proclaimed ―NAIS is dead!‖ But is it or is it NAIS with a new name? I urge everyone to take a moment and review the USDA’s Fact Sheet titled ―Questions and Answers: New Animal Disease Traceability Framework‖: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/content/printable_version/faq_traceability.pdf The new program website is: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/traceability On page 1 of this document, the USDA states ―Animal disease traceability, or knowing where diseased and at-risk animals are, where they’ve been, and when, is very important to make sure that there can be a rapid response when animal disease events take place.‖ Is that not the same rationale they used for NAIS? What has changed is the ―framework‖ or approach to meet this objective. They state they ―will partner with States and Tribal Nations to cre-ate the framework for the new approach and plan to re-establish a Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health with representatives from States, Tribal Nations, industry groups, local farms, organic farmers, and underserved com-munities to assist us in evaluating commodity-based animal disease traceability approaches, along with State-by-State
and Tribe-by-Tribe animal disease traceability efforts.‖
On page 2, the USDA states ―Everyone will need to play an important role in developing the animal disease traceability framework. USDA will take the initial steps to create a basic framework and publish a new animal disease traceability section in the Code of Federal Regulations that includes clear criteria and performance measures. However, the framework ultimately will be led and administered by the States and Tribal Nations, with
Federal support.‖
To avoid the problems we had in the past, we must get involved and not leave this to the racing industry and American Horse Council to decide, as was done with NAIS, which is more than a bit like expecting Dean Foods to rep-resent the small dairy farmer. This time the information is NOT being deliberately withheld from the average horse owner as was done by the American Horse Council and the Equine Species Working Group. We must not allow history
to repeat itself! This time we have the opportunity to provide actual input.
While the USDA will create the basic framework, the program will be administered by the states. That means
contacting your state Dept of Agriculture and offering to get involved.
The USDA further states that they ―will not mandate a one-size-fits-all approach to animal disease traceabil-ity. The system will not be mandatory in the sense that all producers are required to participate or that all States and Tribal Nations must implement one approach. What is certain is that animal disease traceability will be re-quired for animals moving in interstate commerce.‖ This plus other statements regarding ―normal marketing‖ and statements about programs for cattle have lulled many horse owners into believing that this program will not apply to
horses. Nothing could be further from the truth!
What is ―interstate commerce‖? I am NOT an attorney but the legal dictionary defines it as ―commercial trade, business, movement of goods or money, or transportation from one state to another, regulated by the fed-eral government according to powers spelled out in Article I of the Constitution. The federal government can also regulate commerce within a state when it may impact interstate movement of goods and services, and may strike down state actions which are barriers to such movement under Chief Justice John Marshall's decision in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824).‖ I have gone back through some of the Supreme Court decisions related to agriculture and interstate commerce have found several cases where the actions above have been upheld. An additional case worth looking at is the 1942 US Supreme Court decision in Wickard v. Filburn, 317 U.S. 111, 121 (1942) (describing development of Com-merce Clause jurisprudence). This will prove to you just how much power they have to regulate inter and intrastate
commerce.
The term ―commerce‖ can, and is, often more loosely defined as "involved in a commercial venture" or the "intent" to make a profit, as we have seen with DOT issues regarding horse trailers. It is important to remember that this does not mean actually making a profit – all that is required is the ―intent‖ to make a profit! Running a board-ing, breeding or training stable; hauling horses for show, racing, sales, training, or for any other compensation are examples of what can be considered commercial enterprises. Prize money and showing to increase the value of the horse can also be interpreted as profit. Shipping semen or embryos is also ―interstate commerce‖. Short of presenting this to the US Supreme Court for a decision, it is safe to assume that most of us will, in fact, be participating in ―interstate commerce‖ at some point with our horses. The result is that the USDA’s Animal Disease Traceability Pro-
gram DOES apply to horses.
If you live in a state that passed legislation prohibiting a mandatory NAIS, the USDA states:
NAIS to Disease Traceability Continued
―It’s important to remember that the new animal disease traceability framework the USDA is announc-
ing is not NAIS. This framework will set forth criteria that States and Tribal Nations must meet for their animals
to be able to move interstate. States and Tribal Nations will have the flexibility to decide what methods they will
use.‖ By changing the name, they have effectively prevented this new program from being prohibited under that leg-
islation.
While their focus in this document is primarily cattle, we must not forget that the original NAIS plans required
microchipping our horses and purchasing scanners to enter their movement information into the NAIS database. We
now have the power to change this, IF we get involved! Microchipping one’s horse should be a personal decision, not a
state or federal mandate. All of us who own registered horses have our horses identified by a variety of measures per
our breed registry requirements. Current coggins testing and electronic CVI’s utilize digital photos to identify horses,
which should suffice for those who enter interstate commerce.
Our system for disease traceback in horses has worked for decades. With the advent of the electronic CVI
(health certificate), it is even more efficient. The recent outbreaks of CEM, piroplasmosis and EHV-1 have proven that
our current system works. We must now get involved and remind our state Dept of Agriculture and the USDA officials
that the current system works!
Karen Nowak owns, breeds and shows Hackney horses in upstate NY. She has been following the inclusion of horses
into NAIS since late 2005 and has published several articles on this subject.
For permission to reprint this article, please contact Karen Nowak at: [email protected]
CONGRESSIONAL SPORTSMEN FOUNDATION LEGISATIVE TRACKING
APPRENTICE HUNTING LICENSE Summary: The apprentice hunting license is an idea in which hunters may hunt prior to having passed a hunter edu-cation course. These laws provide novice hunters, who have yet to pass the education course, the chance to purchase an apprentice hunting license and hunt under the direct supervision of a licensed hunter. The issue was introduced to NASC at the 2005 NASC Annual Meeting and issued as a NASC issue brief during the 2006 legislative session. Sportsmen’s Caucuses in Oklahoma, Oregon, Minnesota and Washington created apprentice licenses during the 2007 legislative session. Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee sportsmen’s caucuses have created similar programs. Illinois HB 5858 sponsored by State Caucus Chair and NASC EC Member, Rep. Brandon Phelps, and companion bill Illinois SB 3603 provides that an Apprentice Hunter License may be issued to a person of any age and that a person with an Apprentice Hunter License who is 18 years of age or older must be supervised by a validly licensed resident or nonresident hunter who is 21 years of age or older (instead of a validly licensed resident or nonresident hunter of any
age).
LEAD AMMUNITION AND TACKLE Summary: Despite there being no scientific evidence to support the hypothesis that lead ammunition and fishing tackle is endangering the health of individuals or wildlife, anti-hunting interest groups are continuing to press state legislatures around the country to support a ban on traditional ammunition and fishing tackle. The following bills
are related to the ban of lead sinkers, jigs or shot on certain lands and waters.
California AB 2223 would require the use of nontoxic shot, as defined by the state, when shooting or hunting in state wildlife management areas. Under the bill, a person who violates that requirement would be guilty of an infraction punishable by a $500 fine for the first offense. Because the act would create a new crime, this bill would create a state-Mandated local program. Vermont HB 117 proposes to allow the use of lead sinkers for fishing in streams and rivers. Washington HB 3158 prohibits the sale and use of lead sinkers and jigs, and requires the department of fish and wild-life to provide public education and outreach to disseminate information regarding the prohibition on the sale and
use of lead sinkers and jigs.
Gun Bills Pending Illinois (NRA Report)
House Bill 6123 remains in the House Judiciary II -
Criminal Law Committee, but could be taken up next
week. This bill, introduced by anti-gun State Repre-
sentative Harry Osterman (D-14), seeks to create a
confusing new felony offense for "knowingly" supply-
ing a "street gang member" with a firearm. A "street
gang member" is vaguely defined in the Illinois
Streetgang Terrorism Omnibus Prevention Act, and
this new legislation is undoubtedly intended to capi-
talize on the fears the general public has for words
like "street gang" and "terrorism."
The language contained in HB6123 is also incorpo-
rated into Senate Senate Bill 3632 and Senate Bill
3709 by State Senator Dan Kotowski (D-33), and
they also may get a push next week. Senator Ko-
towski's bills go even further than Representative Os-
terman's, though, as they would also outlaw most
private transfers of handguns, requiring they be proc-
essed through a federally licensed firearms dealer
(FFL). Both SB3632 and SB3709 had been assigned
to the Senate Criminal Law Committee, but have
been reassigned to the Senate Public Health Subcom-
mittee on Special Issues.
Representative Osterman also has House Bill 5480,
which has been reported out of the House Executive
Committee and is now on the House floor. HB5480
contains language to prohibit most private transfers
of handguns, like Senator Kotowski's bills, but re-
moves the "street gang" language. Similarly, House
Bill 5495, introduced by State Representative Wil-
liam Burns (D-26), has also been reported out of the
House Executive Committee, and is now on the House
floor. HB5480 would prohibit law-abiding citizens
from purchasing more than one handgun in a 30-day
period.
Finally, House Bill 5849, introduced by Representa-
tive Osterman, may be heard in the House Executive
Committee next Wednesday, March 10, which is the
same date as IGOLD-the Illinois Gun Owners Lobby
Day. This bill seeks to overturn last year's Illinois
Supreme Court ruling that held the storage boxes
built into vehicles qualified for storing unloaded fire-
arms for lawful transportation under Illinois law. This
bill would change the law to make it more difficult to
lawfully transport unloaded firearms.
Statements and opinions expressed in the News-N-Notes are those of the individual author and do not
necessarily represent the views of the editors, officers, directors or members. The appearance of an ad in the newsletter does not necessar-ily constitute an endorsement of a product or service.
Editor Brenda Potts
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