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Missouri Fur Harvesters Alliance Wants you!
Visit our online forum for live interaction with fellow Sportsmen.
http://mfha.proboards.com/index.cgi
Help Eliminate the mandatory fur sell date in Misouri by signing the petition below.
http://www.gopetition.com/online/30052.html
Please join with us to keep our rights and hunting privileges alive!!
What we have formed the Alliance for:
To promote unity in like minded sportsman. To bring fishermen, duck hunters , coon hunters , turkey hunters , Trappers and so on together . To teach the uniformed, the importance of hunting, fishing and trapping. To educate them to the actual practices that are in use today as opposed to the stereotype of 150 years ago. By sharing our experiences we can kindle interest in these activities . The more people that become interested the more that will become involved.
Wildlife management studies, research and lobbying by interest groups, such as the Missouri Fur Harvesters Alliance, help designate times of the year when certain wildlife species can be legally harvested, allowing for surplus animals to be removed. In the United States, hunting season and bag limits are determined by guidelines set by the US Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for migratory game such as waterfowl and other migratory game birds. The hunting season and bag limits for state regulated game species such as deer are usually determined by State game Commissions, which are made up of representatives from various interest groups, wildlife biologists, and researchers.
Trappers/ Coon Hunters
1. Regulated harvest helps to maintain wild populations (decreases the potential for negative interactions between humans and wildlife.)
2. Regulated harvest provides a local, healthy, organic source of food (or clothing) with minimal impacts to other resources. Contrast this to the production of beef, poultry, grains, vegetables, etc. which require the use of pesticides, fertilizers, hormones and antibiotics.
3. Regulated harvest maintains the ecological balance between wildlife populations and habitat. When wildlife is in balance with habitat, wildlife thrive.
4. Regulated harvest helps to protect declining, rare, threatened or endangered species by targeting specific predators that are negatively affecting recovery rates.
5. Regulated trapping has in fact aided in wildlife restoration efforts, some with striking success.
Predators are damaging to the quail populations as well as turkeys, deer etc. so if we could get/or maintain reasonable regulations on predator hunting/trapping and keep those predator numbers under control then that will benefit those populations and the people who like to hunt them.
We all know that if there is not already a serious otter problem there is one coming so if we could work with Missouri Department of Conservation to get control of that then that could help the fishers of the state.
Approach the Missouri Department of Conservation individually for something you may get a polite "we'll look into that", then it becomes forgotten, but if they are approached by a group with 50 or more trappers and 50 or 60 coon hunters, and 25 fishermen/fisher women that has an alliance with several chapters of quail unlimited and whitetails unlimited as well as some local hunting and fishing clubs they may take notice and say to themselves "we had better look into that".
Strength in numbers and across a broad segment of sportsmen is going to be key. but our main selling point should be that fur takers are, for want of a better term, "the bottom of the food chain" of sportsmen because almost all fur bearers are predators of some sort and the ones that aren't can be very damaging to habitat and property so if we can control the fur bearer populations better than the others will benefit.
Not to mention the revenue that we contribute to society.
As an alliance we stand a better chance of fighting back when things get bleak. Like banding together to stand against legislation that would hinder our rights to hunt, trap, fish, or take our rights to bear arms.
We as a group are strong. But with out an alliance we stand as sheep against wolves. Combining our voices against a issue will get more accomplished than one voice in the dark!
Educating people that fur harvesting is still going on. Educating the public to the new ideas and equipment we have. No longer are we in the dark as a group we can shine!
We need all the hounds-men , rabbit hunters, fox hunters, coyote hunters, squirrel hunters, bird hunters, the whole works to join us in this. I think we can make many changes and help educate the public on our importance in the community in this day and age.
Folks do not realize that fur takers in general, such as coon hunters, trappers, etc etc.. Have an effect on all walks of life in the outdoors, including farmers, and land owners.
Bird hunters are effected by us, if we do not keep the predators in check then nest predation will be on the increase, causing tons of quail, turkey, pheasant to decline in population.
Fisherman are effected by the otters that are over taking farm ponds and our "Secret" fishing spots. I have had several guys tell me that they used to catch fish out of these small streams, farm ponds, local rivers all day long and now they have nothing in them. MAYBE THIS IS EVEN HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA!!
If the fur market goes down the drain then things could be bad all the way around.
Bullfrogs are something else that the otter have focused on as a meal. Ever wonder where the bullheads went? Fur takers can help bring these things back by harvesting over abundant animals.
Below is the application that you can print, fill out and send to the m,ailing address on the application.
http://mfha.9f.com/rich_text.html
$7.00 = additional family member /or apparel cost.
Say you join, then you add your wife this would be $25.00 +$7.00 = $32.00 for you and her, then the kids under 17 are free.
for renewal it is $25.00+$1.00 for a total of $26.00
Once this application has been filled out, then we will gather the info from it, and in turn send a copy of the by-laws, rules, and so forth to the member. Also will be included a questionnaire of Shirts, if desired, sizes, hats and the rest of the goodies that will go along with the membership benefits.
MFHA Officer Contact info
M.F.H.A. President
Bill Fair
Po Box 851
Tipton, MO. 65081
cell 660-473-2409
email: marbill01@embarqmail.com
M.F.H.A. Vice President
Bob Wheelbarger
Bogard, Mo 64622
(660) 731-5404
trappertough@yahoo.com
M.F.H.A. Secretary
Kevin Brauer
11155 Bee Branch Rd
La Monte, MO 65337
660-563-9700
brauer14us@yahoo.com
M.F.H.A. Treasurer
Bryant Hackworth
604 E McKissock
Knob Noster, MO 65336
660-563-3900
bryanthackworth@yahoo.com
M.F.H.A. Education Coordinator
Tony Hursman Senior
P.O. Box 18
Nelson Mo. 65347
660-859-2560
M.F.H.A. Public Relations Coordinator
Josh Arnold
Sedalia MO. 65301
cell# (660) 281-7607
Email:thefoxpro14@yahoo.com
M.F.H.A. General Operations Coordinator
Dale W. Verts
Florence MO 65329
573-789-5690
Northern Region Represenative
Jason Bratton
1015 W. George
Kirksville Mo 63501
cell# 660-626-4052
email: kato247@hotmail.com
Central Region Representaive
Paul Horn, Eldon
Southern Region Represenative
Brian Loftis
290 Laurel St.
Hollister, MO 65672
email: bryloftis@yahoo.com
Visit our online forum for live interaction with fellow Sportsmen.
http://mfha.proboards.com/index.cgi
Help Eliminate the mandatory fur sell date in Misouri by signing the petition below.
http://www.gopetition.com/online/30052.html
Please join with us to keep our rights and hunting privileges alive!!
What we have formed the Alliance for:
To promote unity in like minded sportsman. To bring fishermen, duck hunters , coon hunters , turkey hunters , Trappers and so on together . To teach the uniformed, the importance of hunting, fishing and trapping. To educate them to the actual practices that are in use today as opposed to the stereotype of 150 years ago. By sharing our experiences we can kindle interest in these activities . The more people that become interested the more that will become involved.
Wildlife management studies, research and lobbying by interest groups, such as the Missouri Fur Harvesters Alliance, help designate times of the year when certain wildlife species can be legally harvested, allowing for surplus animals to be removed. In the United States, hunting season and bag limits are determined by guidelines set by the US Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for migratory game such as waterfowl and other migratory game birds. The hunting season and bag limits for state regulated game species such as deer are usually determined by State game Commissions, which are made up of representatives from various interest groups, wildlife biologists, and researchers.
Trappers/ Coon Hunters
1. Regulated harvest helps to maintain wild populations (decreases the potential for negative interactions between humans and wildlife.)
2. Regulated harvest provides a local, healthy, organic source of food (or clothing) with minimal impacts to other resources. Contrast this to the production of beef, poultry, grains, vegetables, etc. which require the use of pesticides, fertilizers, hormones and antibiotics.
3. Regulated harvest maintains the ecological balance between wildlife populations and habitat. When wildlife is in balance with habitat, wildlife thrive.
4. Regulated harvest helps to protect declining, rare, threatened or endangered species by targeting specific predators that are negatively affecting recovery rates.
5. Regulated trapping has in fact aided in wildlife restoration efforts, some with striking success.
Predators are damaging to the quail populations as well as turkeys, deer etc. so if we could get/or maintain reasonable regulations on predator hunting/trapping and keep those predator numbers under control then that will benefit those populations and the people who like to hunt them.
We all know that if there is not already a serious otter problem there is one coming so if we could work with Missouri Department of Conservation to get control of that then that could help the fishers of the state.
Approach the Missouri Department of Conservation individually for something you may get a polite "we'll look into that", then it becomes forgotten, but if they are approached by a group with 50 or more trappers and 50 or 60 coon hunters, and 25 fishermen/fisher women that has an alliance with several chapters of quail unlimited and whitetails unlimited as well as some local hunting and fishing clubs they may take notice and say to themselves "we had better look into that".
Strength in numbers and across a broad segment of sportsmen is going to be key. but our main selling point should be that fur takers are, for want of a better term, "the bottom of the food chain" of sportsmen because almost all fur bearers are predators of some sort and the ones that aren't can be very damaging to habitat and property so if we can control the fur bearer populations better than the others will benefit.
Not to mention the revenue that we contribute to society.
As an alliance we stand a better chance of fighting back when things get bleak. Like banding together to stand against legislation that would hinder our rights to hunt, trap, fish, or take our rights to bear arms.
We as a group are strong. But with out an alliance we stand as sheep against wolves. Combining our voices against a issue will get more accomplished than one voice in the dark!
Educating people that fur harvesting is still going on. Educating the public to the new ideas and equipment we have. No longer are we in the dark as a group we can shine!
We need all the hounds-men , rabbit hunters, fox hunters, coyote hunters, squirrel hunters, bird hunters, the whole works to join us in this. I think we can make many changes and help educate the public on our importance in the community in this day and age.
Folks do not realize that fur takers in general, such as coon hunters, trappers, etc etc.. Have an effect on all walks of life in the outdoors, including farmers, and land owners.
Bird hunters are effected by us, if we do not keep the predators in check then nest predation will be on the increase, causing tons of quail, turkey, pheasant to decline in population.
Fisherman are effected by the otters that are over taking farm ponds and our "Secret" fishing spots. I have had several guys tell me that they used to catch fish out of these small streams, farm ponds, local rivers all day long and now they have nothing in them. MAYBE THIS IS EVEN HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA!!
If the fur market goes down the drain then things could be bad all the way around.
Bullfrogs are something else that the otter have focused on as a meal. Ever wonder where the bullheads went? Fur takers can help bring these things back by harvesting over abundant animals.
Below is the application that you can print, fill out and send to the m,ailing address on the application.
http://mfha.9f.com/rich_text.html
$7.00 = additional family member /or apparel cost.
Say you join, then you add your wife this would be $25.00 +$7.00 = $32.00 for you and her, then the kids under 17 are free.
for renewal it is $25.00+$1.00 for a total of $26.00
Once this application has been filled out, then we will gather the info from it, and in turn send a copy of the by-laws, rules, and so forth to the member. Also will be included a questionnaire of Shirts, if desired, sizes, hats and the rest of the goodies that will go along with the membership benefits.
MFHA Officer Contact info
M.F.H.A. President
Bill Fair
Po Box 851
Tipton, MO. 65081
cell 660-473-2409
email: marbill01@embarqmail.com
M.F.H.A. Vice President
Bob Wheelbarger
Bogard, Mo 64622
(660) 731-5404
trappertough@yahoo.com
M.F.H.A. Secretary
Kevin Brauer
11155 Bee Branch Rd
La Monte, MO 65337
660-563-9700
brauer14us@yahoo.com
M.F.H.A. Treasurer
Bryant Hackworth
604 E McKissock
Knob Noster, MO 65336
660-563-3900
bryanthackworth@yahoo.com
M.F.H.A. Education Coordinator
Tony Hursman Senior
P.O. Box 18
Nelson Mo. 65347
660-859-2560
M.F.H.A. Public Relations Coordinator
Josh Arnold
Sedalia MO. 65301
cell# (660) 281-7607
Email:thefoxpro14@yahoo.com
M.F.H.A. General Operations Coordinator
Dale W. Verts
Florence MO 65329
573-789-5690
Northern Region Represenative
Jason Bratton
1015 W. George
Kirksville Mo 63501
cell# 660-626-4052
email: kato247@hotmail.com
Central Region Representaive
Paul Horn, Eldon
Southern Region Represenative
Brian Loftis
290 Laurel St.
Hollister, MO 65672
email: bryloftis@yahoo.com
