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Post by daydreamer on Jan 7, 2019 11:26:38 GMT -6
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Post by kooch on Jan 7, 2019 11:39:01 GMT -6
Article is behind some paywall or deal asking me to sign up. Not going to do that. Can you give us the summary?
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Post by daydreamer on Jan 7, 2019 11:42:11 GMT -6
Article is behind some paywall or deal asking me to sign up. Not going to do that. Can you give us the summary? Barbara Keller, formerly the cervid manager for the Missouri Department of Conservation, takes over Feb. 1 overseeing Minnesota's deer, elk and moose populations.. “Barbara has a strong background in all aspects of managing deer, moose and elk populations, which will be an asset here in Minnesota,” said Paul Telander, Minnesota DNR wildlife chief. “We had an exceptional pool of candidates for this position and are looking forward to the skills and experience Barbara will bring to Minnesota’s big game program.” Keller led Missouri's white-tailed deer and elk population management since 2016, including overseeing the state's chronic wasting disease program. Keller also set statewide deer regulations and helped supervise the development of regulations for what will be Missouri's first elk hunting season. “I’m excited to join the DNR and get to work on all aspects of deer, elk and moose management,” Keller said. “I’m especially looking forward to implementing the white-tailed deer management plan.” Keller is a graduate of Northland College in Ashland, Wis., earning a bachelor of science degree in natural resource management. She also holds a master’s degree in wildlife science from New Mexico State University and a doctorate from the University of Missouri in wildlife science. She has researched bighorn sheep in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado; bison, pronghorn, elk, mule deer, and white-tailed deer in Custer State Park in South Dakota; and a restored elk population in the Missouri Ozarks. Her pastimes include deer and turkey hunting, hiking, paddling and fishing.
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Post by kooch on Jan 7, 2019 11:45:13 GMT -6
Thank you.
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Post by Bwoods11 on Jan 7, 2019 11:52:01 GMT -6
One positive change would be nice!!
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Post by benmnwi on Jan 7, 2019 12:53:15 GMT -6
She seems qualified and hopefully she can do a good job here.
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Post by sd51555 on Jan 7, 2019 13:20:10 GMT -6
I wouldn't fire off the confetti and go streaking just yet. We had high hopes with Merk too. Wonder if any of the MO guys have any input on her.
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Post by biglakebass on Jan 7, 2019 13:43:01 GMT -6
I wouldn't fire off the confetti and go streaking just yet. We had high hopes with Merk too. Wonder if any of the MO guys have any input on her. Not sure there was any hope on Murk from the get go...... the kid was brought in to be a marionette for Merchant and crew.... Not saying the new gal wont be the same, but she has more credit behind her than Murk did.
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Post by MN Slick on Jan 8, 2019 8:33:24 GMT -6
So your saying there's a chance.....
Ha, I doubt it. She'll be Minnesotified in no time. I've never heard of her but to say the MO DNR puts a higher value on deer goes without saying. Unfortunately, she only worked in MO since 2016 where she lead the CWD program. MO takes a lighter approach to dealing with CWD than MN. They encourage killing more deer and young bucks but not a scorched earth policy...at least on private land.
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Jan 8, 2019 9:00:07 GMT -6
In Missouri, they send out survey's to all hunters on what they are seeing, shooting and everything else under the sun. But unlike MN, Missouri listens to the hunters!
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Post by batman on Jan 8, 2019 9:03:21 GMT -6
I expect Zero change. Per the deer plan We were supposed to resume population goal setting Jan 2019. That was our only semi legit tool for a voice. Been crickets so far.
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Post by daydreamer on Jan 8, 2019 10:25:23 GMT -6
I expect Zero change. Per the deer plan We were supposed to resume population goal setting Jan 2019. That was our only semi legit tool for a voice. Been crickets so far. How is the “deer plan” still valid if there has been a full leadership turnover?
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Jan 8, 2019 10:46:15 GMT -6
I expect Zero change. Per the deer plan We were supposed to resume population goal setting Jan 2019. That was our only semi legit tool for a voice. Been crickets so far. Pessimist.....
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Post by wiscwhip on Jan 9, 2019 9:08:40 GMT -6
I expect Zero change. Per the deer plan We were supposed to resume population goal setting Jan 2019. That was our only semi legit tool for a voice. Been crickets so far. But...but...but, January isn't over yet...
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