Pertinent info. The Illinois Bowfishers are affilate members of IFOR (Illinois Federation of Outdoor Resources).

TO IFOR AFFILIATION MEMBERS:

Two weeks ago today I (IFOR) was invited along with several other Conservation Leaders to a luncheon meeting in Springfield by Representative Jim Watson for the purpose of developing a strategy or plan to help restore our IDNR and to get it back on track after being decimated the past six years by our impeached Governor and his Politicall ran IDNR department. I think all of you will agree that it was time to try and put an end to a very serious situation.

The 35 or so of us who attended developed the attached Conservation White Paper which is self explanatory. Each of us was requested to distribute the document to our members so you would know what we were doing and to request your support for this action. I committed to keeping our members informed.

As stakeholders in Illinois Natural Resources should any of you have any questions, suggestions or concerns about this effort please let me know. Will keep all of you informed as to our progress.

I am sure all of you know by now that Governor Quinn appointed Marc Miller as our new Director for the IDNR yesterday. Marc is a true professional with a Masters degree in Environmental Administration and Resource Manegement. I have known Mark for some time and he not only is a hunter, fisherman and Outdoorsmen he has assured me he will have an open door policy for us constiquents, which is something we have not had the past six years.

With his appointment, a new Governor, and this Conservation Task Force working with our Legislators, the Sportsmen's Caucus, and the Conservation community we have a great opportunity to start rebuilding our IDNR. IFOR will be actively involved in this process.

Bob Becker
President IFOR