FIN, FEATHERS, FUR

The Missouri Conservation Commission has confirmed the name, "Chalk Bluff Trail Access" for an 82.5-acre tract on the St. Francis River in Dunklin County.

The Commission also accepted two land gifts from Dunklin County 40 acres as an addition to Ben Cash Memorial Wildlife Area and 35 acres as an addition to Hornersville Swamp Wildlife Area.

The Commission also approved the purchase and partial donation of 317 acres in Boone County, as a multiple-use state forest.

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WAPPAPELLO Crappie fishing has been good at Lake Wappapello recently.

"Fishing in general has been good in the lake," said Michael McClendon, a U.S. Army Corps of engineers spokesman. "Crappie are hitting a number of baits and have been especially good when minnows are used."

He added that bass were hitting on spinner baits.

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JEFFERSON CITY The Conservation Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 9 a.m. March 13 at Lodge of Four Seasons on Lake Road HH, Lake Ozark.

Commission meetings are open to the public.

Commissioners are: Andy Dalton, Springfield, chairman; Jay Henges, St. Louis, vice-chairman; Jerry P. Combs, Kennett, secretary; and John Powell, Rolla, member.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. More than 30 turkey calling champions will compete in the National Wild Turkey Federations's Grand National Turkey Calling Championships to be held Feb. 21-22 at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

Preliminary rounds will start at 1:30 p.m. the first day. A dozen finalists and the defending champion, Dempsey White of Natchez, Miss., will face off for the title rounds at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 22.

Additional information is available by calling National Wild Turkey Federation headquarters (803)-637-6432.

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PEORIA, Ill. The 1992 Spring Waterfowl Symposium, sponsored by the Illinois Waterfowl Alliance, will be held April 4 at the Continental Regency Hotel in downtown Peoria, Ill.

Among topics to be discussed are planning and development of a proposed new federal waterfowl refuge in the Illinois valley, Canada Goose Habits and Calling Tips, and an open forum for questions and discussions with Department of Conservation officials.

The day long events starts with registration at 9 a.m.

Additional information is available by calling 1-800-323-1644.

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Coming up:

Feb. 21-22 Grand National Turkey Calling Championships, Feb. 21-22, Indianpolis Convention Center.

March 13 Missouri Conservation Commission meeting, Lodge of Four Season, Lake Ozark, 9 a.m.

March 13-15 Conservation Federation of Missouri, Lodge of the Four Seasons.

March 27-28 Forest conference, Cape Girardeau.

April 4 Spring Waterfowl Symposium, Continental Regency Hotel, Peoria, Ill., 9 a.m.

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JEFFERSON CITY The 1992 Fishing Prospects report from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is now available.

Copies of the report are available from: Fishing Prospects, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo., 65102-0180, or telephone, (314) 751-4115, ext. 175.

The guide includes prospects for 24 lakes and 13 streams. In addition to tips on where to find fish, the guide provides helpful hints on how to catch them, the best time of year to fish for certain species and changes in fishing regulations. These tips are particularly helpful when fishing unfamiliar waters.

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JEFFERSON CITY Turkey hunters have until March 2 to get their applications in the mail for managed turkey hunts in the St. Louis area.

Forty permits will be available for hunts at August A. Busch Memorial Wildlife Area and 75 permits will be available for hunts at Weldon Springs Wildlife Area. Hunters will be assigned to one of four periods during the statewide firearms turkey season. Hunts will take place April 20 through 22, April 23 through 26, April 27 through 29 and April 30 through May 3.

Applications must be postmarked no later tan March 2. Successful applicants will pay a $3 administrative fee, but no payment is needed to apply.

Applications and full information about the hunts and application procedures are available from: Spring Managed Turkey Hunts, Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo., 65102-0180.