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MONTANA SENATE 65th LEGISLATURE. REGULAR SESSION

SENATE FISH AND GAME COMMITTEE

Date: Thursday, April 13,2A17 Time:3:00 PM Place: Capitol Room:422

BILLS and RESOLUTIONS HEARD:

SR 64 - Confirm Governor's appointees to Fish and Wildlife Commission - Sen. Jennifer Fielder

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN:

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Logan Brower PO Box 325 Scobey MT 59263 406-783-8268 [email protected]

April 12,2017 (to be read April 13, 2017)

Senate Fish and Game Committee C/O Sen. Jennifer Fielder Helena MT 59620

Dear Senate Fish and Game Committee:

My sincere apology for the inability to attend this morning's hearing. At late notice, I am unable to drive from northeastern Scobey, Montana to Helena to make this hearing. I will be on the road in your direction at the time of the hearing for a preliminary Commission meeting and would like to provide the following as insight and clarification as to who I am and why I decided to apply for the Fish and Wildlife Commission. I also make myself available to you the Committee and any members of the public who may have questions of me. I would also be happy to meet in person while I am in town with any members of the committee.

I was raised in Clayton, ldaho a mining town of 20-30 people on the Salmon River in central ldaho. I attended Challis School District, which is approximately 30 miles north of Clayton. The people I grew up with were either involved in the mining industry or were cattle families. My parents instilled a love for the outdoors in my brother and me. Whether it was hunting, fishing, camping, or cutting winter's wood, all my fond memories revolve around outdoor activities.

lwas a successful high school student academically and athletically, however it was the School's Envirothon Team that deepened my appreciation for the natural world. In a nut shell Envirothon is a student group supported by localSoil conservation Districts that partakes in various projects in the areas of Aquatics, Wildlife, Rangeland, Soils, and Fire management. During that time we built fences around and planted various riparian areas, spawned salmon and steelhead at the local hatcheries, collected and dispersed biological controls on noxious plants, and worked with mining reclamation projects to name a few projects.

Following high school, I attended the University of ldaho to pursue a degree and career in Environmental Engineering, however the pull of teaching was too great. I completed my degree in both Biology and Physical Education in 2005. My first teaching assignment was in Kimberly, ldaho where I taught 7th Grade life science. In the summers, I continued working for the Custer County Noxious Weed Department.

I took a year off teaching to move back to the Clayton/Challis area when a job as County Weed Superintendent presented itself. l enjoyed the job. Working with various agencies including Forest

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Service, Bureau of Land Management, Sawtooth Nation Recreation Area, and private landowners was both challenging and rewarding, yet once again I missed the classroom and returned to teaching. My second teaching assignment was in the Twin Falls ldaho School District where I taught 10th Grade Biology as well as remedial Science for struggling 11th and 12th grades for two years' lt was during this time I married mV wife, Rochelle, a native of Scobey. After we married we decided to take an adventure and we took jobs with Quality Schools International and taught for a year in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Following our year stint abroad, we decided to make Northeastern Montana our home. We each took teaching jobs in Glasgow, and with news of our expanding family we relocated to Scobey where my wife stayed home with our two boys while I took a job teaching 7th-12th grade Science. The move also allowed us to be close to Rochelle's parents who are farmers in the area. ln the past four years Northeast Montana has become our home and I believe when one calls a place home they should work to become involved and invest oneself in the area. So when the opportunity presented itself to replace the late Richard Kerstein, I decided to jump at the chance' I spend my days in the classroom working with students to make data driven informed decisions and answers in various science subjects. This will be my approach with topics facing the commission. I can comfortably and honestly say I have no agenda. Yes most of the topics are new to me; however I am a learner and believe in making informed decisions. By looking into the information presented by various entities, reaching out to experts involved, and taking into account public opinions, I am confident in my ability to effectively serve the commission'

My passion for the outdoor lifestyle persists; now the father of two boys, I long to see that lifestyle remain. I guess that could be considered an "agenda". Lastly, I am continually seeking to find methods to make science lessons relative to my students. An understanding and involvement in issues decided by the commission throughout the state will lend well and benefit the students in my cl asses.

Once again I apologize for the absence, I am open to answer any questions, and look forward to working on and with those involved with the Commission.

Sincerely,

Logan Brower Additional Documente SEMTE: Flrh & Game oau; L{-t3 't7 Biff 5 R. 6q To: Members of the Senate Fish and Game Committee No.

From: Pat Christian, Committee Secretary

Date: April 12,2017

Re: SR 64 packet ofresumes

Here are the resumes and letters of the four appointees to the Fish and Wildlife Commission who will appear before Senate Fish and Game Thursday, April l3 for their confirmation hearing. \ /.-I)-'+UZ. tlsn ano wlollle commlsslon. rage r or I

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2'15'3402. Fish and wildlife commission. (l) There is a fish and wildlife commission. (2) The commission consists of five members. At least one member must be experienced in the breeding and management of domestic livestock. The governor shall appoint one member from each of the following districts: (a) District No. 1, consisting of Lincoln, Flathead, Sanders, Lake, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, Granite, and Lewis and Clark Counties; (b) District No. 2, consisting of Deer Lodge, Silver Bow, Beaverhead, Madison, Jefferson, Broadwater, Gallatin, Park, and Sweet Grass Counties; (c) District No. 3, consisting of Glacier, Toole, Liberly, Hill, Pondera, Teton, Chouteau, Cascade, Judith Basin, Fergus, Blaine, Meagher, and Wheatland Counties; (d) District No. 4, consisting of Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Sheridan, Roosevelt, Petroleum, Garfield, McCone, Richland, Dawson, and Wibaux Counties; (e) District No. 5, consisting of Golden Valley, Musselshell, Stillwater, Carbon, Yellowstone, Big Hom, Treasure, Rosebud, Custer, Powder River, Carter, Fallon, and Prairie Counties. (3) Appoinfinents must be made without regard to political affiliation and must be made solely for the wise management of fish, wildlife, and related recreational resources of this state. A person may not be appointed to the commission unless the person is informed or interested and experienced in the subject of fish, wildlife, and recreation and the requirements for the conservation and protection of fish, wildlife, and recreational resources. (4) A vacancy occurring on the commission must be filled by the governor in the same manner and from the district in which the vacancy occurs. (5) The fish and wildlife commission is designated as a quasi-judicial board for purposes of 2-15- 124. Notwithstanding the provisions of 2-I5-I24(1), the governor is not required to appoint an attomey to serve as a member of the commission.

History: En. 82A-2004 by Sec. 1,Ch.272,L. l97l1' amd. Sec. 56, Ch. 5l l, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 2, Ch.4l7,L.1977; R.C.M. 1947,82A-2004; amd. Sec. l, Ch.379,L.1979; amd. Sec. 1,Ch.28,L.l99l; amd. Sec.95, Ch. 61,L.2007;amd. Sec.6, Ch.235,L.2013.

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BACKGROUND

My Name is Logan Brower, I am a 7e-12,h grade Science Teacher in Scobey MT. Teaching has granted numerous opportunities to work with people of varying backgrounds and convictions. I am an Idaho Native; mised in the mountains of rural central Idaho. My family instilled in me a love for the outdoors and all its recreational benefits. I am avid outdoorsman and believe ethical sportsman/women are true conservationists.^n

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2014-Present ScobeySchoolDistrict Scobey, MT . 7-72 Science Teacher: Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics . Scobey Schools Athletic Director

2073-2074 Glasgow School District Glasgow, MT ' Secondarli Gen. Science, Earth Science, and Environmental Science . 8s Grade Science

2072-2073 Q""lity School Intemational Bishkek, KGZ pSI International Scbool of Bisbkek . Secondary Biology and Mddle School Life Science . 72 year old Mathematics and Secondary Algebra , Health

2010-2072 Twin Fall School District Twin Falls.ID Canlon Ridge High School . Sophomore Biology. . Jr/Sr. Physical Science

2009-2070 Challis School District Challis,ID Coach/Adaisor . Jr. High/High School wresding coach/team tutor. . Envirothon Advisor.

2006-2009 lCmberlv School District Kimberln ID Teacherf Coacb a 7s Grade life science teacher. I Elementary, Middle and High School head wrestling coach.

2005-2006 Blaine County School District Hailey,ID St,ldent Teaching/ Guest Teacber ' Student taught High School biology and physical education . Student taught Elementary physical education . Head Middle and High School Wtesding coach.

EDUCATION 2073-2075 University of Idaho Moscow, ID . Mastets of Educational Administation

2071-2012 Boise State University Boise,ID . Boise State Writing Project af[thate of the National Writing Project. . Dedicated to literacy instruction across all curiculums.

2000-2005 University of Idaho Moscow, ID . Bachelot of Science in Education . Idaho Education Ctedential P.E.K/12, Biological Science 6/12 . Natual Science Endotsement

OTHER EMPLOYMENT 2009-2070 Custer County Challis,ID ' Custer County Noxious Weed Superintendent . DepartmentSuPervisor. Oversaw the control of noxious weeds within Custet Counw as well as the financial budgets of a county department. Coordinated work between the BLM, SNRA, Forest and Private Landowners within Custet County. Acquired state and federal grants to fund the Program.

LEADERSHIP . Scobev School District Athletic Directot Southem Idaho Common Core State Standard Implementation Team: Team supplying professional development in Central and Southern ID CRHS W.I.S.E (JiTays to Improve School Effectiveness) Team Boise State Writing project fellow Twin Falls Education Association. Kimberly School Growth and Expansion Committee. Kimbedy Education Association. I(MS Science DePartrnent Head.

Logan Btower PO Box 325 Scobey MT 59263 hvbrorver(Evahoo.com 406-783-8268 Richard L. Stuker

1155 Boldt Road Chinook, Ivn SgSZg Phone: 406357 -3495 E-Mail: [email protected]

To Governor Steve Bullock,

I am writing this letter in regard to my potential re-appointment to the Fish and Wildlife Commission. I believe to be an effective commissioner you have to be willing to listen and communicate with all of the stakeholders involved with wildlife, be it sportsmen, landowners, outfitters, and nontraditionalwildlife admirers. I have tried to accomplish this during my past term by not missing any commission meetings, returning all phone calls where numbers have been left, and attending numerous sportsman and landowner events.

I graduated from Chinook High School in 1972. ln 1977,lgraduated from Montana State University with a Bachelors of Science in Agricuttural Business. Upon graduation, I worked just short of three years for the North-East Montana PCA as a loan officer field representative. In 1980, I moved back to the family ranch to raise my family and assume control of the business from my father. For the past 36 years, I operated the family cattle ranch in northern Blaine County, and continue to do so.

I started hunting when in high school, and after owning land for 28 years, I have developed an appreciation for the work that goes into maintaining the balance between the interests of landowners and sportsmen. When I was young, the diverse wildlife we witness today was not as plentiful. I enjoy seeing the wildlife we have currently, and it is an enjoyment that I have passed on and share with my children. In the early 1990's, I attended a grazing meeting in Miles City, where a new FWP program called Block Management was discussed. Upon returning home, Henry Gordon and I contacted FWP, as well as a number of our neighbors, and established the North Blaine Block Management Area.

This Block Management area still exists today and actively participates in the program. The driving force behind Mr. Gordon and I participating was the idea that it would be beneficialto the landowners and the sportsmen, in that there would be open access for public hunting, while simultaneously increasing the number of FWP personnel patrolling the area in case of incidents. Several years later, I enrolled the southern portion of the family ranch in a separate Block Management Area. ln 2012 and 2013 the southern area participated in a pheasant release.

ln 2002, I was asked to serve on a search commiftee to identify potential state park sites in Region 6. Shortly after completing that term, I was then asked to serve on the original CAC committee for Region 6, serving one two-year term, and then an additionalthree-year term. In addition to these experiences, I have attached to this letter a summary of my community and board services through the last 34 years.

In closing, I wish to again thank you for your time in considering me for this pos1ion.

Respectfully, /"W/lfrJ^ Richard L. Stuker Page2

Communitv and Board Service

1 term Fish Wildlife Commissioner o Four years vice-chairman 2 terms on PLPW Council Newly appointed to the Montana State Grass Commission 1 term Fish Wildlife and Parks Region 6 State Parks Search Committee 2 terms Region 6 Citizens Advisory Committee 11 years on the Montana Association of State Grazing Districts 5 years on the Public Land Council Board of Directors 18 years on the Cherry Ridge and North Blaine Grazing Board o 10 years as chairman o Currently seMng as vice-chairman 30 years on Triangle Communications and Central Montana Communications o 2 of which were spent as chairman of Triangle o 13 of which were as chairman of CMC o Currently serving as vice-chairman of Triangle Communications 19 years on the Chinook School Board o 9 of which were sPent as chairman 8 years on the Montana School Board Association o As the Region 2 Director 4 Tzyears on the Worker's Comp Self-lnsurance Board for schools in Montana o During my tenure we expanded the scope to encompass property and liability for schools l Yzyears on the Montana Unified SchoolTrust o Self-insured medical coverage for schools 13 years on the Montana Independent Telephone Association o 5 years as chairman 12 years on iConnect of Montana o 2 years as chairman o Still currently serving as general board member a 6 years on the Montana Telephone Association Board of Directors a Past 4-H leader a 10 years MOA wrestling official a 20 years federation and U.S.A swimming official a Several other local boards, such as irrigation and mineral associations a l Y.years on the Sweet Medical Center Board of Directors in Chinook. o Served as vice-chairman GREGORY MARK TOLLEFSON 634 East KentAvenue Missoula, Montana 59801 @aqs29-273s e-mail [email protected] Education St. Olaf College, Norffield, Minnesota. 8.A., Philosophy and History, 1969. Eastern Montana College, Billings, Montana. Graduate studies, Education, 1969. University of Montana, Missoula, Montana. Graduate studies, English and Education, Secondary Teaching Certificate, 1971-1973; Creative Writing andJournalism, i,985-2003. Professional Experience 200$A0n'Consenation Director-Five Valleys Land Trust_-_Supervised five landprotection professionals in all aspects of project work related to acquisition and long-term stewmdship of conservation easements and public acquisition of key conservation and recreational lands. 2004-2008-Special Projects and Rock Creek Trust Coordinator -Five Valleys Land Trust - Completed numerous collaborative projects involving public acquisition, including: An 8-mile section of scenic canyon and whitewater recreational lands in the Alberton Gorge, al4-mile link on the Route of the Hiawatha recreational trail, and acquisition of 7-miles of important cold water fishery habitat along Cedar Creek. 200l-2004-Land Conservation Consultant- Served as executive editor for the Red Lodge Clearinghouse website, which collected, updated and provided technical support, tools, historical examples, and contact information for community driven collaborative resource management efforts. Worked with the Montana Nature Conservancy to inventory and identi$ preferred conservation options for approximately 284,000 acres of Plum Creek timberland in the Big Blackfoot River watershed in western Montana. This project eventually evolved into the successful campaign to acquire more than 80,000 acres of those industial timberlands by the Nature Consenancy, in coordination with the Blackfoot Challenge. Organized and managed a nationalworkshop on "Collaborative Resource Management in the Interior West" sponsored by theLiz Claiborne-Art Ortenberg Foundation. This yearlong effort culminated with the workshop, held in Red Lodge, Montana in October of 2002with more than 80 participants from around ttri country. 1993-1998-Executive Director of the Five Valleys Land Trust, Missoula, Montana_- Directed all aspects ofthe operation ofthe Five Valleys Land Trust, begiruring in 1993. Notable accomplishments included: Increasing the protected conservation easement lands from 370 acres to 4000 acres in 5 counties in western Montana; Supervised successfirl community effortto acquire more than 1600 acres of open space and important wildlife habitat on the slopes of Mount Jumbo and raised $3.3 million to accomplish the acquisition of the land by the City of Missoula. 1986-Present-Journalist/Freelance TVriter - Beginning in 1987, produced a weekly personal column for the Outdoor Page of The Missoulian, ending in 2015. Work has appeare d tn Montana outdoors, Northern Lights, Grry's Spofting Journal,Trout, Fly Line, Bugle, and. orvis News. From 1998 to 2004, provided script-writing services for Barrett Productions in Missoula Montana for television productions including Fly Fishing America, Canon Photo Safari,Trout UnlimitedandThe World of Duclcs Unlimited andthe Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation'sE//r 2 Country Journal.Dtxtngthis period I also completed scientific and technical writing projects on a contract basis for OEA Research, an envitonmental consulting firm in Helena, Montana, the Craighead Wildlife, Wildlands Institute in Missoul4 and for other private clients. 1982-1985: Environmental Consultant, Historical Research Associates, Missoula, Montana -Oversaw the preparation of an environmental impact statement for the proposed Tongue River Railroad for the lnterstate Commerce Commission. Also researched historic ownership of mining claims and milling sites for the Environmental Protection Agency to identiff potentially responsible parties for the Clark Fork River Basin cleanup effort. lg78-1982-General Manager OEA Research, Helen4 Montana-Responsible forthe supervision of professional employees engaged in technical studies and environmental analyses. Notable projects included: Northern Tier Pipeline EIS, Montco Mne Baseline Studies, Upper Missouri River Basin Water Adjudication Project, Department of Defense Trace Element Survey of western MT and northern Idaho, Decker Mine Baseline Studies, and Hungry Horse to West Glacier Highway Construction EIS. L979-1993-Fishing Guide for PRO (formerly Paul Roos ) Outfiffers, Helena, Mt. 1977-1978-English Teacher, football coach, St. Mary's College High School, Berkeley, CA. 1974-L976-English Teacher, football and wrestling coach, Mission High School, St. Ignatius, MT. 1973-1974- Social Studies Teacher, football and wrestling coach, Helena Senior High School, Helena, MT. lg6g-1972-U.S. Marine Corps. 4fr Counterintellingence Team, Carnp Lejeune, N.C.; All-Marine V/restling Team, Quantico, Va.. Community and Civic Activities 2014-2016-Five Valleys Land Trust Board of Directors. 2012-2016- Missoula Community Foundation Board of Directors, past president. 20ll-2016-Friends of the Missoula County Public Library Board of Directors. 2006-2010-hurer Roads Program-Missoula Youth Homes-member of board of advisors-. 1989-1994- Member of the Rock CreekAdvisory Council. Served as chair from 1991-1994. 1992-1997- At-Large member of the Montana State Council of Trout Unlimited. 1993-1999-Environmental Qualrty Council (EQC) public member. Co-chair of Grovittr Management Sub-Committee and the Environmental Indicators Sub-Committee. 1997-2000- Served on the Board of Trustees for Missoula Public School District. Motthew l. Tourtlolle 940 BroNco Crncre / Bru-rNGs, MT / 59105- (4061 698-96?6 - [email protected]

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Exrrnteuce Shoreholder/Porlner, Brown low Flrm, P,C. Brown Low Firm, Billings, MT 2002 - Presenl Litigotion ottorney speciolizing in construction ond design defect cloims; Personol injury defense; Insuronce coveroge litigolion; Producis liobility defense; And complex environmeniol torts.

Associqte Atlorney, Smilh, Wolsh, Clorke & Gregoire, P.C. Smith Wolsh, Clorke, ond Gregoire, Greot Folls, MT 2000 -2002 Associote ottorney working on personol injury defense, workers compensotion defense, ond construction defect cloims.

Eoucnnon J.D. University of Monfono, Schoolof Low, Missoulo, MT 1999

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Gonzogo Universily, Spokone, WA

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Minor in Psychotogy: Groduated with honors lruteRrsts I enjoy Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Comping, Rofting ond Biking; I Am o Former Boord Member of the Notionol Wild Turkey Foundotion, Billings Chopter; A Post Committee Member, Ducks Unlimited, Rosebud County Chopter; And o Current Member Ducks Unlimited, Yellowstone Counly, Chopter; I Enjoy Reoding ond Writing ond Working on Household Construction Projecis; Most of All, I Enjoy Spending Time With My Fomily ond Also Enjoy Helping Wiih Cooching My Kids' Soccer, Footboll ond Bosketboll Teoms.

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