Kipp Woods, Host and Executive Producer of "Missouri Outdoors," has been with the Missouri Department of Conservation since 1991. Prior to that he worked in TV news at stations in Missouri (KSPR - Springfield) and Kansas (KOAM - Pittsburg, KSNG - Garden City). An avid angler, he also enjoys hiking, floating, small game hunting, and spending time with his wife, son and daughter.

Ralph Duren, retired Public Relations Specialist with the Missouri Department of Conservation, is a 2-time National Wild Turkey Federation Grand National Wild Turkey Gobbling Champion and the 1st Quail Unlimited World Quail Calling Champion. He does numerous programs each year for all kinds of audiences throughout the state. . . and has appeared on the "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno.

Martha Daniels, Exhibits Coordinator with the Missouri Department of Conservation, enjoys connecting people to wildlife conservation and food. She spends as much time as possible exploring the Missouri River hills, gardening and testing recipes on friends and family.

Dennis Figg, Conservation Biologist (Wildlife Division) with the Missouri Department of Conservation, works to understand and conserve wildlife diversity. From bats to bugs, ferns to frogs, his conservation activities are for "all wildlife". Dennis likes to share the outdoors with people. He writes frequently about insects, birds, bats and other wildlife that are not familiar to many people. When not working, he and his two sons are busy outdoors and grow plants on a small farm just outside of Jefferson City.

Sarah Tannehill is the host of "Just Kiddin' Around," the Missouri Outdoors show produced especially for kids. Sarah has won 3 regional individual Emmy awards for her work. As host, she has helped "Just Kiddin' Around" win 9 regional program Emmys in the 9 years the show has been nominated.