The Federation Report
April 22, 2016

In This Issue
Legislative Report
 
The following bills are threats to conservation.
 
  
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From Our Blog:
 
Governor's Youth Hunt Participant Hooked for Life
 

Chris Brown had never turkey hunted before. As a sixth grade boy at Fayette Middle School, that left him in a minority. So when he asked me if I'd take him turkey hunting, I didn't hesitate a second before telling him I'd be proud to. What he didn't know was my plan included more than just hunting.

Governor Jay Nixon has been an incredible advocate for the outdoors during his eight years in office. His list of accomplishments and contributions to conservation, natural resources and state parks is far too long to list in this column. His annual Governor's Youth Turkey Hunt is a...

MPF Native Plant Sales in Kansas City April 23 and April 30, 2016
Saturday, April 23 & Saturday, April 30, 2016:
MPF Annual Native Plant Sale at City Market, Kansas City, MO, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 23 & April 30:
 Missouri Wildflowers Nursery will have wildflowers, grasses, sedges, vines, shrubs, and trees for sale. Plants can be pre-ordered for pick up by contacting Missouri Wildflowers Nursery at (573) 496-3492 or email: [email protected]. 
  
Saturday, April 30
 Forrest Keeling Nursery will have trees and shrubs for sale. To pre-order from Forrest Keeling Nursery: trees ($20) and shrubs ($15): email [email protected] 
 
Questions: (816) 716-9159
CFM Store
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Items are available for 
purchase on the
Pull For Conservation - St. Joseph
May 14, 2016
CFM is hosting its first regional "Pull for Conservation" shoot at Geiger Shooting Range in St. Joseph on May 14. This fun-shoot is to raise awareness of CFM. It is presented by longtime CFM Business Alliance member, Northwest Missouri Electric Cooperatives.
  
The event will consist of individual and team shooting opportunities with prizes for different shooting classes. A fish-fry lunch will be provided by the Northwest Missouri Electric Cooperatives.
  
Event Schedule:
8am-9am: Registration
9am-3pm: Shooting Begins
12pm: Open lunch 
4pm: Awards Ceremony
  
Participants can shoot individually for $35 (50 Clays) or as a two-shooter scramble team for $50 (75 Clays).
  
For event registration and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rehan Nana (573) 634-2322 or [email protected].

 

 
Explore the Outdoors: Kansas City
May 21, 2016
 
Explore the Outdoors: Kansas City is the first stop of CFM's series of regional events in 2016. The event familiarizes Kansas City residents with the outdoor opportunities in their area while they learn more about the Conservation Federation of Missouri. Attendees will enjoy auctions and a banquet in the evening. Everyone is invited!

The cost for individuals to attend includes a one-year membership to CFM. Spouses and children have a discounted family rate. Children ages six and under attend for free.

There are sponsorship opportunities for businesses. Sponsors receive ten tickets and an Iron Business Alliance Membership with their purchase.

For more information on the event or CFM, please contact Rehan Nana at [email protected] or 573-634-2322.
  
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Feral Hogs are Dangerous and Pose Threats to Wildlife and Land in Missouri