The Federation Report
November 16, 2018

In This Issue

From Our Blog:

Taxidermy Preserves Memories
Frank Wagner of Schwarz Studio Taxidermy stands in his studio with a number of mounts he completed.

The first time I stepped foot in a taxidermy studio at 12 years old, my dad and I were delivering a 6-pound largemouth bass I had recently caught. I was so excited to have that fish mounted. In my young mind, the idea of finally having a trophy on the wall was proof of my competence as an angler and meant my mentors and peers would look at me in a more esteemed light. Overtime, I learned taxidermy isn't about ego. It's an art used to preserve moments in time. 
Today, that bass hangs on my office wall and each time I look at it, I'm transported back to an occasion I'll never forget. It was a sunny, summer day in the early 1990's. Three boys were fishing from a jon boat on Bass Lake. We were at the far north end in the back of a coal built for boat docks. One old wooden dock had a sinking corner slightly submerged. I pitched a white, willow leaf spinnerbait a few feet past the likely looking spot, and can still see the flash of that fish's side when it shot out to strike. I hear Josh and Jonah screaming with excitement as I flipped the behemoth and lifted her into the boat. And then an old man who had been watching...


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Pint Night Success

         


CFM recently held two pint-night fundraisers at local Missouri breweries. On Thursday November 1st, members gathered at Logboat Brewing Co. in Columbia. A small silent auction was held and we sold many of our new T-shirts. Staff were on hand to discuss conservation related issues and raise awareness about CFM. 

 On Thursday, November 8th, staff and local members braved the first blustery snowfall of the year as Boat Town Brewing Co. unveiled one of its new fall beers. Boat Town is located just south of Lebanon and has a great venue for serving their unique craft beers. A silent auction was held and staff visited with guests and members about CFM. 

Thank you to everyone who came to support these great events. 

Conservation Federation 
Magazine


Check out the most recent issue of  our magazine,  Conservation Federation.
Conservation Achievement Awards 
Nominations now being accepted


CFM is pleased to announce that nominations are being accepted for the Missouri Conservation Achievement Awards. Each year CFM recognizes individuals and organizations in Missouri for their outstanding achievements in conservation. We wish to acknowledge personal efforts and award each recipient for actions that have led to a significant conservation success during the calendar year. 

Click  HERE to learn more about how you can nominate someone today.  Please choose only ONE category per nomination.

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When you give a membership to the Conservation Federation of Missouri, you give a full year (6 issues) of our magazine, Conservation Federation and invites to special events and educational opportunities in the largest and most representative conservation group in Missouri. Share your love for conservation! Contact Michelle Gabelsberger at [email protected].

Rock Island Corridor

         


For updated information on the Rock Island Corridor or to submit comments to the Missouri State Parks visit HERE t hrough November 30.

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