The Federation Report
September 7, 2018

In This Issue
From Our Blog:

Trail Cameras Open a Window to the World of Wildlife
You never know what may show up on a trail camera, like this bobcat prowling less than 100 yards from the author's cabin.

Trail cameras have changed the way we hunt. Less than a decade ago, hunting consisted of hanging stands based on sign and hoping a buck would wander by. Now trail cameras capture pictures of elusive whitetails, cluing us in to what we may encounter in the woods. These time-stamped images help us decide where and when to hunt. Trail cameras have taken a lot of surprise out of the game. 
Scouting still consists of spending time in the woods searching for sign, but now if you find a scrape line or a cluster of rubs you can hang...

CFM Store

NOW AVAILABLE: CFM Logo Items 

CFM Vest -Grey


Other items now available online!

Visit the CFM store HERE.


Ranger Rick Magazines


Support the Conservation Federation of Missouri by subscribing to the Ranger Rick Family of magazines. Give your young adventurer the perfect reading material for bedtime reading. There are issues available for ages 0 to 4, ages 4 to 7, and ages 7 to 12. 
Learn more at    www.nwf.org/cfmkidsgift.

CFM Platinum Business Alliance
Members
Thank you to our platinum sponsors.

Missouri State Employees 
Charitable Campaign 



State of Missouri employees can help support CFM's work by making donations through payroll deduction or a one-time gift. Consider donating to CFM and help us continue to work together to be the "Voice for Missouri Outdoors." Thank you to all those who already chose CFM as part of their workplace giving. 

CFM's MSECC ID is #8496.

Thank you for attending 
Explore the Outdoors: St. Louis 



The last of CFM's 2018 Explore the Outdoors events was held in St. Louis last evening and was a great success. Thank you to our sponsors: MITICO, Mike & Mossie Schallon, Ron Coleman and Larry Meyer, DJM Ecological, Forest Keeling Nursery, G&W Meat & Bavarian Style Sausage, Shire Gate Farm, Advocacy Wealth, and Roeslein Alternative Energy. We appreciate your support.

Welcome to Newest Business Alliance Member 

The Conservation Federation of Missouri welcomes POET Biorefining as their newest Bronze Business Alliance Partner.
POET Biorefining, with two Missouri locations in Macon and Laddonia, produces ethanol with an annual combined output of over 97 million gallons. The plants also Produce Dakota Gold distillers' grain and CO2 for commercial use. 

POET's mission is to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible.


Al-Pint Night 
Thursday, September 13



Your $10 buys you a limited edition pint glass & two pours of Schlafly Beer or non-alcoholic beverage. Visit the Alpine Shop in Kirkwood on September 13th. Join us!

Correction: In the last issue MHHF was listed as a Foundation. They are a Federation of chapters.