The Federation Report
October 5, 2018

In This Issue
From Our Blog:

Stockton Lake Might Be the Best Lake You've Never Fished
Brandon Butler recently fished with Tandem Fly Outfitters on Stockton Lake and put a limit of slab crappie in the boat like the one guide Kris Nelson is holding.

Missouri just might be the best freshwater fishing state in America. That's a bold statement, I know. But really, look at what we have here. 
Our large rivers produce some of the biggest catfish in the country. Our Ozark rivers rival any out west in terms of beauty and fishability. Farm ponds filled with bass and brim dot our entire landscape, and our reservoirs are famous across the country. So much of a good thing allows for a few waters to remain under the radar. Fisheries that might be the very best water in any other state, are just one more on a long list of incredible Show-Me State fishing destinations. One of those waters is Stockton Lake. 

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New CFM Items Available!
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Other items available online! 
Store closes October 22nd.  

Visit the online store HERE.


Logboat Pint Night 

Save the Date
November 1st


3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
504 Fay St., Columbia, MO
Portion of proceeds to benefit CFM. 

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.
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 Newest Podcast Available
Ep. 020: Share the Harvest 

Brandon Butler discusses the Share the Harvest program with Darren Haverstick (Chair of CFM Share the Harvest Committee), Travis McLain (Protection Programs Specialist), Scott Baker (State Director, Feeding Missouri), and Tyler Schwartze (CFM Events Manager).  

Missouri deer hunters have a great opportunity to help others in need. Learn about the history of Share the Harvest, who benefits from it, and how easy it is to donate. CFM and MDC challenge you to donate to this worthy program. 
CLC Fall Workshop

CLC students at the 2018 Fall workshop

The Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC) held their 3rd fall workshop at Camp Clover Point, Lake of the Ozarks State Park September 28-30. Thirty-one high school and college students from across the state met to discuss conservation issues, start resolutions, work on leadership skills and interact with resource professionals in the field. Resource professionals work with students to guide them and share information.  Read  more HERE.
 

Ding Darling Exhibit


Do you know your Conservation History?
A friend of Missouri, Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling was one of the original designers of Missouri's Amendment 4, which helped created our non-political conservation agency. "Ding" also crafted the Wildlife Restoration Act, the most significant piece of conservation legislation in American history. He founded the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), led the U.S. Biological Survey, reformed the National Wildlife Refuge system, created the Federal Duck Stamp program, and won two Pulitzer prized as an editorial cartoonist. Ding is considered by many to be one of the most influential members of the modern conservation movement in the first half of the 20th century.

Legends of Conservation, a new and rapidly expanding organization, will bring Ding Darling back to life and back to Missouri on Saturday, October 27th at 2 p.m. in the Runge Nature Center.  "The Art of Conservation, A Visit With Ding Darling" will be a one of a kind event. 

Come and enjoy a one man plan written and produced by Tom Milligan describing Ding's remarkable career. 

You can also view a broad-based exhibit of Darling's editorial cartoons, artwork, and photographs on display in the lobby of the Runge Nature Center during October 2018. 

Learn more about Legends of Conservation and their events at www.legendsofconservation.com. 
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.