Federation Report - April 30, 2021
Birds & Bees Festival
May 6th-8th

The annual Birds & Bees Festival in Arrow Rock, Missouri returns this year in hybrid form. The festival is held in conjunction with The Village of Arrow Rock’s Vintage Garden Market. The in-person portion of this event will take place in Arrow Rock on May 8th, 2021 and feature guided nature walks, plant and garden décor vendors, specialty food purveyors, and more.

The fun and excitement begin on Thursday, May 6th, when the virtual side of the festival kicks off. A series of 15-minute “lightening,” presentations at the top of every hour from Thursday through Saturday will offer a variety of information on nature activities and home gardening. There are also outstanding keynote speakers presenting virtually each evening of the festival, as well as a happy hour and interactive games.
Thank you to all the shooters and sponsors who attended the 2021
Pull for Conservation: Northwest!

We had an awesome day enjoying the outdoors and had a spectacular turnout! It was great to see so many familiar faces returning to the shoot and we welcomed many new folks to the event. We hope to see you all again next year, if not before! Our next shoot will be the Central Pull for Conservation at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia on August 14th.

Sponsors for 2021:
Northwest Electric Power Cooperatives Inc.
Bass Pro Shops – Independence, MO
Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives
Farmers Electric Coop
CZ-USA
Platte-Clay Electric Coop
Sprague Excavating Co.
Jerry Wade Youth Habitat and Education Program Grants

The Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative provides grants to promote bird habitat conservation projects that provide an educational component for youth. These grants may be awarded to private and public organizations, or to individuals who partner with organizations. Eligible activities include projects that protect, enhance or restore bird habitats on any lands in Missouri. All projects should be habitat-based and include a specific educational component for youth.
Legislative Update

Please contact your State Representative and ask them to oppose HB 1046, the Eleven Point State Park sale, and to oppose any effort to amend similar language on to any other bill. The bill is currently on the House calendar and may come up for debate or vote at any time.

Missouri's 2021 Legislative Session will wrap up on May 14th. To view the bills we are following or to take action, click the button below.
From the Blog: Pickled Morels
by Gilbert Randolph

I’m no morel finding expert, an apprentice maybe, but I found a honey hole this year. This patch of mixed sycamores and box elders has thus far yielded over two hundred mushrooms. Even sharing some of this harvest with friends, neighbors, and family has left me with some to spare, so I decided that I wanted to try an alternate preservation method. Whereas dehydrating is often the chosen way, eastern Europe, a region with deep mushroom heritage, inspired me to try something else, pickled mushrooms. This recipe is based on Hank Shaw’s pickled chanterelle recipe...
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It's Here!

The May issue of the CFM Magazine hits mailboxes next week.

Springtime in Missouri is marked by morels, crappie, and gobbling turkeys. As always, we encourage you to get outside and enjoy Missouri's outdoors. Take a friend or family member with you and share what you love! If you have a friend that might enjoy the magazine, please share it with them and encourage them to join CFM to receive their own magazines at home.
Business Partner Spotlight:
Bee Rock Outdoor Adventures

Located in south-central Missouri, they offer exceptional white-tailed deer and eastern wild turkey hunting. They are a fully guided outfitter specializing in free-range hunting. With nearly 11,000 acres of intensely managed land under their ownership, they have transformed a large block of Ozark forest into a low-impact, free-range hunting paradise, including food plots, diverse wildlife habitat, and water sources.

They also provide opportunities for shed hunting, horseback riding, camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing/float trips, and mountain biking.
Accepting Applicants for the
Conservation Leadership Corps

We are now accepting applications for our premier student program, the Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC). The CLC mission is to engage youth in sustaining conservation of our natural resources and to develop the next generation of conservation leaders. CLC is a great opportunity for high school and college students interested in conservation and other closely related fields to network with resource professionals across the state. Learn more about CLC at www.confedmo.org/clc or contact Colton Zirkle, Education and Communications Coordinator, at czirkle@confedmo.org. The deadline to apply is May 15th.
85th Anniversary Shotgun

Celebrate the Conservation Federation’s 85th Anniversary by purchasing a piece of history with this 12 ga. shotgun. This beautifully engraved CZ-USA Model 1012 Shotgun displays both the CFM 85th Anniversary logo and the CFM Seal, in your choice of bronze or OD green Cerakote finish.

You may reserve yours today by going online at confedmo.org/buyitnow or call (573) 634-2322. Please allow 12 weeks for shipment, once the order is placed. Orders will be placed every 6 weeks. Shotguns will be shipped to an FFL dealer of your choosing in MO. Local FFL transfer fee may apply.
Ozark Outdoors

Purchase this book by Dr. Mark Morgan, and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC)!

Hunting and fishing are engrained in American culture. However, the true value of outdoor sports is far greater than retail sales, annual licenses and permits, or the number of participants. It's about the experience. Folklore is a powerful way to stabilize cultural practices and traditions. Conversations could begin at home, the workplace, or in the classroom, so start one today!

The book is available online in the CFM Store!
If you witness or suspect a wildlife violation, report it to your local conservation agent or call the toll-free number 1-800-392-1111. You may remain anonymous and you may ask to be considered for a reward if you wish.
Get outside with the CFM Store!

Hats are back! In limited quantities, we have CFM signature hats in white, green, and gray. Get them while they last! Check out our spring gear at the CFM Store.
CFM Platinum Sponsors

Thank you to the dedicated partnership from our platinum sponsors!
National Wildlife Federation
Certified Wildlife Habitat ®

Recognize your commitment to wildlife and certify your yard, balcony container garden, schoolyard, work landscape or roadside green space into a Certified Wildlife Habitat®.