Federation Report - April 1, 2022
April is Missouri Outdoors Month!

Join the Conservation Federation of Missouri and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation in celebrating Missouri's outdoors this month! Missouri has so much to offer its citizens and people from around the world. How will you celebrate this month? Be sure to tag @confedmo and @missouriconservationheritage in your social media posts this month for a like and a share. We appreciate all you to do to protect our natural resources in Missouri!
Pull for Conservation: Northwest
TOMORROW

Join the Conservation Federation of Missouri and NW Electric Power Cooperative at Boot Hill Shooting Ground in Hamilton tomorrow, April 2nd, for the 7th Annual Pull for Conservation: Northwest clay shoot! Bring a friend and shoot in pairs or shoot solo. Prizes will be awarded for three Lewis Classes with three places for each class. Lunch, provided by NW Electric Power Cooperative, is included in registration. Side games will also be available for an additional fee. Please see the Pull for Conservation: NW Flyer for more information. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact the CFM Office.

Online registration has ended, but you can register in-person at the event tomorrow.
Missouri Monarch Raffle

Take a chance to win a piece of history. The Missouri Monarch bronze statue was created by Glenn Chambers in 2012 of the world record non-typical white-tailed deer. The Missouri Monarch buck was found dead near St. Louis in 1981. The winning ticket will be drawn on May 12, 2022 at the CFM Springfield banquet. Tickets are $20 each or $50 for three and can be purchased in the CFM store at the button below.
Conservation Leadership Corps
Accepting Applications

The Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC) is accepting applications for new members for the 2022-2023 school year, now through the end of the month! CFM is seeking highly-motivated young people with an interest in the outdoors. We're accepting applications from current high school sophomores through college sophomores. Students do NOT have to be pursuing a degree in conservation to apply, but simply need to have an interest in conservation and natural resources. Apply and learn more at the button below.
Springfield Banquet Series
Register Now!

May 12th, 2022

We are proud to announce we will be bringing back the CFM Banquet Series to Springfield this year! Register online now for this event. There will be time to network with one another, share a meal together, and enjoy a fun evening of live and silent auctions and raffles. You won't want to miss it!
Spring Turkey Season

Missouri's spring turkey season begins this month.

Youth Spring Turkey: April 9-10th, 2022

Spring Turkey: April 18 - May 8, 2022

Please visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's turkey guide to learn more. Always be sure to have the appropriate hunting permits and make safety your top priority. Good luck!

Photo by Ryan Miloshewski.
Legislative Update

Last week during the committee discussion on HJR 134, substitute language was adopted to remove the Department of Conversation funding control. Thank YOU to everyone who responded to the Call to Action!! This is a huge victory for Conservation advocates!
Business Partner Spotlight:
Starline Brass

At Starline, they pride themselves on producing the highest quality brass case available. With a production process focused on quality, not quantity. Starline makes the finest brass and has for more than 40 years. It is their unique manufacturing process and the commitment of their team of employees that distinguish them from the competition.

Starline is based in Sedalia, Missouri.
Conservation Day at the Capitol 2022

This event is designed to bring conservationists from across Missouri together at the Capitol for a day of promoting and supporting our natural resources and outdoor heritage. We will be on the 3rd floor of the rotunda and will showcase many of our affiliate organizations. We hope citizens and legislators alike will tour the affiliate booths to learn about the diverse outdoor passions of Missourians. Citizens will have a chance to meet with their legislators and discuss conservation issues in our state.

The Morning Shag with Shags and Trevor of KCMQ 96.7 Columbia will be broadcasting their popular morning show live from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m.

This event is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring your outdoors-minded friends.
Seasons - Stories of Family,
God and the Great Outdoors

CFM was pleased to present Mr. Larry Whiteley with our Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award. He has compiled a book which he called, "Seasons," and has decided to donate the proceeds of this book to the Conservation Federation of Missouri!

“Larry’s devotion to God, his family, and the outdoors in SEASONS jumps off the pages and into your heart. He is a passionate, dedicated, and knowledgeable outdoorsman, and makes you feel like you are right beside him on his adventures. The journeys he takes you on will make you laugh, cry, and deepen your appreciation for the outdoors. This world needs more humans like Larry Whiteley, and SEASONS needs to be read by the world.” – Tyler Schwartze, Executive Director, CFM

"Seasons," is available on Amazon Kindle e-reader and available NOW in paperback at amazon.com and other online retailers.
The CFM Store is Back!

Check here for restocked CFM merch on the newly remodeled CFM Store. We have hats, t-shirts, Charles Schwartz prints, and so much more. Represent the Conservation Federation of Missouri with some new gear!
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.
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®.
CFM Platinum Sponsors

Thank you to the dedicated partnership from our platinum sponsors!