Registration for our 86th Annual Convention closes tomorrow, March 1st at 5:00 p.m! March 6th-10th will be the virtual Natural Resource Breakout meetings, and March 11-13th will be in-person at Margaritaville Resort at Lake of the Ozarks. We will come together to pass resolutions that serve as CFM's stance on conservation issues, hear updates from conservation professionals, attend Natural Resource Breakouts, and spend an evening together awarding Missouri's top conservationists. Our convention will also include our favorite banquet complete with auctions and raffles, so there is something for everyone. This year will also feature something new, educational seminars in-person on Saturday! Scroll down for info on each seminar.

Our first educational seminar kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12th. Join us to hear from MDC's Wild Turkey Biologist, Reina Tyl as she gives us an update on Missouri's turkey population and new and ongoing research projects within our state.

Our black bear population is growing! MDC Wildlife Damage Biologist, Josh Wisdom will give us updates on Missouri's black bear population. In this photo, Josh pauses with a Missouri black bear before safely releasing it back into the wild.

What is trapping all about? Are you interested in learning how to start trapping? The Missouri Trappers Association knows all the tips and tricks to get you started. They will give an update on trapping in Missouri and share basic information about our furbearers.

The World Bird Sanctuary will be joining us Saturday, March 12th, at 3:30 p.m. at CFM's Annual Convention and will be bringing LIVE birds! Join us to hear about their work and the birds they rehabilitate. Don't miss out! 

Former Missouri Governor Jay Nixon will be joining us for our final educational seminar at CFM's Annual Convention. Governor Nixon will share with us about his time as governor, his conservation work, and his love for Missouri's state parks.  

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