Federation Report - August 18, 2023

MEGA RAFFLE NOW OPEN!

CFM's is excited to announce the start of our 2023 Mega Raffle! This year includes four great prizes, including an all inclusive trip for 2 to Big Cedar Lodge, a $1000 gift card to Bass Pro, and 18 slabs of expertly smoked pork ribs and a cooler. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on our website HERE or by mailing a check to our office. Winners will be drawn on Friday, Dec. 1.

Rock Island Summit

September 22 - Eldon, MO

Missouri State Parks Foundation will be hosting the Rock Island Summit at the Eldon Community Center on Friday, Sept. 22. Topics will include discussion on the Rock Island Trail Master Plan, the legislative strategy for the 2024 session, and more! This will be a collaborative meeting to chart the way forward for the future of the Rock Island Trail. To learn more and to register for the FREE summit, visit the MSPF website HERE.

Land Learning Foundation

Family Field Day

LLF is hosting Family Field Day again this year! Join us on August 26th, 2023 at Carnegie Ranch in Eolia, MO from 9 am to 3pm. It is an open house so feel free to stop by anytime. Family Field Day is a free event for all ages! There are activities to keep your kids entertained and educational events for adults. There will be a free hotdog/hamburger lunch provided at noon. To learn more, visit LLF website HERE.

Mentored Dove Hunt

The Missouri Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, MDC, NRA and CFM are teaming up this fall to offer mentored dove hunting opportunities to interested hunters from around the state. The mentored hunts are available to all Missourians that are of legal age to hunt, with preference given to those who have never hunted before. To learn more information, and to fill out the application, visit MONWTF's website HERE. The application deadline is Aug. 25, so don't wait to fill it out!

Pull for Conservation: Central

Thank you to all those who came to participate in and help with our Pull for Conservation: Central last weekend at Prairie Grove Shooting Sports. With your help, we were able to make this our most successful PFC yet! We have posted the final scores for both individual shooters and teams on our website HERE.

CFM Photo Contest

Now Open

Now's your chance to show off your best pictures of Missouri's natural resources. This year's categories include Plants and Animals, Waterways, Landscapes, and Nature in Your Backyard. There are prizes for winners of each category, and a $250 prize for first place overall! Photos must be taken in the past year and in Missouri. Thank you to Land Learning Foundation for sponsoring this year's contest.

Missouri Grasslands Summit:

Save the Date!

CFM is partnering with MDC and NRCS to bring you the Missouri Grasslands Summit, a three day event dedicated to sharing knowledge and collaborating on grasslands management within the state. The Summit will be held April 9-11, 2024 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, MO. Stay tuned for more information on the agenda and registration. Interested in sponsoring the event? Visit our website HERE to view the sponsorship options.

2024 CFM Convention March 1-3

Save the date! CFM's 2024 Convention will be held March 1-3 at the Lodge of Four Seasons at Lake Ozark, MO. We will continue to have our Banquet Dinner, Conservation Awards Ceremony, auctions, educational seminars, and more! Stay tuned for more details coming in the next few months.

CFM Store Restocked!

Our online store is full of all your favorite merchandise, including our new Voice of Missouri Outdoors shirts! We also have hats, Charles Schwartz prints, drinkware, 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 as a Certified Wildlife Habitat®.

CFM Platinum Sponsors

Thank you to the dedicated partnership from our platinum sponsors!