Federation Report - August 20, 2021
Learn to Hunt at the
Hunting Basics Web Series

CFM's Young Professionals are inviting you to attend a weekly Hunting Basics web series beginning August 25th! Register at the button below and you can attend any and all of the sessions you would like. Please feel free to share this email and invite your friends. These events are free and open to all, regardless of age. Registration is free but required. We will have time for questions and networking afterward.

It all kicks off Wednesday, August 25th at 6pm! MDC's Lucas McClamroch will give us an introduction to hunter safety as well as teach us about Dove Season which opens September 1st!
Thank you for the Central Pull for Conservation

Thank you to all the shooters and sponsors who attended the 2021 Pull for Conservation: Central!

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. The scores for the shoot have been on the CFM website. Click the button below to view the scores. We hope to see you all again next year, if not before!

Thank you to our title sponsors, Central Electric Power Cooperative and Bass Pro Shops of Columbia!
CLC Needs Your Help!
Fall Workshop Coming Up

The Conservation Leadership Corps has become the national model for youth conservation leadership training. Many other states are following the example set by CLC which was founded nearly 20 years ago.

Our students plan to gather for the first time in-person since March of 2020 for this year's CLC Fall Workshop (COVID guidelines permitting). The benefits of the CLC program are provided to its student members at no cost! The program depends on funding from donors like you. Would you consider sponsoring a CLC student to attend Fall Workshop this year? $100 will cover the cost of one student's attendance. Please consider supporting a student in our program.
CFM Photo Contest - Enter Today

Are you an outdoor photographer? Or maybe you've snapped some great moments on your phone? This year, we are hosting a photo contest fundraiser! Enter your photos or vote for your favorite today! Check out all the entries by clicking the button below. Many wonderful submissions are ready for your viewing and votes. Also listed are the contest guidelines.

Photos will be judged on creativity, impact, content, and visual quality by you, the voters. We hope you will join us and enjoy photography of our great Missouri outdoors.

Image credit: Mark Nettles
85th Anniversary Shotgun

Get yours reserved today!

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.
Missouri State Employee
Charitable Campaign

Attention State of Missouri Employees:

Please consider choosing the Conservation Federation of Missouri as your charitable giving option for the Missouri State Employees Charitable Campaign (MSECC), an annual, unified fundraising effort comprised of charitable organizations throughout the state. This payroll deduction process is provided by the state of Missouri as a service to its employees. Visit https://msecc.mo.gov/ to learn more.


CFM's MSECC ID is #8496
Risberg Dinner

Save the Date! - October 14, 2021

Join CFM at a dinner to help raise funds for the David A. Risberg Memorial Grant. The grant, which awards money in honor of David A. Risberg, helps to fund projects that CFM believes will have a lasting impact on the lives of Missourians for years to come.

The event will include a cocktail hour with live music by the Rootdiggers, dinner by chef Johnny Graham, a Jefferson City native who has cooked around the world, and special guest speaker Will Jimeno, World Trade Center North Tower collapse survivor.

The dinner will be in Fenton, MO.

Please reach out to CFM if you would like to sponsor this event.
Business Partner Spotlight:
Central Bank

Central Bank is rooted in local communities at more than 140 locations across the Midwest.
Their personal service and local loan decisions allow them to be flexible and on your terms – two elements that can be hard to find. With Central Bank, you’ll get the convenience and technology that you expect from a big bank, right here in your community, from your hometown bank.

Central Bancompany ranked 4th Best Bank in America by Forbes Magazine for 2021.
CFM Library
Seasons - Stories of Family,
God and the Great Outdoors

“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

Mr. Whiteley has decided to donate the proceeds of this book to the Conservation Federation of Missouri!

"Seasons," is available on Amazon Kindle e-reader and available NOW in paperback at amazon.com and other online retailers.
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!
Represent CFM with a new t-shirt!

Looking for ways to help spread the word about CFM? Check out our summer gear at 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.
National Wildlife Federation
Certified Wildlife Habitat ®

Garden For Wildlife Month Certification and Sign Discount! Receive 20% off your total when you certify and purchase any Certified Wildlife Habitat sign. This is a limited-time offer available online only May 1 - June 30. Certify at the link below and enter promo code GARDEN21 at check out.
CFM Platinum Sponsors

Thank you to the dedicated partnership from our platinum sponsors!