Federation Report - October 13, 2023

CFM Fall Auction is Now Live!

CFM's fall auction is now live, and you can bid now for a chance to win! Items include tickets to sporting events, beautiful art, unique outdoor and hunting experiences, a state-of-the-art gun safe, and much more! All bidding closes next Sunday, 10/22, at noon. Don't miss your chance to win one-of-a-kind items, all the while supporting CFM in its mission to advocate for Missouri outdoors! Visit the auction website HERE to view the whole catalog and make your bids.

Raffle Now Open!

Win a One-of-a Kind Shotgun!

CFM and Missouri Conservation Pioneers are partnering up to raffle off a rare gun! This is a MDC 50th Anniversary Commemorative 1987 Browning 20 Gauge Pump Shotgun that has NEVER BEEN FIRED! Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Get your tickets at our website HERE. A winner will be drawn at CFM's annual Convention in the Spring.

Missouri Environmental Education Association Conference Nov. 3-4

MEEA will be hosting its annual conference November 3-4 at the St. Louis Zoo. This year's theme for the conference is Sharing Hope & Inspiring Action. The conference is a great opportunity for outdoor educators from around the state to come together and collaborate on teaching strategies and more. To learn more about the conference, and to register, visit MEEA's website HERE.

16,575 Deer Harvested During New Antlerless Firearms Season

MDC announced that hunters harvested 16.575 deer in the newly introduced antlerless season, which ran Oct. 6-8. The counties with the most deer harvested were Franklin, Howell, and Ripely. To view MDC's full press release and to see a breakdown of all the counties, visit MDC's website HERE.

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.

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.

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