Federation Report - February 17, 2023
CFM's Annual Convention
Online Auction Now Open!

CFM's Annual Convention will be held February 21-26, 2023. Silent and live auctions will be held Saturday night during the Banquet dinner. You have a chance to place your bids leading up to the Banquet by visiting the auction website HERE. We will be auctioning off fishing gear, guns, vacation trips, and more. The highest bid from the online auction will be the starting bid for the live auction at the actual banquet on Saturday night. If there are no bids higher than the online bid at the banquet, the online bid will win. Online bidders will be contacted within 1 week after the banquet, to coordinate payment and pickup from the CFM office/shipping. Take a look below to see some of our highlighted items!
Wetland Summit Recap

Conservation Federation of Missouri and the Missouri Department of Conservation co-hosted the 2023 Wetlands Summit February 1-3, at Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozarks, MO. The goal of the Summit was to review the past wetlands management practices in the state, and to set a course for the future. We are happy to report that a great, collaborative meeting, with input from various stakeholders, agencies, special interest groups, and nonprofit organization. Thank you to all those that attended and contributed to the success of the Summit. To read the full recap of the Summit visit our website HERE.
Applications for Governor's Youth Turkey Hunt Now Open

CFM is once again teaming up with the Missouri Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (MONWTF) to bring you the Missouri Governor's Youth Turkey Hunt. Over the weekend of March 31st - April 2nd, selected youth from Missouri will have the opportunity to learn about turkey hunting, have dinner at the Governor's mansion, and then go to premier turkey hunting properties in the Jefferson City area to try to harvest a bird! Preference will be given to youth aged 10-15 who have never harvested a turkey before. To learn more and apply, visit MONWTF's website HERE.
Join Our Legislative Action Center Now!

Missouri's legislative session is back at the Capitol, and CFM is tracking all proposed bills that might affect our state's outdoors. When our natural resources are on the line, we need your help reaching your state legislators to support or fight important bills. To stay up to date on what's going on at the Capitol building and get notified when we need your help, sign up for our Legislative Action Center by clicking the link HERE.
Pull for Conservation: Northwest Registration Open

The annual Pull for Conservation: Northwest, will be taking place Saturday, April 15th, in Hamilton, MO. Sponsored by Northwest Missouri's Energy Cooperatives, this event is a great way to test you shooting skills, have some fun, and support conservation at the same time! Lunch and drinks will be provided. To learn more and to register, visit our website HERE.
CFM Store

We have brand new merchandise in our store for the upcoming holiday season! With our new CFM shirts, hats, Charles Schwartz prints, drinkware, and so much more, you're sure to find the perfect gift for your friends and family (or yourself)! Represent the Conservation Federation of Missouri with some new gear!
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