Federation Report - April 2, 2021
Conservation Day on the Radio

Conservation Day will be April 7th from 6:00 - 10:00 a.m. Tune in to 96.7 FM in the Columbia area or visit kcmq.com to listen live.

Shags and Trevor's morning line-up will include representatives from the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited, United Bowhunters of Missouri, Stream Teams United, Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation, Missouri Parks & Recreation Association, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, and the Missouri River Bird Observatory.
Pull for Conservation: Northwest

Registration is now open for the Northwest Pull for Conservation. Our 6th Annual Conservation Federation Sporting Clays Classic will be on Saturday, April 17th at Boot Hill Shooting Ground LLC in Hamilton.

Individual and team registrations are available and we have several sponsorship options as well! We hope to see you in person, very soon. Invite people to join you! Registration will include a 1-year CFM membership and lunch will be provided by the Northwest Electric Power Cooperative.
Accepting Applicants for the
Conservation Leadership Corps

We are now accepting applications for our premier student program, the Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC). The CLC mission is to engage youth in sustaining conservation of our natural resources and to develop the next generation of conservation leaders. CLC is a great opportunity for high school and college students interested in conservation and other closely related fields to network with resource professionals across the state. Learn more about CLC at www.confedmo.org/clc or contact Colton Zirkle, Education and Communications Coordinator, at czirkle@confedmo.org. The deadline to apply is May 15th.
85th Anniversary Shotgun

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.
Rock Island Trail -
Missouri State Parks Foundation

The Missouri State Parks Foundation has started a campaign to accept a gift of land to be developed as the new Rock Island Trail State Park. Upon completion of the $9.8 million campaign, the 144-mile corridor of land will be gifted to the State to convert the former rail line into a public trail. Once completed, it will connect with the 47-mile Rock Island Spur from Pleasant Hill to Windsor, and the Katy Trail, creating over 440 miles of trails across Missouri. This is an extraordinary opportunity, but it cannot be accomplished without private support from generous individuals, businesses, and foundations. Please join us in making this happen!
Stop the sale of the Eleven Point State Park - Oppose HB 1046

A critical attack on our State Parks is moving in the Legislature. House Bill 1046 would force a sale of the sale of Eleven Point State Park. The bill has passed out of committee and is now on the House floor.

Please use the link below to visit our Legislative Action Center, which makes it super easy to send a quick note to your legislators, and offers plenty of background information if you want to learn more first.
From the Blog:
DIY Paddlefish Caviar

by Gilbert Randolph

The river was low, silty banks glistening in the sun and I’d spent a few hours already trying to catch a paddlefish. I was casting into a long flat, thinking about the yellow morels I’d stuffed into my backpack, and how it seemed I might not get a fish that year. In the middle of my backswing, mind drifting away from the moment, my motion was suddenly stopped. I had one...
Business Partner Spotlight:
Ozark Bait & Tackle

Ozark Bait & Tackle was founded by Tony Edgar in 2002 as Edgar's Outdoor Sports. Tony grew up with a love for the outdoors in Versailles just fifteen minutes from Lake of the Ozarks. He wanted to create a place where the avid hunter or fisher could find everything necessary to enjoy the outdoors. It started as a small store just outside of Versailles. In 2007 Tony moved just down the road to a new and larger building. With that move, the inventory grew and Edgar's Outdoor Sports began to offer a wider range of hunting and fishing accessories. The addition of Randy Washburn as a business partner in 2015 grew the company grew to two stores, adding the Laurie location, and changed the name to Ozark Bait & Tackle. Watch Tony on his weekly TV Series, Season to Season Outdoors on PBS Channel 6 on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Missouri B.A.S.S. Nation:
Spring Fling Tournament

Check out Missouri B.A.S.S. Nation's Bass Fishing Tournaments for 2019. The 32nd Annual Spring Fling on Sunday, April 11 at Pomme De Terre will benefit CFM. Click the button below to find the Entry Form and Tournament Rules.
Spring Turkey Season Dates

April 10-11: Spring Youth Turkey Season

April 19 - May 9: Spring Turkey Season

Springtime in Missouri is marked by morels, crappie, and gobbling turkeys. Please follow all regulations. Learn more and purchase your permits at MDC's one-stop turkey shop at the button below.
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!
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.
Get outside with the CFM Store!

Look good while you're out on the water in a CFM Columbia fishing shirt! Spread the word about CFM at the boat ramp. Check out our spring gear at the CFM Store.
CFM Platinum Sponsors

Thank you to the dedicated partnership from our platinum sponsors!
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 into a Certified Wildlife Habitat®.