The Conservation Federation of Missouri is engaged with a nascent national effort to create a 10-state initiative to restore the Mississippi River. Legislation to create such a program (a Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative) has now been introduced to Congress. Given its bipartisan, multi-state nature, we’re optimistic such a bill could advance in both chambers with potentially significant, long-lasting impacts on river health.

Learn more and encourage your elected officials to support this legislation by clicking the button below.

The Conservation Federation of Missouri's Fall Online Auction kicks off on Monday, October 4th! Do you need some outdoor gear to prepare for fall hunting and recreation? Maybe you're looking for some fall decorations to add to your home. Or you simply would like to donate to support Missouri conservation. All of that can be done at the link below starting Monday the 4th at

If you have missed any of the Hunting Basics webinars, don't worry, they are all available on the CFM YouTube Channel. Topics covered in this series included teal/waterfowl, fall deer/turkey, upland game, archery, doves, and game care / cooking basics. If you're preparing to hunt this fall, there's certainly something for you in this series. Watch them on YouTube.

Thank you to all who participated in our contest. You, the photographers and the voters are the folks who make conservation in our great state possible! The wonderful images you've shared and voted on will be used to inspire others to protect our wildlife and to get out and enjoy our natural resources.

In 1992, hunters in Missouri began a program to share the deer they harvested with those less fortunate. From that beginning developed a statewide system run by the Conservation Department (MDC) and the Conservation Federation of Missouri called Share The Harvest, a program that provides an easy way for hunters to donate venison to Missourians in need of red meat.

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.

“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.

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!