The Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Kirkham Family CFM Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an upperclassman or graduate student who is currently a member of CFM (or whose family is a member of CFM) and is studying big game at an accredited college or university. This scholarship is intended to support the career development of a wildlife biologist. Applicants must be enrolled at a Missouri college or university.

The deadline to submit applications is Friday, February 27, 2015.

Judd Kirkham is a Conservation Federation of Missouri Board Member, Past President and Life Member. 

Kirkham Scholarship Application Form

The Conservation Federation of Missouri will have a new Legislative Action Center up and running in the next couple weeks. Once signed up, the system will allow residents to see who their representatives are and send already written emails directly to them with the click of a button.

Conservation in Missouri is experiencing attacks like never before. Legislative bills are threatening our successful Department of Conservation by eliminating funding sources and altering conservation authority. This new advocacy portal will allow Missourians to have a greater voice in these policy issues that affect conservation and our precious natural resources. It creates an extremely efficient way for CFM to affect legislation with your help. By working together, our voices will be heard by decision makers before they act on your behalf.

Sign up here to receive emails about the new system and be the first to know when it will be up and ready for you to sign in. Our Legislative Action Center is completely free and will be the best way for you to have your voice heard at the capital during this vitally important time for conservation in Missouri.

CFM hosted a very successful media camp this week at Lilleys' Landing Resort in Branson.  Attendees to the event included 16 of Missouri's most prevalent outdoor communicators. We must thank our sponsors. Without their support, this important event would not have been possible. Sponsors include:

• Lilleys' Landing Resort
  
• Bass Pro Shops
  
• Branson CVB
  
• G3 Boats
  
• Missouri Corn Growers Association
  
• Rebel Lures
  
• Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation
  
• Missouri Tourism
  
• Camp Chef
  
• Quantum
• Pradco Outdoor Brands

CFM staff worked hard to educate our media friends about the opportunities and challenges facing conservation in Missouri. 

Please make plans to join us March 20-22 at our 79^th Annual CFM Convention in Jefferson City at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. We are making preparations for our biggest and best convention ever. 

Each year many businesses, affiliates and individuals contribute to our success by underwriting part of our costs for the weekend. We are deeply grateful for this incredible generosity. If you are planning to attend and have any items for our auction please get them to us at your earlier convenience. This will allow us time to plan for their effective use.