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We are so proud of the work the Conservation Federation of Missouri, our affiliate partners and so many individual Missouri citizens are collectively accomplishing. The legislative session has ended and great strides were made this year. This article touches on the direction we are heading.
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From Our Blog:
Teal Arriving in Time for Opener
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Teal arrive out of nowhere and often buzz the decoys before you have time to raise your shotgun. These fast flying small ducks are often the waterfowler's first opportunity of the season, and many of us have a hard time shaking off the rust and limiting out. No matter. Just being in the marsh again, hunting ducks, is enough to stir the soul of any dedicated waterfowl hunter.
In Missouri, teal season runs September 12 - 27. You may hunt blue-winged teal, green-winged teal and cinnamon teal. The daily bag limit is six and the possession limit is 18. A limit can be comprised of any combination of the above-mentioned teal species. To legally hunt teal, you must possess a small game hunting permit, migratory bird hunting permit and a federal duck stamp. You may use shotguns, 10 gauge or smaller. Shotguns that hold more than 3 shells must be plugged. You must use nontoxic shot only. You cannot hunt waterfowl with lead shot. Teal hunting isn't the large-scale affair waterfowling often becomes later in the season. A dozen decoys will do fine in a small puddle of water. Ideal teal habitat is shallow sloughs, marshes and drying...
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Waterfowl Hunting and Wetland Conservation in Missouri
- A Model of Collaboration
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Discover the unique history of the "Missouri Model" of wetland and waterfowl management in this large format and richly illustrated book. This is a must have for all serious migratory bird hunters.
All net proceeds will be dedicated to wetland and waterfowl conservation that benefits Missouri.
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CFM Hunters Don't Shoot Livestock T-shirt
~ $15.00 ~
CFM Logo T-shirt
~ $15.00 ~
(Available colors are blue, brown or grey)
Other items are available for purchase on the
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Celebrating 80 Years of the Conservation Federation of Missouri
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On September 10, 1935, Missourians from around the state came together at the Tiger Hotel in Columbia to discuss the deplorable state of Missouri's natural resources. At this meeting, CFM was born. The 80 years since have been full of remarkable successes.
CFM's newest video highlights a Missouri conservation legend, Bill Crawford. Mr. Crawford was present at the meeting and recounts the day and the condition of the state at the time.
CFM has countless accomplishments to celebrate from the past 80 years, but we know it's the next 80 years that matter now. We continue to work everyday to protect Missouri's forest, fish and wildlife.
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 Conservation, at bottom, rests on the conviction that there are things in this world more important than dollar signs and ciphers. Many of these other things attach to the land, and to the life that is on it and in it. People who know these things have been growing scarcer but less so in Missouri than elsewhere. This is why conservation is possible here. If conservation can become a living reality, it can do so in Missouri. This is because Missourians, in my opinion, are not completely industrialized in mind and spirit, and I hope never will be. - Aldo Leopold, 1938
 Regulation is essential to conservation; the two are inseparable; to divide them would be like trying to build a savings account and giving a second party a book of blank checks. There is a lot of false phobia about wildlife regulation in the hands of state departments. It is not dangerous; it affects no property right; it invades no private right; it is nothing more than rationing the annual crop; it is an essential administrative function. - E. Sydney Stephens, 1946
The Conservation Federation of Missouri as an organization serves to discover, even to stimulate, to express and translate to action the public will in matters affecting conservation. - Charles Callison, 1948
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Affiliate Summit
September 17-18, 2015
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Attention Affiliates,
Last year, CFM held our Inaugural Affiliate Summit. Over 100 individuals attended representing more than 40 affiliates. Although most CFM affiliates have specific initiatives, each has the overarching goal of ensuring Missouri remains the conservation model other states strive to become.
In order to better organize our collective power as the conservation community of Missouri, we hope you will attend the Second Annual CFM Affiliate Summit on September 17-18 at the Inn at Grand Glaize at Lake of the Ozarks. Your attendance, along with additional leaders of your organization, will benefit all other attendees, and will help ensure this summit is as productive as possible. If you cannot attend, please send someone else from your organization. We welcome paid staff and passionate volunteers.
This year's Affiliate Summit will feature impressive speakers and cover important topics. Schedule details can be viewed HERE.
To join us, please confirm how many members of your organization plan to attend by contacting Laurie Coleman at [email protected] or (573) 634-2322. You may also register online at confedmo.org/affiliate-summit. There is no cost for up to 2 representatives from affiliates that are current on their dues. Additional representatives are welcome to attend for $50 each. Please provide name, phone number and email for all members attending.
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Explore the Outdoors - Saint Louis
October 24, 2015
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St. Louis is the second stop of CFM's regional event series in 2015. Taking place on October 24, 2015 at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center and The Lodge at Des Peres, the event familiarizes St. Louis residents with the outdoor opportunities in the area while they learn more about CFM.
The event begins at 11:00 a.m. at Powder Valley Nature Center with multiple interactive sessions on hunting, fishing, birding, outdoor photography and other outdoor opportunities in the St. Louis area. Following the seminars at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, the event moves to The Lodge at Des Peres for a celebration of conservation featuring dinner, live entertainment, auctions, raffles and a panel discussion.
CFM is hosting Dr. Peter Raven, President Emeritus of Missouri Botanical Gardens; Andy Buchsbaum, Vice President of Conservation Action for the National Wildlife Federation; and Bob Ziehmer, Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation, for a discussion on world, national and state conservation issues.
There are sponsorship opportunities for businesses. Sponsors receive ten tickets and an Iron Business Alliance membership with their purchase.
For more information, please contact Rehan Nana at [email protected] or 573-634-2322.
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New Interactive Advocacy Portal
Has Been Launched
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The Conservation Federation of Missouri has launched an Interactive Advocacy Portal. Once signed up, the system allows residents to see who their representatives are and send already written emails directly to them at the click of a button.
Sign up TODAY for FREE
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