By Former Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon and former State Parks Director Bill Bryan Last week, an Oregon County Judge erroneously ruled the State of Missouri must sell 625 acres next to the pristine Eleven Point…
By Larry Whitely Bo was a beagle and beagles are usually rabbit dogs but he was all squirrel dog and cared nothing about rabbits. He loved to chase and tree squirrels around the farm. Creeks,…
Be a Snake “Charmer,” not a Snake Harmer How I Survived a Copperhead Snakebite By Kendell Loyd In late May, while doing scientific research on bird populations near Branson, MO, I was bitten by a…
Under the ‘Ole Oak Tree - Outdoor Action Committee Kelly Srigley Werner OAKs Committee Chair and Kathy Craig OAKs Education Sub-Committee Missourians and the nation have been dealing with unprecedented challenges related to the Covid-19…
As we prepare to rebuild from the devastation wrought by the pandemic, we will need to summon solutions that match the magnitude of the moment. One challenge we will have to address is the youth…
Come home to Conservation at CFM’s 84th Annual Convention By: Tyler Schwartze The annual convention is upon us and we truly hope that you, as a vocal and supportive member, plan to take part in…
By Tyler Schwartze, Executive Director If approved by voters, HJR100 introduced by would allow the General Assembly to have the trump card on setting hunting and fishing seasons and limits. There is no shortage of…
By Dan Zekor There are three branches of government – Legislative (makes the law), Executive (carries out the law), and Judicial (interprets the law). Beautifully simple, and with inherent checks and balances, the primary way…
By Zach Morris, Legislative Committee Chairman The Missouri 2020 Legislative Session began on January 8th and our Legislative Committee at CFM has been working hard to bring us details on what is going on at…
As printed in January issue of The Missouri Times By Tyler Schwartze, Executive Director of the Conservation Federation of Missouri Missouri is the number one state in the nation for conservation and outdoor recreation. Let…