Summer may not officially start until June 21st, but for many folks Memorial Day weekend kicks off our summer activities. The pools are open, many schools are out and people are getting outside to enjoy…
Last December CFM offered a Nebraska turkey hunt as part of our Holiday On-Line Auction. Life member Rodger Benson put in the winning bid and plans were made to head to a cabin on the…
With spring weather upon us and everyone spending more time in the outdoors, it’s important to remember to check for ticks when you come back inside. Lyme disease is a real threat that shouldn’t be…
The onset of spring brings us out of the winter doldrums and sparks the desire to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures and the green-up taking place all around us. Bright sunny days, coupled…
It was June 1969. I was an 11-year-old kid just starting to figure out that the world was bigger than the farm we lived on and times around us were changing rapidly. The Vietnam War…
With Missouri’s turkey season right around the corner its time to think about getting your gear ready for the annual pursuit of a big spring gobbler. Turkey hunting is a challenging sport and it’s imperative…
CFM members are active and engaged outdoors people. Whether you like to hunt, fish, camp, bike, or any one of hundreds of other available outdoor opportunities, we know how to get it done. Our outdoor…
It seems this year Missouri’s winter weather has taken a toll on many of our resident’s cheerful disposition. The topic of conversation with most people I meet is how soon will this crazy winter be…
I turned 40 years old on Friday. In fact, I wrote this article the morning of my birthday. And yes, I do feel older. It’s like I’m in some sort of a daze, wondering how…