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Join us Nov. 2, 2023 Nov. 2, 2023 at the The Millbottom in Jefferson City, Mo for the National Lewis & Clark Conservation Awards as we recognize individuals and organizations that lead the charge for the appreciation and conservation of our natural resources in Missouri and beyond.

Check out the June 2023 Newsletter! Robert Gallardo and Olivia Diaz, creators of the Guide to the Birds of Honduras and newly published Guide to the Butterflies of Honduras, that MCHF supported. This book has officially been created! However the work is not done! This country is home to high biodiversity levels, but many different […]

We had a great time Friday, June 30 at the Old-Fashioned Fish Fry supporting The Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems, hosted by Bob & Kim Brinkmann! It even rained for most of the evening. Mother Nature was also supporting our contributions for the future of our most precious natural resource – water.

Friendly reminder to renew your Conservation Heritage license plates! Please visit your local Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) office to get your specialty plates renewed and continue investing in Missouri’s fish, forest and wildlife programs and help our next generation learn how to manage, conserve and use these resources. To renew or purchase the Conservation Heritage […]

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Christmas in July Raffle and congratulations to the winners! The 50/50 raffle total pot was $122,850 and the winner is taking home $61,425. Wow!! Congratulations to Pat Daugherty, ticket #25247 for winning the 50/50 raffle! If you didn’t win this time, we will have our annual MEGA Raffle at the end of the […]

Questions lead to research which leads to action It’s no surprise to your average observer that turkey hunting has changed over the last couple of decades, and for many it has not been a positive development. In the past you had your choice of gobblers to pursue, but now there are fewer options. Perhaps more alarming, is […]

The 2023 Christmas in July Raffle is back! Same as last year, in partnership with Sportsmen’s Alliance, the Christmas in July Raffle is a great opportunity to win $115,000+ in prizes! Christmas in July is our second largest raffle offering the best value including a spectacular array of cash, guns and great hunting trips! Buy Tickets Now We […]

Donate Today Institute made possible through a partnership between public-private entities including MU’s CAFNR, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation. Through a partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF), the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources made a […]

By: Sam Jacobs Looking back, I was one of the lucky ones. I had parents who constantly introduced me to the outdoors in a new way. We were always camping, hiking, hunting, or fishing as a family. These childhood experiences developed a love and respect for the outdoors and a desire to leave it better […]