Important Announcement

CAS is to receive a substantial financial donation. The funds are intended for the maintenance of the properties owned by CAS and may also be used to support the training for internships as well as education and outreach related endeavors. The intention is to utilize the funds that result from the investment growth of the original donation while leaving the corpus intact.

To accept this donation, the membership will discuss the donation and the accompanying agreement at our next meeting. The board will then make the final decision with consideration of the membership’s discussion. We hope that you can attend the meeting next Wed. Jan. 21, 2026 to hear more about this agreement and be a part of the discussion.

The general membership meeting is:

Allison Vaughn on the Positive Effects of Managed Deer Hunts in Missouri State Parks

January 21, 2026
7 pm
Boone Electric Cooperative, Amp Room

Learn how 30 years of managed deer hunts in state parks has evolved and what we’ve learned about the importance of managing deer to help keep stable, viable and thriving plant communities. Allison Vaughn is a former Ecologist for MDNR and served as the Deer Hunt Coordinator for 8 years.

Hope to see you there!