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IDNR Hunter Safety Course
IDNR Hunter Safety Course
Our next IDNR Hunter Safety Training Course will be held August 4th (5:30pm-8:30pm) and August 5th (9am-4:30pm.) Both dates are required for the completion certificate. This is a required course prior to being issued an IL Hunting License. Taught by IDNR Hunter Safety Education Instructors, these courses cover the basics of: hunter responsibility and ethics…
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IDNR Hunter Safety Course- Day Two
IDNR Hunter Safety Course- Day Two
Our next IDNR Hunter Safety Training Course will be held August 4th (5:30pm-8:30pm) and August 5th (9am-4:30pm.) Both dates are required for the completion certificate. This is a required course prior to being issued an IL Hunting License. Taught by IDNR Hunter Safety Education Instructors, these courses cover the basics of: hunter responsibility and ethics treestand safety…
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August Star Party
August Star Party
Gardner Camp has the best viewing sky in the entire region. Our Introductory Star Parties are perfect for introducing the night sky to interested youth, ages 8-17. We kick off the party inside our amazing StarLab planetarium where groups can fly to Mars and the Moon as well as view videos and animations of night…
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2023 Whitetail Archery Academy
Is your youth Bow Hunter prepared for the upcoming Bow Season? It's never too early to get him/her ready! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for our 2023 Whitetail Archery Academy happening at Gardner Camp August 19th through 20th. This is an overnight Camp. Participants will bring their own tent and camp out under the stars, enjoying…
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Wildlife Encounters: Duck Banding
Wildlife Encounters: Duck Banding
Learn all about the most beautiful species of waterfowl in our area. Work with an IDNR biologist to go through the banding process for wood ducks found at Gardner Camp. We will discuss how and why wood ducks are banded, the life cycle of a wood duck and talk about their unique nesting preferences. After…
