Events

Offered annually each May, teams of three junior high or high school-aged youth represent their school and compete in 4 outdoor sporting areas – 3-D Archery, Trapshooting, .22 Rifle Shoot and Kayaking. The winning team is awarded a $1000 cash prize for their school as well as a prize package. To register your team for…

Can you find the elusive morel mushroom?  Search the grounds of Gardner Camp to see if you have the eye for these delicious treats of the woods.  Before going out, learn how to be prepared with the proper equipment, know when to start hunting, and gain tips and tricks from experienced hunters to make your…

This is a required course in order to be issued an IL Hunting License. This Spring Course will be held: April 21st (5:30pm-8:30pm) and April 22nd (9am-4pm) Both dates are required for completion certificate.Taught by IDNR Hunter Safety Education Instructors, the course will cover the basics of: • hunter responsibility and ethics • treestand safety…