Events

Sunflower patches, wheat fields, dummy power lines, dead tree perches and mojo decoys make dove hunting at Gardner Camp a memorable experience for youth. Our blinds are positioned in our dove fields for maximum flyover to allow for greater success. Typical youth dove hunts include a safety briefing, side-by-side transportation to the blind, an afternoon…

Watch the sunrise at Gardner Camp and take your best shot. Experience a spectacular youth hunting opportunity on our new dove hunting plot. The spacious wheat, millet, and sunflower fields have been prepared to draw plenty of doves, so the action should be lively. Our guided dove hunt lays down the basic foundation for all…

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…