Hey guys I have been getting a few questions on when the next hunter safety classes would be. If you go to the IDNR page and search hunter safety, or go to http://dnr.state.il.us/Safety/map.htm and click on your region of Illinois, it will take you to a screen where you can see the counties. Select a county and it will show you all the hunting, boating and trapping safety classes available in your area.

Just remember on those days you HAVE to attend all the session to get certified, which is a minimum of 10 hours!!!

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Here is a great event held by Lake Geneva Fishing Club at Big Foot Beach State Park in Wisconsin. FREE fishing day for 15 and Under.

When: June 7, 2009  from 9am-2pm                      

Where: Big Foot Beach State Park    Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

This will be our 19th annual Kids Day event held at Bigfoot Beach State Park. All kids 15 and under are welcome, though registration is not required it will help us to better plan and make sure there is enough for all the kids. We will supply equipment to use, bait & lunch (hot-dogs, chips & drinks) for the kids. Prizes for all kids entered (free registration), no fees to use the state parks & no license required to fish in Wis. on that weekend. Club members and volunteers will be on hand to assist those that need it. The only requirement is that you have a good time with the kids.

For more information call 847-524-8623 or go to http://lakegenevafishingclub.com

If you go send me pictures of the fish you catch and I will post it on the site for everyone to see. abrentzel@pheasantsforever.org

Do your part in making this a great Memorial Day!

Hey guys I have a favor to ask of each and everyone of you. Memorial Day Weekend is coming up and fast. I know many of you are going to be going to lakes, to go camping, fishing, boating, and all that other fun stuff under the sun. So here is what I ask. When you are out and about, pick up the trash around, even if it isn’t yours. When your hiking and you see a pop bottle pick it up. Do your part to make the parks you are at beautiful for everyone else!!! Thank you so much!!

Have a fun and safe weekend. If you catch a monster fish, or find something cool send me a picture of it and I will post it on the site for everyone to see!!! Send your pictures to abrentzel@pheasantsforever.org.

Youth Hunting

Lifetime PF member, Brad Gustafson spends the day with son Alec, and dog Max, at Blonhaven Hunt Club, WI.

This past weekend, I went fishing in this small pond below my house and caught this rare fish called a horn daddy?! I really enjoy fishing and its a good opportunity to get out and explore new things and learn more about the outdoors!