This organization began in November of 1991 as an idea of a business man, Ron Hamilton - then owner of Guns & Game, to promote the positive image of sportsmen. It began as an association comprising of local hunting & fishing groups such as:
- The Whitetail Bow Hunters
- Mackinaw Valley Bow Hunters
- Central Illinois Bass Club
- Bloomington-Normal Bass Club
- Mackinaw Valley Bassmasters
- Kickapoo Muzzle Loaders
- McLean County Pheasants Forever, and the
- McLean County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited
In three short months these groups completed plans to hold a Wild Game Banquet, the first of a thirteen year run. The purpose of the banquet was to raise money, to help McLean County charities, especially those pertaining to young children & the great outdoors. From the first banquet, $20,000.00 was raised for local charities, and in the years since over a half a million dollars has been raised to continue helping children in McLean County.
For a list of individuals and organizations that we have supported throughout the years, click here. |
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