Schedule of Events for 2008
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Thanks to all our following sponsors for their support and contributions: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/Crab Orchard Refuge, JALC Foundation, Illinois Conservation Foundation, Little Egypt Longbeards NWTF, McDonlds, The Bank of Marion, Williamson County Tourism Bureau, Dr. Mark Smith & Dr. Gail Petreikis, Donald D. Gasaway, Friends of Crab Orchard, Pulley Electric, Tru–Bilt, John S. Brewster, Keith Martin, Inc., Powless Meyer & Hudgens, LLC, The Sollami Company, Aisin Mfg. Co., General Dynamics, Litton Enterprises, Inc., Take Pride in America Committee, Stephen A. Forbes Chapter Trout Unlimited, Carterville Chamber of Commerce, J.P. Barrington, Norman’s Carpet, Southern Illinois Bank, Carterville Dairy Queen & Country Cupboard Restaurant, Stotlar herrin Lumber Co., Sam’s Club, Rend Lake Resort, Marion Toyota, Crappie Pro Shop, So. Il. Sierra Club, Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, Timberline Fisheries, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Troy Dishner, Tim Grounds Championship Calls, Mac–Weld Inc., Marion Campground, Justin Settle, D.M.D., E.T. Simonds, Fager–McGee Construction, Russell & Carolyn Smith, Heartland Kubota, Cooksey’s Marine Sales & Bait, Image Architects, Delta Waterfowl, World Shooting Complex/Chris Hespin, Mermet Lake/Chris McGinnis |
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| 8:30am | Don Gasaway Youth Goose Calling Contest | College Auditorium |
| 9:00am | EVENT OPENS | |
| 9:00am | Chainsaw Carving (Throughout the day.) | Tent Area |
| 9:00am | Silent Auction Bidding Begins | College Gym |
| 9:00am | McDonalds Kids World (Kids fishing, BB gun, archery & casting.) | Campus Wide |
| 9:00am | Archery Competition Begins – So. Il Bowhunters | North Campus |
| 9:00am | Outdoor Art & Heritage Show | College Gym |
| 9:00am | Dog World Opens | Dog World Tent |
| 9:00am | Buckmasters Deer Mount & Shed (Check in and measuring begins.) | College Gym |
| 9:00am | Buckskinners Wake Up | Buckskinners Village |
| 9:30am | King Catfish Weigh–In | Rend Lake Resort Outdoor Stage |
| 9:30am | Jumping & Diving Dogs | Fetch’N Fish Tank |
| 10:00am | McDonald s Wildlife Program – Beverly Shofstall | Kids Tent |
| 10:00am | Dock Dogs Wave | Dock Dog Tank |
| 10:00am | Fly Fishing Area Opens 10:00am to 12:00noon & 1:00pm to 4:00pm | Catch Tram to East Pond |
| 10:00am | Winchester 5 Stand Shooting Opens | Catch Tram to Refuge Shooting Area |
| 10:00am | SAR Working Dog Demos | West of Dog Tent |
| 10:30am | Charlie Hogg 4–Season Crappie Fishing Techniques | Crappie Pro Shop Booth |
| 10:30am | Troy Dishner Fun 3–Man Goose Pit Calling Contest | College Auditorium |
| 11:00am | Retriever Demonstrations | West of Dog Tent |
| 11:00am | U.S. Navy Band Performs | Conference Center Patio |
| 11:00am | Camo The Clown | College Gym |
| 12:00pm | Catfish Noodling | Fetch’N Fish Tank |
| 12:00pm | McDonalds Wildlife Program – Beverly Shofstal | Kids Tent |
| 12:00pm | Dock Dog Wave | Dock Dog Tank |
| 12:30pm | Illinois State Open Duck “Meat” Calling Contest | College Auditorium |
| 12:30pm | Willing Partners Assist & Therapy Dogs | College Gym |
| 1:00pm | Retriever Demonstrations | West of Dog Tent |
| 1:00pm | Scott Ballard Reptiles of Illinois | Rend Lake Resort Outdoor Stage |
| 1:30pm | Tom Cat Hill Social Club – Bluegrass | College Gym |
| 2:00pm | SAR Working Dog Demos | West of Dog Tent |
| 2:00pm | Dock Dog Wave | Dock Dog Tank |
| 2:00pm | McDonalds Wildlife Program – Beverly Shofstal | Kids Tent |
| 2:30pm | Fishing With Electronics & GPS – Charlie Hogg | Crappie Pro Shop Booth |
| 3:00pm | Retriever Demonstrations | West of Dog Tent |
| 3:30pm | Jumping & Diving Dogs | Fetch’N Fish Tank |
| 3:30pm | Camo The Clown | College Gym |
| 4:00pm | Dock Dog Wave | Dock Dog Tank |
| 4:00pm | Winchester 5 Stand Shooting Closes | Refuge Shooting Area |
| 4:00pm | Fly Fishing Closes | East Pond |
| 5:00pm | EVENT CLOSES – Bring the kids and see ya Sunday! | |
| Time | Event | Location |
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Thanks to all our following sponsors for their support and contributions: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/Crab Orchard Refuge, JALC Foundation, Illinois Conservation Foundation, Little Egypt Longbeards NWTF, McDonlds, The Bank of Marion, Williamson County Tourism Bureau, Dr. Mark Smith & Dr. Gail Petreikis, Donald D. Gasaway, Friends of Crab Orchard, Pulley Electric, Tru–Bilt, John S. Brewster, Keith Martin, Inc., Powless Meyer & Hudgens, LLC, The Sollami Company, Aisin Mfg. Co., General Dynamics, Litton Enterprises, Inc., Take Pride in America Committee, Stephen A. Forbes Chapter Trout Unlimited, Carterville Chamber of Commerce, J.P. Barrington, Norman’s Carpet, Southern Illinois Bank, Carterville Dairy Queen & Country Cupboard Restaurant, Stotlar herrin Lumber Co., Sam’s Club, Rend Lake Resort, Marion Toyota, Crappie Pro Shop, So. Il. Sierra Club, Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, Timberline Fisheries, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Troy Dishner, Tim Grounds Championship Calls, Mac–Weld Inc., Marion Campground, Justin Settle, D.M.D., E.T. Simonds, Fager–McGee Construction, Russell & Carolyn Smith, Heartland Kubota, Cooksey’s Marine Sales & Bait, Image Architects, Delta Waterfowl, World Shooting Complex/Chris Hespin, Mermet Lake/Chris McGinnis |
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| 9:00am | EVENT OPENS | |
| 9:00am | Chainsaw Carving Throughout The Day | Tent Area |
| 9:00am | Silent Auction Bidding Begins | College Gym |
| 9:00am | McDonald’s Kids World (Kids fishing, BB gun, archery & casting) | Campus Wide |
| 9:00am | Outdoor Art & Heritage Show | College Gym |
| 9:00am | Buckmasters Deer Mount & Shed Check In & Measuring Begins | College Gym |
| 9:00am | Buckskinners Wake Up | Buckskinners Village |
| 9:00am | Archery Competition Begins – So. Il. Bowhunters | North Campus |
| 9:00am | Dog World Opens | Dog Tent |
| 9:30am | Jumping & Diving Dogs | Fetch’N Fish Tank |
| 10:00am | McDonalds Wildlife Program – Beverly Shofstall | Kids Tent |
| 10:00am | Winchester 5 Stand Shooting Opens | Catch Tram to Refuge Shooting Area |
| 10:00am | Fly Fishing Area Opens 10:00am to 12:00noon & 1:00pm to 3:00pm | Catch Tram to East Pond |
| 10:00am | Retriever Demonstrations | West of Dog Tent |
| 11:00am | Dock Dog Wave | Dock Dog Tank |
| 11:00am | SAR Working Dog Demo | West of Dog Tent |
| 11:00am | Camo The Clown | College Gym |
| 11:30am | Catfish Noodling | Fetch–N Fish Tank |
| 11:30am | Tim Grounds World Open Goose Calling Championship | College Auditorium |
| 12:00pm | McDonalds Wildlife Programs – Beverly Shofstal | Kids Tent |
| 12:00pm | Buckmasters Deer Mount & Shed Check-In Closes | College Gym |
| 12:00pm | Retriever Demos | West of Dog Tent |
| 12:00pm | Willing Partners Therapy & Assist Dogs | College Gym |
| 1:00pm | U.S. Navy Band Performs | Conference Center Patio |
| 1:00pm | Processing Your Deer/Miles Packing House | Rend Lake Resort Outdoor Stage |
| 1:30pm | Camo The Clown | College Gym |
| 2:00pm | Fox Hunting Demonstration | Go to Log Cabins |
| 2:00pm | Dock Dog Wave | Dock Dog Tank |
| 2:00pm | McDonalds Wildlife Program – Beverly Shofstall | Kids Tent |
| 2:00pm | SAR Working Dog Demo | West of Dog Tent |
| 2:00pm | Silent Auction Closes | College Tent |
| 2:30pm | Fishing For Crappie With Minnows & Jigs – Charlie Hogg | Fetch’N Fish Tank |
| 2:30pm | Coon Dog Bench Trial | Rend Lake Resort Outdoor Stage |
| 3:00pm | Fox Hunting Demonstration | Go To Log Cabin |
| 3:00pm | Retriever Demos | West of Dog Tent |
| 3:00pm | Pick Up Silent Auction Items | College Gym |
| 3:00pm | Pick Up Deer Mounts & Sheds | College Gym |
| 3:00pm | Buckmasters Deer Show Drawing | College Gym |
| 3:00pm | Fly Fishing Area Closes | East Pond |
| 3:00pm | Winchester 5–Stand Closes | Refuge Shooting Area |
| 4:00pm | EVENT CLOSES – SEE YA NEXT YEAR – TAKE A KID OUTDOORS! | |