Bring your kids, nephews, nieces, neighbors kids, any youngster you think will enjoy a day outdoors learning about hunting, shooting, wildlife, and conservation!
It is this Saturday at Randolph County Conservation Area, (the New Lake) at the group camp area. Randolph County Conservation Area is located North of Chester on Palastine Rd. http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R4/RAND.HTM

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We will have Archery, Shotgun, BB Gun, the DNR Wildlife trailer and also the Rock Climbing Wall stations! kids are split into groups and then rotated through the different stations. Food for the kids and the parents, lots of great prizes and giveaways for the kids.
Sorry, I'm not sure about registration time but will post later today after I talk to chapter President. If you need to know right away call 618-282-2275, and ask for details on Jakes Day.
This is a great event for the kids, We've been doing this for about 10 years, so I have seen some of the same kids over the years grow into responsible adults. Most kids are disappointed when they get too old to attend.
See ya there, if you need directions, I can post here.
This event is possible through donations and the help of volunteers who care about the future of hunting and the outdoors. When I see these kids I know not all will be hunters when they grow up, but at least they will have a better understanding of the outdoors and hopefully make wise decisions when it's time to vote on issues that affect our Hunting & Outdoor Heritage.

Looks like a lot of fun for the kids & adults !
Hope you have a great weekend in the outdoors !

GOOD LUCK :)

I hope you had a large turnout and everybody had a great time. jakes days are great for the kids in the county Bring back the memories of taking my boys years back NOW MY YOUNGEST HELPS TO PUT THEM ON. That tells me two things #1 I am getting old and #2 JAKES days had a positive impact on him.

we had a great turnout even though it was Hot-Hot-Hotter than Hell!
we had about 145 kids and probably 300 parents! just joking on the parents, but there were more than usual which is great, gets them more involved with there kids in the outdoors, the parents even helped out. we had 300 hot dogs and ran out before all the parents or committee members got to eat, but thats ok, everyone had a great time. here are a few photos...

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Aww. what a nice program.....

Looks like a great thing, wish I would have known it was sat. Dooooh! next year!

Had it not been so miserable hot..I'd have come down to snap a few shots....looking for familiar faces in the crowd...

The Jakes events are great. We helped out with one last year that the Lake County Longbeards put on.....
http://chicagolandfishing.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=44958&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=jakes

The kids always have a great time.....but I dont think as much as their parents do.

that looks like a ton of fun, might have to try that with the kiddos next year!

Its that time of year again!!! This was awesome last year. Its this Sat. at Randolph County Conservation Area or what ever they are calling it these days...Our very own Huntrz volunteers at this event and does a phenomenal job working with the attendees and future outdoorspeople. If you like the outdoors check it out!!!! Its a great thing for the kids too..:D

It is a great event and all the folks from te Turkey Bluffs chapter do a fantastic job! Virtually every child you encounter throughout the day is smiling ear to ear!

I never made it to the "JAKE'S DAY" 2009. but to anyone that gives time, lends a hand, spends the day with kids, are A-OK in my book. need more of this with kids, learnin them things or ways, safety. One be surprised how a kids eyes lite up when have days such as these. to all the folk that went, helped, my hat is off to you all. THANK YOU - EACH AND EVERYONE.

What Gris said, you guys are doing what we all need to be doing, sharing our love of the outdoors with those that may not get to experience it without your help Thank You!

Kiddos are already asking to go back!!! Big thanks again to Huntrz and the NWTF for all that they do to "pass it on" :D

It's that time of year again;

JAKES Day

Saturday, September 17th, 2011
Randolph County Conservation Area
just North of Chester, IL
registration from 7:15 - 8:00 am

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the JAKES program,
(Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship)
is a great program! bring your kids on down.

pm me if you have any questions.

Glad you posted this Huntrz.. for some reason I was confused and thought it was at the shooting complex this year! Thanks!

Glad you posted this Huntrz.. for some reason I was confused and thought it was at the shooting complex this year! Thanks!

That was a different chapter G, the Turkey Bluffs Chapter still has theirs at R.C.C.A., but we did move the date this year to try and get some cooler weather.

Does anyone know the date for the one at the Shooting Complex? Thanks!

I think that one is in June or July, already past.

That was a different chapter G, the Turkey Bluffs Chapter still has theirs at R.C.C.A., but we did move the date this year to try and get some cooler weather.
I wondered about that being a different chapter.. you know me.. pea brain LOL I think the move for cooler weather is great idea too! Looks like you should have a fabulous day this year!

Kiddos had such a nice time again.....What a great program for kiddos! Thanks Huntrz and the crew for all you guys did to make Jake's Day happen! :)

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We had a Great Turnout! Great Weather! 101 kids! and they all had a Great Time!

some of you SILO Veterans might recognize a few of the kids from our Winners circle

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The Winning fish in the A.M. Fishing Derby was a 9" Redear caught by Milky Kessel

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The Winning Fish in the Afternoon Fishing Derby was a 22 1/2" Channel Cat caught by Brenden Baughman

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we also gave out prizes for the most fish and the smallest fish in each Derby, all winners received a Rod & Reel Combo and Tackle Box.

Special Thanks to Mark Yehling,
Fishing Coordinator for the Southern Illinois Urban Fishing Program!
He brought all the rods & reels for the kids
and gave a great seminar before each Fishing Derby.

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Great photos and GREAT JOB on the whole day - you made lots of great memories for so many kids!

Fantastic, proud of you guys putting on such a great program! Keep up the good work man.

Thanks everyone for your positive comments.
These programs rely on volunteers to coordinate the planning and help out on the day of the event, every year it seems to be harder and harder to get people to commit to help. It always amazes me that everyone thinks this is a great thing but are always too busy to help out. :(
Programs like this are in jeopardy of disappearing unless more people step up to the plate to help out. The JAKES Day program is the one single most positive thing I have ever come across that promotes the outdoor sports to kids, it's one of the main reasons I joined the NWTF. Although started by the NWTF, other than the JAKES memberships which are paid for by national from money raised during our local banquet, everything is paid for with money raised by the local chapters and donations from local businesses.
Please seek out these local events and volunteer to help or make donations.

:)

Never knew this existed...this is awesome.

Here is a link in case anyone else didn't know:

http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/about.html

Here's a JAKES Day event next weekend not too far from you.

Trail of Tears Chapter
Event Date: October 1, 2011
Location: Trail of Tears State Forest
Contact: Jerry Garver
Phone: 618-521-7334