Event Information
Join us in celebrating the 38th year of Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days!
Please Mark Your Calendars for this year’s event that is currently scheduled for Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28, 2025. We hope that with your support this year will be our biggest event yet. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days is the largest celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days in the country. We have 200 plus vendors crowd into the event that weekend and 35,000 plus sportsmen that show up every year. Established in 1987, the event has hosted over 1 million sportsmen and their families. We invite you to be a part of it.
The event was created to celebrate our heritage of hunting and fishing in Illinois. It is an educational, family event, dedicated to teaching ethics, safety and conservation in order to enhance the outdoor experience.
Directions
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* Schedule is subject to change
Saturday, September 28, 2024
| Start time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 a.m. | 2024 Crab Orchard NWR Youth Bass Classic | Crab Orchard Lake |
| 9:00 a.m. | SHOW OPENS | John A. Logan College |
| 9:00 a.m. | Buckskinners Wake-up | Buckskinner Village |
| 9:00 a.m. | McDonald’s Kid’s Free Fishing | Dwight Hoffard Pond |
| 9:00 a.m. | Super Fly Check-In | Dock Dog Tank |
| 9:00 a.m. | JALC Black Jack Disc Golf Club | Tent Near Tee Box #1 |
| 9:30 a.m. | Music by Uncle John | Food Tent |
| 9:30 a.m. | Luke Estel – Return of the Spinner Bait | Wildlife Stage |
| 10:00 a.m. | Gary McCree “Honk On!” Memorial Group Call | Wildlife Stage |
| 10:00 a.m. | Wild Life Program by Beverly Shofstall | Gymnasium |
| 10:00 a.m. | Splash 1 | Dock Dog Tank |
| 11:00 a.m. | Fun Jump – Open to Public Jumps | Dock Dog Tank |
| 11:30 a.m. | Hiking With Shawn | Wildlife Stage |
| 11:30 a.m. | Camo the Conservation Clown | Gymnasium |
| 12:00 p.m. | Splash 2 | Dock Dog Tank |
| 12:00 p.m. | Music by Holt and Crain | Food Tent |
| 12:00 p.m. | Luke Estel | Tournament Strategies |
| 1:00 p.m. | Tell Your Fish Story | Gymnasium |
| 1:00 p.m. | Scott Ballard Reptile Conservation | Wildlife Stage |
| 1:00 p.m. | Fun Jumps – Open to Public Jumps | Dock Dog Tank |
| 1:30 p.m. | 2024 Crab Orchard NWR Youth Bass Classic Boat Launch Weigh-in | John A. Logan |
| 2:00 p.m. | Wild Life Program by Beverly Shofstall | Wildlife Stage |
| 2:00 p.m. | Super V | Dock Dog Tank |
| 3:00 p.m. | Camo the Conservation Clown | Gymnasium |
| 3:00 p.m. | Luke Nelson | Wildlife Stage |
| 3:00 p.m. | Splash 3 | Dock Dog Tank |
| 4:00 p.m. | Raider Run by Super Retrievers Series Super Dock | Dock Dog Tank |
| 5:00 p.m. | Fun Jump – Open to Public Jumps | Dock Dog Tank |
Sunday, September 29, 2024
| Start Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | SHOW OPENS | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Buckskinners Wake-up | Buckskinner Village |
| 9:00 a.m. | McDonald’s Kid’s Free Fishing | Dwight Hoffard Pond |
| 9:00 a.m. | Super Fly Check In and Open Practice | Dock Dog Tank |
| 10:00 a.m. | Splash 4 | Dock Dog Tank |
| 10:00 a.m. | Luke Estel – Return of the Spinner Bait | Wildlife Tent |
| 11:00 a.m. | Camo the Conservation Clown | Gymnasium |
| 11:00 a.m. | Music by Cody Galloway | Food Tent |
| 11:00 a.m. | Wildlife Program by Beverly Shofstall | Wildlife Stage |
| 11:00 a.m. | Fun Jump – Open to Public Jumps | Dock Dog Tank |
| 12:00 p.m. | Super V Finals | Dock Dog Tank |
| 12:00 p.m. | Luke Estel – Tournament Strategies | Wildlife Stage |
| 1:00 p.m. | Music by Holte and Crain | Food Tent |
| 1:00 p.m. | Camo the Conservation Clown | Gymnasium |
| 1:00 p.m. | Luke Nelson | Wildlife Stage |
| 1:00 p.m. | Fun Jump – Open to the Public | Dock Dog Tank |
| 2:00 p.m. | Salute to Veteran’s | JALC Conference Center |
| 2:00 p.m. | Quilts of Valor/Veterans Honored With Quilts | JALC Conference Center |
| 2:00 p.m. | Scott Ballard Reptile Conservation | Wildlife Stage |
| 2:00 p.m. | Raider Run Finals | Dock Dog Tank |
| 2:30 p.m. | Fun Jump – Open to Public Jumps | Dock Dog Tank |
| 3:00 p.m. | Super Fly Finals – Top 6 From Each Division | Dock Dog Tank |
| 4:00 p.m. | EVENT CLOSES |
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR, SEPTEMBER 27 & 28, 2025
Attractions
- Camo the Conservation Clown
- Ronald McDonald House Charities Kid’s Fishing
- Tell Your Fish Story Competition
- Lieutenant Dan E. Finke Memorial – Annual Salute to Veterans
- Music
- Food Vendors
- Art Displays
- Inflatable BB Gun Range
- Quilts of Valor
- Vendors
- Lots more to come!!!
Vendors
Over 130 vendors!
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| 4-H Youth Education Extension Educator | ||
| AES Solar | Information on Solar Installation | AES Solar website |
| AM Vets Outdoors Inc. | ||
| Banterra Bank | Information | Banterra Bank website |
| Benton High School Chapter of the FFA | ||
| Big Muddy Flintknapping Works | ||
| Bub’s Tackle Box | Bub’s Tackle Box website | |
| Buy A Farm & Land Auction Company | Buy A Farm & Land Auction Company website | |
| Camo the Clown | ||
| Carterville American Legion and Auxiliary | ||
| Carterville Pack 7077 | ||
| Choral Union | ||
| Christian County Coal Mine Museum | ||
| Clearwave Fiber | Clearwave Fiber website | |
| Convention of States Action | Convention of States Action website | |
| Daniel Dean’s Clothing | ||
| Delta Waterfowl – Southern IL Chapter | Information | Delta Waterfowl – Southern IL Chapter on Facebook |
| Denbo Family Farms | Honey, honey comb, honey themed products, & homemade jelly | Denbo Family Farms on Facebook |
| Dillards | ||
| Diversity | ||
| DLM Leather Design | DLM Leather Design website | |
| Double D Outdoor Travel | Double D Outdoor Travel website | |
| Eagles Nest At The Lake | ||
| Fan Favs LLC | ||
| Fellowship Of Christian Farmers | ||
| Fight Like A Girl | ||
| Foiles Migrators | ||
| Fowl Commit Company | Fowl Commit Company website | |
| Frostbite Treats | Frostbite Treats website | |
| GenX Tumblers | 15 oz., 20 oz., 40 oz. tumblers and cozies | GenX Tumblers on Facebook |
| Girl Friday Designs | Sublimation tumblers | |
| Grammies Goodies | ||
| Harrison-Bruce Historical Village | ||
| Harrison’s Sport Shop | Harrison’s Sport Shop website | |
| Hawk Outfitters Co. | Hawk Outfitters Co. on Facebook | |
| HoneyBeez Snowballz LLC. | ||
| Hooked Bait Co. | ||
| Hotspots Mega Eye Crappe Rods | Hotspots Mega Eye Crappe Rods website | |
| Howdy Hyde Leather Co | ||
| HSG Mechanical Contractors | Design/build solutions for refrigeration & HVAC | HSG Mechanical Contractors website |
| Hurricane Marsh Outfitters | Hurricane Marsh Outfitters website | |
| Illinois Department of Natural Resources – Division of Natural Heritage | ||
| Illinois Department of Natural Resources | ||
| Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife | Hunting digest, and information pamphlets | Illinois Department of Natural Resources – Division of Wildlife website |
| Illinois S3DA | 20 – 30 target – 3-D archery course | Illinois S3DA website |
| Imperial Retrievers/CP3 Game Calls | Retriever training/Game calls | Imperial Retrievers/CP3 Game Calls website |
| J&S Scents | ||
| JALC Dental Assisting Club | ||
| JALC MVP Disc Golf | ||
| JALC The Stem Club | ||
| Jeff Ray | ||
| Jiggin It Rite | Crappie Jigs | |
| JULIE, Inc | Materials on safe digging | JULIE, Inc website |
| Kaykrochet | Crotchet amigurumi plushies, blankets, cardigans, dog bandanas | |
| Keep Our Shawnee a National Forest | ||
| Knives By Jeff | ||
| Lake of Egypt Docks | Lake of Egypt Docks website | |
| Layers of Lines 3D | Layers of Lines 3D on Facebook | |
| Let ‘em Lite Calls | Waterfowl calls, deer, turkey and squirrel calls, paracord lanyards & slings | |
| Little Egypt Ebikes | ||
| Lotz Outdoors | Lotz Outdoors website | |
| Man Hands | ||
| Marathon Pipe Line, LLC | Safe digging info for Illinois residents, promotional handouts | Marathon Pipe Line, LLC website |
| Marine Corps League | Free popcorn | |
| Mary Kay Skin Care & Cosmetics | Skin care & cosmetics | Mary Kay Skin Care & Cosmetics website |
| Max’s Outdoor Cutlery | Camping, fishing, hunting knives and other outdoor equipment | |
| Miranda’s 3D Printing | ||
| Nose Down Scents | Deer scents, hats, and seasonings | Nose Down Scents website |
| NRA Recruiter | NRA membership applications | |
| Panda’s Alley | ||
| Phi Theta Kappa | ||
| Precision Fishing Guide Service & Fish Slime & Sweet Designes | ||
| Pro Gun and Indoor Range | Pro Gun and Indoor Range website | |
| Quail and Upland Game Alliance | Quail and Upland Game Alliance website | |
| Quilt of Valor | ||
| Rada | ||
| Rae’s Rustic Roots | Camoflauge clothing, T-shirts, accessories for the whole family | |
| Rend Lake Area Tourism Council | Provides a comprehensive suite of services highlighting the regions charm | Rend Lake Conservancy District website |
| Rend Lake Marina | ||
| Resort Destinations / Universal Travel | Resort Destinations / Universal Travel website | |
| River Oaks Quga | ||
| Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch | Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch website | |
| RSP Heating and Cooling | HVAC/ insulation/solar | RSP Heating and Cooling website |
| Sassy Nana Gifts | Sassy Nana Gifts on Facebook | |
| Scarbrough Farm | ||
| Scentsy | Warmers, wax, room sprays, Buddies, scent packs…all things Scentsy | Scentsy website |
| Scouting America (Boy scouts of America) | ||
| Sesser-Valier Outdoorsmen | ||
| Shawnee Park and Climate Alliance | ||
| Snowie | ||
| Snpartners (John Deere) | ||
| Southeastern Illinois College | Flyers for their Wildlife Management degree program | Southeastern Illinois College website |
| Southeastern Illinois College Wildlife Management Program | Southeastern Illinois College Wildlife Management Program website | |
| Southern Illinois Metal Detectors | ||
| Southern Missouri Hydrographics | Southern Missouri Hydrographics website | |
| Spoeld’s Bling Dream-Paparazzi Jewelry | ||
| Steeleville Ducks Unlimited | ||
| Taras Taste of Rock | ||
| The Fallen Outdoors | Hats & Shirts | |
| The Freckled Fawn | ||
| The Fry Guy | ||
| The Hair Bow Factory | ||
| The Licorice Guy | ||
| The Shop’s Laser Works | The Shop’s Laser Works on Facebook | |
| The Sugar Crate | ||
| Thunder Worm Tee’s & More LLC | ||
| Toastmasters International | ||
| Trail Life USA | ||
| Turkey Run Jerky | Turkey Run Jerky website | |
| Union School Bees | ||
| USDA Forest Service | ||
| visitSI | Southern Illinois tourism | visitSI website |
| Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort | Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort website | |
| Wallace Industrial Tools and Supplies | ||
| Zebros Outdoor Power | Utility vehicles, compact tractors, lawn equipment, outdoor power tools | Zebros Outdoor Power website |
Food Vendors
| Beasley Concessions Creations | Pizza, fries, funnel cakes, nachos & cheese, frozen fruit drinks, corn dogs | Beasley Concessions Creations on Facebook |
| Cold Blooded Coffee & Roastery | Cold Blooded Coffee & Roastery of Facebook | |
| Drizzle Mini Donuts, LLC | ||
| Fan Favs | ||
| Fight Like A Girl | Corn dogs (bacon), Philly cheesesteak, cheese fries, fried oreos & snickers | |
| Glodo’s Original Kettle Korn | Kettle korn popcorn | |
| HoneyBeez Snowballz LLC | ||
| M and J Concessions | ||
| Pioneer Pork Skins | Pork skins Flavors: Cajun, BBQ, garlic and plain | |
| Sizemore Concessions | Hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, tenderloin, BBQ, corndogs, funnel cakes, drinks | |
| The Fry Guy |
Vendor Applications
Sponsor Application (Downloadable Word Document)
Competitions
Coming Soon – Fishing Stories Competition Entry Form
If you would like to become a supportive sponsor for Hunting and Fishing Days, please fill out this form and submit it back to us with your check.
Thank You!
We appreciate our Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Gold Sponsors
SAMRON MIDWEST CONTRACTING