About the Event

Join us in celebrating the 37th year of Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days!

Please Mark Your Calendars for this year’s event that is currently scheduled for September 28th and 29th, 2024. 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

* Schedule is subject to change

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Start timeEventLocation
6:30 a.m.2024 Crab Orchard NWR Youth Bass ClassicCrab Orchard Lake
9:00 a.m.SHOW OPENSJohn A. Logan College
9:00 a.m.Buckskinners Wake-upBuckskinner Village
9:00 a.m.McDonald’s Kid’s Free FishingDwight Hoffard Pond
9:00 a.m.Super Fly Check-InDock Dog Tank
9:00 a.m.JALC Black Jack Disc Golf ClubTent Near Tee Box #1
9:30 a.m.Music by Uncle JohnFood Tent
9:30 a.m.Luke Estel – Return of the Spinner BaitWildlife Stage
10:00 a.m.Gary McCree “Honk On!” Memorial Group CallWildlife Stage
10:00 a.m.Wild Life Program by Beverly ShofstallGymnasium
10:00 a.m.Splash 1Dock Dog Tank
11:00 a.m.Fun Jump – Open to Public JumpsDock Dog Tank
11:30 a.m.Hiking With ShawnWildlife Stage
11:30 a.m.Camo the Conservation ClownGymnasium
12:00 p.m.Splash 2Dock Dog Tank
12:00 p.m.Music by Holt and CrainFood Tent
12:00 p.m.Luke EstelTournament Strategies
1:00 p.m.Tell Your Fish StoryGymnasium
1:00 p.m.Scott Ballard Reptile ConservationWildlife Stage
1:00 p.m.Fun Jumps – Open to Public JumpsDock Dog Tank
1:30 p.m.2024 Crab Orchard NWR Youth Bass Classic Boat Launch Weigh-inJohn A. Logan
2:00 p.m.Wild Life Program by Beverly ShofstallWildlife Stage
2:00 p.m.Super VDock Dog Tank
3:00 p.m.Camo the Conservation ClownGymnasium
3:00 p.m.Luke NelsonWildlife Stage
3:00 p.m.Splash 3Dock Dog Tank
4:00 p.m.Raider Run by Super Retrievers Series Super DockDock Dog Tank
5:00 p.m.Fun Jump – Open to Public JumpsDock Dog Tank

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Start TimeEventLocation
9:00 a.m.SHOW OPENS
9:00 a.m.Buckskinners Wake-upBuckskinner Village
9:00 a.m.McDonald’s Kid’s Free FishingDwight Hoffard Pond
9:00 a.m.Super Fly Check In and Open PracticeDock Dog Tank
10:00 a.m.Splash 4Dock Dog Tank
10:00 a.m.Luke Estel – Return of the Spinner BaitWildlife Tent
11:00 a.m.Camo the Conservation ClownGymnasium
11:00 a.m.Music by Cody GallowayFood Tent
11:00 a.m.Wildlife Program by Beverly ShofstallWildlife Stage
11:00 a.m.Fun Jump – Open to Public JumpsDock Dog Tank
12:00 p.m.Super V FinalsDock Dog Tank
12:00 p.m.Luke Estel – Tournament StrategiesWildlife Stage
1:00 p.m.Music by Holte and CrainFood Tent
1:00 p.m.Camo the Conservation ClownGymnasium
1:00 p.m.Luke NelsonWildlife Stage
1:00 p.m.Fun Jump – Open to the PublicDock Dog Tank
2:00 p.m.Salute to Veteran’sJALC Conference Center
2:00 p.m.Quilts of Valor/Veterans Honored With QuiltsJALC Conference Center
2:00 p.m.Scott Ballard Reptile ConservationWildlife Stage
2:00 p.m.Raider Run FinalsDock Dog Tank
2:30 p.m.Fun Jump – Open to Public JumpsDock Dog Tank
3:00 p.m.Super Fly Finals – Top 6 From Each DivisionDock Dog Tank
4:00 p.m.EVENT CLOSES

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR, SEPTEMBER 27 & 28, 2025

Attractions

  • Boat, RV, Camper Display
  • Boy Scouts, Egyptian District Displays and Activities
  • Buckskinners
  • Camo the Conservative Clown
  • Cody (Music)
  • Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge Youth Bass Classic Fishing Tournament Weigh-In
  • Dick’s Kids Activities and Prizes
  • Disc Golf Tournament
  • Dog Obedience – Imperial Retrievers
  • Fishing Stories Competition
    Saturday, September 28th, 1 PM
    First Prize $100

    More Info about Fishing Stories Competition
  • Flint Knapping with John Mondino
  • Food Vendors
  • Gary McCree Memorial
  • Heartland Ropemakers
  • Hiking with Shawn
  • Holt and Crane (Music)
  • Illinois S3DA Archery
  • Inflatable BB Gun Range
  • J&S Scents Fawns
  • Lieutenant Dan E. Finke Memorial – Annual Salute to Veterans
  • Live Southern Illinois Fish Exhibit
  • Luke Estell
  • Luke Nelson
  • McDonald’s Kid’s Free Fishing
    Flyer for McDonald’s Kid’s Free Fishing
  • Quilts of Valor
  • Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch
  • Scott Ballard Reptile Conservation
  • Southern Illinois Metal Detectors
  • Super Retrievers Dock Dogs
  • Uncle John (Music)
  • Wildlife and Scenic Southern Illinois Photography
  • Wildlife Program by Beverly Shofstall
Fishing Stories poster
Gary McCree "Honk On!" Memorial Group Call

Vendors

4-H Youth Education Extension Educator
AES SolarInformation on Solar InstallationAES Solar website
AM Vets Outdoors Inc.
Banterra BankInformationBanterra Bank website
Benton High School Chapter of the FFA
Big Muddy Flintknapping Works
Bub’s Tackle BoxBub’s Tackle Box website
Buy A Farm & Land Auction CompanyBuy 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 FiberClearwave Fiber website
Convention of States ActionConvention of States Action website
Daniel Dean’s Clothing
Delta Waterfowl – Southern IL ChapterInformationDelta Waterfowl – Southern IL Chapter on Facebook
Denbo Family FarmsHoney, honey comb, honey themed products, & homemade jellyDenbo Family Farms on Facebook
Dillards
Diversity
DLM Leather DesignDLM Leather Design website
Double D Outdoor TravelDouble D Outdoor Travel website
Eagles Nest At The Lake
Fan Favs LLC
Fellowship Of Christian Farmers
Fight Like A Girl
Foiles Migrators
Fowl Commit CompanyFowl Commit Company website
Frostbite TreatsFrostbite Treats website
GenX Tumblers15 oz., 20 oz., 40 oz. tumblers and coziesGenX Tumblers on Facebook  
Girl Friday DesignsSublimation tumblers 
Grammies Goodies
Harrison-Bruce Historical Village
Harrison’s Sport ShopHarrison’s Sport Shop website
Hawk Outfitters Co.Hawk Outfitters Co. on Facebook
HoneyBeez Snowballz LLC.
Hooked Bait Co.
Hotspots Mega Eye Crappe RodsHotspots Mega Eye Crappe Rods website
Howdy Hyde Leather Co
HSG Mechanical ContractorsDesign/build solutions for refrigeration & HVACHSG Mechanical Contractors website
Hurricane Marsh OutfittersHurricane Marsh Outfitters website
Illinois Department of Natural Resources – Division of Natural Heritage
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Division of WildlifeHunting digest, and information pamphletsIllinois Department of Natural Resources – Division of Wildlife website
Illinois S3DA20 – 30 target – 3-D archery courseIllinois S3DA website
Imperial Retrievers/CP3 Game CallsRetriever training/Game callsImperial Retrievers/CP3 Game Calls website
J&S Scents
JALC Dental Assisting Club
JALC MVP Disc Golf
JALC The Stem Club
Jeff Ray
Jiggin It RiteCrappie Jigs 
JULIE, IncMaterials on safe diggingJULIE, Inc website
KaykrochetCrotchet amigurumi plushies, blankets, cardigans, dog bandanas 
Keep Our Shawnee a National Forest
Knives By Jeff
Lake of Egypt DocksLake of Egypt Docks website
Layers of Lines 3DLayers of Lines 3D on Facebook
Let ‘em Lite CallsWaterfowl calls, deer, turkey and squirrel calls, paracord lanyards & slings
Little Egypt Ebikes
Lotz OutdoorsLotz Outdoors website
Man Hands
Marathon Pipe Line, LLCSafe digging info for Illinois residents, promotional handoutsMarathon Pipe Line, LLC website
Marine Corps LeagueFree popcorn
Mary Kay Skin Care & CosmeticsSkin care & cosmeticsMary Kay Skin Care & Cosmetics website
Max’s Outdoor CutleryCamping, fishing, hunting knives and other outdoor equipment 
Miranda’s 3D Printing
Nose Down ScentsDeer scents, hats, and seasoningsNose Down Scents website
NRA RecruiterNRA membership applications
Panda’s Alley
Phi Theta Kappa
Precision Fishing Guide Service & Fish Slime & Sweet Designes
Pro Gun and Indoor RangePro Gun and Indoor Range website
Quail and Upland Game AllianceQuail and Upland Game Alliance website
Quilt of Valor
Rada
Rae’s Rustic RootsCamoflauge clothing, T-shirts, accessories for the whole family
Rend Lake Area Tourism CouncilProvides a comprehensive suite of services highlighting the regions charmRend Lake Conservancy District website
Rend Lake Marina
Resort Destinations / Universal TravelResort Destinations / Universal Travel website
River Oaks Quga
Rolling Oak Alpaca RanchRolling Oak Alpaca Ranch website
RSP Heating and CoolingHVAC/ insulation/solarRSP Heating and Cooling website  
Sassy Nana GiftsSassy Nana Gifts on Facebook
Scarbrough  Farm
ScentsyWarmers, wax, room sprays, Buddies, scent packs…all things ScentsyScentsy website
Scouting America (Boy scouts of America)
Sesser-Valier Outdoorsmen
Shawnee Park and Climate Alliance
Snowie
Snpartners (John Deere)
Southeastern Illinois CollegeFlyers for their Wildlife Management degree programSoutheastern Illinois College website
Southeastern Illinois College Wildlife Management ProgramSoutheastern Illinois College Wildlife Management Program website
Southern Illinois Metal Detectors
Southern Missouri HydrographicsSouthern Missouri Hydrographics website
Spoeld’s Bling Dream-Paparazzi Jewelry
Steeleville Ducks Unlimited
Taras Taste of Rock
The Fallen OutdoorsHats & Shirts
The Freckled Fawn
The Fry Guy
The Hair Bow Factory
The Licorice Guy
The Shop’s Laser WorksThe Shop’s Laser Works on Facebook
The Sugar Crate
Thunder Worm Tee’s & More LLC
Toastmasters International
Trail Life USA
Turkey Run JerkyTurkey Run Jerky website
Union School Bees
USDA Forest Service
visitSISouthern Illinois tourismvisitSI website
Walker’s Bluff Casino ResortWalker’s Bluff Casino Resort website
Wallace Industrial Tools and Supplies
Zebros Outdoor PowerUtility vehicles, compact tractors, lawn equipment, outdoor power toolsZebros Outdoor Power website

Food Vendors

Beasley Concessions CreationsPizza, fries, funnel cakes, nachos & cheese, frozen fruit drinks, corn dogsBeasley Concessions Creations on Facebook
Cold Blooded Coffee & RoasteryCold Blooded Coffee & Roastery of Facebook
Drizzle Mini Donuts, LLC
Fan Favs
Fight Like A GirlCorn dogs (bacon), Philly cheesesteak, cheese fries, fried oreos & snickers 
Glodo’s Original Kettle KornKettle korn popcorn 
HoneyBeez Snowballz LLC
M and J Concessions
Pioneer Pork SkinsPork skins   Flavors: Cajun, BBQ, garlic and plain 
Sizemore ConcessionsHot dogs, hamburgers, fries, tenderloin, BBQ, corndogs, funnel cakes, drinks 
The Fry Guy  

We appreciate our Sponsors!

Title Sponsor

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Oasis Outdoors
Ronald McDonald House Charities

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Gold Sponsors

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RSP Heating & Cooling

Silver Sponsors

Clearwave Fiber logo

Clearwave Fiber

PSC Civil Engineers, Land Surveyors

PSC Civil Engineers, Land Surveyors

Bronze Sponsors

Prize and Support Donors

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Republic Services

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Walmart