No. Outdoorsmen from nearby and across the country travel to Henderson County to enjoy our Natural Resources and all they have to offer. Both local and out of the area outdoorsmen activities make major contributions to our local economy. Anyone who supports FOHCWL’s ECO Goals are welcomed as members.
Dollars paid towards memberships and raised via fundraising are spent on Education, Conservation, or Outdoorsman Heritage initiatives in Henderson County, Illinois. There are no paid employees, just volunteers.
Absolutely, YES! These types of organizations support the same types of objectives of FOHCWL and are vital to Education, Conservation, and Outdoorsmen Heritage. The main difference between FOHCWL and these organizations is all dollars raised by FOHCWL will be spent on Henderson County focused initiatives. FOHCWL will serve as a local organization who can partner with these national organizations on local projects.
Friends of Henderson County Wildlife is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your donation is likely tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep you receipt for your records and consult your tax advisor.
In 2020 Friends of Henderson County Wildlife was founded in loving memory of Don “Butch” and Beverly Brent, lifelong Henderson County residents who enjoyed all the Mississippi River Valley has to offer. Mr. & Mrs. Brent lived a life dedicated to their Family & the Education Profession. Their love of Mother Nature was infinite.
The Objective of FOHCWL is to educate the public, including school aged children, about the area’s Natural Resources for the benefit of wildlife and the recreational, outdoor activities they provide residents in accordance with the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. The key objectives of Friends of Henderson County Wildlife are Education, Conservation, & Outdoorsmen Heritage……E.C.O.
E.C.O. Goals:
Education
Conservation
Outdoorsmen Heritage
One of the most common inquiries FOHCWL receives is “How, when, and where can I or my children attend an IL Hunter Education Safety Course & Field Day which qualifies us to purchase a valid IL hunting license?” This question is the result of the law which requires any Illinois Resident born on or after January 1, 1980, to have a valid Hunter Education Certificate of Competency issued by the
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (ILDNR), Safety Education Division. ILDNR utilizes volunteers to facilitate Hunter Education Safety Courses, and these volunteers go through a background process and several steps of training. We are happy to report several FOHCWL members are certified instructors. Keep your eye on our Facebook page and website for the next Field Day.
