Whitetails Unlimited recently granted $36,322 to the Champaign County Outdoor Heritage Chapter located in Champaign County, Ohio. For the past 17 years, the nonprofit has concentrated its efforts on an annual youth pheasant hunt. The event typically takes place in October and is free to all area youth 17 and under.

In addition to the pheasant hunt, the group also takes time to teach archery skills to those attending. Preliminary marksmanship is taught on paper targets before the kids graduate to 3D targets. They also sharpen their skills on clay targets before participating in the pheasant hunt.

With Whitetails Unlimited’s contribution to Champaign County Outdoor, they will provide equipment to local school districts to support their NASP programs, local archery and shooting range, local 4-H archery programs, and improve their local wildlife areas.

About Whitetails Unlimited:

Since our beginning in 1982, Whitetails Unlimited has remained true to its mission and has made great strides in the field of conservation. Thanks to more than 475 chapters, 119,000-plus members, chapter volunteers, and corporate sponsors, Whitetails Unlimited has earned the reputation of being the nation’s premier organization dedicating its resources to the betterment of the white-tailed deer and its environment. Our mission is to raise funds in support of educational programs, wildlife habitat enhancement and acquisition, and preservation of the shooting sports and hunting tradition for future generations. To date, Whitetails Unlimited has expended more than $147 million on program services and activities that continue to enhance, and ultimately foster, our mission. Stay connected with us: Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, WTU Website

For more information, contact:

Russ Austad, VP of Field Operations

(920) 743-6777, ext. 102

Chris Konop, VP of Field Operations

(920) 743-6777, ext. 128