Whitetails Unlimited has granted $222,792 to various mission-related projects in the state of Illinois over the past fiscal year. More than 50 different organizations received grants pertaining to outdoor education, habitat enhancement, and hunting and shooting sports preservation. This was done in large part with the help of Whitetails Unlimited’s 33 Illinois chapters.

The majority of the funds were spent through WTU’s Preserving the Hunting Tradition program which includes veteran and youth mentored hunts. The bulk of these hunts are conducted by WTU volunteers who have spent countless hours of their free time ensuring the hunting tradition is not lost. Another large portion of these funds were granted to several shooting sport groups throughout the state including NASP, 4-H Shooting Sports, and clay target teams.

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