Press Release - Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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Register now for the Briar Knoll Hunting and Fishing Club wingshooting clinic
SPRINGFIELD - Youth aged 12 and older and adults can now register online for the Briar Knoll Hunting and Fishing Club hunter level wingshooting clinic June 14 and 15 at Briar Knoll Hunting and Fishing Club in Lee County.
This clinic is designed for those above beginner and novice skill levels wishing to improve their clay target shooting skills. Registration is required and there is a fee of $30 per participant. Go online to register and to view the 2025 wingshooting clinics calendar.
Wingshooting clinics resemble actual field hunting situations, and participants will encounter presentations that mimic the flight characteristics of pheasants, quail, rabbits, doves, ducks, and other game species. There are two clinic sessions each day that begin at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. The clinics are taught by certified Illinois Department of Natural Resources or National Sporting Clays Association instructors.
This event is sponsored by The Briar Knoll Hunting and Fishing Club, The Illinois Conservation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
About IDNR
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is celebrating 100 years of conservation and service to the people of Illinois throughout 2025. The department was established July 1, 1925, as the Illinois Department of Conservation, bringing under one umbrella oversight of fish and game, forestry, public works, and lakes.
Today, IDNR's work encompasses management of about 400 sites across Illinois, including state parks and historic sites; wildlife, fisheries, forestry, and natural heritage; Lake Michigan water allocation and coastal management; conservation police; mines and minerals; oil and gas; issuance of licenses, permits, and numerous grants; the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta; and the Illinois State Museum. Visit https://dnr.illinois.gov for more information.
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