en-us http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal.aspx?id=90 10 Journals http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=948 Sporting clays has started and we have been getting good turn-outs. We have replaced 6 of the throwers with new ones and gravel has been placed down around the shooting area! Sporting Clays is every wednesday night from 4pm until dark. We have been grilling food having great time! W... 7/3/2008 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=924 After one of the longest winters in Northern Illinois history it appears that spring is finally here. With the warm temperatures and green grass also comes the end of the 2007/2008 upland hunting season here at Coon Creek Hunt Club. We want to personally thank all of our members and we hope you all ... 5/6/2008 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=923 Our last European shoot of the year will be held on Saturday March 8th. We still have several spots available so if you are interested please call to reserve yours. As always, member cost is $225 and non-member cost is $250 per person. This cost includes the European shoot, catered lunch, and aftern... 2/27/2008 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=922 We had a great time at our first European Shoot of the year. The weather was great and with the cold and calm air the birds were flying higher, faster, and harder than ever. A full house turned out and everyone was able to enjoy a full day of sporting clays, upland hunting, great food, and great fun... 1/9/2008 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=921 In memory of two great, and sadly missed sportsmen who were lost forever to hypothermia; Phil Fleming & Joe Tonyan An estimated 689 people die each year due to hypothermiarelated incidents. How would you like to have to call someone’s parents, wife, or kids and tell them that their loved... 12/20/2007 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=920 One of our members Gary Dini has some French Brittany’s available and they are excellent bird dogs that are also great in the home. They are the smallest pointing breed at about 30 to 45 lbs. Puppies are registered with United Kennel Club. Puppies were born Nov. 8th For more information call 630-289... 12/18/2007 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=919 The holidays are a very popular time at the club, so if you want to hunt, call and make your reservations early. See the holiday schedule below. Holiday Schedule: Christmas Eve Day – Open 1/2 day Christmas Day – Closed New Years Eve Day – Open full day New Years Day - Closed Story continues be... 12/11/2007 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=918 All members are invited to come out and join us for the Coon Creek Christmas party this Saturday, December 8th from 12 to 5pm. It will be a bring your own wild game get together. Story continues below ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------... 12/3/2007 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=917 Happy Holidays to you and your families from Coon Creek! This holiday season, we have a great selection of wild game birds to make your hunting experience enjoyable. This December, we will be having a chuckar special event during the first weekend of the month where all chuckars are only $10.00 per ... 11/21/2007 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=790 Coon Creek Hunt Club is officially open and ready for hunting season.  Both Members and non-members have already been coming out and experienced some great hunting.  We have been very fortunate with the weather, which has allowed for some enjoyable hunts. To reserve a time slot to come out... 10/25/2007 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=789 Coon Creek will officially open for the hunting season on October 1st.  The club is all ready to go, so reserve a time slot to come out and hunt.  To make a reservation call our office at 847-961-5193. Keep in mind that it is still plenty warm out and dogs can overheat quickly.  Ma... 9/25/2007 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=788 This is a reminder for all Coon Creek Hunt Club members that Sporting Clays is still going on Wednesday evenings from 4pm to 8pm. Members and nonmembers have been having a great time, enjoying some newly added electronic traps and game type shoots. Get out your shot gun and start practicing so y... 8/13/2007 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=787 A quick reminder to all club members, friends, family, and other shooting enthusiasts - Coon Creek is hosting Sporting Clays shooting every Wednesday evening from 4pm until dusk, and every other Saturday morning from 8 am until Noon.  The Sporting Clays tower is tuned up and ready to go, and we... 7/20/2007 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=577 With our upland hunting season nearly half over things are rolling along smoothly out at Coon Creek Hunt Club.  We have a lot of great new members this season and everyone is definitely enjoying our clubhouse and the thick cover.  The birds are flying awesome and there's plenty of extra ph... 1/3/2007 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=786 As a reminder to all Coon Creek Hunt Club members, the Club will be CLOSED from Friday November 17th through Sunday November 19th for the Firearms Deer Hunting Season.  We apologize for any inconvience this may cause our members.   Furthermore, we will be taking reservations for Thanksgiv... 11/13/2006 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=785 Coon Creek Hunt Club will be hosting another Hunter's Safety Education Course beginning on Thursday, October 19th and ending on Saturday, October 21st.  We encourage everyone who has or knows a child who is interested in the outdoors to get them signed up for this class.  Space is limited ... 9/11/2006 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=435 Greetings from Coon Creek Hunt Club! Last evening, August 3rd, we held the first of several official archery nights at the club.  With bowhunting seasons here in Illinois and Wisconsin drawing closer we figured there is no better time to break out the bows and make sure they're all sighted in and t... 8/4/2006 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=784 For those of you who have children or are interested in attending an official Hunter Safety Education class, Coon Creek Hunt Club will be hosting one on May 18th and 20th.  This course is mandatory for anyone born after 1980 and is rapidly becoming required my man other states for non-residents... 4/28/2006 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=783 A quick reminder to all members - our last day of hunting for the 2005/2006 season will be Sunday, April 2nd! If you want to come out for a last minute hunt please call us ASAP to reserve your field! This is your last chance to enjoy a day of fast flying shooting action until next fall so don't wait... 3/24/2006 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=782 Coon Creek Hunt Club was featured in the January 6, 2006 edition of Sports Illustrated. This past December, Chicago Bears’ linebacker, Brian Urlacher spent the day at Coon Creek and told Sports Illustrated a little about his experience. “Brian Urlacher stands in the cramped locker room of the Coo... 2/16/2006