[align=center]2006 ILLINOIS BOWFISHERS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
http://www.illinoisbowfishers.com

The following Illinois Bowfishers events have been planned for 2006.
Please realize that some of the details are subject to change so please call beforehand for confirmation.


April 22
Billy Davis Memorial Shoot, Rend Lake near Mt. Vernon, IL
7:00 PM to 7:00 AM,
BBQ on Saturday evening beforehand,
BAA Sanctioned event, Total numbers format
$20 for non-member of Illinois Bowfishers, $15 for member of Illinois Bowfishers and juniors (less than 18 years of age) shoot for free with paying adult.
Contact Dave Randolph for more information
Email [email protected] [/align][align=center]


May 13
Hennepin Canal Carp Shoot
To Benefit Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger
This is a wading or walking the bank only tourney. No boats allowed which makes it kind of unique and fun.
This was a huge success last year so plan on attending.
Total numbers format, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Entry fee $40 per two man team, Pre-registration required,
Begins at Lock 24, North of Geneseo 1.5 miles on Grange Road.
Contact Grant Wyffels for more information
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May 20-21
2nd Annual Illinois State Bowfishing Championship, Lake Shelbyville, Wolf Creek State Park
BAA Sanctioned event, 24 hour event, 11:00 AM to 11:00 AM
BBQ will be provided at 5 PM on Saturday evening, [/align][align=center]Big 20 Format (enter up to 8 each of any carp, gar or buffalo)[/align][align=center]Waders division will also be available[/align][align=center]1-3 people per team
$20 for non-member of Illinois Bowfishers, $15 for member of Illinois Bowfishers and juniors (less than 18 years of age) shoot for free with paying adult.
Contact Dave Randolph for more information
Email [email protected] [/align][align=center]



June 3
Evergreen Lake near Bloomington, IL
Lake-Fest Days
7:00 PM to 7:00 AM Total numbers format
Proceeds to go towards Sportsmen Against Hunger
BBQ at 5:00 PM
Contact Kendall Carrigan for more information
Email [email protected] [/align][align=center][/align][align=center][/align][align=center]June 24-25th[/align][align=center]Turtle Creek Classic[/align][align=center]BAA Sanctioned[/align][align=center]Indiana Tournament[/align][align=center]Scroll down for details!


July 29-30
Carpbusters-Native Fish Conservancy, Clinton Lake, IL
Focus on removal of invasive non-native common carp ONLY.
24 hour shoot, 11:00 AM to 11:00AM. Total numbers format.
Breakfast provided on Saturday 8:00 AM.[/align][align=center]1-3 people per team
$25 for non-member of Illinois Bowfishers, $20 for member of Illinois Bowfishers and juniors (less than 18 years of age) shoot for free with paying adult.
$1000 guaranteed 1st place prize money.
Contact Christine Appleberg for more information
Email [email protected] [/align][align=center][/align][align=center][/align][align=center]August 12[/align][align=center]Wonder Lake Carp Tournament[/align][align=center]Wonder Lake in NE IL[/align][align=center]BAA Sanctioned[/align][align=center]Sponsored in part by Carpbusters.com[/align][align=center]6am-Noon[/align][align=center]


Sept. 9
3rd Annual Ole' Uncle Dave's Drill and Grill, Lake Shelbyville Fun Shoot, Wolf Creek State Park
Fish Fry beforehand
Contact Dave Randolph for more information
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The Illinois Bowfishers will be hosting a educational and charity fundraising event June 3rd in Central Illinois.

The Lake Evergreen Charity Fun Shoot and will coincide with Comlara Park's 'Lake Fest' where we will have a booth and boats to give people an opportunity to try bowfishing.

Lake Evergreen is located in Mclean County Illinois, near Bloomington.

The time for the shoot is 7pm June 3rd til 7am June 4th. Teams will pay $10 perperson entry fee. This will be a unique tournament in that it will be similar to charity 'walk-a-thons'. Participants should secure sponsorships before hand for weight or number of fish taken. (example: a penny a pound or 10 cents per fish, etc.) There will then be two winners, one will be the team who takes the most fish, the other the one who raises the most money. All money raised will go to Sportsmen Against Hunger. But remember this is a "fun" shoot" so even if you don't any sponsors come on out and join the fun.

At 6pm June 3rd we will have a BBQ at the shelter near the east ramp. There will be a banner to mark the spot. We will be taking registration all day at our booth, or at the shelter before the shoot. Right before the shoot starts we'll have a very short meeting to discuss some lake rules and then we'll head out to have some fun!

A couple things to remember, Evergreen has a 10hp limit and the entire lake is 'no wake' after dark. We will also make the shore from the pump house to the north side of turtle cove off limits to avoid disturbing campers. We'll discuss this at the meeting.

There are no 'cash' prizes for this shoot as the money all goes to The Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger. However, there will be 500.00 worth of door prizes given out to the shooters. (winners will get first choice of theprize table)

Hope to see you there!

For more info contact me@ [email protected]

Wonder Lake Carp Derby

June 3rd 2006 5am to Noon


Registration: Begins at 4:30 the day of the shoot and will run until 10am.

Location: Center Beach, Wonder Lake, IL 60097

MapQuest.com for Directions - Intersection of Hancock Dr & E. Lakeshore Dr

Age 15 and Under–Free Registration (Must be accompanied by an Adult)

Compete for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Trophies for Biggest Fish!

Age 16 and Older; Individual Bracket – Registration Fee is $20
Age 16 and Older; 2 Man Teams – Registration Fee is $40 per Team

* Boats are Required for Non-Wonder Lake Residents as there is no Shore Access available – Guest Pass for Lake provided at time of Registration
* Compete for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Trophies and a Cash Prize (for first place only) for the MOST Fish Brought In.
* Optional Buy-in Competition for Big Fish, $5 Entry Fee for Individual Bracket, $10 Entry Fee for Teams. Trophy & Cash Prize for 1st Place Only.

Hot Dogs, Soda & Water will be available throughout the event.

The Awards Ceremony for All Four Brackets will Begin at 12:30 at Center Beach.
Throughout the Derby there will be available for Purchase Raffle Tickets for Door Prizes and a 50/50. The Raffles will be held after the Awards Ceremony.

All proceeds from this event go towards the conservation of Wonder Lake.

If Additional Information is Needed, Call Duane @ 815-482-3735


Wonder Lake is in North East IL.

The Wonder Lake Sportsman's Club does a real nice job with this shoot. If I weren't going to be at The Evergreen Lake Charity Shoot.. I would be there!

[align=center]2006[/align][align=center]Turtle Creek Classic[/align]
[align=center]Bowfishing Tournament[/align][align=center]BAA Sanctioned[/align]
[align=center]June 24th & 25th 2006[/align]

[align=center]Check in : 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (EST) on June 24th[/align][align=center]Weigh in : 7:00 a.m. (EST) on June 25th [/align]




Format : Most Carp + Biggest Carp

Entry Fees : 25.00 per person + optional 10.00 per boat for Biggest Carp

Teams : 2 or 3 people per boat
80% payback for 1st place
20% payback for 2nd place

Rules and Regulations:

10hp max on lake
2006 Indiana fishing license
Boats will be checked at registration by staff
Boats must meet Indiana regulations
Safety zones of lake are off limits
Must sign release forms
NO Alcoholic beverages allowed
NO nets or gigs in boats ( gaffs only )
Scales for Biggest Carp will be provided by staff
Fish must be disposed off site ( by teams )
Contact Info:

Turtle Creek : (812) 356- 4744 boat ramp
Alex Grable : (812) 239- 5825 cell
Davy Thompson : (812) 564-0664 cell
Luke Whitkanack : (812) 230-1405 cell



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