I was lucky enough to get to spend two days with our future outdoor leaders at the 1st Annual Downriver Outdoors Youth Hunt and take photographs for them!

The Celebrities - Marc Miller - Director, Illinois Department of Natural Resources • Chris Akins - Pro Dog Trainer and Handler • Danny Cox - Former MLB player • John Maybry - Former MLB player • Larry Reid - Outdoors writer and radio personality • Curt Hickam - Outdoor writer • Tim Grounds - 5 Time World Champion Goose Caller • Scott Huschle - Call maker and outdoor radio personality

SPONSORS of the event- Downriver Outdoors • WMCI Radio Matoon • Gander Mountain • Winchester • Huntin Pins.Com • Retrievers Unlimited • Town Hall Archery • Illinois DNR • Funneman Frontier Arms • 1St Federal Savings and Loan • Lock Stock and Barrel • Spark and Sons Honda • Heartland Classics • Avery Outdoors • Ducks Unlimited • The Hunt Club • Klauser Marine • Mississippi Valley Duck Hunters Assoc