Mike Clifford

I'm seeing now the event starts at 9 a.m. this year. See you around 8!

It's possible. The hosted part has been 10-12 in recent years. The kids are free to fish and enjoy the day as long as they like. We can expect to get there early for set-up. 9 is good. Thanks!!

This Annual Fishing day will be held at Herrick Lake in Wheaton, IL on June 15th @ 10AM. As always, the participation of ISA volunteers is greatly appreciated by all.....especially the kids. Please respond if you have a few hours to lend for this amazing event! Set-up will begin at 9 a.m.

The meeting is Jan. 10th. It will likely be a comprehensive, very expensive endeavor with regulations and such. Just kind of excited to possibly get involved in "something" resembling conservation. But it isn't conservation. Just so happens to be walking distance from me. But hey....public access!!!

I'm curious to know if the ISA still does conservation grants. Riverfront Park on the Kankakee River is getting a Master Plan in motion in January with a community meeting. Among the plans is a public kayak launch. Back in the day, this is the sort of thing we contributed to. Not petitioning for funds, just saying I'll be at all the meetings. 😁

Thanks for joining us at this event, all. Spectacular weather. Photos: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02XVii8qJ8JNLgFdLoXGEnz1Ywmup2eu3PaDGrF9QrCDUY1hemTg9Fw4kWE4i5hdtjl&id=823017807&mibextid=Nif5oz

Forecast is for 80 and sunny this Saturday. A spectacular day for fishing and fun. See y'all there! 🥰

Looks like we have 6 so far.

The annual event will take place this year on: Saturday, June 17th at Herrick Lake in Wheaton. As usual, the ISA will provide volunteers for the Casting Field. Please plan on arriving around 7:30 for set-up. The activities run from 9-12. If you know of kids that would like to attend, sign-up is activated: http://www.sgttommyskids.org I look forward to seeing you there!

Recipient of the ISA Youth Appreciation Award in 2013. Craig was a diligent volunteer in the club. A regular in the casting field for many years and countless conservation events. The woman in the photo is Susan Alexander, who carved the award.

Did I miss an announcement on Craig Holderness passing? Found an old article, and he has not logged into the ISA site since Sept. 2021. Asked about him at Sgt. Tommy's event last year, and only learned that he had been sick. 😥

Good thing Google steers us toward the ISA site when typing in what you guys kept saying.....Illinoismallmouth.net 😉

Nice job.

Because the current governor has zero concern for these matters. Not too long ago, the IDNR would have not only been on board, but pushed hard for it. J.B. would rather have all of his "yes people" running it, rather than qualified individuals with experience in natural resource management. Makes it easier to divert dedicated sportsman dollars into his general slush fund.

If that is the best anybody in Illinois conservation can do, that can't be good.