Bill Cook Chapter IWLA
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The Bill Cook Chapter meets 7:00 PM the first Wednesday of every month in the Conservation Center
The Bill Cook Chapter dates to 1902 when a group of sportsmen concerned with threats to their local environment formed the Portage County Fish & Game Protective Association. Then in 1923, the group joined the Izaak Walton League of America, just one year after the formation of that national conservation organization. Dedicated to both hands-on and education projects, some of our current activities
🚨 RANGES CLOSED TODAY 🚨
​Just a friendly reminder that ALL RANGES are CLOSED today, Saturday, August 22nd, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for the Hunter Safety Field Day.
📢 UPCOMING RANGE CLOSURE NOTICE 📢
​Attention members and guests! Please note that ALL RANGES will be CLOSED this coming Saturday (August 22nd) from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM to accommodate our Hunter Safety Field Day.
08/18/2026
🎯 Only TWO weeks left of the IKEs 3D Bow Shoots! 🏹
​The season is rapidly approaching, and the Wednesdays are flying by. Make the most of these last couple of weeks to fine-tune your bow and lock in your form!
​Join us tomorrow for another relaxed evening of shooting 3D targets at realistic hunting ranges. No scorecard pressure—just good practice and great company at the club grounds.
​⏰ Time: Tomorrow (Wednesday, August 19th) at 6:00 PM until dark
đź’µ Cost: Members $5 | Non-Members $8 | Ages 13-15 $1 | 12 & under FREE!
​Grab your gear and head on out.
08/15/2026
INDOOR AIR RANGE OPEN TODAY (8/15)!
​No plans this morning? Stop out to our Indoor Air Range from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a fun, family-friendly practice session!
​🎯 Open to ages 5+ (No experience needed!)
đź’µ Only $5 per family
đź“Ť 5341 State Hwy 66, Stevens Point, WI
🔓 Open to the public!
​Come on out and give it a try—hope to see you there!
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08/11/2026
🎯 The IKEs 3D Bow Shoots are BACK tomorrow! 🏹
​After taking a week off for our general meeting, we are heading right back out to the range this Wednesday, August 12th!
​Hunting season is right around the corner. Come shake off the rust, fine-tune your setup, and get some realistic practice on our 3D targets. As always, it’s casual, non-league, and no scoring—just a great evening outdoors.
​⏰ Time: Tomorrow at 6:00 PM until dark
đź’µ Cost: Members $5 | Non-Members $8 | Ages 13-15 $1 | 12 & under FREE!
​Grab your gear and bring the family out to the club grounds.
08/05/2026
🚨 Reminder! It's Annual Meeting Night! 🚨
Join us TONIGHT (8/5/26) at 7:00 PM for the Bill Cook Chapter Annual Meeting!
This is an important meeting as we'll be voting to elect members to our Board of Directors and looking ahead to another great year of conservation, education, and outdoor opportunities.
Guests are always welcome!
📣 IMPORTANT REMINDER: No shoot TOMORROW! 🏹
​Just a heads-up for everyone following the summer schedule: there will be NO 3D Bow Shoot tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5th.
​Instead, the IKEs will be holding our monthly General Meeting at the club grounds. Come out to connect, hear club updates, and talk hunting season prep with fellow members!
​We will resume our normal weekly 3D shoots next Wednesday, August 12th.
08/02/2026
🎯 Hunter Education Safety Course – Starts August 6!
​Planning to hunt this season and need your certification? Now is your chance!
​Check out the flyer for the important details.
​Pass this along to any prospective hunters! 🌲🦌
🌊 ✨ WHAT AN INCREDIBLE WEEK IT HAS BEEN! ✨ 🌊
We have spent the last few days diving deep into Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week, and wow—the energy, learning, and community passion have been absolutely amazing! From uncovering the hidden threats to our drinking water to exploring game-changing regenerative soil solutions, it’s been incredibly inspiring to see everyone come together for clean water. 💧🌾
But just because the awareness week is wrapping up doesn't mean the momentum stops here! Conservation is a team sport, and we need your voice in the loop. đź“Ł
Do you want to stay ahead of the curve, get the latest local conservation updates, and find out how you can keep protecting our beautiful watersheds all year round?
🗞️ Join the crew and sign up for the IKEs Monthly Newsletter! 🗞️
It’s quick, it's easy, and it keeps you connected to the actions that matter right here in our community. Let's keep this clean water wave rolling! 🌊💪
👉 GRAB YOUR UPDATES HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2ykXC0m_rHPJf68B0HdIOZllhFCUDkOaSxJNcQHV-U5Wtmg/viewform
🎯 Week 4 of the IKEs 3D Bow Shoots is TOMORROW! 🏹
​Hard to believe we are already closing out July! Don't miss your last chance to shoot this month and keep those habits sharp before the season gets here.
​Come out for a relaxed, non-competitive evening of shooting 3D targets at realistic hunting ranges. No pressure, no scoring, just pure practice and a great time.
​⏰ Time: Tomorrow at 6:00 PM until dark
đź’µ Cost: Members $5 | Non-Members $8 | Ages 13-15 $1 | 12 & under FREE!
​Grab your bow, bring a friend, and join us at the club grounds.
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