A $13,000 grant on behalf of the Clinton Iowa & Maquoketa Iowa Whitetails Unlimited Chapters was issued for the purchase of 30 acres of land that will be converted to public hunting land. The 30 acres borders the existing 201 acre Eden Valley Refuge in Baldwin, IA. This project was a joint effort with the Twin River Pheasants Forever and Clinton County Conservation Board.

The Eden Valley Refuge offers multiple outdoor activities such as hiking, cross country skiing, and camping. It is also home to the Eden Valley Nature Center that is open to the public on Saturdays, May through October. The nature center includes a wildlife diorama, live snakes, and several taxidermy displays.

About Whitetails Unlimited:

Since our beginning in 1982, Whitetails Unlimited has remained true to its mission and has made great strides in the field of conservation. Thanks to more than 475 chapters, 115,000-plus members, chapter volunteers, and corporate sponsors, Whitetails Unlimited has earned the reputation of being the nation’s premier organization dedicating its resources to the betterment of the white-tailed deer and its environment. Our mission is to raise funds in support of educational programs, wildlife habitat enhancement and acquisition, and preservation of the shooting sports and hunting tradition for future generations. To date, Whitetails Unlimited has expended more than $125.9 million on program services and activities that continue to enhance, and ultimately foster, our mission.

For more information, contact:

Russ Austad, Whitetails Unlimited

Program Services Director: (920) 743-6777, Ext. 102

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