The Brandan Kalmerton Foundation was created to help bring the same love of nature that Brandan had to kids today! Proceeds raised from charities and organizations will benefit and support youth, disabled hunters, and to help the betterment of outdoor activities and recreation that Brandan Kalmerton loved.
Children participating in the Shooting Zone at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo develop respect for firearms safety and precision.
Wisconsin State High School Clay Target League and local clubs – Come out and join the teens competitive and recreational 5-stand shooting event. Open to teens from 14-18.
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Children engaging in the Art Zone at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo cultivate creativity, learning about waterfowl through artistic expression. It fosters appreciation for nature while nurturing an understanding of wildlife and their habitats.
Decoy painting starting at 10am. Come paint a decoy with a artist. 25 available – on a first come basis.
Fly tying and lure making using duck feathers.
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Building Wood Duck nesting boxes with children provides valuable lessons in wildlife conservation, fostering empathy and responsibility towards nature. This hands-on experience fosters environmental awareness and a deeper connection to the natural world.
Participant’s will assemble duck nesting boxes and learn how the ducks use them through the nesting process.
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Waterfowl FUN FACTS questions and answer station. A waterfowl ID/biology challenge for teenagers. Kahoot activity – 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30.
Prizes: $500 gift card Fleet Farm, Duck/Goose call set from Lund Custom Calls and a $50 GC from Cabela’s.
Children participating in the Pellet Shooting Zone at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo learn fundamental marksmanship skills in a safe and controlled setting. It promotes firearm safety awareness and respect for hunting traditions
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Engaging in the Archery Zone at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo, children hone focus, coordination, and respect for nature. It instills discipline and appreciation for traditional hunting methods in a safe, supervised environment.
Kids will have the chance to learn the basics of archery shooting. A range is set up for the activity.
Engaging in duck decoy demonstrations at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo, children learn about decoy placement and the art of attracting waterfowl. It fosters an understanding of hunting techniques and wildlife behavior.
Young people will have the chance to actively help in working a decoy/blind spread with some ProStaff from Dive Bomb Industries. At 10am, noon and 1:30pm
Participating in duck calling demonstrations at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo, children develop communication skills and learn about duck behavior. It fosters an appreciation for the intricacies of hunting and the natural world.
ProStaff members from BG Calls will provide education on how to build a call and show youths how to call. At 10am, noon and 1:30pm.
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This great area will challenge your knowledge on waterfowl while playing games and having fun.
Come see some great items on display from current day to historical waterfowling.
Interactive walk-through trailers that celebrate all things wildlife. Visitors can touch a life-size wolf, tiger, bear, coyote, beaver, otter, fish and many other wildlife species.
Effectively engages, educates, and involve youth in the management and protection of our natural resources.
Our gracious sponsors have provided us with over $4,500 worth of prizes.
Decoys, calls, guided hunt, gift cards and many more.
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