Whitetails Unlimited plans annual banquet in Highland

Whitetails Unlimited is sponsoring the Shoal Creek Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Highland Knights of Columbus Hall, 12454 State Route 143.

This special event will feature a two-meat buffet, auction, and prizes with a wide array of products such as firearms, outfitter packages, hunting and outdoor-related equipment,artwork, and collectibles only available at WTU events. A WTU mission-related grant from this event will go toward local conservation and youth education.

The social hour and dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 each, $20 for a spouse, or $20 for children 15 and under. Ticket order deadline is Jan. 30, and tickets will not be sold at the door.

To order tickets locally, call Greg Zykan at (618) 339-8112 or WTU National Headquarters at 800-274-5471, or go online at www.whitetailsunlimited.com.

Founded in 1982, Whitetails Unlimited is a national, nonprofit conservation organization. WTU’s degree of professionalism and dedication has earned us the reputation of being the nation’s premier whitetail organization dedicating its resources to the betterment of the white-tailed deer and its environment. Its mission is to raise funds in support of educational programs, wildlife habitat enhancement and acquisition, and the preservation of the shooting sports and hunting tradition for future generations.

This story was originally published January 27, 2016 at 3:40 AM with the headline "Whitetails Unlimited plans annual banquet in Highland."