Working for the preservation of the wild turkey and our hunting traditions with a commitment to pass along our rich heritage of hunting and responsible outdoor use to the youth of our area through the JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship) program.
About
The Monroe County Longbeards was started in 1998 and currently has over 1200 members. In the 20+ years since starting the organization, we have received the Golden Gobbler Award every year, and have attained the Diamond Life Sponsor of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
Events / News / Resources
Upcoming Events:
25th Annual Monroe County Longbeards:
HUNTING HERITAGE BANQUET
2024 Banquet – Friday, February 2nd
TURNER HALL – Columbia
Doors open: 5:30p • Dinner: 6:30p
Click here for online Reservations
Or click on the PDF forms below, download and/or print-out, and return by mail:
2024 NWTF 25th Annual Banquet info 2024 NWTF Reservation Form 2024 Table Packages
JAKES Day
2024 – TBD
Waterloo Sportsmans Club
***REMINDER: KIDS REGISTERING & PARTICIPATING IN JAKES DAY WILL NEED TO BE NO LESS THAN 8 YEARS OLD AT THE DATE/TIME OF THE EVENT***
NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS NEW POLICY DUE TO LIABILITY POLICIES
Check-in begins at 7:30am / Event begins at 8am
Only open to the first 150 kids that register **No walk-ins**
Online Registration form CURRENTLY CLOSED:
2024 JAKES Day Online Registration Form
Questions: monroecountylongbeards@gmail.com
Hunter Safety Classes
If you are looking for a course location, please click on the link below:
Hunter Safety Courses – Illinois
For information on:
Illinois Hunter Safety Programs
If you have questions about upcoming events, feel free to email us at: monroecountylongbeards@gmail.com.
Awards
MONROE COUNTY LONGBEARDS CHAPTER AWARDS
Congratulations to Scott Goeddel, our chapter Chairman, who was presented the Marvin Henderson Memorial Award at the 2012 Illinois State Awards banquet. This award is presented annually by the Illinois Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation to an outstanding volunteer member with a passion for the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting tradition and who has true commitment to that purpose. The Marvin Henderson Memorial Award is the most prestigious individual state
award given to a volunteer.
The award originated to memorialize a man for his unselfish commitment and lifelong support of the NWTF and it’s mission. Marvin Henderson affectionately named “Mountain Man” was a charter member of the Little Wabash Longbeards and a life member of the NWTF. While not a wealthy man, Marvin gave generously of both time and effort to the cause of the NWTF. He passed away at an early age and his local chapter has set up a trust fund to maintain this annual award. It is presented every year to honor an Illinois volunteer member, who exemplifies Marvin Henderson’s attributes.
Scott has been an NWTF member since the mid 90’s and has been involved with his local chapter since it was organized. Along with sharing his love of the great outdoors with his family, Scott shares his time, talent and dedication with the public by providing an outstanding annual banquet, conservation seed program for the Monroe County area and most of all has promoted the preservation of the hunting tradition by coordinating an outstanding Jakes Day event that not only is fun and educational, but passes on the traditions of responsible hunting and has great raffle prizes to boot. All of this is done from donations that Scott and his chapter have acquired throughout the year.
So the next time you see Scott, please congratulate him on this well deserved award.
Contact
EMAIL US
monroecountylongbeards@gmail.com
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Scott Goeddel – Chairman
Steve Degener
Terry & Karen Matzenbacher
Doug Dewilde
Jim & Lisa Barker
Tim & Alexis Vogt
Justin & Savahna Scheibe
Griffin Taake
David Matzenbacher
Brian Lavalle
Brett Degener
Haley Keastner
Tina Woodcock
Nathan & Caroline Eschmann
Emily Eschmann
Mark & Brenda Rey
Dave Dudley
Kyle Dudley
Phil Saale
Ben Skaer