Itasca County Chapter Banquet

Why Attend the Itasca Chapter Banquet?

The money raised at our annual banquet stays hard at work in our local community. Your support helps fund youth outdoor programs, habitat improvements, public land access, and conservation efforts that make a real difference right here in Itasca County.

Recent Itasca Chapter Contributions

• $7,500 donated since 2022 to Thunderhawk Archery.
• $6,000 donated since 2022 to the Nashwauk-Keewatin High School Trap Team.
• $3,200 donated to the Lighthouse Christian Academy Archery Program.
• $1,000 contributed toward a $50,000 habitat project in Itasca County in 2024.
• $1,800 donated to the Minnesota High School State Trap Shoot in Alexandria.
• $500 donated to the Wounded Warrior Guide Service of Minnesota in 2022.
• Annual Roadside Cleanup every spring.
• $2,500 donated in 2025 to help purchase land that became public hunting land.
• More than $16,000 donated to send local youth (ages 11–17) to Forkhorn Youth Outdoor Camp from 2022–2024.
• Donated to and participated in the acquisition of 640 acres of land near Bigfork that is now open to the public.

Supporting More Than Our Community

If you're looking for a local organization that truly gives back, look no further than the Itasca Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association.

In addition to the projects listed above, a portion of every banquet dollar supports the MDHA State Office, which is proudly located right here in Grand Rapids and employs six full-time staff members.

The State Office coordinates habitat projects and Forkhorn youth camps throughout Minnesota, advocates for hunters at the State Capitol, and oversees the Hides for Habitat program, which has generated more than $6.6 million to support Minnesota's public lands and wildlife habitat.

And that's just the beginning.

Join Us!

If supporting local youth, conservation, public lands, and Minnesota's hunting heritage sounds like something you believe in, we'd love to have you join us.

Complete the enclosed banquet registration or scan the QR code to register online.

Don't miss one of the best banquets of the year!

Whitetails Forever,
Josh Salisbury
President, Itasca Chapter
Minnesota Deer Hunters Association