"The
Guardian of Outdoorsmen's Rights"
What is IFOR ?
"The
Guardian of Outdoorsmen's Rights"
What is IFOR ?
A not-for-profit 501 C (4) Conservation Organization whose main purpose is to unite Illinois Outdoorsmen under one statewide umbrella and protect and defend the recreational rights of natural resource users in the state of Illinois. Currently we have united over 100 conservation groups and in excess of 75,000 outdoorsmen as members of IFOR.
To unite all outdoor resource user groups and conservationists (ex. hunters, fishermen, trappers, trail riders, etc.), dedicated to preserving, restoring and developing the State's natural resources, and to provide a professional liaison to the Illinois Legislature and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), to protect sportmen's rights and recreational opportunities; and to work together to ensure long-term, adequate dedicated funding for, and professional management of, the IDNR.IFOR's Mission Statement
IFOR is a unique coalition of individuals and organizations. We are
one of the most unusual sportsmen's groups anywhere because we don't blow the horn or promote the
cause of any
single special interest group. IFOR represents all outdoorsmen, all
sportsmen, all recreational
users. We believe it is critical that we all band together under
one large umbrella organization to
form a united front against those who would take from us what is rightfully
ours.
IFOR's Major Accomplishments
Full-time lobbyist in Springfield during the spring and fall sessions
Actively supports our members second amendment rights to own firearms
Maintains a Legislative Committee that tracks ~200 bills annually regarding 2nd Amendment, hunting, trapping, and recreational rights that effect members and affiliates.
Conducts an annual youth skills camp for Illinois youths.
Active participant in: Public Wetlands, Illinois Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger, U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance and many, many more.
Awards four $1,000 scholarships annually, two to the University of Illinois and two to Southern Illinois University at Carbondale for wildlife ecology.
Publish a quarterly newsletter for the membership entitled News 'N Notes.
President served on the State Whitetail Deer Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee and the State Waterfowl Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee.
Involved with the rewrite of a 15-year conservation plan for Crab Orchard National Refuge System.
Involved with the rewrite of the Master Management Plan of the Shawnee National Forest.
Involved with litigation to keep the Shawnee National Forest roads and trails open to the public.
Previous participant in Conservation Congress (all 5 regions),
Previous participant in the DNR's Deer Hunter Advisory Committee
Illinois has always been a great state for sportsmen. with forest, fields, hill country and river valleys everywhere.....Illinois offers as many outdoor recreation opportunities as ANY state. Please help us by JOINING this fight to protect our lands and our rights as recreationists.
