WVUK Foundation

10/01/2026

🏹 Happy Opening Day of Archery Deer Season! 🦌

The 2026–2027 hunting season is officially underway!

Wayside Farm Foundation has a couple of dates remaining on our 2026–2027 hunting calendar. We’re proud to offer complimentary hunting opportunities for youth, wounded warriors, and veterans.

If you’re interested in experiencing a hunt at Wayside Farm, check out the remaining dates and learn more about our hunting opportunities:

We’re excited to welcome hunters to Wayside Farm and continue providing opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, learn about hunting and conservation, and create lasting memories. 🌾🦌

Happy hunting, and good luck this season!

Explore ethical hunting opportunities at Wayside Farm Foundation. Learn about our conservation-focused hunting programs that promote wildlife stewardship and sustainable land management.

09/09/2026

❤️ Turning Something Difficult Into Something Positive ❤️

We are incredibly grateful to announce a new partnership with Defense Depot with a shared goal: giving kids more opportunities to get outside, learn and get involved in the outdoor activities they love.

Together, we want to help support local schools, trap teams, archery teams, fishing teams, and other outdoor programs — while encouraging fi***rm safety, education, kindness, and anti-bullying.

As part of this partnership, Avery designed a special Defense Depot shirt, with 100% of the proceeds going toward kids’ fi***rm safety and education.

Grab your shirt here:
https://defensedepot.shop/see-you-down-range/

Want to support the cause directly? Donate here:
https://waysidefarmfoundation.org/donate/

We are so thankful to Defense Depot and the opportunity to partner with them to support our friend, Avery and all of the other kids in our area! What began as an unfortunate situation has created an opportunity to do something meaningful — helping kids get outdoors, supporting local programs, teaching fi***rm safety, and most importantly, choosing kindness!

We’re excited to see where this partnership takes us and the impact we can make together. Thank you for helping Avery turn something difficult into something good.

See you down range!

08/30/2026

What an AMAZING Open House!

Yesterday was truly one for the books and we are feeling incredibly fortunate and grateful for everyone who helped make our WVUK Foundation Open House such a special day!

From our incredible sponsors and partners to everyone who came out to enjoy the activities, fellowship, food and fun — THANK YOU! Your support means more to us than we can put into words. We are so thankful for a community that believes in what we’re working to build and preserve while introducing more people to our foundation!

A very special thank you to:

👏 Defense Depot
👏 DIGS Associates
👏 Elizabeth Workman for her delicious cookies
👏 Illinois Department of Natural Resources
👏 JCG Midwest
👏 Jesse Hogge with Ridgeside Wildlife Art
👏 Jimmy Rade with Mossy Oak Properties, Illinois Land and Lifestyle
👏 Little Wabash Hunting Preserve
👏 Randy, Ross & Ryan Workman for all of their help with the habitat
👏 Round 2 Retrievers
👏 Sandy Run Hunt Co.
👏 Scheels
👏 Soldiers and Dogs
👏 The Fallen Outdoors
👏 US Bank

We are truly so fortunate to have such amazing people and organizations in our corner. Your generosity, time, and continued support help make our mission possible.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, donated and simply showed up to support us. We hope you had as much fun as we did!

Until next time — THANK YOU! 🇺🇸

08/29/2026

🇺🇸 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🇺🇸

We’re excited to welcome you to the WVUK Foundation Open House at the farm today! We can’t wait to see everyone and enjoy a great day together.

📍 Address: 2000 N. 700 EAST ROAD
ASSUMPTION, IL 62510

As you make your way to the farm, look for the signs along the roadway to help guide you in. Once you get close, be sure to look for the American flags flying high on top of the tent! 🇺🇸

Come out, enjoy the farm, and make some great memories with us.
We’ll see you soon! 🇺🇸

• IDNR WingShooting Clinic • Retriever Demo • IDNR Archery Clinic • Lunch • Words of Wisdom from Clayton Yantis, Executive Director of The Fallen Outdoors • Door Prizes & More!

08/24/2026

🎉 We’re less than a week away from the WVUK Foundation Open House! 🎉

We can’t wait to see you there! Come join us for a day packed with outdoor fun, learning, food and incredible prizes.

🏹 Illinois Department of Natural Resources Archery Clinic
🦆 Illinois Department of Natural Resources Wingshooting Clinic
🐕 Round 2 Retrievers Demo
🍔 Lunch with The Fallen Outdoors Guest Speaker, Clayton Yantis
🎁 Fabulous giveaways — including a Youth Lifetime Sportsman License and a sh***un from Defense Depot for adults, plus so much more!

Bring the family, bring a friend and come enjoy the day with us! There’s something for everyone, and you won’t want to miss it.

👉 RSVP today: https://waysidefarmfoundation.org/open-house/

We’ll see you at the Open House on the Farm on Saturday! 🇺🇸

• IDNR WingShooting Clinic • Retriever Demo • IDNR Archery Clinic • Lunch • Words of Wisdom from Clayton Yantis, Executive Director of The Fallen Outdoors • Door Prizes & More!

08/22/2026

🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: DEFENSE DEPOT 🌟

The WVUK Foundation is proud to shine the spotlight on one of our incredible partners, Defense Depot ! We are especially grateful for their support of our upcoming Open House, where they are providing the main adult giveaway — a sh***un! 🎯

Located in Mattoon, Illinois, Defense Depot offers something for everyone, including a gun range, restaurant and bar, fi***rms store, gun simulator, and golf simulator.

We’re thankful for their partnership and generosity in helping make our Open House an unforgettable day. Be sure to join us for a chance to win this incredible giveaway and so much more!

Thank you, Defense Depot, for supporting the WVUK Foundation! 👏

Welcome to Defense Depot! Full indoor gun range, trackman golf simulators, tap bar, restaurant, virtual range and more!

08/19/2026

🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Today, we’re proud to recognize DIGS Associates of Moweaqua, Illinois!

As land improvement specialists, DIGS Associates is committed to helping landowners find solutions that improve their property for the long term. Their expertise, dedication, and commitment to their customers make them a valued partner in our community.

We are especially grateful for their long-term partnership and continued support of the WVUK Foundation. Partnerships like theirs help us continue our mission and make a lasting impact & help support our annual Open House!

Thank you, DIGS Associates, for being a valued sponsor and partner of the WVUK Foundation!

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08/17/2026

🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟

We’re excited to shine the spotlight on Jimmy Rade with Mossy Oak Properties, Illinois Land and Lifestyle!

Whether you’re searching for the perfect hunting property, looking for land to enjoy the outdoors, or ready to find a new place to call home, Jimmy is your go-to resource. As a veteran and someone who understands the land and lifestyle that so many of us value, Jimmy brings knowledge, experience, and a passion for helping others find the perfect property.

Be sure to meet Jimmy at the WVUK Foundation Open House on August 29 and learn more about how he can help you find your next piece of land or your next home!

Thank you, Jimmy and Mossy Oak Properties Illinois Land & Lifestyle, for supporting the WVUK Foundation! 🌿🦌🇺🇸

08/13/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: ROUND 2 RETRIEVERS 🐾🦆

The WVUK Foundation is fortunate to have a continued partnership with Round 2 Retrievers! We’re excited to have them joining us at our Open House on August 29, where they’ll be on site sharing their expertise and giving retrieving demonstrations.

It’s going to be a great day filled with outdoor activities, demonstrations, food, prizes and more — we hope to see you there!

RSVP today:

• IDNR WingShooting Clinic • Retriever Demo • IDNR Archery Clinic • Lunch • Words of Wisdom from Clayton Yantis, Executive Director of The Fallen Outdoors • Door Prizes & More!

08/10/2026

🇺🇸 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: The Fallen Outdoors 🇺🇸

We are proud to highlight The Fallen Outdoors as a valued partner of the WVUK Foundation and a sponsor of our upcoming Open House!

Join us on August 29 in Assumption for a day filled with outdoor activities, lunch, prizes and opportunities to learn more about the organizations and individuals who make our mission possible.

During lunch, The Fallen Outdoors, Executive Director, Clayton Yantis, will be speaking and sharing more about the organization's mission and the impact they are making through the outdoors.

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of The Fallen Outdoors and their partnership with the WVUK Foundation. We can't wait to see you at the Open House! 🇺🇸

• IDNR WingShooting Clinic • Retriever Demo • IDNR Archery Clinic • Lunch • Words of Wisdom from Clayton Yantis, Executive Director of The Fallen Outdoors • Door Prizes & More!