The Fallen Outdoors Illinois and NWTF Illinois Wheelin Sportmen Touch of Nature Banquet

Saturday, September 20, 2025

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for a night of fun as the Illinois chapter of The Fallen Outdoors and NWTF Illinois Wheelin' Sportsmen hosts their Touch of Nature Banquet. The Fallen Outdoors is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to help Veterans and Service Members combat PTSD triggers and reduce suicides through outdoor therapeutic adventures. NWTF Wheelin' Sportsman provides participants an opportunity they may not be able to have on their own due to the lack of hunting land access, lack of knowledge of how to return to the field after an injury, or lack of necessary assistance.

This banquet will help provide a 3 day 3 night Archery Whitetail deer hunt for disabled Veteran and Non-Veteran hunters. The hunt will be held on over 2000 acres of private ground with meals and lodging provided. The hunt accommodates about 60 hunters per year. There are already ground blinds and stand setup for hunters so they can just enjoy the hunting experience.

All funds over $500 spent on the night of the banquet are 100% tax-deductible. Upon request: a tax receipt can be provided for purchased items over $500. The Raffles this year will consist of hunting, fishing, and lifestyle goods.

This year's food will be provided by Vets Rolling Smoke and BBQ. This is another veteran non-profit that will do all the food. Alcohol and soft drinks will be available.

Tickets

• Individual Ticket: $25
• Couples Ticket: $40 
• Youth Ticket (ages 13-17): $10

Sponsor Tables 

• Platinum Sponsor: $1000
  • Includes table for 8, table gun, and 2 raffle packets.
• Gold Sponsor: $500
  • Includes table for 8 and 2 raffle packets.
• Supporter Table: $250
  • Includes table for 8.

You must be present at the banquet to claim the table gun.

All sponsorship tables are while supplies last.

Donation Tickets

Pay for a veteran to attend this banquet! To purchase a donation ticket, add an Individual Ticket to your cart, and click DONATE THIS TICKET. Proceed with the payment under your name, and the Fallen Outdoors team will contact a lucky veteran to attend. 

Please email [email protected] to notify us of your donation.

NOTE: Donation Tickets are given away at the discretion of Fallen Outdoors. If you plan to attend the banquet yourself, you must purchase a ticket. 

Raffle Opportunities

• Archery Products
• 12 + Firearms
• Gift Cards
• Hunting Equipment
• Outdoor Equipment
• Deer Grunt Calls
• And everything in between! 

Tickets non-refundable. 

Ticket sales close at 5 pm on September 15th, 2025, CST.