event_title: Indiana BHA presents a Field to Table Conservation Night

event_time_zone: America/New_York

event_start: February 25, 2023 18:00

event_duration: 180

event_end: February 25, 2023 21:00

event_address: 9713 District North Dr, Ste 1210, Fishers, IN 46307, United States

event_description: The Indiana Chapter of the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers invites you to the Field to Table Conservation Night February 25th from 6-9pm! **TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!**Are you ready for one of those moments when you taste a prepared dish and the euphoric sensation that you feel is hard to put into words! Well, here is an opportunity to experience that sensation as the Indiana BHA Chapter has a wonderful evening planned that you dont want to miss! We are providing a limited 54 seats at the Fishers Test Kitchen for an evening of wild game dishes, wonderful presentations, amazing raffle items, silent auction, and an opportunity to meet like-minded conservationists that cherish our outdoors. Two amazing chefs will transform the donated Indiana wild game into a variety of mouth-watering dishes that will not only leave you satisfied but also requesting the recipes! Enjoy this dinner while learning how conservation has impacted the lives of so many, how we can continue working together to improve the Hoosier outdoor experience, and how Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is a key player in that role! What excitement can you expect?? Oh, where to start! First off, Attendees at this grand occasion will have an opportunity to hear two wonderful presentations. The first from Mr. Jeff Manes, author of “Everglades of the North: The Story of the Grand Kankakee Marsh”, along with the producer and narrator of this amazing film. This film has won numerous film festival awards and showcases the necessity and importance clean water and conservation of our Indiana wild places.  All attendees will leave with a copy of this film!The second presentation will be Mr. Amos Rodriguez, a survival expert who has appeared on the show “Alone” season 7 and teaches numerous survival skill classes. Amos hosts a popular Youtube channel and instructs survival classes worldwide. Learn about Amos as he shares his stories, passions, and what conservation means to him!For the main event; during the evening, participants will be served a variety of locally sourced wild game dishes prepared by Indianapolis chefs Chris Eley, owner/operator along with his wife of Smoking Goose and Neal Brown, partner along with Greg Howe in the Fishers Test Kitchen. A wonderful variety of wild game from venison, ducks, pheasants, fish, and other small game has been donated by several of our Indiana BHA volunteers to provide the attendees with a unique experience of tasting astounding recipes that utilize these local wild harvests. Tables will be served with family style portions of each prepared item allowing folks the chance to create their own level of experience (be sure to share). We assure, these two chefs will create some exquisite dishes that will take participants on satisfying journey of the wild game experience! Here is how the evening will look:5:30pm will be guest arrival and check-in6pm will begin our opening reception with appetizers and an open bar provided by Sunking Brewery7pm we will be seated with a welcoming address and dinner will be served7:45 will be our two guest presentations8:30 - 9 will be our raffle drawing and silent auction closingEVENT TICKETS ARE LIMITED TO 54 SO ACT FAST AND PURCHASE YOURS BELOW! Thanks to several donors, the following items will be available to win:$1000 Gift Card to Weatherby$500 to Flint Ridge RiflesFinnex CookwareYeti Roadie CoolerWalton Avari Fly Rod , 9 4pc, 6 weight combined with the Avail Fly Reel. We have some exciting trips for our silent auction:Two Forks Guide Services - 8-Hour Fully Guided Float for Two (2) with lunch chasing smallmouthFrench Lick Resort - One (1) night stay with two rounds of golf on the famed Donald Ross courseFriends of the White River education float trip for up to twelve (12) participants Check out our current Table Sponsor - Two Forks Guide ServiceInterested in sponsoring a table, please contact Jameson Hibbs at 812-709-2105 as soon as possible. Limited seating is available!  All attendees will receive:A copy of the “Everglades of the North: The Story of the Grand Kankakee Marsh” film.A sweet 12oz metal cup (Link to Cup) thanks to our one of our event sponsors West Boggs Park.One (1) free drink ticket to use at the open bar.A network of like-minded folks dedicated to enhancing the Hoosier outdoor experience.Wonderful ideas for your next wild game meal!  This event will certainly be one to attend! The seats are limited so please act quickly to reserve your spot! This is also the weekend of the Indianapolis Deer, Turkey, and Waterfowl Expo, so what a wonderful way to spend the weekend! Stay tuned for more information as we continue to build this fantastic occasion! A HUGE THANK YOU to the folks that are making this event possible!!