Sutherland, Iowa – Seasons Center for Behavioral Health and Camp Autumn are hosting their 3rd Annual Ice Fishing Tournament & Fundraiser at Camp Autumn on Saturday, February 12, 2022. This event is open to the public. There is no registration fee, however, free will donations will be accepted.  Registration is encouraged but not required. Visit https://fb.me/e/1lhv0E6kn to learn more.

The first 50 kids (15 and under) will receive a free ice fishing rod and reel combo courtesy of the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club!  Prize categories will be based on length for the following species:  bass, crappie, and bluegill/other panfish.  Mud on Main Coffee House & Roastery, from Cherokee, will be on-site to provide coffee and hot cocoa throughout the tournament and the Spencer Hy-Vee will be providing a chili lunch.  All money raised goes towards scholarships for children to attend Camp Autumn, a therapeutic camp for children in northwest Iowa.

“This event is for the competitive angler, the family who wants to try something new, and everyone in between!” said Stephanie Pohar, Marketing and Events Coordinator at Seasons Center. “We’re excited to see all ages and all skill levels enjoying some recreational time on Camp Autumn’s private lake.”

This event is supported by the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club, who will be coordinating and judging the tournament.  They will also be providing ice shacks, poles, and gear for individuals or families who do not have ice fishing equipment.  Equipment will be available on a first-come, first-serve, rotating basis.

Other event sponsors include Stan’s Bait & Tackle in Milford, Oak Hill Outdoor in Milford, No Limits Outdoor in Spencer, Pella Windows in Sioux Center, Snook’s of Okoboji in Okoboji, Great Lakes Guide Service, Hy-Vee in Spencer and Mud on Main Coffee House & Roastery in Cherokee.

“We are excited to host the 3rd Annual Ice Fishing Tournament and Fundraiser at Camp Autumn,” said Adam Lybarger, Camp Director at Camp Autumn. “We are thrilled to open up our private lake and give people from area communities an opportunity to fish while supporting a great cause. There is a lot of work that goes into an event like this, and we couldn’t do it without the help and support of our sponsors. We are especially grateful to the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club for their continued generosity and support of our camp and the youth that we serve.”

Camp Autumn is located at 4233 Yew Ave. in Sutherland, Iowa.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/3kmh97f.  More details can be found at https://fb.me/e/1lhv0E6kn.

If you cannot attend the event, but would like to donate to Camp Autumn, please visit https://seasonscenter.org/donate.php or you can donate via Venmo @SeasonsIowa.  In the comments section, please note the donation is for the Ice Fishing Tournament.

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Founded in 1959, Seasons Center for Behavioral Health continues to be a leading, comprehensive behavioral health center in the northwest region of Iowa. Offering a broad range of behavioral health Services, Seasons recognizes that investing in behavioral health is investing in a community’s economic, education, health and human services systems. Seasons strives to empower individuals so they might become active, contributing members of their communities. For more information on Seasons’ services, please visit www.seasonscenter.org or call 1-800-242-5101.

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