Miranda Coulthardt / Winonan

In an attempt to raise money for wetland conservation, Winona State University’s chapter of Ducks Unlimited will host their eighth annual dinner banquet.

Last year the student-run chapter raised around $20,000, and this year the club is looking to surpass this amount, said President of the chapter, Anthony Treichel.

The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion in Winona. Tickets are $25 and can be bought either online or at the door. Winona State students who provide their IDs at the door will receive $10 towards raffles. Anyone who wears camo to the banquet will be put in a special raffle, according to Stephanie Lindgren, the club’s fundraising chair.

According to Treichel, this event is family-friendly, and adding to the family environment, this year the club is offering a youth raffle.

“We want everybody to come to our event. Honestly, we have something for everyone,” said Treichel. “We’ve got a whole raffle this year set up for the youth.”

Some of the prizes being raffled off include a portable fish house, outdoor prints, outdoor gear, fishing rods, a GoPro camera and more.  There will be door prizes as well.

Treichel said Winona’s chapter of Ducks Unlimited, is a community-like club for “all walks of life.”