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FeedMN: Calendar of Events Issue: 17
Banquets/Fundraisers.
April 29: Upper Root River DU Banquet, 6 p.m., Stewartville Sportsmans Club. For more info call Lynn Duncan, 507-280-6347.
April 29: Rice County Sportfishing Assoc. Banquet, 6 p.m., American Legion, Faribault. For more info call Catherine Cap, 507-334-2372.
April 29: Hawley Chapter DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Hawley Community Center. For more info call Bjarne Rustad, 701-238-4767.
May 2: Wright County DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., River City Extreme, Monticello. For more info call Rob Kopff, 763-295-6569.
May 5: Stillwater DU Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m,. Oak Parks Heights VFW. For more info call Kevin Biehn, 612-840-3116.
Outdoor Media
• Ron Schara's Minnesota Bound, Saturdays at noon, Sunday at 10:30 on KARE 11, KTTC in Rochester, KBJR in Duluth, KVLY in Fargo and KEYC in Mankato.
• Outdoor Talk Radio with Tim Lesmeister and Rob Drieslein, Sundays from 4-6 p.m. on KTLK FM Newstalk 100.3 in the metro area.
• Writeoutdoors.com, Seasonal fishing and hunting tips from Outdoor News Writer Ron Hustvedt.
• Outdoornews.com, outdoor news from around the country along with local photos, fishing reports and more.
Deep Portage Programs
2010 schedule for upcoming events at Deep Portage which offers a variety of hunting, fishing and outdoor education programs for adults & youth. For more info or to register 888-280-9908 or 218-682-2325. Or via on the internet at www.deep-portage.org, e-mail: portage@uslink.net
May 1: Sporting Clays Fun Shoot, Turkey Presentation, 9 a.m.
June 12-17, 19-24, July 17-22(all girls), Aug. 7-12: Forkhorn I Deer Hunting Camp, ages 11-16.
June 19-24, July 24-29: Forkhorn II Deer Hunting Camp, ages 12-16.
July 3-8: Young Women in Science Camp, ages 12-16.
July 3-8: Aquatics Camp, ages 9-14.
July 3-8: Fishing Camp, ages 12-16.
July 31-Aug. 5: Forkhorn III Deer Hunting Camp, ages 13-16.
July 17-22: Upland Bird Hunting Camp, ages 12-16.
July 24-29: Izaak Walton League Camp, ages 9-16.
Aug. 19-21: Adult Wingshooting School.
Dog Events
May 14-15: Intermediate, Junior Gun Dog Positive Training Seminar, Stone Mountain Pet Lodge, Blaine. www.PositiveGunGogsMN.com for more info.
May 20-21: NW Minnesota Houndsmen Assn, BBOA Sectional. For more info call Susie Olson, 218-926-5223.
Education/Seminar
July 10-14: Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, Forkhorn I, at the Center. For more info call Kory Klebe, 320-354-5894.
July 17-21: Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, Forkhorn II, at the Center. For more info call Kory Klebe, 320-354-5894.
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Three Rivers Park District, 2011 Schedule of Events. For more info call 763-559-6700 or www.threeriversparkdistrict.org
May 7: Canoe & Kayak Demo, noon-3 p.m. French Regional Park.
May 8: Women's Archery, 1-4 p.m., Elm Creek Park Reserve.
Tournaments/Contests
April 30-May 1: Ice-Out Trophy Pike Tournament, Zippel Bay, Sat. 8-4 p.m., Sun. 8-2 p.m. For more info call 800-222-2537.
May 7: Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen's Club, Rough Fish Contest, 11-3 p.m., Silver Lake. For more info call Jason Neu, 320-267-8145.
May 7: Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen's Club Fishing Contest, 10:30-3 p.m., at the Club. For more info call Connie O'Konek, 320-558-2378.
May 21: City Auto Glass Walleye Classic Tournament, 7 a.m., Fortune Bay. For more info call Jamie Linseth, 218-780-0901.
May 21: Shetek Area Sportsmen's Assoc. Walleye Fishing Tournament, 7:30-3 p.m. For more info call Joe, 507-829-5281.
May 21: Chisago Lakes Lion's Club, Carp Fishing Tournament & Festival, 7-3 p.m., Lindstrom. For more info call Steve Levey, 651-257-2955.
May 21: Full Throttle Walleye Fishing Tournament, Mississippi River. For more info call Mark Schutz, 763-486-7508.
June 4: McGregor Area Chamber of Commerce Fishing Tournament, 9-3 p.m., Big Sandy Lake & Lake Minnewawa. For more info call 877-768-3692.
June 4-5: Leech Lake Walleye Tournament. www.leechlakewalleyetournament.com for more info or call 218-675-6176.
June 12: S.W.I.M Fishing League "Take A Kid" Fishing Tournament, Lake Minnetonka. For more info call Peter Capouch, 763-234-5428.
June 18: Full Throttle Walleye Fishing Tournament, Mille Lacs. For more info call Mark Schutz, 763-486-7508.
June 25-26: Battle Lake Lions & Ben's Bait, Walleye Fishing Tournament, West Battle Lake. For more info call Mike, 218-864-0923.
July 16-17: Lake Superior Salmon Classic, 4-6 p.m., Silver Bay Marina. For more info call Tracy Tiboni, 218-220-9488.
July 23: Mike's Bait on 8, Muskie Tournament, Forest Lake. For more info call 651-464-5150.
Aug. 20: Royalton Lions Club, Fishing Tournament, 7 a.m., Mississippi River Blanchard Dam. For more info call Mark Suska, 320-267-2260.
Special Event
April 30: Sportsmen's Extravaganza, 9-3 p.m., Lake Region Christian School. For more info call, Max Day, 218-251-6433.
April 30-May 1: ATV Fair & Swap Meet, Sat. 9-5 p.m., Sun. 10-4 p.m., Anoka County Fairgrounds. For more info call Mark Miller, 763-670-5746.
April 30: Minnesota River Banquet, 5 p.m., Lola's Larkspur, New Ulm. Email Yasure@lycos.com for more info.
July 23: Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen's Club, Sportsmen's Olympics, 8 a.m., at the Club. For more info call Jason Neu, 302-267-8145.
Season Dates
April 30: MN/Iowa Walleye and northern pike seasons open (border waters)
April 30: Spring light goose season ends.
April 30: MN/WI St. Croix River walleye and northern pike opener.
April 30: Beaver season ends (north & south)
May 14: Walleye, sauger and northern pike season opens.
May 14: Lake trout summer season inland waters opens.
May 14: Stream trout summer season in lakes opens.
May 28: Largemouth & smallmouth bass opener.
Shooting/Archery
May 7: Twin Valley Council Boy Scouts of America, Fun Shoot, 8 a.m. For more info call 800-944-1886 ext. 27.
May 21, June 25, July 23: Hudson Rod, Gun & Archery Club, Bowling Pin Poker Pistol Shoot, 10-2 p.m., at the Club. For more info call Rick Ottino, 715-781-7840.
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South Forty Archers, 2010 meet on the 2nd Tues. of each month. For more info call Julie Reamer, 612-845-1945.
Nov-April: Gander Mountain, Lakeville.
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Faribault Archery Club 2011 Shooting events. For more info call Brian Clausen, 507-333-2324 or check faribaultarchery.org
July 23-24: 3D Archery Shoot, 8-3 p.m., Ahlmans Gun Shop
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Forest Lake Sportsmen's Club, Spring Schedule of events. For more info, Eric Marleau, 651-462-4587.
May 2, 9: Youth Rifle Shoots, 6:30-8 p.m.
May 7: Youth Archery & 3D Shooting Clinic, 9-noon. Bruce 651-398-0772.
June 8: Youth Trap League, 4-dusk, shotgun range, gate #2, Gary Hosler, 651-464-9931.
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Brainerd Archery Club, 2011 Archery Events. Sat. 9-3 p.m., Sun. 9-1 p.m. For more info call Matt, 218-838-8713
April 30, May 1, June 18-19: Outdoor 3D.
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Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen's Club Inc, 10917 Duffield Ave. NW, Maple Lake. For more info call Jason Neu, 320-267-8145.
Every Tues. Starting May: Weekly Trap Shooting, 6:30 p.m.
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Chilakoot Bowhunters 2011 Schedule of Shoots. For more info call Tony, 651-208-7267 or chilakootbowhunter.org
May 15, June 15, Aug. 21: 3D Outdoor Shoot.
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Isanti County Sportsman Club, Cambridge, MN. 2011 3-D Shoot dates. For more info call 763-691-1604.
May 2-Sept. 5: Monday Night Shoots, 4:30 p.m.
May 22, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14: Traditional
Shows
May 21: Windom Convention & Visitors Bureau Sportsmen's Show, 8-5 p.m., Windom Community Center. For more info call 800-794-6366.
May 21-22: MN Outdoor Youth Expo, 9-6 p.m., Wild Wings of Oneka, Hugo. For more info call Nikki Walters, 651-439-4287.
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Crocodile Productions, Inc. Gun & Knife Shows. For more info www.CrocodileProductionsInc.com or call 763-754-7140.
April 30-May 1: Bloomington Armory.
May 21-22: Anoka Armory.
July 23-24: Military, Gun Show, Brooklyn Park Armory.
Women's Programs
June 10-11: Women's Fly-Fishing Weekend, Eagle Bluff ELC, Lanesboro. For more info call Linda Bylander, 218-833-8628.
Meetings
Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen's Club Inc. Meets every 2nd Wed. of the month. For more info call Jason Neu, 320-267-8145.
Lake Country Retriever Club meets the 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m., Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club. For more info call Larry Miller, 763-571-7087.
St. Cloud Fly Anglers Club meets the 3rd Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., Waite Park Gander Mtn. store. Call Dave Kollmann, 320-252-5906 or Tom Clapp, 320-685-3960.
Fishers of Men Twin Cities meets the 1st Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m., Lutheran Church of The Master. For more info call John Cummins, www.fishersofmenclub.org or 612-670-0707.
MN Duck & Goose Caller Association meets the last Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m., Cabela's Meeting Room, Rogers. For more info call Andy Thill, 612-749-9503.
Muskies Inc. North Metro Chapter meets the 3rd Tues. of every month. 7:30 p.m., KC Hall in Fridley. For more info call 952-469-2155 or www.northmetromuskie.com
Lake Country Retriever Club meets the 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m., Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club. For more info call Larry Miller, 763-571-7087.
Rapids Archery Club meets the 2nd Mon. of each month at the archery building located at the Bunker Hills Regional Park. For more info call Dan, 763-427-0808.
St. Cloud Chapter of Muskie's Inc. Meets the 3rd Tues. of each month. 7:30 p.m., Waite Park American Legion. For more info call Ken Schmitt, 320-290-6272.
Brainerd Lakes Chapter of Muskies Inc. meets 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m, Waterfall Inn. For more info call Jeff Young, 218-821-3669.
Scott County Pheasants Forever Chapter #125 meets 2nd Thurs. of each month, Oct.-April, 7:30 p.m., The Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course. For more info call Stacy Dvorak 612-202-6119.
Minnesota Valley In-Fisherman Club meets the 4th Tues. of each month, 7 p.m. at Apple Valley American Legion club, 14521 Granada Dr., Apple Valley. Gary, 952-423-3662.
Twin Cities Chapter of Muskies Inc meets 2nd Tues. of every month, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall. For more info call George Selcke, 952-933-2608.
Mississippi Longtails PF meets first Tues. of each month. 7:30 p.m., The Point on Hwy's 61 & 10 in Hastings. For more info call Dan Richmond, 651-730-4434.
Ringnecks Forevermore Assoc. meets 1st Wed. of every month, 7 p.m., Bertha Lions Building.
LeSueur County Pheasants Forever meets the 1st Thurs. of every month Oct.-April. 7:30 p.m., Hide-out Steakhouse & Saloon. For more info call Ken Mader, 507-661-4841.
PERM
PERM Monthly meeting in Elk River, 2nd Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. at Cinema Professional Building, Elk River. For info call 763-441-6869.
