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Banquets/Fundraisers.
March 11: Aitkin Gobblers NWTF Banquet, Aitkin American Legion. For more info call Bonnie Carlson, 218-927-2616.
March 11: Kittson County DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Hallock City Hall. For more info call Rodney Bakken, 218-843-1492.
March 12: MilleLacs Benton PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Henry's Banquet Center. For more info call Dennis Sowada, 320-393-4214.
March 12: Upper Minnesota River Valley Banquet, 5 p.m., Prairie's Casino & Resort. For more info John Krogstad, 320-226-3369.
March 12: Brainerd Lakes Chapter of Muskies Inc, 5 p.m., Brainerd Armory. For more info call Jeff Young, 218-821-3669.
March 12: Minnesota Valley DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Redwood Falls Community Center. For more info call Jim Buckley, 507-637-8615.
March 12: Hiawatha Chapter TU Banquet, 5 p.m., Doubletree Hotel. For more info call Carl Berberich, 507-281-1763.
March 12: West Metro Struttin Zone NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Osseo American Legion. For more info call Mike Bauer, 612-991-1676.
March 12: Sterns County PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Gorecki Center. For more info call Chad Bloom, 320-292-4771.
March 12: Brainerd Lakes Muskies Inc. Banquet, 5 p.m., Brainerd National Guard Armory. For more info call 218-821-3669.
March 12: Northland Ridge Runner's Banquet, 5 p.m., Patrick's. For more info call Craig Johnson, 218-363-2410.
March 12: Sunrise Gobblers Chapter Banquet, 5 p.m., Cannon Falls Golf Club. For more info call Joel Nelson, 612-625-9235.
March 12: NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Clubhouse. For more info call Dave Wagner, 952-873-4534.
March 12: NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Clubhouse. For more info call Dave Wagner, 952-873-4534.
March 12: Wild River Chapter MDHA Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Lent Town Hall. For more info call Dan Splittstoser, 651-674-8693.
March 12: MN Darkhouse & Angling Assoc. Banquet, 5 p.m., Apple Valley American Legion. For more info call Roger Goeschel, 952-898-4406.
March 14: Whitewater Longbeards NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., American Legion. For more info call Merlin Mielke, 507-534-3357.
March 17: RMEF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Dry Dock Bar & Grill. For more info call Mike Hoops, 218-590-9902.
March 17: Valley Yelpers Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Caribou Club, LeSueur. For more info call Tom Bender, 507-248-3230.
March 18: Triple Gobble Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Cambridge American Legion. For more info call Roger Mcnear, 763-689-3602.
March 19: Rice County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Faribault American Legion. For more info call Tony Luikens, 612-669-3485.
March 19: Tri County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Rochester International Event Center. For more info call Martin Jensen, 507-288-2024.
March 19: Dakota Ringnecks PF Banquet, Crystal Lake Golf Club. For more info call Mark Switzer, 952-891-2153.
March 19: Rum River chapter MDHA Banquet, 5 p.m., Courtyards of Andover. For more info call Ron Schliefat, 763-753-3254.
March 19: Minnesota TU Banquet, 5 p.m., Hazeltine National Golf Club. For more info call Tim Heaney, 612-226-5556.
March 19: PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Club. For more info call Kevin Seavey, 507-363-3124.
March 19: Shetek Prairie Chapter Banquet, Caboose Bar & Grill. For more info call Mark Evers, 507-629-7020.
March 19: Brown County PF Banquet, 5 p.m. For more info call Dan Braulick, 507-227-2349.
March 19: WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Oak Park Heights VFW. For more info call Lindell Blanchette, 651-774-4590.
March 19: Brown County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Orchid Inn, Sleepy Eye. For more info call Dan Braulick, 507-794-3211.
March 21: Watonwan Game & Fish Club Banquet, 6 p.m., St. James VFW Club. For more info call Ron Noren, 507-381-5908.
March 22: Roseville DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Jimmy's Banquet Center. For more info call Don Ross, 651-482-8008
March 24: East Metro Full Fans, NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Oak Marsh Golf Club. For more info call Josh Dahlki, 651-245-7395.
March 24: Twin Cities Friends of the NRA Banquet, 2:30 p.m. MN Horse & Hunt Club. For more info call 952-447-2272.
March 25: Minnesota Pheasants Inc. Banquet, Kato Entertainment Center. For more info blueearthcounty@mnpheasants.com
March 25: Stearns County Thunderin Toms NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., The Great Blue Heron, Cold Spring. For more info call Harland, 320-398-2545.
March 25: Tall Timber Tom's Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Fortune Bay Casino & Resort, Tower. For more info call Alan Brunner, 218-666-5045.
March 26: Redwood Count PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Redwood Area Community Center. For more info call Dale Trulock, 507-336-2456.
March 26: Blue Earth County Minnesota Pheasants Inc, 5:30 p.m., Kato Entertainment Center. www.mnpheasants.com for more info
March 26: Sherburne County Swampbucks Banquet, 5 p.m., Marketplace Banquet Center. For more info call Cathie, 763-441-4624.
March 26: Canby Sportsman's Club Banquet, 5 p.m., Schotts Building. For more info call Allen Livermore, 507-223-5721.
March 26: Big Stone county PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Sioux Historic Pavillon. For more info call David McMahon, 320-760-6573.
March 26: Father & Son Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Green Isle Sportsmen's Park. For more info call Bob Kauffmann, 507-326-7011.
March 26: NWTF Struttin Toms Banquet, Courtyards of Andover. For more info call Jerry Jenkins, 763-753-0199.
March 26: Mcleod County PF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., McLeod County Fairgrounds. For more info call Virgil Voight, 320-587-4888.
March 28: Wright County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Buffalo Civic Center. For more info call Bruce Bartl, 763-682-0653.
March 30: Heart of the Lakes DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Maple Lake Legion. For more info call Deven Davidson, 320-274-5614.
March 31: Renville County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Bird Island Ballroom. For more info call Kelly Weinzetl, 507-276-1859.
March 31: Renville County Chapter PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Bird Island Ballroom. For more info call 523-1409.
April 1: Paul Bunyan DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., The Legacy. For more info call Todd Berghuis, 218-829-1379.
April 1: Pelican Rapids DU Banquet, Pelecan Rapids VFW. For more info call Gerry Berquist, 218-863-7329.
April 2: LeSueur County Chapter PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., American Legion Park Ballroom. For more info call Gary Novak, 507-744-5126.
April 2: Crow River Area MDHA Banquet, 4 p.m., McLeod County Fair Grounds. For more info call Bob Hall, 320-587-3824.
April 2: LeSueur Valley DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Caribou Gun Club. For more info call Doug Malm, 507-665-2653.
April 2: Red River Valley PF Banquet, 7 p.m., East Grand Forks VFW. For more info call Brian, 218-230-4364.
April 2: Pine County Thunderin Toms NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley. For more info call Kevin Klar, 320-260-2068.
April 8: Hudson Rod, Gun & Archery Club Banquet, 5 p.m., at the Club. For more info call Mike Cravens, 715-377-7845.
April 8: Rum River Longbeards, 5:30 p.m., Northern Lights Banquet Center. For more info call Neil Altenhofen, 763-856-3568.
April 8: Minnesota Fishing Museum Banquet, 5 p.m., falls Ballroom. For more info call Mavis Buker, 320-616-2011.
April 9: Lake of the Woods WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Moose Lodge. For more info call Scott Fritsinger, 218-395-0408.
April 9: DU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Ashby American Legion. For more info call Steve Zimmerman, 763-412-2090.
April 9: Lake of the Woods WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Moose Lodge. For more info call Scott Fritsinger, 218-395-0408.
April 9: Kandiyohi County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Hiliday Inn. For more info call Greg Karmowski, 320-212-3505.
April 9: Meeker County PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Club, Litchfield. For more info call Gary Duncomb, 320-453-7465.
April 11: Rich Spring DU Banquet, 6 p.m., Great Blue Heron. For more info call Greg, 320-597-3939.
April 15: St. Louis, Carlton County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Spirit Mountain Lodge. For more info call Matt Bremer, 218-349-6126.
April 15: Zimmerman DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Zimmerman American Legion. For more info call Danielle Haberman, 763-367-0742.
April 15: Carver County DU Banquet, Lake Waconia Event Center. For more info call Steve Leonard, 612-751-9139.
April 16: Byron Sportsmen & Conservation Club Banquet, 6 p.m., Byron American Legion. For more info call 507-775-2361.
April 16: Cuyuna Range Whitetails MDHA Banquet, Hallett Community Center. For more info call Greg Steinke, 218-838-4156.
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
July 3-8: Aquatics Camp, ages 9-14.
July 3-8: Fishing Camp, ages 12-16.
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 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.
Dog Events
April 2-3: Positive Gun Dogs of Minnesota, Gun Dog Weekend, Robert Milner. Stone Mountain Pet Lodge. For more info call Inga From, 612-701-7217.
Education/Seminar
March 26: Prairie to Woods Whitetails, Spring Food Plot Seminar, 10-3 p.m, Parkers Prairie Event Center. For more info call Grad Smith, 320-290-0688.
March 29, 31, April 5, 7: Trapper Education, 6-8 p.m., North Shore Community School. For more info call Shawn, 218-525-4970.
April 5, 12, 19, 23: Trapper Education, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Bunker Hills Activities Center. For more info call Mark Palas, 651-235-8034.
April 18-20: Trapper Education, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Little Falls Community Middle School. For more info call Jeff Opelia, 320-547-9961.
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Three Rivers Park District, 2010 Schedule of Events. For more info call 763-559-6700 or www.threeriversparkdistrict.org
March 12: Women's Outdoor Gear, 1-4 p.m., Richardson Nature Center.
March 26: Orienteering Skills, noon-3:30 p.m., Hyland Lake Park Reserve.
Tournaments/Contests
March 25-26: State Championship Archery Tournament, Fri. 5-9 p.m., Sat. 8-5 p.m., Champlin Park High School. For more info call John Wachlarowicz, 651-492-2572.
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 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.
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.
Special Event
March 12: Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Habitat Day, 9-2 p.m., Crane Meadows NWT, Little Falls. For more info call Paul Soler, 320-632-1575.
March 19-20: Pope & Young/Boone & Crocket Official Measurers, 10-4 p.m., Cabela's Owatonna. For more info call Danny Thompson, 507-451-4545.
March 25: Shore Lunch Buffet, 6-10 p.m., Guldens Restaurant & Bar, Maplewood. For more info call Troy Barrett, 612-618-7197.
March 26: Fountain Lakes Sportsmen's Club, Kids Fishing Expo, 11-1 p.m., Northbridge Mall. For more info call Kelly Walton, 507-318-9193.
April 23-24: Alaska Iditarod Competitor Speaker, 3-5 p.m., both days, Shady Lane Sportsmen's Club. For more info call Doug Krueger, 320-863-5944.
April 30: Sportsmen's Extravaganza, 9-3 p.m., Lake Region Christian School. For more info call, Max Day, 218-251-6433.
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.
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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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Brainerd Archery Club, 2011 Archery Events. Sat. 9-3 p.m., Sun. 9-1 p.m. For more info call Matt, 218-838-8713
March 26-27: Indoor 3D.
April 30, May 1, June 18-19: Outdoor 3D.
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Wisconsin Championship Hunting Series. For more info call Craig or Teri Steinbach, 715-577-5683 or www.wisconsinseries.com
March 19-20: Northeastern Wisconsin Chukar Challenge.
April 2-3: Wisconsin State Invitational.
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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 Bohunters 2011 Schedule of Shoots. For more info call Tony, 651-208-7267 or chilakootbowhunter.org
March 20, April 17, May 15, June 15, Aug. 21: 3D Outdoor Shoot.
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Buffalo Gun Club 2010 Events. For more info call the Club, 763-682-2308 or www.buffalogunclub.org
Now-March 27: Weekly Jackpot Shoot, Sundays, 11-3 p.m.
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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, 2011 Schedule of
events. For more info, Eric Marleau, 651-462-4587.
March 29: Spring Shotgun League Starts.
April 7: Spring Pistol League Starts, 2-7:30 p.m.
Season Dates
March 15: Badger, opossum, racoon, and fox season end.
March 31: March crow season ends.
March 31: Winter lake trout and stream trout season ends.
April 13: Wild turkey spring season opens.
April 16: Stream trout in streams(summer) season opens.
April 23: MN/SD Walleye and northern pike seasons open (border waters)
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)
Shows
March 11-13: Minnesota Deer Classic, Fri. 3-9 p.m., Sat. 9-6 p.m., Sun. 10-4 p.m., State Fair Grounds. www.deer-expo.com
March 12-13: Wells Gun Traders Show, U.S.C. Public High School. For more info call Jim Moll, 507-553-5479.
March 30-April 3: Northwest Sport Show, Wed. & Thurs. 1-9 p.m., Fri. 11-9 p.m., Sat. 10-9 p.m., Sun. 10-5 p.m., Minneapolis Convention Center. For more info call Bonnie Harris, 612-801-0912.
March 11-13: Minnesota Deer Classic, Coliseum Bldg, MN State Fair Bldg. For more info call Hugh Price, 763-746-2656.
March 19: Christian Deer Hunters Assoc, Hunting & Fishing Expo. Silver Lake city Auditorium, 9-5:30 p.m. For more info Call Dr. Tom Rakow, 320-327-2266.
April 9: MN Fishing & Hunting Collectible Show, 9-2 p.m., Medina Entertainment Center. For more info call Wally, 651-771-8926.
April 16-17: Worthington Chamber of Commerce Gun Show, Nobles County Fairgrounds, Sat. 8:30-5 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m.. For more info call Randy Thompson, 507-372-2919.
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Crocodile Productions, Inc. Gun & Knife Shows. For more info www.CrocodileProductionsInc.com or call 763-754-7140.
April 2-3: Brooklyn Park Armory.
April 9-10: Stillwater Armory.
Meetings
March 26: Minnesota Bowhunters Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Champlin Park High School. For more info call Brooks Johnson, 763-213-6811.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
