August 13, 2004

Aug. 16: Watertown Archers Inc. Fundraiser, Plattdeuscher Hall, 5:30 p.m. For more info call Cory Saniter, 920-261-8030. Aug. 19: Waukesha Chapter Wisconsin Waterfowl Assoc. Banquet, 5 p.m., Country Inn, Pewaukee. For more info call Joe Carrigan, 262-547-2800 or Jim Lutz, 262-569-8184. Aug. 19: Germantown Gobblers 2nd Annual NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m. The Quilted Bear- Germantown. […]

Contributing Editor Bill Vaznis knows black bears. A Massachusetts native who now lives in New York state’s Finger Lakes region, Vaznis has hunted bears across North America for 30 years. In his new book, Successful Black Bear Hunting, he shares a lifetime of experiences and recounts some of his more memorable hunts. Vaznis’ advice just

Aug. 3: Spooner UW-Experimental Farm, 7 p.m., W6646 Hwy 70, Spooner. Aug. 4: Green Bay City Hall, Room 310, 100 N. Jefferson St., Green Bay, 7 p.m. Aug. 5: Comfort Suites conference room, Hwy. J and I-94, Pewaukee, 7 p.m.

Staff Writer St. Paul The National Wild Turkey Federation is calling for the 23 states with minimum age limits for big game hunting, including Minnesota, to change their tune. “Parents should have the authority to decide whether their child is old enough to hunt,” said Tammy Sapp, vice president of communications for the Edgefield, S.C.-based

Salmon Unlimited of Wisconsin meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the 5th St. Yacht Club, 761 Marquette St., Racine. There is a guest speaker each month. Milwaukee Great Lakes Sport Fishermen meets the second Tuesday from September to May. Ray & Dot’s VFW 63 and Grange Ave. 7 p.m. Public

Game Fair features hundreds of exhibitors, along with a lengthy list of seminar speakers, including outdoors TV host Ron Schara, goose hunter Randy Bartz, and Tom Dokken on dog training. Also, don’t miss Outdoor News-sponsored Mark Herwig, who will present “Minnesota Doves 101” each day at 3 p.m. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 6

Agency says no’ to North Shore Trail proposal By Tim Spielman Associate Editor St. Paul A proposal to allow ATV use on a portion of the North Shore State Trail in northeastern Minnesota used primarily by snowmobilers was dismissed recently by the state DNR. Instead, the agency said in a statement, it will focus on

Aug. 21: DU 26th Annual Greenwing Field Day, Camp Y-KODA, just west of Sheboygan, 7:30 – 3:30 p.m. For more info call Harold Holt, 920-458-3297. Aug. 24: Gun & Bow Safety course, Waukesha Rifle & Pistol Club. Classes will be Tuesday & Thursday, 6:45 – 9 p.m. Equipment will be provided by the club. For

July 31- Aug. 1: Butterfly Adventure Camp for Kids, 11-3 p.m. July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21: Summer Sampler for Children, 3-4:30 p.m. July 31: Blue Moon Hike 8-10 p.m. Aug. 15: Whittling Walking Sticks Workshop, 1-4 p.m.