Minnesota Outdoor News Calendar – July 21, 2017

Banquets/Fundraisers

July 27: Metro QF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Tinucci’s Restaurant. For more info call Thurman Tucker, 612-588-2007.

Aug. 4: Oak Ridge NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Fulda Community Center. For more info call tom Harnack, 507-831-3275.

Aug. 11: McGregor MDHA Banquet, 5 p.m., McGregor Community Center. For more info call Bob Dreger, 612-669-5093.

Aug. 12: Warroad WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Springsteel Resort, Warroad. For more info call Ike Miller, 218-202-0610.

Aug. 12: Rochester DU Banquet, Kahler. For more info call Jim Nicolas, 507-272-4013.

Aug. 17: Elk River Goldeneyes DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Rockwoods Entertainment Center, Otsego. For more info call Tim Oie, 763-237-4155.

Aug. 18: WTU Team 200 Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Rochester International Event Center. For more info call Randy Baker, 507-951-2848.

Aug. 24: West Metro Delta Waterfowl Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Shakopee Ballroom. For more info call Eric Noyes, 612-387-1067.

Sept. 8: Chain of Lakes DU Banquet, 5 p.m., Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria. For more info call Bill Januszewski, 218-329-2373.

Sept. 30: South Metro WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Bloomington VFW Post 1296. For more info call Jodi Paul, 612-790-3215.

Oct. 14: Crooked Horn WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Henry’s Banquet Center, Foley. For more info call Wayne Wilson, 320-968-7466.

Oct. 27: Fillmore County WTU Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Mabel Community Center, Mabel. For more info call Chris Petersen, 507-450-6256.

Outdoor Media

• Minnesota Outdoor News Radio hosted by Rob Drieslein and Tim Lesmeister. Special guests and current hunting and fishing related news – airs Saturdays and Sundays on the MNN stations or www.outdoornews.com

• 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.

• 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.

• Sportsman’s Journal. Saturday at noon. Fox Sports. During Regular 13 week season. Sportsman’s Notebook WDIO TV channels 10 and 13. Sundays 10:30 p.m.

Deep Portage Programs

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 16-21: Upland Bird Hunting Camp, ages 12-16.

Aug. 17: Renewable Energy Tour, Solar, Wind, Biomass.

July 19-21: Aquatics, Fishing Camp, ages 10-14.

Aug. 8, 16: Tree Top Tower Hike.

Aug. 15: Family Climbing Wall.

July 23-28: Forkhorn III Deer Hunting Camp, ages 13-16.

July 30-Aug. 4: Izaak Walton League Camp, ages 9-16.

July 30-Aug. 4, Aug. 6-11: Forkhorn I Deer Hunting Camp, ages 11-16.

Aug. 1: Bog Ecology Hike

Aug. 3: Family Archery.

Aug. 9: Family Canoeing.

Aug. 10: Finding Your Way with Map & Compass.

Education/Seminar

July 23: DNR Firearms Safety, 8 a.m., St. George Parish Center, New Ulm. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.

Aug. 5: Minnetonka Sportsmen Inc, Expo, 10-3 p.m., Mound. For more info call James Fussy, 952-913-7053.

Sept. 9: Hunter Safety Ed, 10 a.m., Ted Schotzko Wildlife Acres, Tracy. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.

Sept. 23: DNR Firearms Safety, 10 a.m., St. George Parish Center, New Ulm. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.

Sept. 24: DNR ATV Safety, 10 a.m., St. George Parish Center, New Ulm. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.

Oct. 6-8: DNR Hunter Ed, 7 p.m., St. George Parish Center, New Ulm. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.

Oct. 8: DNR Hunter Ed, 8 a.m., St. George Parish Center, New Ulm. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.

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Three Rivers Park District, Schedule of Events. For more info call 763-559-6700 or www.threeriversparkdistrict.org

Now-Aug. 22: Archery Club, 6-7:30 p.m., Baker Near-Wilderness Settlement.

July 21: KidSplash Intro to Stand-up Paddleboard, 9-11 a.m., Fish Lake Regional Park.

July 22: KidSplash Intro to Stand-up Paddleboard, 9-11 a.m., Bryant Lake Regional Park.

July 22: Bird Banding, 9-noon, Lowry Nature Center.

July 22: Women’s Archery, 10-noon, Carver Park Reserve.

July 22: Family Archery, 1-3 p.m., Carver Park Reserve.

July 27: Roleo Log Rolling, 6-8 p.m., Bryant Lake Regional Park.

July 27: Stress Release River Rafting, 6-9 p.m., Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

July 28: KidSplash, Intro to Stand-up Paddleboard, 9-11 a.m., Bryant Lake Regional Park.

July 29: Family Fishing, 10-noon, Cleary Lake Regional Park.

July 29: Family Rafting on the River, 9-noon, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

July 29: Stand-up Paddleboard for Women, 9-11 a.m., Fish Lake Regional Park.

July 29: Stand-up Paddleboard, 2-3:30 p.m., Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park.

July 30: Family Log Rolling, 3-4:30 p.m., Fish Lake Regional Park.

Aug. 1: Trivia Rafting NIght, 6-9:30 p.m., Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

Aug. 1: Stand-up Paddleborad, 7-9 p.m., Bryant Lake Regional Park.

Aug. 2: Dirt Cup Mountain Bike Sprint Series, 6-8:30 p.m., Singletrack Trailhead.

Aug. 4: KidSplash: Introduction to Stand-up Paddleboard, 9-11 a.m., Fish Lake Regional Park.

Aug. 4: Canoe When the moon is full, 8-10 p.m., Bryant Lake Regional Park. 

Aug. 5: Family Archery, 1-3 p.m., Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

Aug. 5: Family Archery, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Rezac Nature Preserve.

Aug. 5: Family Fishing, 1-3 p.m., Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park.

Aug. 5: Minnesota Young Birders Club, 9-11 a.m., Lowry Nature Center.

Aug. 5: KidSplash: Introduction to Stand-up Paddleboard, 9-11 a.m., Bryant Lake Regional Park.

Aug. 5: Full Moon Stand-up Paddleboard, 7:30-9 p.m., Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park.

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Maplewood Nature Center Schedule of Events. For more info call Karen Wachal, 651-249-2170.

July 26, Aug. 2: Junior Volunteers, 9:30-11:15 a.m.

July 22: Meet the Animals, 2-3 p.m.

July 29: Build a Bat House, 10-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 5: Dazzling Dragonflies & Damselflies, 10-11 a.m.

Aug. 12: Tasty Treats From the Bees, 10-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 19: Bumble Bee Safari at Fish Creek, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Aug. 26: Monarchs in the Prairie, 1-3 p.m.

Sept. 16: Buckthorn Removal Demonstration, 10-11:30 a.m.

Sept. 22: Super Spiders Night Hike, 7-8:30 p.m.

Special Events

Aug. 4-6: Bowfest, Mont du Lac Resort, Superior, WI. For more info call 218-626-3797.

Shows

Aug. 11-13, 18-20: Game Fair, Armstrong Kennels, Ramsey, Fri. & Sat. 9-6 p.m., Sun. 9-5 p.m. Visit the Outdoor News Booth, www.gamefair.com for more info.

Aug. 24-Sept. 4: Outdoor News at Minnesota State Fair. Corner of Judson & Nelson. For more info www.mnstatefair.org

Aug. 26-27: Zumbro Valley Arms Collectors, Gun Show, Sat. 9-5 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m., Graham Arena, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Rochester. For more info call 507-269-3673.

Sept. 9-10: Gun show, Sat. 9-5 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m., Bemidji Curling Club. For more info call Russ, 218-845-2530 or Cindy, 218-232-1270.

March 9-11, 2018: Deer & Turkey Classic, Warner Coliseum, MN State Fairgrounds, St. Paul. For more info www.MNdeershow.com

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Crocodile Productions, Inc. Gun & Knife Shows. For more info www.CrocodileProductionsInc.com or call 763-754-7140.

July 29-30: Hastings Armory

Aug. 5-6: Anoka Ice Arena.

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Minnesota Weapons Collectors Assoc. Schedule. Call 612-721-8976 for more info or tables. Sat. shows 8-5 p.m. & Sun. 9-3 p.m. Adm. $5.

Dec. 9-10: RiverCentre, St. Paul.

Shooting/Archery

Aug. 5: Rum River RGS Sporting Clays Fun Shoot, 10 a.m., Wings North, Pine City. For more info call James Govednik, 612-282-2349.

Aug. 5: Family Fun Shoot, 10-3 p.m., South St. Paul Gun Club. For more info call 651-455-7249.

Aug. 12: Byron Sportsman and Conservation Club Youth Shoot, Sat. 12-4 p.m., Mantorville. For more info www.BSCConline.com.

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Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Association. 2016 Schedule of shoots. For more info call John Wachlarowicz, 651-492-2572.

1st Sun. of the Month: 3D Archery Shoot, 8-2 p.m.

Sept. 3: 3D Shoot (40 targets, Bow Hunter’s Challenge)

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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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Menomonie Archery Club, Shoot Schedule, 608 Crestview Ct. Menomonie, WI. For more info call Schmidty, 715-308-2280.

July 22-23 Aug. 19-20: 3D shoot.

July 29-30: Traditional Only 3D Shoot.

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Isanti County Sportsman Club, Cambridge, MN. 3-D Shoot dates. For more info call the Club 763-691-1604.

Aug. 13: Bow Hunter Warm-up, 50 Target Shoot.

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Little Crow Archers Events. For more info call Dennis Winzenburg, 320-212-4715.

Aug. 12-13: West Central Bow Hunter 60, Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center.

Dog Events

Aug. 4-7: AKC Licensed Field Trial, Martens Meadows. www.cmrcmn.org for more info.

Season Dates

Aug. 11: Bear baiting season begins.

Meetings

Aug. 7: North Suburban MNDA Meeting, 7 p.m., Kraus Hartig VFW, Spring Lake Park. For more info call Steve Ranallo, 612-325-2866.

Will Dilg Izaak Walton League meets 1st Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., Betty Jo’s Restaurant, Winona. For more info call Michael Kennedy, 507-452-6642.

Austin Izaak Walton League meets 1st Mon. of the month, 7 p.m., Todd Park, Austin. For more info call Barbara Owens, 507-433-2735.

Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen’s Club Inc. Meets every 2nd Wed. of the month. For more info call Jason Neu, 320-267-8145.

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Club East meets at Cabela’s Woodbury, 4th Tues. of the month, 6 p.m. For more info call 763-228-1193.

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.

Fur Fin and Feather Club meets every Weds. at Osseo American Legion. For more info call Lloyd 763-473-4103.

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Club South meets Gander Mountain, Lakeville, 2nd Thurs. of the month, 6 p.m. For more info call 763-228-1193.

Monticello Rod & Gun Club. Meets last Thurs. of the Month, 7 p.m. www.monticellorodandgun.org for more info.

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 James Legg 507-665-6300.

Minnesota Valley Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., Bloomington. For more info call John Crampton, 952-884-6704.

Wright County PF meets 1st Mon. of every month, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Legion, Buffalo. For more info call Mellissa Sandquist, 763-354-4090.

Ringnecks Forevermore Assoc. meets 1st Wed. of every month, 7 p.m., Bertha Lions Building.

Brown County PF meets the 2nd Tues of every month, 8 p.m., Serviceman’s Club, Sleepy Eye. For more info call Jeremy Berg, 507-240-0096.

Crow River Sportsman’s Club March thru Nov. meets 3rd Thurs. of every month, 7 p.m, at the Club. For more info call Scott Berning, 763-242-1306.

Cass County Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Thurs. of the month, 6 p.m., Deep Portage Conservation Reserve, Hackensack. For more info call Jerry Lamon, 218-947-3870.

Bush Lake Izaak Walton League meets quarterly, west Bush Lake Park Bloomington. For more info call Gregg Thopson, 612-618-8616.

Owatonna Valley Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Thurs. of the month, 6:30 p.m., Owatonna. For more info call Ted Mittelstadt, 507-451-7946.

Prairie Woods Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Mon. of the month, 7:30 p.m., Public Library, Detroit Lakes. For more info call Dean Hendrickson, 218-439-6303.

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Club North meets Thorne Bros, Blaine, 4th Thurs. of the month, 6 p.m. For more info call 763-228-1193.

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.

Twin Cities Walleyes Unlimited meets 1st Thurs of the month, 7 p.m., Bloomington Events Center. For more info call Dana Hanson, 651-895-0643.

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.

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Club West meets at Cabela’s, Rogers, 2nd Tues. of the month, 6 p.m. For more info call 763-228-1193.

Lake Superior Chapter of Muskies Inc. meets 2nd Tues. of every month Oct. thru May. 7 p.m., Mr. D’s Bar & Grill. For more info call 218-273-6389.

Lake Country Retriever Club meets the 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m., Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club. For more info www.lcretrieverclub.org

LeSueur County PF Chapter 214. Meets the 1st Wed. of the month, Sept.-May, 7:30 p.m., American Legion, Montgomery. For more info call Ken Mader, 507-661-4841.

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.

Twin Cities Chapter Muskies Inc. Meets every 2nd Tues. of the Month, 7 p.m., KC Hall, Bloomington. For more info call Denise Olson, 612-804-4687.

Four Points Retriever Club. Meets on 2nd Tues of each Month. 6 p.m., Latuff Pizzarea, Plymouth. For more info call Terry Strege, 763-682-5624.

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.

Sheldon Valley Sportsmans Club meets the 2nd Wed. of the Month, American Legion Club 8, Houston. For more info call Neil, 507-450-8422.

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.

New Ulm #79 Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Tues. of the month 7 p.m., Brown County Fairgrounds, New Ulm. For more info call Tom Wilfahrt, 507-276-1858.

New London Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Tues. of the month, 6:30 p.m., McKale’s Family Restaurant, New London. For more info call Kevin Fasen, 320-354-4708.

Jaques Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Thurs. of the month, 6:30 p.m., Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi. For more info call John Siekmeier, 651-291-1829.

Walter J. Breckenridge Izaak Walton League meets 4th Tues. of the month, 7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Park. For more info call Mary Ellen Vetter, 763-561-1761.

Wapashaw Izaak Walton League meets 4th Weds. of the month, 6:30 p.m., VFW Club Wabasha. For more info call Eleanor Groby, 651-565-2380.

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.

Wes Libbey-Northern Lakes Izaak Walton League meets 4th Weds. of the month, 7 p.m., Central Square Mall, Grand Rapids. For more info call Marcia Anderson, 218-301-6786.

Rochester Izaak Walton League meets 1st Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., Izaak Walton Cabin, Rochester. For more info e-mail rochesterikes@gmail.com

W.J. McCabe Izaak Walton League meets 1st Weds. of the month, 7 p.m., Hartley Nature Center, Duluth. For more info call Martha Minchak, 218-628-3462.

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Minnesota Decoy and Wildfowl Carving Club. Meets 1st Tues of every month, 7 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church, Mpls. For more info call Phillip Nelson, 763-226-7619.

North Metro Chapter Muskies Inc. meets the 3rd Wed. of every month. 7 p.m., Coon Rapids VFW. For more info call 612-916-7426 or www.northmetromuskie.com

Dakota County Sportsman’s Club meets every 3rd Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., Rosemount American Legion. For more info call Jerry Wicklund, 612-384-4584.

Central Minnesota Retriever Club meets the 2nd Tues. of the Month, 7 p.m. www.cmrcmn.org for more info.

PERM

PERM Monthly meeting in Elk River, 1st Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. at Cinema Professional Building, Elk River. For info call 763-441-6869. www.perm.org