Minnesota Outdoor News Calendar – March 8, 2019

Banquets/Fundraisers

March 8: Tri-County DU Banquet, 5 p.m., New Prague. For more info call Steve Smisek, 952-403-1661.

March 8: NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Chart House Restaurant, Lakeville. For more info call John Spelman, 719-440-6393.

March 8: Lake Area NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn. For more info call Steven Hanson, 218-841-4938.

March 8: New Prague/Tri County DU Banquet, Park Ballroom. For more info call Jeff Hlavac, 952-758-2521.

March 9: Upper MN River Valley NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Prairie’s Edge Casino & Resort, Granite Falls. For more info call Sharon Krogstad, 320-564-4063.

March 9: Rice County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Faribault Eagles Club. For more info call Scott Allen, 507-317-1909.

March 9: Wadena County PF Banquet, Wadena Elks Lodge, Wadena. For more info call Tom Smith, 952-686-4056.

March 9: McLeod County PF Banquet, 4 p.m., McLeod County Fairgrounds. For more info call 320-583-0979.

March 9: SW Metro NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Club, Jordan. For more info reubenkelzenberg@hotmail.com

March 9: Rosemount DU Banquet, Rosemount Community Center. For more info call Tracy Busswitz, 651-470-3272.

March 9: West Metro NWTF Banquet, Osseo Legion, Osseo. For more info call Doug Stahl, 612-219-6457.

March 14: TIP Banquet, 5 p.m., Jack & Jim’s Event Center, Duelm. For more info call Jim Persson, 218-326-8477.

March 14: NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Seasons Sports Complex, Carlton. For more info call Corey Schneberger, 218-390-0443.

March 14: Twin Toms NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Richfield American Legion. For more info call Rich Krossin, 612-861-4455.

March 15: Red Lake Country DU Banquet, American Legion. For more info call Bryan Grove, 218-689-3458.

March 15: Grant County DU Banquet, Hoffman Community Center. For more info call Andy Bye, 320-760-0962.

March 15: Bear Creek NWTF Banquet, Rochester Eagles Club. For more info call Jim Peschges, 507-289-9234.

March 15: MSU DU Banquet, Mankato. For more info call Kaylee Mischke, 507-227-8406.

March 16: Northland Ridge Runners NWTF Banquet, Patrick’s Fine Dinning, Longville. For more info call Craig Johnson, 218-363-2950.

March 16: TIP Banquet, 5 p.m., Timberlake Lodge, Grand Rapids. For more info call Pete Sahr, 218-259-9067.

March 16: Dodge County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Events by Saker, Kasson. For more info call Tim Miller, 507-951-9879.

March 16: Minnesota Lakes WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria. For more info call Steve Jorud, 320-491-7596.

March 16: Delta Waterfowl Banquet, 5 p.m., St. Michael Community Center. For more info call Greg Gulden, 612-760-6357.

March 16: Pine County NWTF Banquet, 4 p.m., Pine City National Guard Armory, Pine City. For more info call Brad Klepsa, 651-246-5201.

March 16: DU Banquet, 5 p.m., Sherburn Community Hall Downtown Sherburn. For more info call Doug Hartke, 507-236-1700.

March 16: Wabasha County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., The Lake City Sportsman’s Club. For more info call 320-760-9844.

March 16: Northern Lights RMEF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Jack & Jim’s, Duelm. For more info call Scott Lehmkuhl, 320-248-8163.

March 16: Let’s Go Fishing-Eden Prairie Chapter Banquet, 5 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, Eden Prairie. For more info call Steve Wilson, 612-805-0762.

March 16: Rum River MDHA Banquet, 4:30 p.m., The Courtyards of Andover. For more info call Paul Anderson, 763-242-9359.

March 16: Cannon Falls Sunrise Gobblers banquet, Cannon Golf Club. For more info call Joel Nelson, 507-298-0293.

March 16: Shetek Prairie Minnesota Waterfowl Assoc. Banquet, 5 p.m., The Caboose, Tracy. For more info call Mark Evers, 507-629-7020.

March 20: Wheaton DU Banquet, Wheaton American Legion. For more info call Brad Larson, 320-815-4706.

March 21: Steele county Minnesota Pheasants Inc. Banquet, 5 p.m., Owatonna Eagles Club. For more info call Rex Harriman, 507-456-5127.

March 21: Carver County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Chaska Event Center, Chaska. For more info call Randy Wendland, 612-518-4759.

March 21: Park High River Valley PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Tinucci’s, Newport. For more info call Pete Soukup, 651-329-8133.

March 22: New London DU Banquet, Spicer Legion. For more info call Brian Ziemer, 320-894-3603.

March 22: Rum River RGS Banquet, 5 p.m., The Hall at Spirit River, Isanti. For more info call James Govednik, 612-282-2349.

March 22: West Carver DU Banquet, 5 p.m., Mayer Community Center, Mayer. For more info call Chad Wachholz, 952-442-2220.

March 22: Osakis Bluebills DU Banquet, Osakis VFW. For more info call Jason Schulktz, 320-491-8476.

March 23: Central Minnesota WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Eagles Club, St. Cloud. For more info call Brian Kasper 320-248-9990.

March 23: Tri-County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Rochester International Event Center. For more info call Tyler Even, 507-951-4887.

March 23: Northwest Minnesota Elk Country RMEF Banquet, 5 p.m., Ralph Engelstad Arena, Thief River Falls. For more info call Cheryl, 218-386-1986.

March 23: Fergus Falls MDHA Banquet, 5 p.m., VFW Post #612, Fergus Falls. For more info call Phil Samuelson, 707-803-8510.

March 23: Clay County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott. For more info call Nick Hanson, 701-219-1957.

March 23: Metro Area WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Heights Hall & Club, Oak Park Heights. For more info call Lindell, 651-263-3908.

March 23: East Medicine PF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort. For more info call Scott Santjer, 320-981-1061.

March 23: Anoka County NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Courtyards of Andover. For more info call Jill Carlson, 612-280-4222.

March 23: Rich Spring DU Banquet, Great Blue Heron. For more info call Dave Karilla, 320-249-6542.

March 25: Fulton Flyway DU Banquet, Fulton. For more info call Ryan Petz, 612-876-0904.

March 26: Roseville DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Jimmy’s, Vadnais Htgs. For more info call Aaron Swartz, 651-253-0376.

March 26: U of M DU Banquet, Minneapolis. Fro more info call Andrew Burkhart, 952-933-2332.

March 28: Head of the Lakes RMEF Banquet, 5 p.m., Clyde Iron Works, Duluth. For more info call Mike Hoops, 218-391-4003.

March 29: Faribault DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Faribault American Legion. For more info call Dustin Dienst, 507-332-9884.

March 29: Pelican Rapids DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., VFW of Pelican Rapids. For more info call Gerry Bergquist, 218-329-2373.

March 30: Lily Creek WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, Fairmont. For more info call Mike Thompson, 507-236-5421.

March 30: North Country PF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Cragun’s Legacy Golf Course. For more info call Steven Burdick, 701-200-3588.

March 30: Bemidji WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Eagles Club, Bemidji. For more info call Aaron Humeniuk, 218-766-6982.

March 30: South St. Paul High School Trap Team Fundraiser, noon-5 p.m., Croatian Hall. For more info call Stan Koich, 651-455-0154.

March 30: Kandiyohi County PF Banquet, Willmar Convention Center. For more info call 320-212-2412.

March 30: Rum River NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Northern Lights Banquet Ctr. Pease. For more info call Dave Totzke, 320-362-0568.

March 30: SE MN QF Banquet, 4 p.m., Four Seasons Community Center. For more info call Paul Schutte, 612-968-3034.

March 30: Turkey Clinic, 10 a.m., Lafayette Community Center, Lafayette. For more info call Steve Rykhus, 507-276-3521.

March 30: Bemidji WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Eagles Club, Bemidji. For more info call Aaron Humerniuk, 218-766-6982.

March 30: Lost Marsh DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Main Street Plaza, Pemberton. For more info call Mark Jenzen, 507-995-4296.

March 30: Mahnomen County DU Banquet, Shooting Star Casino. For more info call Douglas McArthur, 218-204-1007.

March 30: Twin Cities Muskies Inc. Banquet, 5 p.m., Minnesota Valley Country Club, Bloomington. For more info call Denise Olson, 612-804-4687.

March 30: Wadena Area DU Banquet, Elks Club. For more info call Bob Dow, 218-298-2195.

Special Events

March 20-21: Red River Watershed Management Board & Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group Conference, Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, Moorhead. For more info call Robert Sip, 218-784-9501.

Tournaments/Contests

March 16: Meeker Sportsman’s Club, Pheasant Hunt, at the Club. For more info call Pat, 320-699-0490.

Season Dates

March 15: Fox, badger, opossum, and raccoon seasons close (statewide)

March 31: March crow season ends.

March 31: Winter Lake trout and stream trout season ends (all waters)

April 1: Flathead catfish season opens.

April 12: Stream trout C&R season (in Southeast MN) closes.

April 13: Stream trout in streams (summer) season opens.

April 14: MN/Canada walleye & sauger season closes (border waters)

April 14: Lake/shovelnose sturgeon season closes.

April 17: Turkey season (spring) opens.

April 20: MN/SD walleye and northern pike seasons open (border waters)

April 26: Bowfishing early season closes.

April 27: Bowfishing season opens.

April 30: Spring light goose season closes.

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.

Education/Seminar 

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

March 8, April 12, May 10: Spring Phenology Walks, 9-10:30 a.m.

March 9: Invasive Plant Patrol/Gledn Training, 9:30-12:30 p.m.

March 16: Tap and Sap Family Event, 1:30-3 p.m.

March 20: Edgerton Community Garden Plot Reg. New Gardeners.

March 23: Sap into Syrup Family Event 1:30-3 p.m.

March 23: Maple Sap into Syrup, 10-11:30 a.m.

March 27, 30, April 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20: Beginning Bird Identification Classes for Adults.

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

March 9: Maple Syrup Time, 2-3:30 p.m., Richardson Nature Center.

March 10: Maple Syruping Festival, 1-4 p.m., French Regional Park.

March 10: Sap to Syrup, 1-4 p.m., Eastman Nature Center.

March 10: Family Maple Syrup, 3-5 p.m., Baker Near-Wilderness Settlement.

March 16: Maple Syrup Fun, 9:30-noon, Gale Woods Farm.

March 16: Maple Syrup Through History, 10-2 p.m., The Landing-Minnesota River Heritage Park.

March  16: Maple Syruping-Tapping into Nature, 10-1 p.m., Cleary Lake Regional Park.

March 16: Maple Syrup Festival, 1-4 p.m., Eastman Nature Center.

March 16: Bird Banding, 9-noon, Lowry Nature Center.

Shooting/Archery

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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Byron Sportsmen’s & Conservation Club, 902 2nd Ave. NW, Byron 55920. For more info call Mark Clark, 507-993-1152.

Thurs.: Non competitive Sporting Clay Course, 5-7 p.m.

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Menomonie Archery Club, Shoot Schedule, 608 Crestview Ct. Menomonie, WI. For more info call Mike, 715-308-5437.

March 30-31, April 27-28, July 20-21, Aug. 24-25: Open 3D Shoot.

July 27-28: Traditional Only Shoot.

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Monticello Rod and Gun Club, 1821 West River Street, Monticello, MN. For more info call Dan,     952-334-8658. 

Tues.: 6 p.m., 3 Gun, Till Labor Day.

Wed.: 5:30 p.m., Trap, Till Labor Day

Thurs.: 6 p.m., Defensive pistol & carbine. Till Labor Day.

Shows

March 8-10: Outdoor News Deer & Turkey Classic, Fri. 1-9 p.m., Sat. 9-7 p.m., Sun. 10-5 p.m., Warner Coliseum, State Fair Grounds, St. Paul. For more info https://mndeerclassic.com

March 9-10: Wells Rifle & Pistol Club Gun Show, Sat. 8-5 p.m., Sun. 8-4 p.m., U.S.C. Public High School, Wells. For more info call 507-995-1153.

March 16: Rudy Zwieg Decoy & Sportsman Show, 9-4 p.m., Runestone Community Center, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria. For more info call Barb Lundeen, 320-266-5129.

March 21-24: Progressive Insurance Northwest Sportshow, Thurs. 1-9 p.m., Fri. noon-9 p.m., Sat. 10-8 p.m., Sun. 10-5 p.m., Minneapolis Convention Center. For more info call Darren Envall, 612-332-1811.

March 23-24, 2019: Gun Show, National Guard Armory, Bemidji, Sat. 9-5 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m. For more info call Russ, 218-845-2530.

March 30-31: Willmar Rifle & Pistol Club Gun Show, Sat. 8-5 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m. For more info call Donovan Kuehl, 320-212-7460.

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

March 23-24: Anoka Armory, Anoka.

March 30-31: Hastings Armory.

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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.

March 16-17: State Fair Coliseum Bldg.

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Neigels Authentic Arms Shows. Call 218-736-2133 or neigel@prtel.com for more info or tables. Sat. shows 9-5 p.m. & Sun. 9-3 p.m. Adm. $4. Open to the public.

April 13-14: Sauk Centre Civic Ice Arena.

Meetings

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

South Forty Archers meets on the 2nd Tues of the month all Summer, 7 p.m., Club House Ritter Park, Lakeville. For more info call David Anderson, 612-860-3909

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

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.

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.

 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