Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar

BANQUETS/FUNDRAISERS

DEC. 10-JAN. 2: Holiday Angels White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation fundraiser. Call Becky Shanklin 651-407-7696 for more info.

JAN. 10: Whitetails Unlimited Southern Minnesota Deer Camp is having their banquet at 5:30 p.m. at DoubleTree by Hilton – Austin. Call Chris Petersen 507-450-6256 for more info.

JAN. 10: Rum River MDHA Gun Raffle at the American Legion in St Francis Call 763-425- 7506 Darrell or 763-458-8634 Rob for details.

JAN. 24: Meeker County Ducks Unlimited Indoor Fishing Contest will be held from 5:30- 8:30 PM, Litchfield Legion, Litchfield. Call Ethan Jenzen at 320-583-9327 for details.

JAN. 24: Whitetails Unlimited Red River Valley MN Deer Camp 5:00 p.m. at the American Legion. Call 218-434-0399 for more info.

JAN. 24: Whitetails Unlimited Houston County Chapter Banquet will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Fest Building, Call Chris Petersen for more info at 507-450-6256.

JAN. 31: Whitetails Unlimited Central Minnesota Banquet at 5:00pm at Eagles Club. Call Brian Kasper 320-248-9990 for more info.

JAN. 31: Whitetails Unlimited Minnesota Southeast Deer Camp at 5:30 p.m. at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Call Chris Petersen at 507-450-6256 for more info.

FEB. 4: Whitetails Unlimited Wood City MN Chapter Banquet 4:30pm at Buffalo House. Call Mat Danger at 218-390-7514 for details.

FEB. 7: PF’s East Central Spurs 25th Annual Banquet at Tobies Banquet Hall – Hinckley. Call Kenny Reed at 612-759-4709 for more info.

FEB. 7: Whitetails Unlimited Brainerd Lakes Deer Camp will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Cragun’s Resort. Call Buck Nordlof at 218-434-0399 for more info.

FEB. 13: Bear Legacy Fundraiser Breakfast White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation at 8:00 am – 5045 Division Ave, White Bear Lake. Call Becky Shanklin 651-407-7696 for more info.

FEB. 14: 27th annual Winona/Root River Chapter of Pheasants Forever Banquet. Doors open at 4:00 P.M. Call Bryan Dulas at 507-429-7813 for more info.

FEB. 21: Whitetails Unlimited Western Minnesota Deer Camp at 5:30 p.m. at Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort. Call Chris Petersen at 507-450-6256 for more info.

FEB. 28: Prairie Lakes Chapter Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet at 5:30 Pm Willmar Conference Center. Call Zak Madsen at 320-905-2161 for more info.

FEB. 28: Whitetails Unlimited Minnesota Northeast Deer Camp will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Elks Lodge. Call Buck Nordlof 218-434-0399 for more info

FEB 28: Marsh Madness Delta Waterfowl Banquet at 4:30 St. Albert Parish Center in Albertville. Call Lance Krupke at 612-760-6357 for more info.

FEB. 28: Whitetails Unlimited Southwest Minnesota Deer Camp at 5:30 p.m. at Worthington Elks Lodge. Call Chris Petersen at 507-450-6256 for more info.

FEB. 28: Chisago County Chapter of Pheasants Forever 41st Annual Banquet at 4PM at Lent Town Hall. Call Tim Kane at 651-341-7386 for more info.

MARCH 7: Whitetails Unlimited Lake of the Woods Chapter Banquet will be held at 5pm at the Moose Lodge. For more info call Scott Fritsinger at 218-395-0408.

MARCH 7: Whitetails Unlimited Minnesota South Central Deer Camp at 5:30 p.m. at Country Inn & Suites Mankato Hotel and Conference Center, Call Chris Petersen at 507-450-6256 for more info.

MARCH 14: Whitetails Unlimited Comfrey Area Chapter Banquet at 5pm at Comfrey Community Center. Call Jen at 320-290-7597 for more info.

MARCH 21: 2026 Brown County Pheasants Forever Banquet & Family Fun Night. Doors open at 4:00 pm at the Sleepy Eye Event Center. Call Tim Kraskey at 612-298-0909 for more info.

MAR. 21: Pheasants Forever Rum River Annual Banquet at Jack & Jim’s – Foley. Call Ryan Gerads at (320) 761-3651 for more info.

MARCH 21: Rum River MDHA banquet will be held at the Courtyards of Andover. Call Darrell #763-425-7506 or Rob #763-458-8634 for more info.

EDUCATION/SEMINAR

Birds and Brews: sponsored by the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society will be held at 6 pm Whistle Binkies on the Lake in Rochester on Sept. 9. Call Mark Benscoter at 507-923-0832 for more info.

DNR Firearm Safety Field Day: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor will be held Sept. 6. at 10:00 am at the Ted Schotzko’s Wildlife Habitat Acres. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for more info.

MN DNR Firearm Safety Field Day DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor May 16 at 10:00am Redwood River Sportsmen’s Club Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for more info.

MN DNR ATV Safety Class DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor May 17 10:00am Tracy Area High School. Call Steven D Rykhus 507-276-3521 for details.

DNR Snowmobile Class DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor January 3 10:00am Tracy Area High School. Call Steven

DNR Snowmobile Class DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor Jan. 24 at 10:00am Lafayette Community Center in New Ulm. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for more info. D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for details.

DNR Snowmobile Class – DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor. Feb. 14 10:00am Mankato Motor Sports Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for info.

DNR Youth Firearm Safety Field Day: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor will be held April 26 at the Redwood River Sportsman Club in Marshall. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3251 for more info.

DNR Youth Firearm Safety: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor will be held Aug. 29 at 10:00am Ted Schotzko Wildlife Habitat Acres. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for more info.

Fall Trappers Education Course: sponsored by the Minnesota Trappers Association will be held Sept. 6 at the Dakota County Technical College 8a to 3:30p Rm: 2-204. Call Ken Howard at (612) 720-8875 for more info.

DNR Turkey Clinic: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor 10:00am Mankato Motorsports April 12. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for more info.

DNR ATV Safety Hands-On class/Riding Course: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor 10:00am July 12 at Mankato Motorsports. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for more info.

DNR ATV Safety Hands-On class/Riding Course: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor will be held at 10:00am Tracy Area High School April 27. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for more info.

DNR ATV Safety Hands-On class/Riding Course: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor August 3 at 10:00 am at the Lafayette Community Center. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for more info.

DNR Turkey Clinic DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor March 28 10:00am Mankato Motor Sports. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for more info.

DNR Turkey Clinic: will be held at Mankato Motorsports April 5. Doors open at 10 am. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for more info.

MN DNR ATV Class DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor July 11 at 10:00am Mankato Motor Sports. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for info.

Lyon Count Pheasants Forever: Contact Ronald Prorok 507-401-6227 or ron.prorok@outlook.com for info. Held 1st Wednesday of every month. 7:00 pm, Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room.

Maplewood Nature Center: For more info call Karen Wachal, 651-249-2170.

NRA Certified Handloading Class: Text 612-759-2124 with name for class info.

Twin Cities Walleyes Unlimited: Monthly meeting/speaker schedule. All meetings held at Bloomington Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m.

Women Teaching Women Pheasant Hunting Weekend: The Bird Bustin Babes and Metro Area Pheasants Forever is holding an event at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club Aug. 15-17. Call Sandy Austin at 612-205-7613 for more info.

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SHOOTING/ARCHERY

Bald Eagle Sportsman’s Association: 6557 125th, Hugo. For more info call Todd Gallaty, 651-373-4204.

BSCC 3D Archery Shoot: Byron Sportsmen and Conservation Club August 2 & 3. Time: 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday 8/2 and 8 am to 2 pm on Sunday 8/3. Call Joe Hensel 507-272-6141 for more info.

Byron Sportsmen’s & Conservation Club: 902 2nd Ave. NW, Byron 55920. Every Thurs.: Non Competitive Sporting Clay Course, 5-7 p.m. For more info call Mark Clark, 507-993-1152.

DNR FAS Field Day: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor at 10:00 am St George Parish Center on Aug. 2. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for more info or https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/firearms/index.html

Fertile Community Conservation Club: Aug. 12-13, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Fertile Nature Center, Fertile, For more information call Les Krogstad, 218-945-6213.

Fun Shoot Trap shooting: August 16 sponsored by Buffalo Ridge Pheasants Forever at 11:30 am, Tyler Rod & Gun Club. Call Jeff Davis at 507-317-5833 for more info.

Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen’s Club Inc: 10917 Duffield Ave. NW, Maple Lake. Every Tues. Starting in May: Weekly Trap Shooting, 6:30 p.m. For more info call David Larsen, 763-370-0870.

Minnesota Centershots Junior Rifle Club: Girls and boys ages 11-18, indoor sporter and precision air rifle practice at Anoka American Legion 6-9 p.m. Oct-May, outdoor smallbore (.22 rimfire) at Minneapolis Rifle Club May-Sept. Local, regional and national matches. For more info: minnesotacentershots.com and mrra.org

Montgomery Sportsmens Club: Trap Range Open Wed. eve 6:00 to 8:00 April thru. October. Trap & Wobble Trap. Call Scott Peterson 612 756 3947 for more info. Monticello Rod & Gun Club: 1821 W. River St, Monticello. For more info call 763-220-0901.

Monticello Sportsmen Club: Rifle Sight-in Oct. 26-27, Nov. 2-3. Call Jordan at (763) 271-8727 or go to www.monticellosportsmenclub.com.

Plymouth Gun Club: all Year Wed. 11:00 a.m. to dark and Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 5400 Holly Lane, Plymouth. For more information go to plymouthgunclub.org

Rochester Archery Club: 697 75th St. NW Rochester. For more info call 507-273-9124. www.rochesterarcheryclub.com

Suburban Sportsman Club MN: 6976 Canby Trail, Northfield, MN. Public Events. For more info call Gerald Buffington, 612-861-6405.

Ten Week Indoor Archery League – Central Minnesota Archers. Jan. 5. 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Ciushing. Call Angie Adamek (320) 412-6465 for more info.

The South St. Paul Sportsman’s Club: (Formerly South St. Paul Rod and Gun Club), one of oldest established shooting clubs in the State will be hosting the Minnesota State FITASC and Super Sporting Clays championship. Some of the best shooters in the region will be competing for the titles in these fast-paced clay shooting sports on June 20th, 2025. Call 651-455-7249 for more info.

MEETINGS

Brainerd Lakes Chapter of Muskies Inc.: 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m, Nisswa American Legion. For more information go to www.brainerdmuskies.com

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

The Central Minnesota Chapter MDHA: Meets the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Scott Hedlund at 320-290-1092 for more info.

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

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Meeting – East Chapter: 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Woodbury YMCA, Woodbury. For questions, please contact us at 763-203-7979.

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Meeting – North Chapter: 4th Thursday of the month from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at Insurance Brokers of MN, Anoka. For questions, please contact us at 763-203-7979.

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Meeting – South Chapter: 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Scheels, 8301 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie. For questions, please contact us at 763-203-7979.

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Meeting – West Chapter: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6-8 p.m., Cabela’s, Rogers. For questions, please contact us at 763-203-7979.

Fishers of Men Twin Cities: 1st Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m., www.fishersofmentc.org for more info.

Fur Fin and Feather Club: Every Weds. at Osseo American Legion. For more info call John 763-464-8317.

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

MDHA Rum River Chapter Meetings: will be held January 12, Feb. 9, March 9. Regular meetings: April 13, May 11, June 8, Aug. 10, Oct. 12, Dec 14. St Francis American Legion. Call Darrell Healy at 763-425-7506 for info.

Minnesota Decoy and Wildlife Carving Club: 1st Tues of every month, 7 p.m., Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, 5730 Grove Street, Edina, MN 55436, For More Information – Tom Flemming 612-860-9472.

Minnesota Valley In-Fisherman Club: 4th Tues. of each month, 7 p.m. at Apple Valley American Legion club, 14521 Granada Dr., Apple Valley. Gary, 952-423-3662.

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

Mississippi Longtails PF: 1st 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.

Monticello Rod & Gun Club.: 4th Thurs. of the Month, 7 p.m. www.monticellorodandgun.org for more info.

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

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

North Country Pheasants Forever: 1st Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Harpos, Merrifield. For more info call John Navin, 218- 537-3195.

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

North Suburban Chapter MDHA: At Capra’s Sporting Goods, 8565 Central Ave NE, Blaine. Meeting at 6 p.m. Contact: Richard Bohnen, 612-558-4508

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

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

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

Rapids Archery Club: 2nd Mon. of each month at the archery building located at the Bunker Hills Regional Park. For more info call Dan, 763-427-0808.

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

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

Scott County Pheasants Forever Chapter #125: 2nd Thurs. of each month, Oct.-April, 7 p.m., No meeting in March, The Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course. For more info call James Legg 507-665-6300.

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

St. Cloud Chapter of Muskie’s Inc.: 3rd Tues. of each month. 7:30 p.m., Waite Park American Legion. For more info call Ken Schmitt, 320-290-6272.

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

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

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

Wes Libbey-Northern Lakes Izaak Walton League: 4th Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., at Itasca County YMCA or via Zoom. For more info call Bob Scheierl, 218-327-2399.

Willmar Rifle and Pistol Club Annual Meeting on Jan. 19. Call Karl Kaufman at 612 387-8866 for more info.

TOURNAMENTS

JAN. 25: Snake River Valley Conservation Club Ice Fishing Contest will be held at Pokegama Lake, Pine Co. from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Call Mark Madison at 320-629-3239 for details.

SHOWS

JAN. 16-17: Cambridge Gun Show. Friday, January 16th: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM and January 17th: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Cambridge, MN Armed Forces Reserve And Community Center. www.CambridgeGunShow.com for details.

JAN. 30-31: Freeport Gun Show. Friday, January 30th: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM And Saturday, January 31st: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Freeport, MN Community Center. Visit www.Freeport-GunShow.com for details.

FEB. 20-21: Saint Cloud Gun Show. Friday, February 20th: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM And Saturday, February 21st: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Saint Cloud, MN Army National Guard Armory. Visit www.SaintCloudGunShow.com for details.

MAR. 20-21: Saint Cloud Gun Show. Friday, March 20th: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM And Saturday, March 21st: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Saint Cloud, MN Army National Guard Armory. Visit www.SaintCloudGunShow.com for details.

SEPT. 18-19: Saint Cloud Gun Show. Friday, September 18th: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM And Saturday, September 19th: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Saint Cloud, MN Army National Guard Armory. Visit www.SaintCloudGunShow.com for details.