Wisconsin’s Outdoor Calendar

BANQUETS/FUNDRAISER

FEB. 21: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin Southeast Deer Camp banquet, 4 p.m., Parkway Chateau, 12304 75th Street, Kenosha, 920-743-6777.

FEB. 21: Whitetails Unlimited Watertown Area Chapter banquet, 4:30 p.m., Comfort Suites, 725 Paradise Lane, Johnson Creek, Don Bartz, 920-988-5299.

FEB. 26: Ducks Unlimited Southern Wisconsin Chapter banquet, 5 p.m., Celtic House-Glen Erin Golf Course, 1417 W Airport Road, Janesville, Bob Hornby, 608-295-7257.

FEB. 26: Whitetails Unlimited Denmark Area Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Beverly Gardens, 5911 Pine Grove Road, Denmark, James Grasee, 920-863-5539.

FEB. 27: Coulee Region Trout Unlimited Annual banquet, 6 p.m., The Golf Club at Cedar Creek, 2600 Cedar Creek Lane, Deb Muresan, 312-504-9818.

FEB. 28: Dave’s Musky Club annual banquet, 3:30 p.m., Van Abel’s Hollandtown, 8108 County Road D, Hollandtown, Dave Allen, 920-858-1962.

FEB. 28: Finnegan Lake Walleye Club Ice Fishing Derby and Raffle, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oconto County Fairgrounds, McKenzie Avenue, Gillett, Bill Cole, 920-373-5032.

FEB. 28: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Big Game banquet, 3:30 p.m., Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center, 10101 Market Street, Rothschild. Tickets are $50 per person; advance registration is required. Call Brenda Kruncos, 715-571-4420.

FEB. 28: Whitetails Unlimited Poy Sippi Wisconsin Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Par 4 Resort, 201 Foxfire Dr., Waupaca, Dave Chase, 920-295-2605.

MARCH 1: Grand River Marsh Turkey Club 36th Annual banquet, 11:30 a.m., St. John’s Catholic School, 125 Church Street, Princeton, Mark Dugenske, 920-382-1042.

MARCH 3: Beaver Dam Wings Over Wisconsin Annual banquet, 5:30 p.m., Bayside Supper Club, W9231 County Road G, Beaver Dam, Bradley Seegwrt, 414-588-5449.

MARCH 5: Wisconsin Rapids Ducks Unlimited banquet, 5:30 p.m., The Ridges Golf Course and Banquet Center, 1131 14th St. S, Wisconsin Rapids, Dustan Cook, 715-213-0520.

MARCH 5: Whitetails Unlimited Northern Kettle Moraine Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., the Columbian, 3245 Lighthouse Lane, West Bend, Barb & Norb Yogerst, 262-677-2379.

MARCH 7: Delta Waterfowl Wisconsin River Valley Chapter annual banquet, 5 p.m., Memories Ballroom, 142475 County Road NN, Marathon City, Ryan Billo, 414-405-7428.

MARCH 7: Pheasants Forever Ozaukee/Washington County Chapter banquet, 5 p.m., Lepanto Banquet Hall, 350 E Seven Hills Rd, Port Washington, Jeff Stolen, 414-840-5344.

MARCH 7: River Valley National Wild Turkey Federation Conservation Social, 5 p.m., Saddle Ridge Clubhouse, 100A Saddle Ridge, Portage, Joan Farrington, 608-235-8503.

MARCH 7: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation La Crosse Chapter banquet, 4:30 p.m., Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Road, Onalaska, Alex Wegner, 608-792-4355.

MARCH 7: Wisconsin Conservation Education Foundation banquet, 4 p.m., Pavilion at Angell Park, 315 Park Street, Sun Prairie, Todd Schaller. 608-628-7563.

MARCH 10: Whitetails Unlimited Howard/Suamico Optimists Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Comfort Suites Hotel/Rock Garden, 1951 Bond Street, Green Bay, Alex Peterson, 920-492-9390.

MARCH 14: Whitetails of Wisconsin banquet, 9 a.m., Chula Vista Resort, 1000 Chula Vista Parkway, Wisconsin Dells. Open to the public, no entry fee. Event includes silent auction, raffle, games. Call Marsha Bertram, 608-341-9520.

MARCH 14: Snowbelt Longbeards Chapter of Wild Turkey Federation 23rd Annual Fundraising and Membership banquet, 5 p.m., Americinn Convention Center, 3009 Lakeshore Drive East, Ashland, Jim Clement, 715-862-0097.

MARCH 14: Whitetails Unlimited Buck Trail Archers Wisconsin Chapter banquet, 4 p.m., Buck Trail Archers Inc., 32622 Yahnke Road, Burlington, Joe & Julie Wilson, 262-325-8528.

MARCH 14: Whitetails Unlimited Melrose-North Bend Wisconsin banquet, 4:30 p.m., American Legion Post 439, 303 Washington St., Melrose, Carl Sommerstad, 608-790-7077.

MARCH 17: Whitetails Unlimited North Central Cabin Fever Classic banquet, 5:30 p.m., Rib River by Accentu, 135737 State Hwy. 29, Marathon, Jim Richardson, 715-218-4716.

MARCH 20: Whitetails Unlimited DeForest/Waunakee banquet, 5:30 p.m., Comfort Inn & Suites, 5025 County Hwy. V, DeForest, Brian Britten, 608-345-8409.

MARCH 20: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin Winnebagoland Deer Camp banquet, 5 p.m., Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 North Main Street, Oshkosh, 920-743-6777.

MARCH 21: Iowa County Pheasants Forever Annual banquet, 4 p.m., Dodger Bowl Lanes, 321 King Street, Dodgeville, Andrea Joo, 608-574-2092.

MARCH 21: National Wild Turkey Federation Puchyan Longbeards Chapter Hunting Heritage banquet, 5:30 p.m., City inn, 689 Broadway Street, Berlin, Jim Werch, 920-229-1562.

MARCH 21: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin South Deer Camp banquet, 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 3100 Wellington Place, Janesville, Jim Wiltinger, 608-606-3065.

MARCH 21: Wisconsin Trappers Association 33rd Annual Spring banquet, 5 p.m., LeSure’s Hall Banquets & Catering, Cobblestone Suites, 3105 S Washburn Street, Oshkosh, Russ Warmka, 920-382-0218.

MARCH 24: Whitetails Unlimited Muskego Area Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Muskego Lakes Counrtry Club, S100 W14020 Loomis Road, Muskego, Pat Kirschbaum, 414-333-6874.

MARCH 25: Whitetails Unlimited Coulee Country Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Westby Rod & Gun Club, E 7076 County Hwy. P, Westby, Jim Wiltinger, 608-606-3065.

APRIL 2: Whitetails Unlimited Merrill Area Chapter banquet, 5:!5 p.m., Lincoln Lanes, 1208 N. Center Ave., Merrill, Jim Richardson, 715-536-4912.

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APRIL 2: Whitetails Unlimited Northern Grant County Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Cottonwood Sports Bar, 4716 Green River Road, Fennimore, Jim Wiltinger, 608-606-3065.

APRIL 7: Whitetails Unlimited Beaver Dam Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Bayside Supper Club, W9231 County Road G, Beaver Dam, Jeff Ritchart, 920-960-4836.

APRIL 8: Whitetails Unlimited Oregon/Northwest Rock County banquet, 5:30 p.m., Creekside Place, 102 Maple Street, Evansville, Allison Rauscher, 608-333-5931.

APRIL 9: Whitetails Unlimited Washington County Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Chandelier Ballroom, 150 Jefferson Ave., Hartford, Gordon Kluever Jr., 262-483-2492.

APRIL 11: National Wild Turkey Federation Southern Lakes Chapter 26th annual banquet, 5:30 p.m., Evergreen Country Club, N6246 Hwy. 12, Elkorn, David J. Fladten, 262-903-1472.

APRIL 11: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin Great Northern Deer Camp banquet, 4:30 p.m., Barkers Island Inn, 300 Marina Dr., Superior. Call WTU National Headquarters, 920-743-6777.

APRIL 14: Between the Lakes Muskies, Inc.,Sheboygan County, 39th annual fundraising banquet, The Village at 170, 170 Rangeline Road, Kohler. Call Kevin Rortvedt, 920-980-4474.

APRIL 14: Whitetails Unlimited Spencer Area Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Club, 1104 S. Oak Ave., Marshfield, Donovan Dolph, 715-323-0629.

APRIL 16: Whitetails Unlimited Holcombe Flowage Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Eastbay Lodge, 27365 268th Ave., Holcombe, Tracy Geist, 715-312-0663.

APRIL 17: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin Packerland Deer Camp banquet, 5 p.m., Stadium View, 1963 Holmgren Way, Green Bay. Call 920-743-6777.

APRIL 18: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin South Central Deer Camp, 4:30 p.m., Chula Vista Resort, 1000 Chula Vista Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, Jim Wiltinger, 608-606-3065.

APRIL 22: Whitetails Unlimited South Wayne Wisconsin Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Ludlow Mansion, 1417 Mansion Dr., Monroe, Jim Wiltinger, 608-606-3965.

APRIL 25: Whitetails Unlimited Durand Area Chapter banquet, 4:30 p.m., Durand Rod & Gun Club, N7312 Hwy. 25 North, Durand, Heather Steele-Pronschinske, 715-672-4702.

APRIL 25: Whitetails Unlilmited Neillsville Area Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 6 Boone Blvd., Neillsville, Brian Kinczfogel, 920-344-5879.

APRIL 25: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin Lake Michigan Deer Camp banquet, 4 p.m., The Village at 170, 170 Range Line Road, Kohler. Call 920-743-6777.

MAY 2: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin North Spring Life Member banquet, 4:30 p.m., La Sure’s Hall, 3125 S. Washburn Street, Oshkosh, Jay Newton, 920-960-9594.

EDUCATION

Wisconsin Youth Trapping Camp, June 15-19: Camp starts at noon Monday and runs through noon Friday at the Wichman farm, E5851 Long Lake Road, Marion. For more information, call Steven O’Mary, 715-927-0204.

SHOOTING/ARCHERY

A-1 Archery: Schedule of events. Call Dan Ellyson, 715 3861217. a1archery.com

Open Shooting 3D line: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Open Spot League: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

Buckskin Bowmen Public 3D Archery

Shoot, June 14: Event held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Buckskin Bowmen at Ozaukee County Game & Fish, 5123 County Road Y, Saukville. Wooded course with 28 3D targets. Food and beverages available, prizes. Call Jesse Barron, 262-277-3334.

Menomonie Archery Club: 2110 Hwy. 12, Menomonie, call Mike, 715 308 5437, or Steve, 715 505 8627.

Outagamie Conservation Club: Call John Wilharms at 920 585 0890, or go to wiocc.com.

Rib Mountain Bowmen: Call Ron Hoppe, 715 573 9212; all ages welcome to participate in leagues and shoots; coffee klatch Wednesdays during winter; www.ribmountainbowmen.com.

Roche A Cri Bowman Inc: For list of events, call Lewis Holmes at 715 3476211.

Twin City Rod and Gun Club: 9408 Winnegamie Dr., Oshkosh. Call 920 284 6976.

Waunakee Gun Club: Open to all levels, Joe Leslie, 6680 Ripp Dr., Dane, 608 669 0197, waunakeegunclub@yahoo.com.

West Allis Bowmen (WAB): At 11601 West Hwy. G, Franksville. Email wabarchers@gmail.com, or call clubhouse and leave message, 262 989 5035, or go to www.westallisbowmen.com.

Wood County Rifle & Pistol Club: Call for schedule of events, 910 Griffith Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Call 715 4241011.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Wisconsin State Hunting & Fishing Expo – February 27-March 1, 2026 @ the Resch Expo

Friday: NOON – 8PM | Saturday: 9AM – 7PM | Sunday: 9AM – 3PM

https://www.wisconsinstatehuntingexpo.com/

Wisconsin Fishing Expo – February 27-March 1, 2026 @ the Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI

Friday: 1:00pm – 8:00pm | Saturday: 9:00am – 6:00pm | Sunday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

https://wifishingexpo.com/

The Gathering Place Fishing Club’s Fishing Tackle Swap and Sale, April 12: Event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gathering Place Senior Center, 715 Campus Street, Milton. Free admission. Call Al Hutchison, 920-723-4180.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sport Show – March 6-8, 2026 @ the State Fair Park, West Allis, WI

Fri: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Sun: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

https://jssportsshow.com/

Green County Conservation League Gun Show, March 27-28: Event hours are 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Slice Ice Arena, 1632 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Admission is $6 per day, or $10 for both days. Kids under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Exhibitor tables $25. Actions of all guns must be zip-tied or otherwise disabled. Call Gary Anderson, 608-426-0113.

Long Lake Fire Department’s July 4 Picnic and Parade: Event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Long Lake Fire Dept. Hall, 3343 Hwy. 139, Long Lake. Call Patsy Gilligan, 715-889-9442.

Winnebagoland Conservation Alliance Sportsman Rummage Sale, March 7: Event held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds, 520 Fond du Lac, Ave., Fond du Lac. Adults $3, kids under 12 are free. Sale items include hunting, fishing, camping, trapping and assorted items. Vendor tables available for $20 each. For more info, call Dave Schumacher, 920-922-2373.

Wisconsin Trappers Association Summer Rendezvous District 14, July 25: Event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mountain Community Center, 13412 Hwy. 32 & 64, Mountain. Call Steven O’Mary, 715-927-0204.

MEETINGS

A.D. Sutherland Chapter Izaak Walton League: Third Monday of each month, 7 p.m., Fond du Lac. Call Larry Lewis, 920-251-2165.

Abbotsford Sportsmen’s: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m., clubhouse. Call Rob Beran, 715 223 4363.

Baraboo River Chapter Kids & Mentors Outdoors: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m., Rivers Edge Resort, Wisconsin Dells. Call Rick Miotke, 608 415 0755.

Beloit Chapter Izaak Walton League: Monthly trap shoots, Beloit. Call Janice Chizek, 608 313 0356.

Between the Lakes Chapter 20 Muskies, Inc.: Second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., Chris & Sue’s, Hwy. C, Plymouth. Open to the public. Call Ted Scharl, 920-564-3226.

Brown County Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., Osprey Point Environmental Center, De Pere. Call Peter Daanen, 920 632 4452.

Dodge County Pheasants Forever: Monthly. Call Jerry Tribbey, 920 344 5723.

Fishermen Club: Third Tuesday, September through June, 7 p.m., Sheboygan Outboard Club. Open to the public. Call Lyle Peshkar, 920 452 9669.

Fox Valley Retriever Club: Tuesday and Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. For more info, go to www.foxvalley.com or call Tom, 414771 0811.

Green Bay Area Great Lakes Sport Fishermen: Third Tuesday of the month. September through May, Stadium View Sports Bar & Grill, 7 p.m. Open to the public. Call Jim Ryle, 920 680 0055.

Horicon Marsh Hunting Retriever Club: Monday at Hustisford and Thursday at Fond du Lac. For more info, go to www.hmhrc.org.

Izaak Walton League Upper Mississippi River Chapter: Second Monday of each month, 6 p.m., The Nature Center, Myrick Park, 789 Myrick Park Dr., La Crosse. Call Fritz Funk, 608-799-7533 or email fritz@funk.io.

Kenosha Sport Fishing & Conservation Association: First Monday of month, 7 p.m., Moose Lodge, Kenosha. Open to the public and new members. Call Dave, 262 620 8237.

Lighthouse Anglers Fishing Club: Second Tuesday of every month, American Legion Memorial Clubhouse, Fond du Lac, 7 p.m. Call Bill, 920 921 4337.

Manitowoc Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Cabin No. 1 Lincoln Park, Manitowoc. Call Glenn Pfeffer, 920 684 9050.

Milwaukee Great Lakes Sport Fishermen: Second Tuesday of month, September through May, Joe’s “K” Ranch, 4840 S. Whitnall Ave., Cudahy. Call Bob Wincek, 414-217-9752.

Mishcot Sportsmen’s Club: First Wednesday of the month, 8 p.m. Call Roger, 920 323 4882.

Muskellunge Club of Wisconsin: 7 p.m., second Wednesday of January, February, April, May, September, October, November, Machine Shed, Pewaukee. Call 414 213 8245.

Okauchee Fishing Club: 7 p.m., New Berlin Ale House on first and third Tuesday of the month. Speakers cover all aspects of Wisconsin fishing. Guest fee $5. Call 414 350 1011.

Outagamie Area Pheasants Forever: Each month to discuss chapter activities. For more info on when and where of next meeting, call Josh Jackl, 920 5171039.

River Valley Outdoorsmen’s: First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., 1,000 Island Environmental Center. Call Ralph Vannulde, 920 570 3560.

Rock Valley Anglers, Southern Chapter: Third Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., Boundaries Bar & Grill, Birch Room. Call 608 421 2982.

Salmon Unlimited of Wisconsin: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., 5th St. Yacht Club, Racine. Features a guest speaker each month.

Sheboygan Walleye Club: Third Tuesday of each month, Sheboygan VFW Memorial Post 9156, Sheboygan. Call Tom Pfister, 262-305-4023.

Shoto Conservation Club: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the clubhouse. Call Tom Rysticken, 920 793 2650.

Southern Brown Conservation Chapter Izaak Walton League: First Thursday of each month, 8 p.m., Rocky Top Tavern, Greenleaf. Call Mike Schmitt, 920 766 0812.

Titletown/Packerland Muskies Inc: Second Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., Green Bay Yacht Club. Call Jay Zahn, 920 866 9705.

Watertown Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Watertown. Call Gary Kurtz, 414 899 7120.

Winnebago Conservation Club: Third Tuesday of each month, Omarro’s Public House, Oshkosh. Call Betty Brochert, 920 688 3122.

Winnebagoland Musky Club: First Wednesday of every month, American Legion Memorial Clubhouse, Fond du Lac, 7 p.m. Open to the public. Call Richard Feustel, 920 948 2283.

Wisconsin Fishing Club: Second and fourth Monday of the month, Grainger’s, Greenfield. Call Bob LeRoy, 414 688 4657.

Women’s Hunting & Sporting Association: First Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Wern Valley, Waukesha. Call Sarah, 262 968 3873 or www.wiwhsa.org

Yahara Fishing Club: Second Wednesday of month September through May at 7 p.m. at Bowl A Vard Lanes, 2121 East Springs Drive, Madison. Call Gerald King, 608 513 8573.