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Feb. 5: Hunter Education Class at Southern Clark County Sportsmens Club at 7:30 p.m. For more info call Bob Fluegel at 715-884-2840. Feb. 9: Neillsville Bow Hunter Safety class at the Neillsville Gun Club. Registration starts Jan. 3, 2002. For more info call Todd Stenard, Sr. at 715-743-6694. Class limited to 25. Feb. 11 – […]

The event will again feature a variety of contests and drawings for participants. Grand prize is a Polaris ATV. For more details on this unique event, call 1-800-833-1118, or visit the website; www.eelpoutfestival.com.

Jan. 31-Feb. 3: 19th Annual All-Canada Show at the Hyatt Center Exhibition Hall in Minneapolis. Thru. Noon-9 p.m.; Fri. 10-7 p.m.; Sat. 10-7 p.m. Sun. 10-4 p.m. For complete show details log onto www.allcanada.com Feb. 1-3: Minnesota Walleye Expo at Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN. Fri: 3-9 p.m.; Sat: 10-7 p.m.; Sun: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $7

Feb. 1-3: 16th Annual Northern Wisconsin Deer Classic at the Holiday Inn Convention Center downtown Eau Claire, WI. Fri: 3-10 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sun.: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Measuring for all state and national record books at show. For more info call: 952-848-4275 or www.amdeerclassics.com Feb. 2-3: The Basics of

The Hastings native receives no compensation for the victory, but retains reproduction and marketing rights. Runner-up to Latham was Micah J. Hanson, of Dakota, followed by Laurence D. Huls, of Avon.

At the show you’ll find the latest in walleye fishing gear, including tackle and marine equipment. Seminars will be conducted by fishing professionals such as Randy Amundrud, Darrell Mittlesteadt, and “Tackle Terry” Tuma, of Outdoor News. Show hours are 3-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on

One of the big challenges in ice fishing is calling to distant fish and getting them to come over to you. Sometimes, fish investigate something flashy or noisy just because they notice it. Other times, fish are cruising, seeking something to eat. If they notice your lure, they’ll come over and often bite. But if

The extravaganza, which typically draws more than 10,000 people, will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Check the website, www.icefishing.org or call (800) 950-9461 for more information. Event prizes include cash, snowmobiles, fishing equipment, a new pickup, and more. Event proceeds are donated to Courage Learning Center and other charities.

Associate Editor St. Paul Minnesota state parks are on track for better than $31 million in improvements under a proposal released last week by Gov. Jesse Ventura. Parks are considered one of the winners under the governor’s proposed bonding bill, which totals about $800 million. “It’s a big bump for parks, probably four to five