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The expo gives youth opportunities to learn about conservation and wildlife; to meet with colleges and universities about outdoor careers; and to learn about the groups that support conservation, hunting, and fishing. For more information about the Expo, call (763) 566-6098. The event is free to those attending and includes a picnic-style buffet.

July 9-13: Hunter Safety Program (Student) at Edgar Village Hall from 4:30 to 8 p.m. For more info call Bob Dvorak at 715-352-2389. July 15: Bow Hunter Safety (beginning) at Nekoosa Library. For more info call Dale Zawislan 715-886-5808. July 16: Combined Hunter & Bow Hunter Ed. Class at Jim Falls Lions Club. For more

Yanking big bass from Midwestern lakes that are full of weeds can be a difficult task. Most fishermen rely on standard Texas-rigged plastic worms for that job and bass are growing wise to that presentation. Oh, the Texas rig will still work, but when the going gets tough, it’s often better to make a switch

The MDHA 3-D shoot will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Archery equipment dealers will be on hand and there will be novelty events. The shoot will cost $10 for MDHA members and $15 for nonmembers, with youth under 12 admitted free. The proceeds will benefit youth archery programs. For more information, call

Associate Editor Washington, D.C. A bill in the U.S. House that would eliminate steel-jawed leghold traps is now backed by a long list of sponsors, but has come under attack from some sportmen’s groups. The bill, introduced in March by Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., would make it illegal “to import, export, or transport in interstate commerce

Aug. 10-12, 17-19: 20th Annual Game Fair 2001 at Armstrong Ranch in Anoka, MN from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrities, free seminars, all new shotgun shooting, outdoor exhibits, dog events, archery, kid games and more. For more info call 763-427-0944 or see the website: www.gamefair.com. Dec. 9: Sheboygan Rifle & Pistol Club Gun Show

The MPCA list added more than 100 lakes with nutrient and algae problems, including about 80 lakes in the metro area like Como Lake and Lake of the Isles. But an array of business and cities challenged the updated list and the criteria used to produce it. Fearing a lawsuit, the MPCA decided not to

Madison n DNR wildlife officials were still computing antlerless deer quotas and hunter’s choice permit numbers as of June 28, but that information will be set in concrete by the time the hunter’s choice application deadline rolls around on July 20. Hunter’s choice application forms are now available at all retail outlets and DNR offices

July 14: Leaf Valley Toms Chapter event at Viking Valley Hunt Club in Ashby. Contact Ranae Edwards at 218-589-7049. July 22: Ron Schara’s Annual Aquatennial/Kids Fishing School at Lake Calhoun next to Thomas Beach from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are looking for volunteers. For more info call Kelly Jo at 952-545-9471. July 28: