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Sportsmen Since 1968

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Half of a trophy?

On the last day of the year 2000, I pointed my well traveled pickup south and made the 325-mile drive to my friend Tony Knight’s place just west of Centerville, Iowa. Tony and his wife, Rose, let me bunk in their pole shed when I’m hunting their neck of the woods, but it’s not as […]

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Duluth, Minn. The Duluth Boat, Sports and Travel Show, which runs through Sunday gives sportsmen a look at new boats or outdoor travel plans.

Featured entertainment includes Da Blooze Bros., and other events, takes place at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Show hours are 5-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults 18 and older, $3 for students age

Duluth, Minn. The Duluth Boat, Sports and Travel Show, which runs through Sunday gives sportsmen a look at new boats or outdoor travel plans. Read More »

Feb. 17: The 5th Annual Ice-Fishing Derby at Forsyth Sunlite Resort on Lake George, runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pre-registration fee is $12, $16 the day of the derby. Call 715-362-2195 for info.

Feb. 17: 31st Annual White Clay Lake Sportsmens Club Ice Fishing Derby at White Clay Lake, Shawano County. For more info call Paul Smentek at 715-745-6254. Feb. 24: Finnegan Lake Walleye Club Annual Fishing Derby. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $1 or 6 for $5. Numerous prizes awarded. For more info contact Gary Hougas

Feb. 17: The 5th Annual Ice-Fishing Derby at Forsyth Sunlite Resort on Lake George, runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pre-registration fee is $12, $16 the day of the derby. Call 715-362-2195 for info. Read More »

St. Paul The deadline for removing fish houses, dark houses, and portable shelters from state waterways south of Minnesota Hwy. 200 and U.S. Hwy. 2 is no later than midnight, Feb. 28.

Shelters located north of Minnesota Hwy. 200 and U.S. Hwy. 2 must be removed no later than midnight, March 15. Exceptions are: Minnesota-Canada border waters (March 31), Minnesota-Iowa border (Feb. 20), Minnesota-South Dakota and North Dakota border waters (March 5), and Minn.-Wisconsin border waters (March 1). Anglers are advised to remove shelters earlier if ice

St. Paul The deadline for removing fish houses, dark houses, and portable shelters from state waterways south of Minnesota Hwy. 200 and U.S. Hwy. 2 is no later than midnight, Feb. 28. Read More »

Feb. 16-18: 30th annual Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show, Rockford Metro Centre, 300 Elm St., Rockford, Ill., fishing clinics, speakers Bob Mehsikomer and Ted Peck, call (815) 877-8043.

Feb. 17: The Bucks of Crawford County sponsored by Prairie Rod & Gun Club from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Prairie du Chien. For more info call 608-326-2478. Feb. 24-25: The Edgerton Conservation Club will hold their Annual Gun Show at the Tri-County Auditorium in Edgerton. Hours are Sat.

Feb. 16-18: 30th annual Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show, Rockford Metro Centre, 300 Elm St., Rockford, Ill., fishing clinics, speakers Bob Mehsikomer and Ted Peck, call (815) 877-8043. Read More »

Walker, Minn. The 22nd Annual International Eelpout Festival will take place Feb. 16-18 on Leech Lake in Walker.

Last year, thousands of “pouters” reeled in 800 pout during the event, which includes fishing, as well as many other activities. For more information on this year’s event, call (800) 833-1118 or request info by e-mail at modhomes@eot.com.

Walker, Minn. The 22nd Annual International Eelpout Festival will take place Feb. 16-18 on Leech Lake in Walker. Read More »

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