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Snowmobilers owning snowmobiles with metal traction devices only have a few days to purchase a $13 metal-traction device sticker before the holiday weekend. Depending on where you try, you may not be able to buy them over the weekend, advised the DNR. Some deputy registrars offices are open on Saturdays in the metro area but […]

Dec. 30-31: Qualifying events. Singles and doubles runs, pointing, and flushing divisions. Quail Unlimited/National Bird Dog Challenge, American Heritage Hunting Club, Eagle Bend. 218-738-5143. Feb. 3: First Annual vintage and antique snowmobile oval track racing. Waconia Minnesota. Call 218-686-9898 for info. Feb. 3: Vintage and Antique Snowmobile Swap meet and 11 mile trail ride. Waconia

Jan. 16: A series of seven classes will be held on Tuesday evenings, at the Hastings Police Department Training room, from 6-9 p.m. A bow hunter certification class will offered in an eighth session. Register now as space is limited. To register or for more information, please call Vern at 612-722-1582, or Larry at 651-730-0967.

Fishing shelters are allowed on Mandy Lake, but must be removed at the end of each day. ATVs, snowmobiles, cars and trucks are not permitted to cross over or travel on refuge lands.

Feb. 3: The Fox Valley Chapter of S.C.I is hosting its 11th annual banquet at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, in Terrace, Illinois. Call William Snyder at 847-426-6171 for details. Feb. 22: Green Bay Area Great Lakes Sport Fishermen will hold a fishing banquet at the Stadium View Sports Bar. Call Bernie at 920-497-9006 for

Madison Wisconsin’s first dove season has yet to get under way and legislators are already hard at work to stop the new hunt. Rep. Frank Boyle (D-Superior) has promised that an Assembly bill, if passed, would prevent the DNR from authorizing a dove hunt. The new legislative session will not begin until January, so Boyle’s

St. Paul Should the ponds on state wildlife management areas be used for walleye rearing? Are WMAs good places for shooting ranges? Would allowing dog trialing have any impact on federal aid for state WMAs? When members of a Wildlife Roundtable group meet Jan. 5-6 in St. Cloud, these issues will be discussed regarding Minnesota’s

& Dots 6351 W. Grange Ave. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. For more info call 262-820-8983. The Muskellunge Club of Wisconsin holds meetings the third Wednesday of February, March, May, Oct. and Nov. at 7:30 p.m. at the Bavarian Wurst House, 8310 W. Appleton in Hampton, Milwaukee. New members welcome! For monthly speakers and programs,

Beginning Fly Fishing School will be held May 18-20 and will be limited to 16 participants. The class costs $175, including food and lodging, and will cover casting, knots, fly selection, and techniques. Wingshooting sessions will be held June 1-3 and Aug. 24-26, with both limited to 12 participants. The courses cover grip, stance, and