Banquets/Fundraisers
Aug. 17: Morrison County DU Banquet, Little Falls Country Club. For more info call Jeff Gulth, 320-360-6352.
Aug. 19: Freeborn County DU Banquet, Freeborn County Fairgrounds. For more info call Eagan Mattson, 507-377-0032.
Aug. 22: West Central DU Banquet, The Oaks in Willmar. For more info call Travis Michelson, 320-905-2959.
Aug. 23: West Metro Delta Waterfowl Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Shakopee Ballroom. For info call Eric Noyes, 612-387-1067.
Aug. 24: Northwest DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Ralph Engelstad Arena, Imperial Rm. For more info call Rick, 218-686-4707.
Aug. 25: Forest Lake DU Banquet, 6 p.m., Vanelli’s by the Lake. For more info call Matthew Polansky, 763-286-6458.
Aug. 25: Lakes Area Archers Shoot & Fundraiser, Shoot 11-5 p.m., Banquet, 6-8 p.m., at the Club. For more info call Rob, 218-205-5197.
Aug. 25: Wabasha DU Banquet, Yahooligan’s Bar & Grill. For more info call Jim Nordstrom, 651-565-3604.
Sept. 6: Buffalo DU Banquet, Hukkio’s Entertainment Center. For more info call Jesse Neumann, 612-423-1036.
Sept. 6: McLeod County DU Banquet, Crow River Winery. For more info call Jeremy Anfinson, 320-583-1185.
Sept. 7: Brainerd MDHA Banquet, 5 p.m., Legacy Golf Course. For more info call Diane Britton, 218-851-8584.
Sept. 7: Perham DU Banquet, Lakeside Golf Club. For more info call Tony Paul, 218-371-6338.
Sept. 8: Isanti County #334 PF Banquet, 4 p.m., Spirit River Community Center, Isanti. For more info call Brenda Lillion, 763-843-9413.
Sept. 8: Central Chapter MN Deer Hunter’s Assoc., 5:30 p.m., Henry’s Banquet Center, Foley. For more info call Dennis Sowada, 320-393-4214.
Sept. 8: Evansville Area Sportsmen Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Railroad and 2nd event center. For more info call Dan Evavold, 218-948-2238.
Sept. 8: South Metro Flyway DU Banquet, 1-4 p.m., Rack’s Sports Bar & Grill, Burnsville. For more info call Kegan Scherping, 612-644-9665.
Sept. 8: Warroad, NW Angle DU Banquet, 7 p.m., American Legion, Warroad. For more info call 218-386-2974.
Sept. 13: St. Paul DU Banquet, 5 p.m., Envision Catering, Oakdale. For more info call Walter Rauen, 651-336-7336.
Sept. 13: Fairmont DU Banquet, Eagles Club. For more info call Gary Hamman, 507-236-3487.
Sept. 13: Martin County DU Banquet, 5 p.m., Eagles Club, Fairmont. For more info call Gary Hamman, 507-236-3487.
Sept. 14: Morrison County PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Falls Ballroom, Little Falls. For more info call Scott Luing, 320-360-0437.
Sept. 14: MN Lake DU Banquet, Waldorf Community Center. For more info call Jake Rux, 507-469-0807.
Sept. 14: Tri-County MDHA Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Queen Bee’s Bar & Grill, Paynesville. For more info call Bill Legatt, 320-243-4517.
Sept. 14: Lost Marsh DU Banquet, Waldorf Community Center. For more info call Mark Jenzen, 507-995-4296.
Sept. 20: Scott-LeSueur MWA Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Park Ballroom, New Prague. For more info call Myron Tietz, 507-581-4486.
Outdoor Media
• Minnesota Outdoor News Radio hosted by Rob Drieslein and Tim Lesmeister. Special guests and current hunting and fishing related news – airs Saturdays and Sundays on the MNN stations or www.outdoornews.com
• Ron Schara’s Minnesota Bound, Saturdays at noon, Sunday at 10:30 on KARE 11, KTTC in Rochester, KBJR in Duluth, KVLY in Fargo and KEYC in Mankato.
• Writeoutdoors.com, Seasonal fishing and hunting tips from Outdoor News Writer Ron Hustvedt.
• Outdoornews.com, outdoor news from around the country along with local photos, fishing reports and more.
• Sportsman’s Journal. Saturday at noon. Fox Sports. During Regular 13 week season. Sportsman’s Notebook WDIO TV channels 10 and 13. Sundays 10:30 p.m.
Season Dates
Aug. 17: Bear baiting season begins.
Sept. 1: Early Canada goose, mourning dove & crow seasons open.
Sept. 1: Bear season opens.
Sept. 1: Rails and snipe season open.
Sept. 9: Smallmouth bass season closes.
Sept. 10: Smallmouth bass C&R season opens.
Sept. 15: Ruffed & sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, sandhill crane, rabbit & squirrel seasons open.
Sept. 15: Deer archery season opens.
Sept. 15: Trout season (southeast, C&R) opens.
Sept. 16: Early Canada goose season closes.
Sept. 22: Woodcock season opens.
Sept. 22: Waterfowl season opens(tentative).
Sept. 29: Turkey season (fall) opens.
Sept. 29: Prairie chicken season opens.
Sept. 30: Lake trout (summer, inland waters) and stream trout (summer, in streams, except southeast) seasons close.
Special Events
Aug: 25 & 26: Zumbro Valley Arms Collectors Annual Gun Show, Sat. 9-5 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m. Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Rochester.
Sept. 8: Prairie Pothole Day, 9-5 p.m., Stoney Ridge Farm, New London.
Sept. 15: ALS Assoc. Walk, 8-noon, Lake Phalen Park, St. Paul. For more info call Ashley Yoder, 612-672-0484.
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Fishing for Life Events. For more info call Vaughn Blackburn, 763-308-5434. www.fishingforlife.org
Now-Aug. 10: High C’s Fishing Camp, Sand Haven.
Aug. 17-26: Dark County Fair Trout Pond.
Aug. 20-24: LOTW Pay it Forward Trip.
Aug. 21: Pastor’s Tournament.
Sept. 8: Forest Lake Lunker.
Sept. 30: Air Soft Event.
Nov. 12: Muskie Mayhem.
Shows
Aug. 17-19: Game Fair Armstrong Kennels, Ramsey, Fri. & Sat. 9-6 p.m., Sun. 9-5 p.m., Visit the Outdoor News Booth. www.gamefair.com for more info.
Aug. 23 thru Sept. 3: Outdoor News at Minnesota State Fair. Corner of Judson & Nelson. For more info www.mnstatefair.org
Sept. 8-9: Bemidji Gun Show, Sat. 9-5 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m., National Guard Armory. For more info call Russ, 218-845-2530.
Sept. 29-30: MWCA Gun Show, Sat. 8-5 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m., State Fair Education Building. For more info call Matthew, 612-721-8976.
Education/Seminar
Now-Aug. 18: Firearms Safety, Kraus Hartig VFW. For more info call Bill Larson, 763-218-1421.
Now-Aug. 19: DNR Hunter Safety, 7 p.m., St. George Parish Center, New Ulm. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.
Aug. 19: DNR Hunter Safety, 8-3:30 p.m., St. George Parish Center, New Ulm. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.
Sept. 9: DNR Hunter Safety, 10 a.m., Ted Schotzko Wildlife Habitat Acres, Tracy. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.
Sept. 12: Brainerd Firearm Safety Instr. 5:30 p.m., Turn in Poachers office. For more info call Diane Britton, 218-851-8584.
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Maplewood Nature Center Schedule of Events. For more info call Karen Wachal, 651-249-2170.
Aug.18: Magnificent Monarchs, 1-2:30 p.m.
Aug. 20: Phenology Walk, 9-10:30 a.m.
Aug. 25: S’more Fun in the Sun, 1-3 p.m.
Sept. 8: Buckthorn Removal Demo & Removal, Applewood Preserve, 10-noon
Sept. 15: Sneaky Squirrel Mystery, 1-2:30 p.m.
Sept. 18: Crafty Bees & Butterflies, 4-5:30 p.m.
Sept. 22: Home for a Bunny, Fun with ECFE, 10-11:30 a.m.
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Three Rivers Park District, Schedule of Events. For more info call 763-559-6700 or www.threeriversparkdistrict.org
Now-Aug. 21: Paddling Club, 7-8:30 p.m., Hyland Lake Park Reserve.
Aug. 18: Family Kayaking, 9-11 a.m., Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park.
Aug. 18: Family Rafting, 9-noon, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.
Aug. 18: Family Stand-Up Paddleboarding, 1-2:30 p.m., Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park.
Aug. 19: Family Fishing, 2-4 p.m., Cleary Lake Regional Park.
Aug. 26: Walk when the moon is full, 8-9:30 p.m., Richardson Nature Center & Lowry Nature Center.
Aug. 27: Dirt Cup Mountain Bike Sprint Race, 6-8 p.m., Lake Rebecca Park Reserve.
Aug. 28: Prairie Seed Collection, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Crow-Hassan Park Reserve.
Aug. 30: Prairie Seed Collection, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Eastman Nature Center.
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Bills Gun Shop & Range, Hunting Seminars. 6:30-9 p.m. www.billsgs.com for more info.
Aug. 23, Sept. 19: The right gun for the right hunt.
Aug. 29, Sept. 25: Youth in the woods.
Sept. 5, Oct. 11: Sighting in Rifle basics/optics 101.
Sept. 12, Oct. 17: Hunting whitetails 101.
Tournaments/Contests
Aug. 25-26: Fishing for our Heroes, Arrowwood Resort, Darling Lake. www.HeroAtHome.org for more info.
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Upper Mississippi Bass Challenge. For more info call Rick Nemitz, 608-386-2733.
Sept. 8: Fountain City, WI, Pool 5 & 5a, boat landing.
Shooting/Archery
Aug. 25: Turn in Poachers Trap Shoot, 10 a.m., Lakeshore Conservation Club & Hunts Point, Lakeshore. For more info call Dennis Mackedanz, 218-326-8477.
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Menomonie Archery Club, Shoot Schedule, 608 Crestview Ct. Menomonie, WI. For more info call Mike, 715-308-5437.
Aug. 25-26: 3D Shoots.
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Monticello Rod and Gun Club, 1821 West River Street, Monticello, MN. For more info call Dan, 952-334-8658.
Tues.: 6 p.m., 3 Gun, Till Labor Day.
Wed.: 5:30 p.m., Trap, Till Labor Day
Thurs.:6 p.m., Defensive pistol & carbine. Till Labor Day.
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Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Association. Schedule of shoots. For more info call Todd Gallaty, 651-373-4204.
Sept. 2: Archery 3D Courses, 8-2 p.m.
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South Forty Archers, Schedule. Ritter Farm Park, Lakeville. All shoots are 7-2 p.m. For more info call Dave, 612-860-3909.
Sept. 8-9: Reinhart 3D Targets.
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Byron Sportsmen’s & Conservation Club, 902 2nd Ave. NW, Byron 55920. For more info call Mark Clark, 507-993-1152.
Thurs.: Non competitive Sporting Clay Course, 5-7 p.m.
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Hibbing Trap Club, 3927 Marksmanship Rd, Hibbing, MN. For more info call Jodi Olson, 218-966-7817.
Now-Mid Sept.: Mon. & Wed., 4 p.m. til dusk.
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Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen’s Club Inc, 10917 Duffield Ave. NW, Maple Lake. For more info call Jason Neu, 320-267-8145.
Every Tues. Starting May: Weekly Trap Shooting, 6:30 p.m.
Meetings
Wapashaw Izaak Walton League meets 4th Weds. of the month, 6:30 p.m., VFW Club Wabasha. For more info call Eleanor Groby, 651-565-2380.
Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Club South meets Gander Mountain, Lakeville, 2nd Thurs. of the month, 6 p.m. For more info call 763-228-1193.
Fur Fin and Feather Club meets every Weds. at Osseo American Legion. For more info call Lloyd 763-473-4103.
Central Minnesota Retriever Club meets the 2nd Tues. of the Month, 7 p.m. www.cmrcmn.org for more info.
Ringnecks Forevermore Assoc. meets 1st Wed. of every month, 7 p.m., Bertha Lions Building.
Jaques Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Thurs. of the month, 6:30 p.m., Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi. For more info call John Siekmeier, 651-291-1829.
St. Cloud Chapter of Muskie’s Inc. Meets the 3rd Tues. of each month. 7:30 p.m., Waite Park American Legion. For more info call Ken Schmitt, 320-290-6272.
Fishers of Men Twin Cities meets the 1st Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m., Lutheran Church of The Master. For more info call John Cummins, www.fishersofmenclub.org or 612-670-0707.
Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Club North meets Thorne Bros, Blaine, 4th Thurs. of the month, 6 p.m. For more info call 763-228-1193.
St. Cloud Fly Anglers Club meets the 3rd Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., Waite Park Gander Mtn. store. Call Dave Kollmann, 320-252-5906 or Tom Clapp, 320-685-3960.
Austin Izaak Walton League meets 1st Mon. of the month, 7 p.m., Todd Park, Austin. For more info call Barbara Owens, 507-433-2735.
Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Club East meets at Cabela’s Woodbury, 4th Tues. of the month, 6 p.m. For more info call 763-228-1193.
Minnesota Decoy and Wildfowl Carving Club. Meets 1st Tues of every month, 7 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church, Mpls. For more info call Phillip Nelson, 763-226-7619.
St. Cloud Chapter of Muskie’s Inc. Meets the 3rd Tues. of each month. 7:30 p.m., Waite Park American Legion. For more info call Ken Schmitt, 320-290-6272.
Owatonna Valley Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Thurs. of the month, 6:30 p.m., Owatonna. For more info call Ted Mittelstadt, 507-451-7946.
Brown County PF meets the 2nd Tues of every month, 8 p.m., Serviceman’s Club, Sleepy Eye. For more info call Jeremy Berg, 507-240-0096.
Crow River Sportsman’s Club March thru Nov. meets 3rd Thurs. of every month, 7 p.m, at the Club. For more info call Scott Berning, 763-242-1306.
Twin Cities Chapter Muskies Inc. Meets every 2nd Tues. of the Month, 7 p.m., KC Hall, Bloomington. For more info call Denise Olson, 612-804-4687.
Lake Superior Chapter of Muskies Inc. meets 2nd Tues. of every month Oct. thru May. 7 p.m., Mr. D’s Bar & Grill. For more info call 218-273-6389.
Minnesota Valley In-Fisherman Club meets the 4th Tues. of each month, 7 p.m. at Apple Valley American Legion club, 14521 Granada Dr., Apple Valley. Gary, 952-423-3662.
Sheldon Valley Sportsmans Club meets the 2nd Wed. of the Month, American Legion Club 8, Houston. For more info call Neil, 507-450-8422.
New Ulm #79 Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Tues. of the month 7 p.m., Brown County Fairgrounds, New Ulm. For more info call Tom Wilfahrt, 507-276-1858.
Walter J. Breckenridge Izaak Walton League meets 4th Tues. of the month, 7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Park. For more info call Mary Ellen Vetter, 763-561-1761.
New Ulm #79 Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Tues. of the month 7 p.m., Brown County Fairgrounds, New Ulm. For more info call Tom Wilfahrt, 507-276-1858.
Walter J. Breckenridge Izaak Walton League meets 4th Tues. of the month, 7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Park. For more info call Mary Ellen Vetter, 763-561-1761.
LeSueur County PF Chapter 214. Meets the 1st Wed. of the month, Sept.-May, 7:30 p.m., American Legion, Montgomery. For more info call Ken Mader, 507-661-4841.
Sheldon Valley Sportsmans Club meets the 2nd Wed. of the Month, American Legion Club 8, Houston. For more info call Neil, 507-450-8422.
Brown County PF meets the 2nd Tues of every month, 8 p.m., Serviceman’s Club, Sleepy Eye. For more info call Jeremy Berg, 507-240-0096.
Wright County PF meets 1st Mon. of every month, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Legion, Buffalo. For more info call Mellissa Sandquist, 763-354-4090.
Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen’s Club Inc. Meets every 2nd Wed. of the month. For more info call Jason Neu, 320-267-8145.
Mississippi Longtails PF meets first Tues. of each month. 7:30 p.m., The Point on Hwy’s 61 & 10 in Hastings. For more info call Dan Richmond, 651-730-4434.
Scott County Pheasants Forever Chapter #125 meets 2nd Thurs. of each month, Oct.-April, 7 p.m., No meeting in March,The Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course. For more info call James Legg 507-665-6300.
Scott County Pheasants Forever Chapter #125 meets 2nd Thurs. of each month, Oct.-April, 7 p.m., No meeting in March,The Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course. For more info call James Legg 507-665-6300.
Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Club East meets at Cabela’s Woodbury, 4th Tues. of the month, 6 p.m. For more info call 763-228-1193.
Wright County PF meets 1st Mon. of every month, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Legion, Buffalo. For more info call Mellissa Sandquist, 763-354-4090.
Four Points Retriever Club. Meets on 2nd Tues of each Month. 6 p.m., Latuff Pizzarea, Plymouth. For more info call Terry Strege, 763-682-5624.
Cass County Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Thurs. of the month, 6 p.m., Deep Portage Conservation Reserve, Hackensack. For more info call Jerry Lamon, 218-947-3870.
St. Cloud Chapter of Muskie’s Inc. Meets the 3rd Tues. of each month. 7:30 p.m., Waite Park American Legion. For more info call Ken Schmitt, 320-290-6272.
Sheldon Valley Sportsmans Club meets the 2nd Wed. of the Month, American Legion Club 8, Houston. For more info call Neil, 507-450-8422.
Four Points Retriever Club. Meets on 2nd Tues of each Month. 6 p.m., Latuff Pizzarea, Plymouth. For more info call Terry Strege, 763-682-5624.
Monticello Rod & Gun Club. Meets last Thurs. of the Month, 7 p.m. www.monticellorodandgun.org for more info.
Crow River Sportsman’s Club March thru Nov. meets 3rd Thurs. of every month, 7 p.m, at the Club. For more info call Scott Berning, 763-242-1306.
New Ulm #79 Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Tues. of the month 7 p.m., Brown County Fairgrounds, New Ulm. For more info call Tom Wilfahrt, 507-276-1858.
Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen’s Club Inc. Meets every 2nd Wed. of the month. For more info call Jason Neu, 320-267-8145.
St. Cloud Fly Anglers Club meets the 3rd Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., Waite Park Gander Mtn. store. Call Dave Kollmann, 320-252-5906 or Tom Clapp, 320-685-3960.
Brainerd Lakes Chapter of Muskies Inc. meets 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m, Waterfall Inn. For more info call Jeff Young, 218-821-3669.
Wes Libbey-Northern Lakes Izaak Walton League meets 4th Weds. of the month, 7 p.m., Central Square Mall, Grand Rapids. For more info call Marcia Anderson, 218-301-6786.
Four Points Retriever Club. Meets on 2nd Tues of each Month. 6 p.m., Latuff Pizzarea, Plymouth. For more info call Terry Strege, 763-682-5624.
Lake Superior Chapter of Muskies Inc. meets 2nd Tues. of every month Oct. thru May. 7 p.m., Mr. D’s Bar & Grill. For more info call 218-273-6389.
Cass County Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Thurs. of the month, 6 p.m., Deep Portage Conservation Reserve, Hackensack. For more info call Jerry Lamon, 218-947-3870.
Jaques Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Thurs. of the month, 6:30 p.m., Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi. For more info call John Siekmeier, 651-291-1829.
Brainerd Lakes Chapter of Muskies Inc. meets 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m, Waterfall Inn. For more info call Jeff Young, 218-821-3669.
Minnesota Valley Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., Bloomington. For more info call John Crampton, 952-884-6704.
Twin Cities Walleyes Unlimited meets the 1st Thurs of the Month, 7 p.m., Bloomington Events Center. For more info call Joe Roach, 612-440-7171.
PERM
PERM Monthly meeting in Elk River, 1st Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. at Cinema Professional Building, Elk River. For info call 763-441-6869. www.perm.org
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