Banquets/Fundraisers
May 7: Perham DU Banquet, Perham. For more info call Tony Paul, 218-371-6338.
May 8: WTU Twin Cities Deer Camp, 5:30 p.m., Double Tree by Hilton, Roseville. For more info call Chris Petersen, 507-450-6256.
May 22: WTU Southern MN Deer Camp, 5:30 p.m., Holiday Inn/Austin Conference Center, Austin. For more info call Chris Peterson, 507-450-6256.
May 22: Lyon County PF Banquet, 4-8 p.m., Lyon County Fairgrounds. For more info call Ron Prorok, 507-401-6227.
May 22: MDHA Fergus Falls Chapter Banquet, 5:00 p.m., Fergus Falls VFW. For more info call Mike Robertson, 218-205-9728.
May 22: Albert Lee DU Banquet, Wedgewood Cove. For more info call Jarrod Vrieze, 507-373-4931.
June 5: WTU Metro Area Chapter Banquet, 5 p.m., St. Croix Event Center, Oak Park Heights. For more info call Lindell Blanchette, 651-263-3908.
June 5: Winona County DU Banquet, Winona Elks Lodge. For more info call Wayne Valentine, 507-454-2762.
June 5: WTU Minnesota Southeast Deer Camp, 5:30 p.m., Gopher Hills Golf Course, Cannon Falls. For more info call Chris Peterson, 507-450-6256.
June 10: NWTF Struttin’ Toms Chapter Of Anoka County Banquet, 5 p.m., Anoka County Fair Grounds. For more info call Katie Jo Hollis, 763-443-1223
June 12: Clays for a Cause VIII hosted by Metro PF, 9 a.m., MN Horse and Hunt Club. For more info call Denise Bornhausen, 612-578-3816.
Season Dates
May 1: Minnesota/Wisconsin border waters (St. Croix River) walleye/northern pike season opens
May 7: Bear hunt application period deadline
May 8-9: Take a Mom Fishing Weekend
May 15: Walleye, sauger, northern pike seasons open
May 15: Largemouth/smallmouth bass C&R season opens (except in NE)
May 15: Largemouth/smallmouth bass season opens in Northeast Zone
May 15: Lake trout (summer, inland waters) and stream trout (summer, in lakes) seasons open
May 15: Minnesota/Wisconsin border waters (St. Louis River) walleye/northern pike season
May 15: Minnesota/Canada border waters walleye/sauger season opens
May 15: Beaver season (north/south) closes
May 28: Largemouth/smallmouth bass C&R (outside of NE) closes
May 29: Largemouth/smallmouth bass harvest season opens (outside of NE)
Education/Seminar
May 8: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor, 10 a.m., Redwood River Sportsman Club, Marshall. For more info call Steve Rykhus, 507-276-3521.
June 6: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor, 9 a.m., Lafayette Community Center. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.
June 19: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor, 10 a.m., Reinhart Acres, New Ulm. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.
July 10: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor, 1 p.m., Mankato Motorsports. For more info call Steve Rykhus, 507-276-3521.
July 11: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor, 9 a.m., Nicollet Conservation Club. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.
Aug. 7 & 8 : DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor, Sat., 10 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m., St George Parish Center, New Ulm. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.
Sept. 11: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor, 10 a.m., Ted Schotzko’s Wildlife Habitat Acres, Tracy. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.
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Three Rivers Park District, Schedule of Events. For more info call 763-559-6700 or www.threeriversparkdistrict.org
May 8: Beginning Fishing, 9-11 a.m., Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park Reserve.
May 8: Early Morning Bird Hike, 6-8 a.m., Lowry Nature Center.
May 8: Beginning Birding, 9-10 a.m., Eastman Nature Center.
May 8: Young Birders Club: World Migratory Bird Day, 9-11 a.m., Mississippi Gateway Regional Park.
May 8: Family Archery, 1-3 p.m., Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park.
May 11: Spring Birding for Adults: Warblers and other Migrants, 7-8:30 a.m., Eastmand Nature Center.
May 15: Young Birders Club: Introduction to Birding, 10-11:30 a.m., Richardson Nature Center.
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Twin Cities Walleyes Unlimited monthly meeting/speaker schedule. All meetings held at Bloomington Knights of Columbus
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Maplewood Nature Center Schedule of Events. For more info call Karen Wachal, 651-249-2170.
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NRA Certified Handloading Class. Text 612-759-2124 with name for class info.
Tournaments/Contests
Sept. 25: Rock Falls Tourism-City of Rock Falls, Weigh-in at 5 p.m., Lawrence Park/Avenue G Bridge, Sterling, IL. For more info call Melinda Jones, 815-622-1106.
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.
Shows
Crocodile Productions, Inc. Gun & Knife Shows. For more info www.CrocodileProductionsInc.com or call 763-754-7140.
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Sept. 11 & 12: Willmar Rifle and Pistol Club, Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Willmar Civic Center. For more info call Dave Stuhr, 320-894-7463.
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Sept. 25 & 26: Elks 40th Annual Gun & Knife Show,
Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fairgrounds, Hutchinson. For more info call Dale Harbarth, 320-587-8989.
Oct. 2 & 3: Marshall Gun Show, Red Baron Arena, Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more info call Ronald Prorok, 507-401-6227.
Special Events
July 1-11: Manitou Days. White Bear Lake. For more info call Lisa Beecroft, 651-272-3799.
Shooting/Archery
Bald Eagle Sportsman’s Association, 6557 125th, Hugo. For more info call Todd Gallaty, 651-373-4204.
June 6, Aug. 1 & Sept. 5: 3D Archery public shoots.
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Wealthwood Gun Club, Mille Lacs Lake, Aitkin. Open Shooting or League Shooting. For more info call 218-678-2281 or info@wealthwoodgunclub.org
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.
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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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Monticello Rod & Gun Club, 1821 W. River St, Monticello. For more info call Doug Brandenburg, 763-220-0901.
Now-Oct.: Every Wed. 5 p.m., Trap Shooting
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Rochester Archery Club, 697 75th St. NW Rochester. For more info call 507-273-9124. www.rochesterarcheryclub.com
May 22 & 23: Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 29 & 30: Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Suburban Sportsman Club MN, 6976 Canby Trail, Northfield, MN. Public Events. For more info call Gerald Buffington, 612-861-6405.
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Straight River Archery Club Schedule. Sat 8-3 p.m., Sun 8-2 p.m. For info call Mark Wannarka, 507-338-0045 or www.straighriverarcheryclub.org
Meetings
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.
Fur Fin and Feather Club meets every Weds. at Osseo American Legion. For more info call Lloyd 763-473-4103.
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.
Ringnecks Forevermore Assoc. meets 1st Wed. of every month, 7 p.m., Bertha Lions Building.
Central Minnesota Retriever Club meets the 2nd Tues. of the Month, 7 p.m. www.cmrcmn.org for more info.
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.
Monticello Rod & Gun Club. Meets 4th Thurs. of the Month, 7 p.m. www.monticellorodandgun.org for more info.
Wes Libbey-Northern Lakes Izaak Walton League meets 4th Weds. of the month, 7 p.m., via Zoom. For more info call Marcia Anderson, 218-301-6786.
Ringnecks Forevermore Assoc. meets 1st Wed. of every month, 7 p.m., Bertha Lions Building.
W.J. McCabe Izaak Walton League meets 1st Weds. of the month, 7 p.m., Hartley Nature Center, Duluth. For more info call Martha Minchak, 218-628-3462.
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.
North Metro Chapter Muskies Inc. meets the 3rd Wed. of every month. 7 p.m., Coon Rapids VFW. For more info call 612-916-7426 or www.northmetromuskie.com
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.
New London Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Tues. of the month, 6:30 p.m., McKale’s Family Restaurant, New London. For more info call Kevin Fasen, 320-354-4708.
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.
Rochester Izaak Walton League meets 1st Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., Izaak Walton Cabin, Rochester. For more info e-mail rochesterikes@gmail.com
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.
Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Club West meets at Cabela’s, Rogers, 2nd Tues. of the month, 6 p.m. For more info call 763-228-1193.
Brown County PF meets the quarterly, 8 p.m., Serviceman’s Club, Sleepy Eye. For more info call Tim Kraskey, 612-298-0909.
Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen’s Club Inc. Meets every 2nd Wed. of the month. For more info call Jason Neu, 320-267-8145.
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.
Bush Lake Izaak Walton League meets quarterly, west Bush Lake Park Bloomington. For more info call Gregg Thopson, 612-618-8616.
Minnesota Valley Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., Bloomington. For more info call John Crampton, 952-884-6704.
Prairie Woods Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Mon. of the month, 7:30 p.m., Public Library, Detroit Lakes. For more info call Dean Hendrickson, 218-439-6303.
Sheldon Valley Sportsmans Club meets the 2nd Wed. of the Month, American Legion Club 8, Houston. For more info call Neil, 507-450-8422.
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 North meets Thorne Bros, Blaine, 4th Thurs. 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.
South Forty Archers meets on the 2nd Tues of the month all Summer, 7 p.m., Club House Ritter Park, Lakeville. For more info call David Anderson, 612-860-3909.
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.
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 Country Retriever Club meets the 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m., Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club. For more info www.lcretrieverclub.org
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.
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.
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 Michael Cummins, www.fishersofmentc.org or 612-490-4824.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rapids Archery Club meets the 2nd Mon. of each month at the archery building located at the Bunker Hills Regional Park. For more info call Dan, 763-427-0808.
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.
St. Cloud Fly Anglers Club meets every 3rd For more info call Dave Kollmann, 320-252-5906.
Rapids Archery Club meets the 2nd Mon. of each month at the archery building located at the Bunker Hills Regional Park. For more info call Dan, 763-427-0808.
Dakota County Sportsman’s Club meets every 3rd Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., Rosemount American Legion. For more info call Jerry Wicklund, 612-384-4584.
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.
Will Dilg Izaak Walton League meets 1st Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., Betty Jo’s Restaurant, Winona. For more info call Michael Kennedy, 507-452-6642.
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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