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ILLINOIS ANGLERS: For up-to-date fishing reports and information for your Illinois fishing trip, call the toll-free angling hotline
(800) ASK-FISH to get the Illinois fishing report, learn where to buy a license, locate places to fish, hear relevant regulations, pinpoint boat access sites, discover campground areas, find handicapped-accessible sites, and renew watercraft and snowmobile licenses.

FISHING CLUB INFORMATION
     o     The Arlington Anglers meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7p.m.. The monthly meetings are held at Dick's Sporting Goods (no longer Galyan's) at Martingale & Higgins, just off of Rt. 53, south of Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg. We have a guest speaker at most of our meetings. Door fees are $2 for members and $4 for guests.  We hold a 50/50 Raffle and have door prizes also. The entire family is welcome. We have a full event calendar for 2007 with fishing trips planned both locally and to Canada. For further information, contact Club President Tom Curtin 312-560-9876.

     o     Anglers Unlimited of Lake County, Ill. meets the first Wednesday of every month at the American Legion Hall, 111 E. Main St., Round Lake, IL, at 7:30 p.m. We are a bass fishing club that promotes fishing and fun. We have raffles at the meetings and discuss upcoming club events. We fish 12 draw tournaments from April through October in northern Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. We welcome all  welcome all boaters and non-boaters alike to visit/join the Club. Annual dues are only $35 For more information, please contact Club President Patrick Burke, 224-805-1578. Also visit us on our website at www.anglers-unlimited.com and check out our tournament schedule.   

     o     Blackhawk Bassmasters: We are an Illinois and National BASS Federation Nation club looking for new members; both boaters and non-boaters. We  are a member run club with all decisions made as a club. We sponsor Youth and Conservation projects, as well as, fish a great schedule. This club is for beginners as well as the experienced angler. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at Max and Benny's Restaurant, 461 Waukegan Rd., Brookside Plaza, Northbrook, Ill. For more information, call Fred Iantorno (847) 997-69a45 or visit us on the web at www.blackhawkbassmasters.com.

     o     The Champaign County Bushmaster meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Tolono, Ill. public library. Everyone is welcome to join us. Dues are $10 per year and $10 per tournament, plus $5 for big bass. Contact Cary Montgomery (217) 485-5155.

     o     The Chicago Bank Anglers (C.B.A.) promotes shoreline fishing for men, women, children (and families) and is open to everyone. Call Elise De Villers at (630) 978-7573 for more information.

     o     The Chicagoland Muskie Hunters Chapter of Muskies- Come join us-We meet the first Tuesday of the month at the Park Ridge VFW (Higgins and Canfield) at 7:30. Meetings feature top speakers, fishing reports, favorite lake presentations by our members, muskie info sharing, door prizes and raffles. All are welcome! Contact Dean-847-677-0017- or dlrosset@sbcglobal.net. To learn how to catch a muskie, or more muskies, or larger muskies, join MI. The Tuesday, May 5 meeting features local sportswriter Chauncey Niziol on Illinois Lakes- AND Nonna Silvia's delicious free pizza!!

     o The DesPlaines Lunkerbusters Fishing Club  meets the second Tuesday of each month (except July) at the Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 Thacker St., Des Plaines, Ill. Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. Guests are always welcome to attend for $4 per meeting. Meetings include an expert speaker on local fishing topics, fishing reports, door prizes and raffle. The club organizes numerous fishing outings. Membership is now open. Annual dues for family membership are $25. For additional information contact Jeff Berg at (630) 629-5681, Nick Pistolis at (847) 824-9691, or John Flannery at (847) 491-6105.

     o     The DuPage Angling Society is ìthe little social club with some big fishing tripsî Our get-togethers are in Downers Grove the third Sunday evening of the month. We also host an annual picnic and an annual banquet. Our 30 members enjoy fishing trips throughout North America and Central America. We offer fishing fellowship, non-competitive. Membership open now. Interested? Contact Jake Schille (630) 355-5610 or John Olivet (312) 565-0948.

     o     The DuPage Rivers Fly Tyers (DRiFT) meets almost every Tuesday night, September through May, at 7 p.m. at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. Guests are always welcome. Our program includes a speaker on a fly fishing related topic or a fly tyer demonstrating a fly, and a discussion of upcoming club events such as fly casting lessons, fishing trips (8 in 2000), women's programs, conservation activities and children's education programs. For further information, contact Mark Saros at (630) 416-9144. You can also get information, a meeting calendar, and a map to our meeting location at http://dupageriversflytyers.org/.

     o      Fox River Valley Hunting Retriever Club (FRVHRC), located in the N.W. Chicagoland area. FRVHRC is a family oriented organization founded by hunting enthusiasts. We are dedicated to helping each member improve their hunting experience by having a trained retriever. We also have members who are simply breed fanciers dedicated to retaining the sporting purposes of their dogs or simply want better trained pets. Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month and regular training sessions are scheduled.  Come out and see what you and your retriever can do!  Contact Joe Scarpy for details 708-341-2576 or Joe@HuntEmUp.com.

     o     The Fox Valley Area Anglers meet at the Geneva, Ill., Gander Mountain store. We are a multi-species club and have eight tournament a year and sponsor a Walleye/Sauger tournament on the Illinois River the first Sunday of November and starting a White Bass tournament on the Illinois River in September 30, 2007. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Gander Mtn. store in Geneva, Ill. Guests and their families are always welcome! Don't have a boat? That's okay. For information call Daryl Miller, 630-584-1932 or e-mail infofoxvalleyareaanglers@comcast.net  or visit us at www.foxvalleyareaanglers.com.

     o      Hawthorne Fishing Club presents its 2005 fishing trip to Moosehorn Lodge Sioux Loukout Ontario Canada. Enjoy motorcoach comfort, round trip  from Cary, Ill., to Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada. We will leave the Chicago area (Cary) on Saturday, July 23 and return on Sunday, July 31, 2005. This year's trip will include round trip air conditioned coach, six nights lodging with all in-camp meals, five days of guided fishing (two fishermen and a guide per boat), all bait and fuel, daily shore lunch, taxes, and license. The fully equipped cabins await our arrival. For more info, see http://www.coachamerican.com/hawthorne_fishing_trip.htm.

     o      Illinois Bass Anglers:  located in Plainfield Illinois is a B.A.S.S affiliated fishing club.  Our Annual scheduled of events include club fishing tournaments which provide friendly competition among members, community activities concentrating on environmental improvements, sponsorship of Kids Fishing Day competition, and involvement with the Make-A-Wish foundation.  As part of the B.A.S.S. Illinois Federation Nation of clubs, we also send a 6-man team to compete in the federation tournament trial, giving those members the opportunity to go to the Bassmaster Classic tournament to fish among the pros.  Visit our web-site: www.illinoisbassanglers.com

     o     The Ill-Mo Catfish Anglers Club meets at 7:00 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Side Trax, Main St., Dupo, Ill. New members and visitors are always welcome. If you don't have a boat, we can pair you up with someone who does. Six tournaments a year. Membership is $20 per year. For more information call Bob Wakeman at (618) 286-5952.

     o     The Illiana Walleye Club meets at the VFW in Lansing, Ill. on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Raffles, guest speakers. Guests welcome. For more information, call Dan Grapenthien at (708) 474-2141.

     o     The Lake Geneva Fishing Club.  Beginning on March 12th 2008 we will be meeting at Cabela's Hoffman Estates, Ill., Retail Store, located at Prairie Stone Business Park in the northwest metro area of Chicago near I-90 and Route 59. Our meetings will start at 7pm. All are welcome, there is a $5 guest fee that will be deducted from your dues if you join the club. If you have question you may contact Paul Beran @ 630-262-0163. We have a speaker; from members to top name pros at the monthly meetings. The cost for an annual membership is $40; there is also a family membership (husband, wife & children under 16) available for $65. Tournament entry fees are nominal and set by the chairman, we fish for fun and learning.

     o      The Lake Shelbyville Muskie Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month on the lower level of the Eagle Creek Resort beginning at 7 p.m. At the December 2 meeting we will have a ì2008 in Review,î Holiday meeting. It will be an informative meeting. The meeting will be on level one of Eagle Creek Resort. Everyone is welcome. You need not be a LSMC member to attend.The program will followed a brief LSMC business meeting. Come gain valuable insights into the elusive muskie.

     o     The Liberty Fishing Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the Libertyville Township Center, 359 Merrill Ct., Libertyville, Ill. Guests are always welcome at no charge. Our dues are $50 annual, and we have a Junior Angler division for the kids. We fish all species and this year have 16 scheduled outings. A few of our destinations for 2005 include the Dells (Wisconsin River), DePere (Fox River), Geneva, Delavan, Bay de Noc, Shelbyville, and Washington Island. Competition revolves around earning points for fish caught of a minimum prescribed size for each species. Check out our website at libertyvillefishingclub.com for outing schedule and pictures. We are looking for new members. If interested, call Lou DiNicola at (847) 781-7468.

     o      Little Wabash Valley Bassmaster-Effingham Area Federated Club looking for new members-boaters and non-boaters are welcome. They hold a yearly Open Tournament and weekly Thursday night tournaments for both members and non-members on Lake Sara, Effingham, Ill. They meet once a month to discuss club tournaments, area fish conservation, and youth programs. This club is for anyone interested in fishing for bass in South-Central Illinois. Any interested parties should contact Dave at 217-342-6538.

     o      Maple Bass Masters of the Chicagoland Area. We are an Illinois/National bass Federation club That has been around since 1971. We focus on fun competitive fishing outings along with a learning environment. We are always willing to help. Club meeting are held on the last Tuesday of every month except December when we hold an Award/Christmas party the second week in December. Meetings are held at Papa Passero's Pizza at 6326 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, Ill. For more information please, call Joe Browning at (773)- 531-6841.

     o      Midwest Angler's Fishing Club is a Chicago area teaching league which features low annual dues, family discounts, free seminars to members and a new angler's division. The area's best bet for learning how to catch more fish. We fish every other weekend. For information call John Wilkins 630-675-6265 or visit http:/www.midwestangler.com.

     o      Midwest Musky Club meets the first Thursday of every month at the Village Sportsman Club, 115th St. and Laramie Avenue, Alsip, IL. at 7:30 p.m. We are a multi-species fishing club that promotes fishing education, conversation, and camaraderie. We have monthly speakers for topics from muskie fishing to panfishing, tackle education, and local experts at no charge to our guest. We have monthly raffles at  the meets and outings from March through November, plus Canadian trips. New members welcome. Annual dues: $40. For information, call Dan Wolf (708) 715-1625.

     o     The Naperville Rod & Reel Club, a multi-species fishing club which concentrates on local fishing for day trips and weekends, meets on the third Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 p.m., in the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. For additional information call Jim Vanden Berge at (630) 548-0563.

     o      Northern Illinois Crankin' Bass is an Illinois and National B.A.S.S. Federation Nation fishing club that promotes bass fishing and natural resource conservation. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Location is Sweet Baby Rays at 800 E. Higgins Rd., in Elk Grove Village. We always welcome new members, experienced and inexperienced are encouraged to attend. You DO not need to own a boat as you can fish as a non-boater. We are a member run club with all decisions made as a club. Be sure to join us for one of our eight tournaments a year. We travel to lakes and rivers throughout Illinois, Wisconsin and at times, Missouri or Kentucky. Visit our website at http://www.cranknbass.com for more info.

       o     The Northrop Grumman Fishing Club meets the second Tuesday every month at the Pizza Peddlers Restaurant in Palatine, IL. New members are welcome. The club takes three trips a year to Canada (Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) at a special club rate. The club also goes to Lake Erie, Lake Wisconsin and other lakes in Illinois. No club dues. Call Bob Behrendt at (815) 385-2310 to join or get more details.

     o     Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club-The Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club s holding their last monthly general meeting before the summer break , Tuesday, May 5. Featured that night will be the traditional smelt fry with all the trimmings that will follow the meeting business. The club's various programs will be discussed including: the Trophy Trapshoot, Lake Erie fishing trip, the Cosmic Bowl Event and the NRA Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Also discussed will be the club's participation in Arlington Heights' Frontier Days celebration, manning the pizza and sandwich shop venues on July 4. For meeting information, contact Geoff Kishpaugh: big_three_hunter@hotmail.com, or phone 847-942-5269.

      o     "Oswegoland Fishin' Fools" a multi-species club for anglers with or without boats. Frequent outings and topical seminars available. We meet the 1st Monday of each month at the Fox Valley Kickers Club 1015 Harvey Rd, Oswego. For more information go to www.fishinfools.org or call Tony at 630-553-0826."    

     o     Reel Team BassMasters looking for new membership-boat owners and non-boat owners. If you like fishing for bass and want to learn more about how to catch them, then this club is for you. The club meets once a month to talk about upcoming events and tournaments. This club is for beginners and the guy who has spent some time on the water. For more information contact Jim Davies at (815) 498-4463.

     o     The Riverside Fishing Club, a multi-species and family club, meets on the second Thursday of the month at the American Legion Hall, 900 South LaGrange Road, LaGrange, IL 60525. Meetings start at 7 p.m. and the program consists of a short business meeting, a feature speaker, meal and raffles, as well as sponsorship for a kids fishing derby, fishing trips and support for Fishing Knows No Boundaries. Guests are welcome for a $10 fee, which can be applied to a membership. Our September meeting is our fundraiser for the year: the Big Raffle. December meeting is our holiday dinner and optional gift exchange. Hope you become a member! For more information call Dan Carney, president at 630-739-0549, Don Raci, membership at 630-306-1573, or Stan Zarnowiecki, treasurer at 708-606-4148; or visit the website at www.riversidefishingclub.com.

     o      Rock Valley Anglers-an all species fishing club meets the second Wednesday of the month. Meetings are held at the Hoffman House, 7550 East of State Street in Rockford, Ill., Just off of I-90 with free parking. Meetings start at 7 p.m. We have monthly speakers with up-to-date info on new techniques., the latest patterns, new hot spots and the latest equipment. For further information contact President David F. Johnson (815) 654-7790.

     o      Salmon Unlimited meets at the Park Ridge Veterans Hall (VFW), 10 West Higgins Rd., Park Ridge (take I-90/Kennedy Exp., exit at Cumberland north to Rt. 72/Higgins Rd. east to the next stop light about 4 blocks; located on the northeast corner of Higgins and Canfield, the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Meetings consist of a short business meeting, a guest speaker or slide presentation, fishing reports by members, and a raffle. Guests are always welcome to attend. Membership is $35 per year. For additional information, call the S.U. office at (773) 736-5757.

     o     The Starved Rock Bassmasters meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Prinston Inn in Princeton, Ill. New members welcome. You don't need to be a great fisherman to join or even own a boat. For more information call Charlie Lamb (815) 664-4432 or Brian Elgin (309) 854-6605.

     o      The Southside Muskie Hawks Chapter of Muskies, Inc. meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Mama Luigi's Restaurant, 7500 S. Harlem, Bridgeview, Ill. Door prizes, guest speaker, fishing contests and lure raffle.  Guests welcome. $2. door charge. For more information call Ken Simpson at (630) 510-0197.

     o     The Villa Park Fishing Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the North Terrace Pond Clubhouse on Westmont and Terrace (approximately six blocks south of North Ave. and three blocks west of Addison Road). Guests are always welcome to attend for $3 per meeting which includes a free door prize ticket. Annual membership dues are $20 per family. Monthly meetings consist of a brief meeting, guest speakers, fishing reports by the members, door prizes, and a raffle. Club fishing outings are also discussed and planned. Membership is now open to all interested individuals. Call Marty at (630) 932-1923 for additional information.

     o      Walleyes Unlimited USA is recognized as one of the top multi-species fishing clubs in the country.  We fish for pike, muskie, large and smallmouth bass, and of course walleye.  We have two meetings per month which include a top rated speaker or professional angler discussing various fishing methods.  All meetings begin promptly at 7 p.m.  For any last minute meeting changes check  our web site at: walleyesunlimitedusa.org , or call Eric Skell at (414)745-3855  or David Vincent at (847) 223-2398.  In Wisconsin, we meet on the second Wednesday of each month.  The location is the Root River Lanes at 7220 W. Rawson in Franklin, WI 53132;  three miles west of I-94 on County BB (Rawson Ave.).  In Illinois, we meet on the last Wednesday of each month.  The location is the The Gurnee American Legion Hall Post 771, on 749 Milwaukee Ave. Gurnee, IL. 60031.  It is located on the corner of Grand (132) and Milwaukee Ave. (21).  It is around two miles East of the toll road off Grand Ave.  Everyone is welcome.

Education
Ongoing through December 31, 2009
     Fly-tying - Tie Along Sessions at the Bass Pro Shops in Bolingbrook, Ill. Are you interested in fly-tying but don't know where to get started? Are you afraid it's too complicated, too costly, or you don't have what it takes? Even if you're experienced at fly-tying, you may come away with some different or new perspectives on this fascinating part of flyfishing. The sessions will be presented by Mike Miller and James Velguth, both Bass Pro Shop Associates and Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructors. Bring your own equipment or purchase what you need at the White River Fly Shop. We provide the materials. When: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. (Note: the Thursday night fly tying sessions will be cancelled on August 7 - August w1, due to the store's fall Hunting Classic. Tying will resume on Thursday, August 28. For further information call 630-296-2700.

Ongoing Through July 13, 2009
     Hunter Safety Classes - 2009. The Bass Pro Shops in Gurnee, Ill., will be hosting Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Education Classes. Although, all of the classes for the year are listed, registrations will only be taken for the current class sessions. Registration for the next class will open at 9 a.m. the day after the current class ends. Class size is limited to 50 students. Classes are held on Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. You must attend both classes. To register please call the Bass Pro Shops range at 847-856-1229.

May 1
     Fishing Clinic for Kids - Kids, learn about different kinds of fish, the best ways to catch them, and rules you need to remember. 6 - 8 p.m. at Churchill Woods Forest Preserve in Glen Ellyn. Ages 6 - 16 with an adult. Reservations begin April 20. Call 630-933-7248.

May 10
     Archery for Beginners - Discover the history of this classic sport, and learn about equipment and shooting techniques. Equipment provided. 1 - 2:30 p.m. at Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville. Ages 6 and up; under 18 with an adult. Reservations begin April 27. Call 630-933-7248.

May 13
     Archery for Beginners - Discover the history of this classic sport, and learn about equipment and shooting techniques. Equipment provided. 6 -7:30 p.m. at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Ages 6 and up; under 18 with an adult. Reservations begin April 29. Call 630-933-7248.

May 15
     Fishing Clinic for Beginners - Learn fish ecology and identification as well as techniques and regulations. 5 - 7 p.m. at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. Reservations begin May 1. Call 630-933-7248.

May 16
     Archery for Beginners - Discover the history of this classic sport, and learn about equipment and shooting techniques. Equipment provided. 10 a.m. - noon at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Ages 6 and up; under 18 with an adult. Reservations begin May 4. Call 630-933-7248.

May 22
     Fishing for Carp - Learn how to pursue one of the most overlooked yet entertaining fish to catch. 6 - 8 p.m. at Churchill Woods Forest Preserve in Glen Ellyn. Ages 8 and up; under 16 with an adult. Reservations begin May 11. Call 630-933-7248.

May 27
     Archery for Beginners - Discover the history of this classic sport, and learn about equipment and shooting techniques. Equipment provided. 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Ages 6 and up; under 18 with an adult. Reservations begin May 13. Call 630-933-7248.

EVENTS
May 2 - 3
     Shawnee Muskie Hunters 2009 Muskie Tournament (IMTT) at Kinkaid Lake, Murphysboro, Ill. $2,500 in cash prizes. Complete rules can be found at www.shawneemuskiehunters.org, or call 618-610-5003.

May 2
     Governor's Cup Sporting Clay;s Tournament, WSRC, Sparta.

May 6
     27th Annual Shawn Marmion Memorial Crappie Tournament at Eagle Creek Resort at Lake Shelbyville in Findlay, Ill., held by the Champaign Firefighter's Local 1260. For further information contact Chip Haake at 217-841-2882, or visit the website at: www.champaignlocal1260.com.

May 8-9
     State Finals High School Bass Fishing Tournament, Carlyle Lake.

May 16 and June 7
     Lake Springfield Summer Trail; $100 entry fee.Contact Ed Skube @ 217-622-9310 or Steve Parker @ 217-741-4255 for more info or visit www.lincolnlandbassmasters.com for entry forms and info.

May 16
     11th Annual Kid's Fishing Expo, Baker Lake.

May 17
     6th Air National Guard Family Support Bass Tournament at Lake Springfield, Springfield, Ill. For further information contact Steve Parker 217-741-4255.

May 22-24
     DNR Spring Clays Main Event, WSRC, Sparta

Indiana Sportsman's Calendar

EDUCATION
Ongoing (every first Wednesday of the month)    
     Basic Functions of GPS at the Bass Pro Shop in Clarksville, Ind., starting at 6:30pm. The expert marine staff will train you to use your GPS. This class will cover the basic functions of all GPS units. If you don't own a GPS this is a great way to figure out if it's for you. Learn to use the hand held models, car models, and watercraft models. This class will take place in the Bass Pro Shops Movie Theater! Register to win a free GPS Unit while in the class! Only those who attend the class will have the opportunity to register. At the end of the year we will draw for the winner!!!

Ongoing (every 3rd Wednesday of every month)
     Coast Guard Safe Boating Class-Join the U.S. Coast Guard for a free seminar the third Wednesday of every month from 7pm-8pm! The Coast Guard will cover Safe Boating Regulations, PFD's, Vessel Safety Checks, and Distress Signals. To register for this class call Scott Harvey at 812-218-5500 or email Scott at srharvey@basspro.com. All classes are free and open to the public. This class is a great class for all ages and a terrific for those that will be boating with your children. The class will take place in the Bass Pro Shops Movie Theater in Clarksville, Ind. The Coast Guard will also have a Question and Answer session at the end of each class.
Ongoing (every Tuesday)

     Open Fly Tying seminar from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at the Bass Pro Shop in Portage. Come spend time with local fly fishermen/women at the seminar room on the 2nd floor behind the camo department. The open fly tying format is an excellent opportunity to trade secrets with and learn from the professionals! For further information call 812-218-5500. 

Ongoing (every first Thursday of every month)
     Fly Tying Demo at the Sportsman's Warehouse in Lafayette. Join Sportsman's Warehouse and the Tippecanoe Fly Fishing Club on the first Thursday of every month to learn about tying your own flies. Time: every Thursday from 6 p.m. until finished. For further information contact Brandon Bacon at 765-448-4000.

Ongoing
     Fly Tying Demo at the Sportsman's Warehouse in Lafayette. Join Sportsman's Warehouse and the Tippecanoe Fly Fishing Club on the first Thursday of every month to learn about tying your own flies. Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Contact Brandon Bacon at 765-448-4000

May 23
     Go FishIN Basic Crew Captain Workshop- Rome City from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the  Gene Stratton Porter Historic Site. Go FishIN is designed for adults to teach young people about Indiana's aquatic resources. Through the program, educators promote respect in Indiana's youth for the environment. It teaches about fish and fishing and the unique aquatic ecosystems in Indiana. There is not a charge for this workshop. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact the Natural Resources Education Center at nrec@dnr.in.gov or 317-562-1338.

June 13
     Basic Crew Captain Workshop-Fort Wayne 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. EDT Indiana Time Zones at Salomon Farm Park. Go FishIN is designed for adults to teach young people about Indiana's aquatic resources. Through the program educators promote respect in Indiana's youth for the environment. It teaches about fish and fishing and the unique aquatic ecosystems in Indiana.  There is no charge for this workshop. Pre-registration is required. You will need to bring your lunch.  For more information or to register, contact the Natural Resources Education Center at nrec@dnr.in.gov or 317/562-1338.

June 14
     Go FishIN Basic Crew Captain Workshop-Fort Wayne 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. EDT Indiana Time Zones at Salomon Farm Park. Go FishIN is designed for adults to teach young people about Indiana's aquatic resources. Through the program educators promote respect in Indiana's youth for the environment. It teaches about fish and fishing and the unique aquatic ecosystems in Indiana. There is no charge for this workshop. Pre-registration is required. You will need to bring your lunch. For more information or to register, contact the Natural Resources Education Center at nrec@dnr.in.gov or 317-562-1338.

EVENTS
May 16-17
     National Geographic Society and the National Park Service at the Indiana Dunes BioBlitz-a 24-hour event, noon to noon, when teams of scientists, naturalists, community leaders, students and the public will join forces to discover and inventory every living plant and creature in one of the nation's most biodiverse national parks. Following the species count will be the Celebrate Biodiversity festival, on May 16, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with music, talks, displays and opportunities to explore more of the park, to talk with the scientists and to see them in action. With this year's theme ìEvery Species Counts - Especially You.î To learn more about the Indiana Dunes BioBlitz or to register, log onto www.nationalgeographic.com/bioblitz or call (800) 638-6400 ext. 6186.

June 6-7
     Free Fishing Weekend with youth fishing events at multiple properties dnr.IN.gov/fishfree for property-specific info.

June 19
     All Fish All Day! 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ESTIndiana Time Zones at the Ft. Harrison State Park, Indianapolis, Ind. This workshop will focus on fish the entire day!  Using activities from the Project WILD Aquatic Curriculum Guide as well as those from the Go FishIN program, we will touch on fish biology, stewardship, aquatic ecology and outdoor ethics. Participants will also have a chance to learn and practice basic fishing skills at beautiful Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will receive the Project WILD Aquatic Guide and the Go FishIN manual.  To register contact the NREC at 317-562-1338 or at nrec@dnr.in.gov by June 11. Free.

Iowa Sportsman's Calendar

Send To: MidWest Outdoors, Attn: Dustin James, Iowa Section Outdoor Calendar, 111 Shore Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, Phone: (563) 570-8181; Fax: (630) 887-1958, e-mail: info@midwestoutdoors.com (Please Allow 8 Weeks).

May 30
     Lake Meyer Carp Shoot Fishing Tournament. We plan to shoot carp from shore or boats with bow and arrow to cut down on the population. All Ages of archery fisherman from 8 to 11 a.m. on  Lake Meyer Park. For further information contact  Larry Reis 563-534-7145.

June 6
     Cops N' Bobbers Family Fishing Derby. General fishing instruction; prizes donated by local and national sponsors; interact with West Des Moines Police Officers. For Youth (0-12)
and their families. From 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Blue Heron Lake (Raccoon River Park), 500 Grand Ave., West, Des Moines. For further information contact Officer Brent A. Kock 515-222-3320.

June 14
     Spring LakeFishing Derby and  Educational clinic for youth, ages 4-16, from 1 to 4 p.m. Covering fish species, laws and why, and fishing tackle; Fishing contest with prizes for biggest fish caught (by length) in three age groups. Location: Spring Lake Park - 5
miles east of Jefferson on Hwy. 30 then 2 miles north. For further information contact Dan Towers 515-386-5674.

EDUCATION
May 23-24
     Hunter's Education Course at the Bass Pros Shop in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The class will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 23rd, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 24th in the Green Room. The course is limited to 50 students. Students need to bring a writing utensil, a highlighter, and any snacks that they may want. They will get two breaks a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. They will also go to lunch from 12 to 1 p.m. on each day. Please register by calling the customer service desk at 712-325-6000, or email Ben Johnston at bpjohnston@basspro.com

Kentucky Sportsman's Calendar

May 10
     Last day of spring turkey season in Kentucky. Gigging and snagging season for rough fish.

May 15
     Kentucky bullfrog season opens at noon.

May 31
     Last day of catch-and-release trout season in Swift Camp Creek.

June 1
     Opening day in Kentucky for tickling and noodling season for rough fish.

June 6
     Opening day in Kentucky for spring squirrel season.

June 6-7
     Kentucky free fishing days-no license required.

June 19
     Last day of spring squirrel season.

Ongoing
Bluegrass Trout Unlimited meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Chop House in Lexington, Ky. We have a great line up of programs and speakers guaranteed to educate and interest you in the sport of fly fishing. If you are an avid angler who cares about conserving, restoring & protecting our local fishing resources, we invite you to come to our monthly meetings to see how the Bluegrass Chapter is making a difference. Help us preserve Kentucky's beautiful coldwater fisheries. For further information contact David Blanton at 859-948-0017, or email davidblanton@alltel.net

Free Listing For Your Upcoming Event!
Send To: MidWest Outdoors, KENTUCKY Outdoor Calendar, 111 Shore Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, Fax: (630) 887-1958, e-
mail: info@midwestoutdoors.com  (Please Allow 6 Weeks).

Michigan Sportsman's Calendar

May 16       Lake Gogebic's 3rd Annual Spring Walleye Fishing Tournament, Lake Gogebic, 888-464-3242.

May 23
                 Pictured Rocks Trout and Salmon Classic Fishing Tournament, Munising, 906-387-3178

May 23-24
                  Onekama Marine Shakedown tournament, Onekama, Mich. For further information contact Carrie Paxton  at 231 889-5000 or Fred MacDonald at 231-645-8366.

May 23 - September 7 
                  The Salmon Derby-sponsored by MCSFA and Big Jon Sports. Watch for rule details and prize announcements soon! For further information call  231-889-5769.

May 30-31
                  Offshore Challenge Pro/Am, Grand Haven, Mich. For further information contact Willis  Kerridge at 616-292-4113 or Karen Lagerberg at 616-638-1370.

June 24
                  Manistee County Sport Fishing Association 2009 Kids' Fish Day, 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Manistee's Man Made Lake (north of Harbor Village. For further information call  231-889-5769.

June 26
                  2009 Ladies Classic-sponsored Richmond Drug - Bear Lake & Sephanie Fitzgerald D.O. Renaissance Women's Health, PLC - Manistee. Info Coming Soon! For further information call  231-889-5769.

June 27-28
                  MCSFA Budweiser Pro/Am Tournament at the Lions Pavilion at 1st Street Beach, Manistee. For further information call  231-889-5769.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Ongoing
                  Adult Beginning Fly-fishing at the Bass Pro Shops in Auburn Hills Detroit, the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free! No equipment necessary, Pre-registration required, please call the Fly Shop at 248-209-4200.

Ongoing
                  Hands on Fly-fishing! Free Clinic! The second Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All levels-from beginning to advanced. All materials provided! Pre-registration required, please call the Fly Shop at 248-209-4200.
Ongoing through November 19

                  Junior Archery Classes-Bass Pro Shops in Auburn Hills is proud to announce our Junior Archery classes for kids from 7 - 15 years of age. All the equipment is supplied by Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Class times are every other Thursday 7-8 p.m. FREE class.
May 2, 16, 30

                  Lake of the Month Seminar at Bass Pro Shops in Auburn Hills. May's Lake of the Month is Cass Lake. Meet at the Reel Counter at 3 p.m. Learn different locations, tips & techniques that work on this body of water.

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES/CLUBS

Dakota County Gun Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Rosemount Community Center on Hwy. 3 at 7:00pm.  Membership open to all.  For more info:  952-985-3248.

Fishers of Men Fishing Club meets the first Thursday of each month at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 1200 69th Ave. N., Brooklyn Center at 7:00pm.  For more info:  John @ 612-670-0707 or www.fishersofmenclub.org.

FM Walleyes Unlimited meets the third Thursday of each month at the Double Wood, Fargo, ND @ 7:00pm.  For more info:  701-271-0577 or CMaloy8739@aol.com.

GEM Fishing Club meets the third Tuesday of the month at Emmanuel Christian Center, 7777 University Ave. (Rm. 220) in Fridley, MN.  For more info:  952-882-1711.

The Minnesota Valley In-Fisherman Club meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Apple Valley American Legion at 7:00pm.  For more info:  Gary @ 952-423-3662 or 763-268-3621.

The Minnesota Walleye Alliance meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Richfield American Legion at 7:00pm.  For more info:  952-447-4104.

Muskies Inc., North Metro Chapter, meets the third Tuesday of every month at Jack's Restaurant, 201 Lowry Ave. NE, Minneapolis.

Muskies Inc., Twin Cities Chapter, meets the second Tuesday of every month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1114 W. 79th St in Bloomington at 7:00pm.  Public welcome.

Muskies Inc, Lake Superior Chapter, meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Incline Station in Duluth.  For more info:  Tom @ 218-525-7500.

Red River Riders ATV Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Wild Rice Bar & Grill at 7:00pm.  For more info:  www.redriverridersatv.org

Trout Unlimited, Twin Cities Chapter meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Woodlake Nature Center, 735 Lakeshore Dr., in Richfield at 7:00pm.  For more info: 952-474-1694.

Women Anglers of Minnesota (WAM) meet the second Monday of each month at Elks 44 Club, 2975 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN, at 7:30pm.  Public is welcome.  For more info:  612-339-1322 or WomanAnglers@aol.com.

Women for Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife (WFHW) meet the second Monday of each month at the Sawmill Inn in Brainerd, MN at 7:00pm.  For more info:  Peggy @ 218-764-3372 or Kim @ 218-963-7539.

TOURNAMENTS
BASS TOURNAMENTS
American Bass Anglers
www.abamn.com

Draw Format--$75 Entry
District #44
George Miserendino, Director 952-423-3457
www.abamn.com
Solutions@tritonsecsol.com
Jun 7:  Clearwater Lake
Jun 14:  Big Marine Lake
Jun 28:  N & S Center Lakes
Jul 12:  Lake Waconia
Jul 26:  Coon Lake
Aug 9:  Forest Lake
Aug 23:  Clearwater Lake
Sep 19-20:  White Bear & Big Marine Lakes

Denny's Super 30
Contact:  Denny Nelson 612-201-2406
$300 per team
May 26:  Lake Minnetonka
Jun 15:  Lake Minnetonka
Jul 13:  Lake Minnetonka
Aug 17:  Lake Minnetonka
Sep 14:  Lake Minnetonka

Denny's Wednesday Evening Bassin'
Contact:  Denny Nelson 612-201-2406  
$100 Entry--Wednesday Evenings on Lake Minnetonka
Jun 10; Jul 8; Aug 19; Sep 9

Fishers of Men
Contact:  (West) Lee Danielson 763-390-5679
$150 per team
West
May 30:  Clearwater Lake
June 20:  Green Lake - Spicer
July 18:   Lake Minnetonka
Aug. 1:  Le Homme Dieu
Aug 29:  Horseshoe Chain

Excel Fishing Tournaments
Contact:  Joel Stokka 218-760-1026
www.excelbass.com
Singles Tournaments
$100 entry
Jun 7:  Lake Pokegama
Jun 28:  Whitefish Chain
Jul 12:  Cass Lake
Aug 2:  Leech Lake
Aug 16:  Gull Lake
Team Tournaments
$200 entry
May 24:  Leech Lake
Jul 25:  Gull Lake
Jul 26:  Whitefish Chain
Aug 30:  Cass Lake
Sep 13:  Lake Pokegama

Full Throttle Bass Series
Contact: www.ftfishing.com
(MN) Mark Schutz @ 763-486-7508
fishschutz@msn.com
May 16:  Balsam Lake
Jun 20:  Rush Lake
Jul 11:  Mille Lacs Lake
Jul 25:  Forest Lake
Aug 8:  St. Croix River

Big Bass Bonanza
contact: Ditto Pietrzak 320-290-8663
www.bigbassbonanza.com
$150 team
May 31:  Sauk Lake
Jun 21:  Lake Minnewaska
Jul 12:  Lake Ida
Aug 2:  Clearwater Lake
Sep 6:  Championship (TBA)

Slam Bass Tour
Contact:  Brian Kastenbauer 320-679-2207
$600 per team
Jun 7:  Horseshoe Chain
Jun 21:  Clearwater Lake
Jul 12:  Lake Minnewaska
Jul 26:  Green Lake (Spicer)
Aug 6:  Whitefish Chain
Sep 6:  Woman Lake Chain
Sep 20:  Leech lake
Oct 4:  Le Homme Dieu

West Central Classic
Contact:  Paul Shimek 320-796-0801
Entry - $100 team
Jun 26:  Norway Lake

Pan-O-Prog Bass Tournament
Contact:  Gary 952-270-4681
www.minnpolebenders.com
$180 per team
Jul 11:  Lake Marion (Lakeville)

St. Stephen Lions Smallmouth Tournament
Contact:  Karen 320-253-8263
$150 per team
Aug 2:  Mississippi River (St. Cloud)

West Central Bassmasters Summer Classic
Contact:  Paul Shimek 320-796-0801
Entry - $100 team
Aug 15:  Green Lake (Spicer)

Frankie's Pro Team
Contact:  Mark Schultz 763-486-7508
$600 per team
www.frankies.net
Aug 21-22:  N/S Center & Green Lake

WALLEYE TOURNAMENTS
Cabela's Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC)
Contact:  1-877-893-7947 x4
www.masterswalleyecircuit.com
Team Format--$700 (plus memberships)
MWC East
Apr 25-26:  Detroit River, MI
May 29-31:  Lake Erie (Sandusky, OH)
Aug 21-23:  Lake Erie (Dunkirk, NY)
MWC Central
May 16-17:  Lake Pepin, MN
Jul 11-12:  Green Bay, WI
MWC West
May 2-3:  Mobridge, SD
Jul 25-26:  Devils Lake, ND
Sep 12-13:  Waubay Lake, SD
Championship
Oct 7:  Dundee, MI (Pro-Am)
Oct 8-10:  Dundee, MI

Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour
Contact:  270-252-1000
www.flwoutdoors.com
$1750 pro; $400 co-angler
May 6-9:  Red Wing, MN
Jun 10-13:  Leech Lake, MN
Jul 15-18:  Lake Winnebago, WI
Sep 30-Oct 3:  Missouri River, ND (Championship)

Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League
Contact:  270-252-1000
www.flwoutdoors.com
Boater/Co-Angler Format--$300 Boater; $150 Co-Angler
Heartland Division
Apr 25:  Mississippi River, Dubuque, IA
May 30:  Lake Rathbun, Centerville, IA
Minnesota Division
May 2:  Red Wing, MN
Jun 6:  Leech Lake, MN
Jul 11:  Lake Bemidji, MN
Michigan Division
Jun 20:  Lake Erie (Monroe, MI)
Aug 22:  Saginaw Bay, MI
Wisconsin Division
May 16:  Lake Petenwell, WI
Jun 27:  Green Bay, WI
Aug 8:  Lake Winnebago, WI

Minnesota Tournament Trail
Contact:  Mike & Renee Holt @ 320-679-2825
www.mntournamenttrail.com
$220 per team (1-day events) $260/2-day events
One-Day Events
May 2-3:  Big Stone Lake
May 16-17:  Mille Lacs Lake
May 30-31:  Mille Lacs Lake
Jun 13-14:  Lake Winnibigoshish
Jul 10-11:  Lake of the Woods
Jul 25-26:  Lake Winnibigoshish
Two-Day Events
Aug 8-9:  Lake Winnibigoshish
Aug 22-23:  Mille Lacs Lake
Championship
Sep 17-18:  Lake of the Woods

Full Throttle Walleye Series
Contact: www.ftfishing.com
(MN) Mark Schutz @ 763-486-7508
fishschutz@msn.com
(ND/SD) Doug Bartels @ 866-271-1529
bartels.doug@gmail.com
$200 per team
Minnesota
Jun 27:  Mille Lacs Lake
Jul 11:  Mille Lacs Lake
Aug 15:  Mille Lacs Lake
Sep 26:  St. Croix River
North Dakota
Apr 25:  Devils Lake
Jun 13:  Jamestown Reservoir
Aug 29:  Lake Oahe
North Dakota
May 30:  Lake Traverse
Jun 27:  Bitter Lake
Aug 22:  Lake Oahe

Missouri River Classic
Contact:  Garry Allen @ 605-734-5591
$190 per team
Chamberlain

Lake Pepin Open Walleye Classic
Contact:  Spence Kueml 651-388-6464
$320 per team
Apr 25-26:  Lake Pepin/Pool 4

Border Walleye Classic
Contact:  Artie Arndt @ 877-849-8892
www.bigstonelake.com
$100 per team
Apr 25:  Big Stone Lake

North Star Spring Walleye Classic
Contact:  Kevin 218-634-9457
$450 per team
May 15-16:  Rainy River

Alexandria Spring Walleye Classic
Contact:  320-424-1382
www.fallwalleyeclassic.com
$350 per team
Jun 5-6:  Alexandria Chain of Lakes

8th Annual Grand Slam Walleye Tournament
www.grandslamwalleye.com
Contact:  Tom Pfister 218-348-0700
$220 per team
St. Louis River/Lake Superior

FM Walleyes Spring Classic
Contact:  Barry Chouinard 218-790-4762
www.fmwalleyes.com
$260 per team
May 29-30:  Pelican Lake

Little Crow Anglers Tournament
Contact:  Kurt Novotny 320-235-1109
knent@willmarnet.com
$300 per team
May 30-31:  Green Lake

Lake County Sportsman's Club Tournament
Contact:  218-864-8827
$200 per team
Jun 14:  Ottertail Lake

Wave Wackers Invitational
Contact:  612-825-2323
$1450 per team
Jun 11-12:  Lake Mille Lacs

Spirit Lake Marina Walleye Classic
Contact:  701-766-4747 or www.spiritlakecasino.com
$275 per team
Jun 13-14:  Devils Lake, ND

Sanford Walleye Classic
Contact:  Don Kooiman 605-333-6347
$30 per team
Jun 20:  Missouri River, Chamberlain

14th Annual Eagles Classic
Contact:  Rob 218-847-8264
$200 per team
Detroit Lakes

Osakis Walleye Tournament
Contact:  Mike @ 320-859-4781
$350 per team
Jun 20-21:  Lake Osakis

Hunter's Point Resort Tournament
Contact:  320-676-3227
$475 per team
Jun 19-20:  Mille Lacs Lake

Devils Lake Invitational Tournament
Contact:  701-662-4903
www.devilslakend.com
$200 per team
Jun 27-28:  Devils Lake

North Star Summer Walleye Classic
Contact:  Kevin 218-634-9457
$200 per team
Jun 27:  Lake of the Woods

West Central Classic
Contact:  Paul Shimek 320-796-0801
$100 per team
Jun 27:  Norway and Games Lakes

Red Door Tournament
Contact:  218-678-2660
$300 per team
Jul 11-12:  Mille Lacs Lake

Devils Lake Regional Angler/Young Angler
Contact:  Barry Chouinard 218-790-4762
www.fmwalleyes.com
$150 per team
Jul 11:  Devils Lake

Hunter's Point Couples Tournament
Contact:  320-676-3227
$200 per team
Jul 18:  Mille Lacs Lake

Mac's Twin Bay Couples Tournament
Contact:  320-676-8709 www.macstwinbay.com
$100 per couple ($110 day of tourney)
Aug 1:  Mille Lacs Lake

Myr Mar Marina Walleye Tournament
Contact:  218-678-2829
$150 per team
Sep 12-13:  Mille Lacs Lake

Lake Minnewaska Fall Walleye Classic
Contact:  320-424-1382
www.fallwalleyeclassic.com
$350 per team
Sep 12-13:  Lake Minnewaska

FM Walleyes Fall Classic
Contact:  Barry Chouinard 218-790-4762
www.fmwalleyes.com
$260 per team
Sep 26-27:  Big Cormorant Lake

North Star Fall Walleye Classic
Contact:  Kevin 218-634-9457
$450 per team
Oct 2-3:  Rainy River

MUSKIES
Portage Bay Muskie Classic Tournament
Contact:  New Leech Lake Campground 218-654-3785
$65 per entrant
Aug 8-9:  Leech Lake

Frank Schneider, Jr. Memorial Tournament
Twin Cities Chapter of Muskies, Inc.
Contact:  Dianne Dahl/Stu McIntosh 651-699-9817
www.twincitiesmuskiesinc.org
$70 per person
21 Walker/Bemidji/Cass Lake/Longville Area Lakes

NORTHERN PIKE
Zippel Bay Ice Out Northern Tournament
Contact:  Deanna 218-783-6235
$60 per team
Zippel Bay, Lake of the Woods

CRAPPIES
Crappie Masters Tournament
Contact:  660-723-1552
www.crappiemasters.net
$200 per team
Aug 15-16:  Le Homme Dieu

BJ's Crappie Tournament
Contact:  Bill @ 320-274-3730
$60 per team
May 2:  Clearwater Lake

MULTI-SPECIES TOURNAMENTS
32nd Annual (2009) Women Anglers of MN Tournament
Contact:  Julie:  vp@WomenAnglersMN.com
$85 members; $160 non-members
Jun 6:  Lake Osakis

BOWFISHING TOURNAMENTS
Land of Lakes Bowfishing Assoc. State Shoot
Contact:  Alex Euerle 763-913-8260
$30 per team (3-person) for each Division
May 30:  Horseshoe Chain of Lakes, Richmond, MN

ICE FISHING
20th Annual (2010) Ice Fishing Extravaganza
Contact:   www.icefishing.org 1-800-950-9461

2010 Devils Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. Tournament
Contact:  Jim Moe 701-662-3913 or www.dlvfdicefishingtourney.com
Devils Lake

2010 9th Annual Am. Legion Ice Fishing Derby
Contact:  218-732-3360
Fish Hook Lake

2010 10th Annual Alexandria Ice Fishing Challenge
Contact:  www.icefishingchallenge.org
L'Homme Dieu

Hunter's Point Perch and Pout Contest
Contact:  320-676-3227
Mille Lacs Lake

Perch Extravaganza
Contact:  320-676-3227
Mille Lacs Lake

2010 6th Annual Ducks Unlimited Ice Fishing Tournament
Contact:  Greg Erickson 218-678-2116 or www.fishingforducks.org
Lake Mille Lacs



SEMINARS
Laurentian Environmental Center Family/Service Programs.  For more info:  1-888-749-1288
Apr 27:  ìHeavy Cover For Bassî with Ross Evans
Apr 28:  ìWalleye Secrets From Nisswa Guidesî with Marv Koep
Apr 29:  ìSpin 4 More Muskiesî by Ken Olson
Apr 30:  ìSpinnerbaits & Crankbaits For Bassî with Roger Rucci

SPECIAL EVENTS
May 9-10:  Take-A-Mom Fishing Weekend
Jun 5-7:  Take-A-Kid Fishing Weekend
Sep 26:  Youth Waterfowl Hunt


ARCHERY
Bow Benders Archery Club
For more info:  Rick @ 507-931-4603

Broken Arrow Archery Club
For more info:  507-248-3230

Chilakoot Bowhunters
For more info: Scott @ 763-439-2462
or Rob @ 763-430-9945

Christian Bowhunters of America
For more info:  Gordy @ 320-679-5767

Rapids Archery Club
For more info:  Dan Ericson @ 763-427-0808

Rochester Archery Club
For more info:  507-280-6282

Twin Arrows 3D Archery Range
For more info:  320-679-3986

Wolf Track Archery Club
For more info:  763-780-3965 or 763-784-6084

DNR DATES
DNR Information Line:  Toll-free 1-888-MINNDNR o www.dnr.state.mn.us
Mar 1-Apr 30:  Spring Light Goose Season
Apr 30:  2008 License Year Expiration Date
May 1:  Bowfishing Opener
May 1:  Bear Hunt Lottery Deadline
May 1:  Moose Hunt Lottery Deadline
May 9:  Walleye & Northern Pike Opener
May 9:  Summer Lake Trout Opener
May 23: Bass Opener
Jun 1:  Night Bowfishing Opener
Jun 6:  Muskellunge Opener
Jul 15-Oct 15:  Crow Season II
Jul 17:  Elk Hunt Lottery Deadline
Jul 31:  Fall Turkey Hunt Lottery Deadline
Aug 14:  Camp Ripley Archery Hunt Application Deadline
Aug 24-Sep 16:  Lac qui Parle Hunt Zone Application Period
Sep 1-Oct 18:  Bear Season
Sep 1-Oct 30:  Mourning Dove Season
Sep 1-Nov 4:  Snipe & Rail Season
Sep 5-22: Early Canada Goose Season
Sep 10:  Antlerless Deer & Special Hunt Lottery Deadline
Sep 14:  Smallmouth Bass Catch/Release Season Starts
Sep 19-Nov 2:  Woodcock Season
Sep 19-Nov 30:  Sharptailed Grouse Season
Sep 19-Feb 28:  Small Game Season
Sep 19-Dec 31:  Archery Deer Season
Oct 3:  Waterfowl Opener
Oct 3:  Moose Hunt (NE)
Oct 10-Jan 3:  Pheasant Season
Oct 14-18:  Fall Turkey Season I
Oct 17-21:  Prairie Chicken Season
Oct 21-25:  Fall Turkey Season II
Oct 24-Mar 15:  Opossum & Raccoon Season
Oct 24-Mar 15:  Grey & Red Fox Season
Nov 7:  Firearms Deer Opener
Nov 28-Dec 13:  Muzzleloader Deer Season
Nov 28-Dec 13:  Fisher & Pine Marten Season
Nov 28-Jan 3:  Bobcat Trapping Season
Dec 1:  Winter Lake Trout Opener (Lake Superior)

Ohio Sportsman's Calendar

Wisconsin Sportsman's Calendar

Ongoing
     Coyote, Opossum, Skunk, Weasel and snowshoe hare hunting season.

Ongoing
     The Northwoods Children's Museum: Interactive fishing displays for children. The Northwoods Children's Museum is a comprehensive museum serving northeast Wisconsin year-round, is great source of fun and education, with many Northwoods themes. Contact Northwoods Children's Museum, 715-479-4623; email ncm@newnorth.net or the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, 800-359-6315, email info@eagleriver.org, web www.eagleriver.com.
Roy Case Traditional Shoot

May 1-2 
     Third Annual Sturgeon Tournament at Sportsman's Lodge.  Catch and release tournament for these magnificent ancient fish.  Cash prizes.  Entertainment, guides and boats available.
May 2-October 15
     Quiet Lakes Crappie A Thon. Fish the Quiet Lakes; Lost Land Lake, Ghost Lake and Teal. Great cash prizes up to $500 per tagged fish. Buy a button. Contest runs through October 15. For further information: 
email, info@haywardlakes.com; phone 715)-634-4801; website: http://www.haywardlakes.com.

May 1-2
     Hayward's Famous Fish Fry Opener. FREE fish fry from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame provided by local restaurants on Friday, May 1. Fishing expo to include product displays, boats, motors, rods, reels and etc., fishing seminars, demonstration booths, POW WOW singers and drummers. Governor Jim Doyle will be fishing on the Chippewa Flowage on May 2. For further information contact Sherry Beckman: email sherry@haywardlakes.com; phone (800) 724-2992; website: http://haywardlakes.com.

May 3
     Mishicot Sportsmen's Club Spring Archery Tournament from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The club is located at: 1380 Jambo Creek Road, Mishicot, Wis., West of Mishicot off of Highway 147. For more information call Richard at 920- 755-4231 or Dave at 920-323-0127.

May 7-10
     Treeland Walleye Challenge, Treeland's Resort. Release walleye fishing tournament, brat & beer feed, fishing seminars, old-fashioned picnic & awards ceremony. Limited to first 300 entrants. Being held at Treeland Resort on Lake Chippewa Flowage. For more information call 715-462-3874 or visit www.treelandresorts.com.

May 9
     Mosinee -  Spring Shoot-Out Fishing Tournament.  Hooksetters Annual Spring Shoot-Out. Tournament fishing waters include Halfmoon Lake and the Wisconsin River from above the Mosinee dam up to Domtar Paper mill and all the navigable waters in-between. Entry fee per boat of 2 people.. Half Moon Bar & Grill, 1382 County Road KK. Event starts at 7a.m., and ends at 5 p.m. For more information call 715-693-5843.

May 9
     Woodruff Ace Hardware's Big Mouth Bash, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Minocqua Country Club on Lake Minocqua. Celebrate the arrival of spring with Big Food, Big Drinks, Big Art and Big Fun. The event also includes discussion with local fishing guides, a fine art auction, a jazz band and more. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door, only 250 tickets sold. Purchase your tickets early by stopping by the Chamber today, or call (715) 356-5266 to order by phone.

May 10-11
     Mishicot Sportsmen's Club Summer Archery League, Sunday 8 a.m. to noon? and Monday, 5 p.m. to dark. The club is located at: 1380 Jambo Creek Road, Mishicot, Wis., West of Mishicot off of Highway 147. For more information call Richard at 920- 755-4231 or Dave at 920-323-0127.

May 15-17
     Northern Encounter-Northern Pike Fishing Tournament, partners, $1000 first place prize. Musky Tale Resort, Lake Chippewa Flowage. Call 715-462-3838 or visit wwww.muskytale.com for information.

May 15-17
     Fishing Has No Boundaries Annual event. Three days for fishing for persons with disabilities. Participants must be pre-registered. At the Lake Chippewa Campground on Lake Chippewa Flowage, 8 a.m. Call 715-634-3185 for additional information.

May15-19
     Annual Open Bass Tournament. Tournament Starts on Friday. Dock dance 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday in the pavilion at Sawyer Harbor. Prizes awarded after 4 p.m., on Sunday. Sturgeon Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Door County. Call 920-743-8183.

May 16
     4th annual Relay for Life Bass Tournament. To be held at Lake Lawn Resort- 2400 E Geneva St,Delavan,WI. $100 per boat (two-man team). Top prize $1,000. Contact  Elizabeth Spreier: email espreier@juno.com; phone 262-728-2166.

May 29-30
     Michael's Landing 2nd Annual Bass Tournament- at Rock Lake, bass only. Rules meeting will be at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 29; sign up start's at 6 p.m.; start time on Saturday will be at 7 a.m. Be there for boat check anytime after 6 a.m., weigh in will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday. For further information contact Michael or Tammy at 608)-339-9926

May 30-31
     2nd Annual Carp Shoot-Oakfield Conservation Club Inc., presents its 2nd Annual Carp Shoot, May 30, Night Shoot: Sunset - Weigh in: Noon the next day May 31 Day Shoot: Day Break - Weigh in: 1 p.m. Place of weigh at OCCI Club House Entry Fee is $45 per team (No more than 3 adults + 1 youth age 14 and under free). Check out the Oakfield Conservation Club website for more rules and more details or call Kelly at 920-583-3544.  Oakfield Conservation Club, Inc. Clubhouse, W7717 Highbridge Rd, Oakfield, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-904-3544.

June 5-7 
     Fishing Has No Boundaries fishing event for the physically and mentally challenged.  Held at Wild Eagle Lodge on Duck Lake, in Eagle River.  Contact:  Wil Campbell 715-479-9309. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org  web: www.eagleriver.org.

June 6-7
     Free Fishing Weekend Statewide Wisconsin on inland lakes and rivers. All ages can fish without a fishing license or trout stamps during this 48-hour period.  715-762-3204

June 6
     Kids Fishing Day, 9 a.m. -.1 p.m. Celebrate the pleasure of this life-long sport! Kids of all ages enjoy opportunities to learn fishing tips from biologists, ecologists, fishing enthusiasts and dedicated sportsmen. Free to the public. All fishing gear is provided. Fishing license and experience not required! Free. Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center, 29270 Cty G, Ashland, Bayfield County. Call 715-685-9983.

June 7
     Boulder Junction Walleye Tournament
Five area lakes are included in this catch and release tournament. All proceeds benefit the Boulder Junction Boat Landing Improvement Fund. For more information, entry forms, and regulations call the Chamber at 715-385-2400. Boulder Junction, Vilas County. Call 715-385-2400.

June 12
     Walleye Weekend-Walleye Weekend is a free, family festival with something for everyone! Come out and enjoy the more than 40 live bands on 4 different music stages, including local, regional and national acts. Also, check out the familyland area where kids can have fun with face painting, balloon animals, inflatables and a familyland entertainment stage featuring appearances from your favorite Nickelodeon characters! All it's attractions are free! Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-923-6555.

June 20
     Spirit Lake Summer Fishing Contest at   Little Spirit Lake Boat Landing, Spirit, 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fishing contest; fish must be registered by 3 p.m.; $5 entry fee - all money returned in prizes; food and refreshments will be available to the public at the boat landing starting at 11 a.m.; Raffle tickets - $2 each or 3 for $5; prizes - 1st - $100, 2nd - $75, 3rd - $50, 4th - $25, 5th - $25; ticket drawing at boat landing at 3:30 p.m.; Seven (7) miles east of Rib Lake on State Hwy. 102. Email: lspirit@newnorth.net ; Website: www.spiritlakeassoc.org, or call 715-427-3778.

June 24 
     Community Take a Kid Fishing Day.  Join us at Sportsman's Lodge for this great event for the kids.

June 27-29 
     Professional Musky Tournament Trail.  The most high profile, exciting, educational and entertainment musky tournament in Wisconsin.  Both pros and other excellent musky anglers who may have the desire and ability to become a pro enjoy this great competition and have a wonderful time in Eagle River.  For more information: Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org.

EDUCATION
May 2-4
     Walleye Fishing School at Wild Eagle Lodge. World class fishing, premier lodging and meals. Expert hands on instruction and guiding with guide/instructor "Muskie Matt." Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org.

May 13-17 
     Weeds N' Walleye Fishing School in Eagle River. "Ranger" Rick Krueger owner of Guides Choice Pro Shop will share his walleye expertise and teach how to catch walleye in the weeds. Trip includes four nights lodging, breakfast, dinner, Power-Point presentations, map marking seminars, technique seminars, demonstrations, lake maps, on-the water monitoring, evening discussions and raffles. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org.

SPORTS SHOWS
June 19-21
     Upper Mississippi Real Outdoor Expo, 12 pm. Four villages (hunting, fishing, camping, adventure) over 100 different booths Omni Center, 255 riders club rd, Onalaska, La Crosse County. Call (608)784-9450.

June 27-28
     Lakes Country Sports Show, 10 am. Indoor/Outdoor Sports Show held at the Northern Lights Resort Casino, Highway 32 in Carter, WI. Show features fishing, hunting, boat, RV & power sports exhibitors. Admission is free! Northern Lights Resort Casino, Highway 32, Carter, Forest County. Call 715-757-2370.

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