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Sept 2 - The Deep Portage Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society 21st Annual Sportsmen’s Banquet. Deep Portage Conservation Reserve, 2197 Nature Center Drive NW, Hackensack, MN  beginning with a reception party at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. As is the custom at this event, the evening will feature a live and silent auction, games, drawings and door prizes; highlighted with the finest selection of quality firearms, artwork and collectable’s. According to Jerry Lamon, individual membership and dinner tickets are $55. There is also an optional family membership package for $95 which includes two dinners. Additional family dinners are available at $30 each. Banquet, Conservation and Sustaining sponsorship packages are also available at $275, $500 and $1,000 respectively. As with all RGS fundraiser’s, proceeds from this event will be used to restore and protect grouse and woodcock habitat. For more information and/or tickets contact Lamon at 218-947-3870 or by e-mail at: Jblamon@tds.net .

Sept 9 - North Shore Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) 18th Annual Sportsmen’s Banquet. Harbor Light Supper Club, 1615 Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN, beginning with a reception party at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. According to Julie Puch, individual membership and dinner tickets are $50. There is also an optional family membership package for $90 which includes two dinners. Additional family dinners are available at $25 each. Banquet, Conservation and Sustaining sponsorship packages are also available at $275, $500 and $1,000 respectively. For more information on the banquet and/or tickets contact Puch at 218-387-1923, or by E-mail: sjpuch@hotmail.com 

Sept 10 - The Brainerd Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association 29th Annual Banquet. The Legacy Golf Coarse of East Gull Lake, 5 P.M. A social hour will begin at 5:00, with dinner being served at 6 pm. Action for the evening will include many raffles, silent auction items and live auction items. Due to limited seating no tickets will be sold at the door. Contact Jack for information at 218-829-0203.

Sept 16 - Aitkin Area Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) 23rd Annual Sportsmen’s Banquet. The Landing, 170 Southgate Drive, Aitkin, MN, beginning with a reception party at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. According to Jim McDonald, individual membership and dinner tickets are $50. There is also an optional family membership package for $90 which includes two dinners. Additional family dinners are available at $25 each. Banquet, Conservation and Sustaining sponsorship packages are also available at $275, $500 and $1,000 respectively. For more information on the banquet and/or tickets contact McDonald at (218) 927-9998 (day) or (218) 927-2669 (evening).

Sept 18 - West Central Waterfowlers -MWA Banquet. Callaway Community Center. 5:30-10 p.m. Fun MN Waterfowl Association, Inc Chapter Bbanquet- Prizes, raffles, auctions, etc. Harlen Hendrickson, 218-385-3871.

Sept 21 - Morrison County Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association Annual Banquet. Falls Ballroom in Little Falls, MN, 5 p.m. As always, we are planning for a night of food and fun for families and friends. We will again be having the general raffle, many misc. raffles, and both the live and silent auctions. There will be opportunities to win one of numerous guns and many other great prizes. New to this year, there will also be an opportunity to win $25,000. Craig Swanson, 320-616-6931.

Sept 24 - The Ash River Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) Sportsmen’s Banquet. Ash-Ka-Nam Resort, 10209 Ash River Trail, Ash River, MN, beginning with a reception party at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. As with all RGS fundraisers, proceeds from this event will be used to restore and protect area grouse and woodcock habitat. For more information and/or tickets contact Mark Hraban at 218-374-3181, or by e-mail at: info@ashkanam.com .

Sept 27 - Deep Portage Chapter Ruffed Grouse Society 21st Annual Sportsmen’s Banquet. Deep Portage Conservation Reserve, 2197 Nature Center Drive NW, Hackensack, MN beginning with a reception party at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. Jerry Lamon, 218-947-3870 or e-mail: Jblamon@tds.net . nformation on the RGS, its mission, management projects and membership can be found on the web at: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org

Oct 2 - Millville Hunting & Shooting Club Banquet. BJ's Bar & Grill in Theilman, MN. Happy Hour 5:00 pm - Food 7:00 pm. Gun Raffles & Auction. Keith Shones, 507-798-2375.

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OUTDOOR EVENTS
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Now through Sept 30 - Sailing Lessons. Northern Breezes Sailing School offers three different adult sailing courses at French Regional Park on 17-20-foot boats.  Sail with the "School of the Year" and put the wind in your sails!  Instructor to student ratio is 1:3.  Women's classes are also available.  Lesson series start at $195.   Contact Northern Breezes directly at 763-542-9707 or online at www.sailingbreezes.com.

Now through Oct 31 - 39th Annual Autumn Hiking Adventures Program.  Join the tradition and hike any four of 16 designated trails in 13 parks from September 1 – October 31, to become eligible to purchase this year's medallion and entered in a drawing to win a beautiful “5 x 7” photo of an idyllic park landmark.  Complete eight or more trails to be entered in a drawing to win one of three “8 1/2 x 11” photos.  Maps of designated trails and a special Autumn Hiking Verification card are available at Three Rivers Park District visitor and nature centers.  Complete a trail and stamp your verification card for that trail.  Stamped verification cards must be turned in by November 10. Complete your hikes while enjoying the fall colors.  Call our visitor centers or nature centers for a fall color update.  Also, check out the cell phone stop at trailheads for more information on your Autumn Hiking Adventure. 763-559-6700.

Now through Nov 30 - Greenfit Club. Ditch the gym and get outside!  Imagine getting your daily exercise in the pristine natural setting of our parks.  Hike under a canopy of trees and try yoga on a sunny, breezy hilltop.  Paddle lakes and streams to build muscle tone and challenge yourself with rock climbing to gain flexibility.  Our welcoming environment and adventure-loving instructors will help you start a fitness program that is easy and fun to stick with.  Make friends and improve your health with fresh air and a good pair of sneakers. GreenFit Club meets Monday – Wednesday, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., starting September 1 through November 30, at French Regional Park, Plymouth.  All equipment is provided.  See the seasonal calendar online at www.threeriversparks.org.  Cost is $50 per season and reservations are required.  Call 763-559-6700 and reference activity #424817-00.  GreenFit club is open to ages 18 and older. 

Sept 2 - Muskie Meetings. The DNR is considering stocking muskellunge in five new waters starting in the fall of 2011 due to growing interest in muskellunge fishing. Proposed for muskellunge management are Roosevelt Lake in Cass and Crow Wing counties, Upper South Long Lake and Lower South Long Lake in Crow Wing County, Tetonka Lake in LeSueur County, and the Sauk River Chain of Lakes in Stearns County. Meetings are at the following locations on September 2nd:
Mankato - Gander Mountain, 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m
Owatonna - Cabela's, 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Waterville - DNR fisheries office, 50317 Fish Hatchery Road, 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Brainerd - DNR office, 1601 Minnesota Drive, noon - 8 p.m.
St. Paul - DNR office, 500 Lafayette Road, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Montrose - DNR fisheries Office, 7372 State Highway 25 SW, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m
Cold Spring - City offices, 27 Red River Ave. S., Cold Spring, 5 - 8 p.m.
If you cannot stop by one of the meetings near you, public comments will also be accepted from September 1 through September 30 online at muskie.comments@state.mn.us, and by mail to Muskie Stocking Proposals, Minnesota DNR, 1201 East Highway 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.

Sept 2 - Flatwater Kayaking Essentials. Quietly gliding along the shoreline of Minnesota lakes and rivers in a kayak often gives a paddler a new perspective of freedom.  Join us on Thursday, September 2, from 5-8 p.m., at French Regional Park, Plymouth, for our hands-on beginning classes are set up to teach beginning paddlers about safety, proper paddling form, and paddle strokes.  Participants will learn the basics of kayaking from qualified instructors surrounded by the beauty of a nature-based park.  All equipment provided. Cost is $50 and reservations are required.  Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity #425011-00. This program is for ages: 14+.

Sept 2 - Youth Outdoor Festival. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, local wildlife clubs and other sponsors will usher youngsters into fall during the fourth annual Youth Outdoor Festival in Minot. The event is Sept. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds, Game and Fish Pond area.Department outreach biologist Greg Gullickson, Minot, said this event illustrates the importance of wildlife clubs in introducing youth to all the different outdoor activities North Dakota has to offer. “The Minot area clubs are a showcase of different groups getting together with one common goal – providing today’s youth with fishing and hunting opportunities in the outdoors,” Gullickson said. Kids will have an opportunity to experience a number of activities, including archery, fishing, waterfowl and upland game. “It doesn’t matter if your passion is ducks, deer, fish or pheasants,” Gullickson said. “The Conservation and Outdoor Skills Center at the fair provides the perfect setting.” Prizes will be awarded and food provided for young outdoor enthusiasts.

Sept 4 - Guided Bird Tour at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. With cooler temperatures and changing colors, our avian summer residents will begin winging their way across Sherburne’s prairies and woodlands, as they head for warmer climates. Join veteran birders Barb Kull and Doug Stucki, as they lead you on a search for warblers, sparrows, waterfowl, sandhill cranes, bald eagles and other migrants. Meet at the Old School House at 8:00 am on Saturday, September 4 for this 3-hour tour. You will drive to nearby woodland trails and the Prairie’s Edge Wildlife Drive in search of these avian wonders. Bring binoculars, field guides, water, a snack, and wear clothing and footgear appropriate for the terrain and weather. To pre-register, or for more information, call the refuge office 763/ 389-3323. The Old School House is located on Sherburne County Road 9, 5.5 miles west of Highway 169. The tour is free and open to everyone.

Sept 5 - Woody biomass project funding deadline. A state project aimed at restoring native plant communities while providing fuel for bio-energy production and material for local biomass markets has money available for public and private landowners interested in habitat improvement, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Woody Biomass Harvest for Habitat Restoration project has $475,000 available for projects to restore high quality native plant communities by removing ecologically inappropriate woody vegetation such as buckthorn. The woody debris must be utilized for energy production or other biomass products. Funding is available for projects through June 30, 2013. Launched in 2007 by the Minnesota Legislature, the project to date has restored 273 acres at 13 sites, generating nearly 10,400 tons of woody biomass that was utilized by District Energy St. Paul to provide more than 10 days of energy to heat and cool downtown St. Paul. Current funding for this project comes from the  Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). The Environmental Trust Fund, which consists of money generated by the state lottery, is a constitutionally-established permanent fund for protecting and enhancing Minnesota’s environment and natural resources. Projects will be funded through a competitive grant process open to public or private landowners. First round applications must be postmarked or sent via e-mail no later than 5 p.m. Central time on Sept. 10. Any funds not awarded in the first round will be made available for a second round of grants, applications for which must be postmarked or sent via e-mail no later than 5 p.m. Central time on April 30, 2011. For further details on this grant opportunity, visit the Minnesota DNR grants website page at www.mndnr.gov/grants/habitat/biomass.html or contact Barb Spears, DNR Woody Biomass Project coordinator, at 651-259-5849 or barbara.spears@state.mn.us.

Sept 7 - EXPLORE VOLUNTEERING AT THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT. Are you a young professional looking to give back to the community, a recent retiree looking to stay active and involved, or a high school student with service requirements to complete?  Then become a Three Rivers Volunteer.  Learn about Three Rivers Park District and how to volunteer in natural resources, recreation, parks and trails, golf, cultural history, farming, art and nature programs. The Park District will host a “Volunteer Opportunities Open House” on Tuesday, September 7, from 6:30-8 p.m., at Kroening Interpretive Center in North Mississippi Regional Park, Minneapolis. Registration is preferred; call 763/559-6706, e-mail volunteer@threeriversparkdistrict.org or register online at http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/V/volunteer-opportunities-open-house.aspx.  Reference Activity #476927-00. Go to www.ThreeRiversParkDistrict.org/volunteer for more information about volunteering.

Sept 9 - Sunset Yoga. Relax and renew while practicing yoga in the Great Hall overlooking Silver Lake.  This 11-week class starts on Thursday, September 9, from 7-8:15 p.m., at Silverwood Park, St. Anthony and runs through Thursday, November 18.  Class will focus on linking movement and breath through a series of poses to build awareness and concentration.  Yoga is excellent for developing flexibility, strength, balance, and relaxation.  Poses may be adapted for students of all levels - beginners welcome!  Please bring a yoga mat and towel. Cost is $88 for the series of 11 classes or $10 for an individual session.  Reservations are required.  Please call 763-694-7707 to make a reservation and reference activity #437817- 08-18.  Class is open to ages: 14+.

Sept 9 - Antlerless Deer Lottery Application Deadline. Deer hunters who use a firearm or muzzleloader in a lottery area and want to harvest an antlerless deer must apply for an either-sex permit by the Thursday, Sept. 9, deadline established by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Nearly half of Minnesota’s deer permit areas now are lottery areas. They include deer permit areas 103, 108, 118, 119, 127, 152, 155, 169, 171, 172, 173, 176, 183, 184, 197, 218, 219, 223, 224, 229, 230, 235, 238, 246, 247, 250, 251, 252, 253, 255, 258, 259, 262, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 283, 285, 289, 290, 291, 294, 295, 296, 299, 338A, 338B, 347A, 347B. Lottery winners will receive permits via U.S. mail. Hunters may apply for an either-sex permit through any Electronic License System agent, online at mndnr.gov/buyalicense or by calling 1-888-665-4236.

Sept 10-12 - DNR Becoming An Outdoors Woman (BOW) annual fall workshop. Learning by doing is the focus of a weekend-long Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) workshop in September that provides women the opportunity to discover the enjoyment of the outdoors in a fun atmosphere.Women can experience fly-fishing, backing a trailer, shooting sports of archery or firearms, biking the beautiful Root River Trail or canoe down the river. The DNR Becoming An Outdoors Woman (BOW) annual fall workshop will be held Friday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near Lanesboro for women ages 14 and older. Lodging, meals, instruction, equipment and evening entertainment are all included in the low workshop fee. Registrations are accepted by telephone by calling Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center at 888-800-9558. BOW programs are funded through sales of hunting and fishing licenses, participant fees and grants from conservation groups. Additional information about the winter workshop and other BOW offerings is available on the DNR website at http://mndnr.gov/ education/bow or by calling the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or toll-free 888-646-6367 and requesting a printed copy of events.

Sept 11 - 22nd annual Companion Walk WOOFSTOCK. The Tri-County Humane Society would like to invite you to participate in the animal shelter's 22nd annual Companion Walk WOOFSTOCK.  The event will be held at Wilson Park in St. Cloud, registration starting at 9am and the walk starting at 10am.  There is a "hippie" theme this year so dress yourself and your pet up in your best hippie attire!  There will be live music from the Minneapolis band "Irie Sol," a Scooby Doo Mystery Machine inflatable bouncy slide, a K9 demo, dog training demo, doggie kissing booth, face painting, paw art, henna art, a pet contest, a silent auction, food, vendors...  It truly is the biggest pet extravaganza of the year and you won't want to miss it! Of course there is a purpose for this pet party in the park.  The Tri-County Humane Society needs help now more than ever in order to continue providing quality care and adoption services for the 4500+ animals the shelter receives each year.  Please join TCHS in raising money to help save the lives of homeless animals! View details here! (PDF)

Sept 11 - Prairie Pothole Day. New London, MN. 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Prairie Pothole Day 2010 has finally come into focus. Committee members have been working hard the past few months to organize the seminars, procure supplies, and get Stoney Ridge Farm ready for Prairie Pothole Day 2010. Plan on spending Saturday, September 11th, 2010 at Prairie Pothole Day learning about wetland conservation, playing outdoor games, or simply watching kids climb the wall. We have activities for everyone, including your canine friends, so come on out and support wetland conservation in West Central Minnesota, gates open at 9 AM! Environmental Learning Activities: 3-D Archery, Artists, Climbing Wall, Dog Distance Jumping, Exhibitors, Youth Archery and BB Gun Shoot, Seminars, Trap & Sporting Clays, Auctions, Raffles. www.prairiepotholeday.com Dave Larson, 320-214-1497.

Sept 11 - Nature Yoga. Enrich your spirit with nature and movement, on Saturday, September 11, from 9 a.m.-noon, at Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve, Victoria.  Yoga instructor Annalisa Bragg will lead simple yoga to attune the body to autumn.  Nourish your body with natural refreshments.  Take stock of personal bounty and take time to reflect on fall’s bounty with a naturalist-led walk.  No prior yoga experience needed.  Bring a journal or make one here.  Bring a strap, belt or tie and a towel or mat to lie on indoors. Cost is $20 and reservations are required.  Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity #411317-01. Program is offered quarterly and is for ages: 18+. 

Sept 11 - Flatwater Kayaking Essentials. Join us to learn the basics of flat water kayaking at Fish Lake Regional Park in Maple Grove.  Quietly gliding along the shoreline of Minnesota lakes and rivers in a kayak often gives a paddler a new perspective of freedom.  Our hands-on beginning classes are set up to teach beginning paddlers about safety, proper paddling form, and paddle strokes.  Participants will learn the basics of kayaking from qualified instructors surrounded by the beauty of a nature-based park.  All equipment is provided. A class just for women goes from 9 a.m.-noon, and a class open to all beginners from 1-4 p.m. The women’s morning program is for ages 16 and older, the afternoon class is for ages 14 and older. The cost is $50 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation.

Sept 11 - Flatwater Kayaking Essentials. Join us to learn the basics of flat water kayaking on Saturday, September 11, at Fish Lake Regional Park in Maple Grove.  Quietly gliding along the shoreline of Minnesota lakes and rivers in a kayak often gives a paddler a new perspective of freedom.  Our hands-on beginning classes are set up to teach beginning paddlers about safety, proper paddling form, and paddle strokes.  Participants will learn the basics of kayaking from qualified instructors surrounded by the beauty of a nature-based park.  All equipment is provided.  A class just for women goes from 9 a.m.-noon, and a class open to all beginners from 1-4 p.m. The women’s morning program is for ages 16 and older, the afternoon class is for ages 14 and older. The cost is $50 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity #425911-02 for the women-only class or #425911-01 for the beginner class open to all.

Sept 12 - FAMILY 3D ARCHERY SHOOT AND FUN DAY. A family that shoots together stays together.  So bring the entire family out to Baker Near-Wilderness Settlement, in Baker Park Reserve, Medina, for an afternoon of 3D archery on Sunday, September 12, from 2-6 p.m.  Two 3D archery courses (beginner & advanced) will run through the forest of Baker Park.  If you don't have a bow, don't worry because archery equipment, at no extra charge, will be available for shooters of all sizes.  Participate in other fun family activities such as rock climbing, geo-caching, Native American skills, arts and crafts, and much more. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-17; children 5 and under free.

Sept 13 - Surplus fall wild turkey licenses available. Fall wild turkey hunting licenses that remain after the landowner and regular lottery drawings will be available at noon on Monday, Sept. 13, at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) license agents and online at mndnr.gov/buyalicense. Leftover permits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Surplus fall turkey licenses also will be also be available online at noon on Sept. 13. Until noon on Sept. 20, hunters who were not chosen in the fall turkey permit lottery may purchase a surplus license. After noon on Sept. 20, people who did not apply in the lottery may purchase a license. Because hunting access in many zones is limited, hunters should obtain landowner permission before purchasing a leftover permit. For 2010, the fall hunt has been changed to a single 30-day season running from Saturday, Oct, 2, to Sunday, Oct. 31. Hunters may check the availability of leftover licenses or the status of their lottery applications on the DNR website at mndnr.gov/hunting/turkey.

Sept 14 - Ash Lake motorized watercraft restriction to be discussed. Those interested in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) proposal to disallow motorized watercraft on Ash Lake in Grant County can attend a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Wendell Community Hall, 590 State Highway 55, in Wendell. The proposed restriction, which includes all electric motors, is intended to protect the enhanced aquatic plant community from the physical disturbances associated with motorized boat traffic. Ash Lake was designated a wildlife management lake in 1983. The designation gives the DNR authority to restrict the use of motorized watercraft as a tool to improve and enhance wildlife habitat. Emergent vegetation provides cover and nesting habitat for waterfowl as well as other non-game species of birds. Submerged aquatic plants provide a direct food source for waterfowl and also provide habitat for invertebrates that are an important source of protein for migrating waterfowl. The proposed motor restriction is also intended to protect breeding waterfowl and their broods, and to minimize disturbances to feeding and resting wildlife during spring and fall migration. The DNR, in conjunction with Ducks Unlimited, recently installed a permanent pump near Ash Lake’s outlet. This water level management tool, coupled with the proposed restriction on motorized watercraft, is key to improving waterfowl habitat and water quality by encouraging the growth of aquatic vegetation. Written comments on the proposal will be accepted until Thursday, Oct. 14. Comments may be submitted to Kevin Kotts, area wildlife supervisor, at kevin.kotts@state.mn.us , or to Todd Call, wildlife lakes specialist, at todd.call@state.mn.us. Both are located at the Glenwood Area Wildlife Office at 23070 N. Lakeshore Drive, Glenwood, MN  56334. Those who wish to provide comments by phone may call 320-634-0342. The revised lake management plan for Ash Lake is available for review at the Glenwood Area Wildlife Office.

Sept 15 - Applications for Laq Qui Parle Controlled Hunt Application Deadline. Beginning Monday, Aug. 23, goose hunters can apply to reserve a date to hunt from a blind in the controlled zone at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Lac Qui Parle Wildlife Management Area. Applications postmarked between Monday, Aug. 23, and Wednesday, Sept. 15, will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.   Reservations to hunt in the controlled zone will only be accepted for hunting dates from Thursday, Oct. 21, to Tuesday, Nov. 30. To apply, hunters must submit a standard 3-1/2 inch by 5-1/2 inch postcard with their full name and address as well as listing their first and second choice of hunting dates. The limit is one postcard per hunter. Send postcards to Controlled Hunt, Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area, 14047 20th St. NW, Watson, MN  56295. Successful applicants will receive notification by mail designating the date of their hunt. Hunters may bring one or two guests. All hunters in the Lac qui Parle controlled hunting zone who are 18 and older will be charged a $3 fee on the day of their hunt to partially cover controlled hunt expenses.  The DNR will assign goose-hunting stations during a drawing on the morning of the hunt.  The regular Canada goose season will be 85 days at Lac qui Parle starting Saturday, Oct. 2. Prior to Oct. 21, the Lac Qui Parle State Game Refuge will be closed to waterfowl hunting. From Wednesday, Dec. 1, until the end of the goose season, hunters still can use designated hunting blinds but access will be on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the Lac Qui Parle headquarters at 320-734-4451.

Sept 16 - Conservation Partners Grant program application system deadline. The application system for the Conservation Partners Legacy matching grant program is now available on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website. Complete details about the program, the Request for Proposals, and the Program Manual (which outlines the program and requirements) can be found at www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/habitat/cpl under the FY2011 Grant Information tab. Questions can be directed to Leslie Tannahill, DNR grants coordinator at leslie.tannahill@state.mn.us or 651-259-5242, or to Jamie Gangaware, DNR conservation grant specialist, at jamie.gangaware@state.mn.us or 651-259-5174.

Sept 16 - Flat Water Kayaking Essentials for Women. 4:30-7:30 p.m., Silverwood Park, St. Anthony. Quietly gliding along the shoreline of Minnesota lakes and rivers in a kayak often gives a paddler a new perspective of freedom. Our hands-on beginning classes are set up to teach beginning paddlers about safety, proper paddling form, and paddle strokes.  Participants will learn the basics of kayaking from qualified instructors surrounded by the beauty of a nature-based park. All equipment provided. Cost is $50 and reservations are required.  Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #427811-00.  Program is for women ages: 16+.

Sept 17 - DNR Public Meeting. Northern pike regulation at Fifth and Sixth Crow Wing lakes to be reviewed. A special regulation that requires anglers to release all northern pike less than 40 inches long at Fifth and Sixth Crow Wing lakes will be the subject of a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17. The meeting will be held at the Northwoods Bank Community Meeting Room, on 1200 E 1 St., Park Rapids. The regulation, which has been in place since 2003, was intended to remain in effect at least through 2013, but will be reviewed at the meeting. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries staff will provide information about the regulation, changes in fish populations since the regulation was implemented and solicit comments about whether to continue, modify or rescind the regulation. For those unable to attend the local meeting, there also will be an open house from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the DNR Headquarters at 500 Lafayette Road, in St. Paul. Staff will be available to take comments on the regulation. Written comments also may be submitted until Friday, Oct. 8, by e-mail to doug.kingsley@state.mn.us; or by mail to DNR Area Fisheries, 308 S Grove Ave., Park Rapids, MN, 56470. Those who wish to provide comments by phone may call 218-732-4153.

Sept 18 - KidSplash: Kayaking For Kids. 9-11 a.m. or noon-2 p.m., Bryant Lake Regional Park, Eden Prairie.  Kayaking is a great way to explore the lakes and rivers around you.  At KidSplash we'll spend over an hour on the lake and when we're done you'll know how to get into and out of your boat safely.  You will also learn to make a kayak go in a straight line, spin in one spot, and everything in between.  Our priorities are safety, fun, participation, and skills.  Join us for a day of adventure and education.  Cost is $15 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #423911-01 for morning class or #423911-02 for afternoon class.  Program is for ages: 9-13.

Sept 18-19 - Cabela's Waterfowl Classic. Cabela's - Rogers, MN
Saturday, Talk with John Godwin from the Duck Commander Time 9:00 5:00
Saturday and Sunday, Decoy Strategies for Canada Geese with Tyson Keller & Martin Hesby Time 11:00am 12:00pm
Saturday and Sunday, Total Goose Hunting with Scott Threinen 12:00pm 1:00pm
Saturday and Sunday, Cutting Edge Waterfowl Techniques with Fred Zink 1:00pm 3:00pm
Saturday and Sunday, RNT Waterfowl Calling Dynamics with John Stephens Saturday 3:00pm 4:00pm & Sunday 1:00pm 2:00pm
Saturday and Sunday, Duck and Goose Calling Basics to Advanced with Marty Dietz and Justin Morris Saturday 4:00pm 5:00pm & Sunday 2:00pm 3:00pm
Saturday and Sunday, Hunting Late Season Honkers with Jeff Rudish 10:00am 11:00am
September 18th & 19th Cabela s Down Home Cobbler Sampling Time 1:00 3:00

Sept 20 - 2010 Rott N' Pit Classic Charity Golf Tournament. Do you love dogs? golf? and fun? Then you must join us for the 2010 Rott N' Pit Classic Charity Golf Tournament. The event will be held at Bent Creek Golf & Country Club, a private course, on Monday, September 20, 2010. Prizes include a new vehicle for the lucky golfer that hits a "hole-in-one". Before you start your game pick up a cigar by the Burn Specialists! Enjoy the silent auction items which include Sky Diving, Ride-A-Long with South Minneapolis 3rd Pct Police, Sports Memorabilia, fabulous dinners around Minneapolis, doggie stuff for all sizes, travel vouchers plus much much more and special guest during "Yappy Hour" including our very own dogs and 2 of the Viking Cheerleaders and then take a load off for dinner and enjoy Comedian Joe Lovitt!. A Rotta Love Plus, a 501 ©(3) volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to rehoming Rottweilers and pit bulls in Minnesota, raising breed awareness, educating the public about responsible pet ownership, and advocating for the humane and equal treatment of all dogs without prejudice. Did you know? Currently, only one of every six hundred pit bulls who enter a shelter will leave it alive. For more event information or to register, click here http://rott-n-pit-classic.ettend.com Tickets on SALE NOW till 09/12/2010! You may register for either the golf tournament or the evening events. On behalf of the dogs, we thank you for your support!

Sept 20, 29- Brook trout regulation change for Kabekona River to be discussed. Regulations for catching brook trout in the Kabekona River near LaPorte will be the subject of a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) public meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, at the LaPorte public school meeting room, 315 Main St. West. DNR fisheries is considering proposals to change the regulation for brook trout in the Kabekona River to either catch and release only on a portion of the river or to implement a protected-slot length limit on the entire river. Staff will provide information about the trout fishery, regulation proposals and solicit comments about whether to proceed with a regulation change. For those unable to attend the local meeting, there also will be an open house from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the DNR Headquarters, 500 Lafayette Road, in St. Paul. Staff will be available to take comments on the regulation. Written comments also may be submitted until Friday, Oct. 8, by e-mail to doug.kingsley@state.mn.us or by mail to DNR Area Fisheries, 308 South Grove Ave., Park Rapids, MN 56470. Those who wish to provide comments by phone may call 218-732-4153.

October special youth deer hunts (Minnesota DNR)
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• Camp Ripley Archery Hunt (open to youth 12-17), Archery, Morrison County, Oct. 8-10, 150 permits
• Lake Alexander Preserve, Archery, Morrison County, Oct.8-10, 20 permits
• Arden Hills Site A, Archery, Ramsey County, Oct. 21-22, 30 permits
• Arden Hills Site B, Archery, Ramsey County, Oct. 23-24, 30 permits

FIREARMS

• Lake Bemidji State Park, Firearms, Beltrami County, Oct. 16-17, 20 permits
• St. Croix State Park, Firearms, Pine County, Oct. 30-31, 90 permits
• Rydell National Wildlife Refuge, Firearms, Polk Count, Oct. 23-24, 20 permits
• Savanna Portage State Park, Firearms, Aitkin County, Oct. 30-31, 20 permits
• Buffalo River State Park Hunt A, Firearms, Clay County, Oct. 23-24, 10 permits
• Buffalo River State Park Hunt B, Firearms, Clay County, Oct. 310-31, 10 permits
• Tettagouche State Park, Firearms, Lake County, Oct. 16-17, 10 permits
• Itasca State Park, Firearms, Clearwater County, Oct. 16-17, 75 permits
• Banning State Park, Firearms, Pine County, Oct. 30-31, 6 permits
• Father Hennepin State Park Hunt A, Firearms, Mille Lacs County, Oct. 30-31, 3 permits
• Father Hennepin State Park Hunt B, Firearms, Mille Lacs County, Dec. 4-5, 3 permits

Sept 29 - DNR public meeting on proposed fishing regulations for Big Sandy and Farm Island lakes. Public open house meetings to solicit comments on a proposal to implement special fishing regulations. The regulations apply to Farm Island Lake, and the experimental fishing regulations apply to the Big Sandy Lake system in Aitkin County. The DNR proposes to implement the following regulation(s):

• Farm Island: 16- to 19-inch protected slot for walleyes (currently experimental).
• Big Sandy and connected waters: 14-inch to 18-inch harvest slot for walleyes and bag limit of five sunfish.

From 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the DNR Central Office at 500 Lafayette Road in St. Paul. For those unable to attend the public input meeting, written comments may be sent to Rick Bruesewitz, DNR Area Fisheries Office, 1200 Minnesota Ave. S, Aitkin, MN, 56431, or via e-mail to Rick.Bruesewitz@state.mn.us. Comments will be received until Oct. 10.

Sept 30 - Minimum walleye length on Osakis, Little Osakis to be discussed. The minimum walleye length on Osakis and Little Osakis lakes will be the focus of a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) public meeting from 5-7 p.m. at the Pollard Community Center, 18 Nokomis Street, in Osakis. DNR fisheries staff will explain the existing 15-inch minimum length limit regulation and solicit public comments on whether the regulation should remain in place, be modified or dropped. For those unable to attend the local meeting, there also will be an open house from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the DNR Headquarters, 500 Lafayette Road, in St. Paul.  Staff will be available to take comments on the regulation. Written comments also may be submitted until Monday, Oct. 11, by e-mail to dean.beck@state.mn.us or by mail to DNR Area Fisheries Office, 23070 North Lakeshore Drive, Glenwood, MN 56334. Those who wish to provide comments by phone may call 320-634-4573.

Oct 1 - Application Deadline: Funding available for shoreland vegetation projects. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites grant proposals for projects that would restore native shoreline vegetation across Minnesota. More than $300,000 is available for projects, which are limited to $50,000 to $100,000 per individual request. Applications for grants are available on mndnr.gov/grants/habitat/shoreland.html or by calling the DNR at 888-646-6367. Completed grant applications are due Friday, Oct. 1.

Oct 11-12 - DNR schedules October meetings to discuss Lake Winnibigoshish walleye regulation. Anglers who fish for walleye on Lake Winnibigoshish (Winnie) and connected waters will have a chance to discuss the experimental fishing regulation with DNR staff at open-house style public meetings in October. The first meeting will be on Monday, Oct. 11, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Bug-O-Nay-Gee-Shig School on Highway 2 between Cass Lake and Bena. The second meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 12, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center (MIFC) Training Room, 402 SE 11th Street, Grand Rapids. Both meetings will begin with a short presentation describing the changes in the walleye fishery since the DNR implemented the current protected slot limit of 17-to 26-inches that has been in place since 2000. The presentation will also include several regulation options being considered. DNR fisheries staff will answer questions and take comments about whether to continue or modify the regulation. For those unable to attend a local meeting, there will also be an open-house from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the DNR Headquarters, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul. Staff will be available there to take comments on the regulation. Those unable to attend these meetings may submit comments directly to the DNR Area Fisheries Office, 1201 East Highway 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 or by e-mail to chris.kavanaugh@state.mn.us. Written comments will be accepted until Oct. 22.

Oct 11-22 - DNR seeks designs for Minnesota’s 2011 walleye stamp. Wildlife artists can submit entries for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2011 walleye stamp from Monday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 22. Designs should be securely wrapped and enclosed in an envelope or other container.  The words “Walleye Stamp” should be clearly marked on outside of the container.  Late entries will not be accepted. The walleye (Sander vitreus) must be the primary focus of the design.  Other fish species may be included in the design if they are used to depict common interaction between species or are common inhabitants of Minnesota’s lakes and rivers. Artists are prohibited from using any photographic product as part of their finished entries.  Any entry that contains photographic products will be disqualified. Entries will be accepted via mail and in person at DNR headquarters, 500 Lafayette Road, in St. Paul. Mailed entries should be addressed to 2011 Walleye Stamp Contest; DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife; Box 20; 500 Lafayette Road; St. Paul, MN 55155-4020. The contest, which offers no prizes, is open to Minnesota residents only.  Winning artists usually issue limited edition prints of the artwork and retain proceeds. Revenue from stamp sales is dedicated to walleye stocking and stocking related activities. A contest entry form and reproduction rights agreement, which grants the DNR the right to use the design for the stamp image and other promotional, educational, and informational purposes related to walleye, must be signed and submitted with the design. Judging will take place at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, at DNR Headquarters, 500 Lafayette Road in St. Paul. For complete contest criteria and information contact the DNR Information Center, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4020, and online at mndnr.gov/contests.

Oct 23 - Pheasant hunt offers youth, women opportunity to gain experience. Inexperienced young people and women can apply for a chance to step into the field with an experienced pheasant hunter this fall during the mentored youth pheasant hunt and the first-ever women’s mentored pheasant hunt. Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Pheasants Forever, the hunts will occur Saturday, Oct. 23, at locations across much of the southern
two-thirds of Minnesota. To be eligible to participate in the lottery for hunts, a youth must be 12-17 years old as of Oct. 23; have earned a valid firearms safety certificate; possess a small game license; and have a parent, guardian or adult authorized by a parent or guardian accompany them as a non-firearms carrying mentor all pre-hunt orientation activities as well as the hunt. All applicants must specify in which county they want to hunt, if they are willing to travel farther if their choice of county is not available and how far they are willing to travel. Applications, which are due Wednesday, Sept. 8, are available online at mndnr.gov/discover or by contacting the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367. Successful applicants will be notified via mail or e-mail by Wednesday, Sept. 25. Landowners with pheasant-producing property interested in allowing youth to hunt on their land can help out by contacting Pheasants Forever’s Eran Sandquist at 763-242 1273 or Scott Roemhildt at 507-327-9785.

Nov 6-7 - SAINT JOHN'S ABBEY ANNOUNCES CONTROLLED DEER HUNT. Collegeville, Minn. -- Local deer hunters are invited to apply for permission to hunt antlerless deer on the property of Saint John's Abbey during the weekend of November 6-7. The goal is to assure a population level that will allow both adequate regeneration of the forest and a healthy deer herd on the Abbey's 2,700 acres. Applications to hunt at Saint John’s must be received no later than October 5.  For more info or to receive an application, call the Saint John's Arboretum office at 320-363-3163 or go to www.csbsju.edu/arboretum . A non-refundable $5.00 application fee is required with the completed application.  For those selected by lottery there is an additional $30 fee to hunt at Saint John's. Hunters under 18 are allowed only with an adult supervisor. To be eligible for the hunt, hunters must hold a valid antlerless permit.   September 9th is the deadline for applying to DNR for an antlerless permit.  About 30 hunters will be allowed hunting privileges on Abbey land in DNR permit area 218 (south of I-94) and 3 hunters will be allowed in DNR permit area 215 (north of I-94). Twenty deer stands will be provided at strategic locations at Saint John's. All other stands must be temporary.  Bow hunting is not permitted.  Only shotguns will be allowed. Hikers, joggers and runners will be discouraged from entering the woods during the hunting period unless they are wearing blaze orange apparel.

Nov 6-7 - Learn to hunt deer program scheduled at Buckhorn State Park, WI. Novice hunters will have a chance at a special deer hunt this year at Buckhorn State Park. The park will offer a two-day event Nov. 6 and 7 to help participants learn deer hunting techniques. The Buckhorn Learn to Hunt Deer Program is open for both youth at least 10 years old by Nov. 6 and adults who have not had more than two years hunting experience. The deadline to apply is July 15. Applications are available from: Learn to Hunt Deer, Buckhorn State Park, W8450 Buckhorn Park Ave., Necedah, WI., 54646-7338. Buckhorn Learn to Hunt Deer Program information and application is also available on the DNR Web site. Applicants will be selected on a first come, first serve basis and will be notified upon receipt of their application. Each individual selected to participate must attend the Learn to Hunt Deer Workshop on August 21 or 22 at the LaValle Sportsmans Club. A $25 fee for that workshop and hunt will be collected by Friends of Buckhorn State Park. Anyone interested in the hunt can call Buckhorn State Park for an application at (608) 565-2789.

Mar 19-20, 2011. Wisconsin Sport Show. Presented by the Eau Claire Leader Telegram at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center, located at 3456 Craig Road. Event hours are 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, March 19th and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday, March 20th. KIDS TIME is Sunday, March 20th from 2 PM to 5 PM. Join us for FREE kids games, prizes, presentations and special activities! www.wisportshow.com, Lisa Gill, e-mail lisa@wisportshow.com, (715)579-7127

Oct 5-7. St. Cloud VA Announces the 2010 Physically Disabled Veterans Deer Hunt. Veterans Organizations, the Minnesota National Guard, Camp Ripley & Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Are Co-Sponsors. The St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota National Guard, Camp Ripley will hold the 19th Annual Physically Disabled Veterans Deer Hunt October 5-7, 2010 at Camp Ripley in Little Falls. This special hunt is provided for physically disabled veterans who are either currently receiving outpatient care or are eligible to receive care at a VA Medical Center and cannot hunt during the regular firearms season. The Physically Disabled Veterans Deer Hunt is sponsored by the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and their respective Auxiliaries.  Applications will be available June 21-July 16, 2010 through the VA’s Voluntary Service Office, (320) 255-6365.

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TOURNAMENTS
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Sept 1-3 - International Aim Walleye Championship. Some of the finest walleye anglers in North America will compete for the 2010 Angler Insight Marketing Championship (AIM) with the exciting weigh-ins each day at 4:00 P.M. Al Lindner and several other notable celebrities and tackle company representatives will be on hand to watch the excitement and be available for questions. Last year's championship drew big crowds to witness the weigh-ins and the fervor should continue this year. The CPR (catch, photo, and release) concept adopted by AIM has caught on to several other walleye tournament circuits throughout the country and will insure the fisheries will be alive and maintained with little or no damage. Come join the festivities or call the Gosh Dam Place at 218-246-8202 for further information.

Sept 10-12 - 2010 Frank Scheinder Memorial Muskie Tournament. This marks the 43rd year the Twin Cities Chapter of Muskies Inc. will be holding a muskie tournament in northern Minnesota. We welcome all of you who have fished this tournament before (some for over 20 years) and newcomers as well. Registration is open. Register on-line, through the mail or in person at Thorne Bros. in Blaine, Joe's Sporting Goods in St. Paul, Blue Ribbon Tackle in Oakdale, Reed's Family Outdoor Outfitters in Walker and Jerry's One Stop in Longville. Highlights of this year's event are: The GRAND PRIZE is a boat/motor/trailer package from Skeeter. The winner of the grand prize drawing will take home a new Skeeter ZX190 with a Yamaha 150. The boat comes from Frankie's Marine in Chisago City. SUNDAY AWARDS AND FEED is again being hosted at the MDJ SALOON at MOONDANCE FAIRGROUNDS just outside Walker. There is ample parking for everyone. BILL SHERCK from TV's Minnesota Bound and Due North Outdoors will be the emcee on Sunday. TOURNAMENT FEEDS on both Friday and Saturday nights will be held at Cass Lake Lodge in Cass Lake, Moondance Fairgrounds just outside Walker, and Anchorage Inn on Lake Inguadona. Guests are welcome - bring your whole family. There will be a nominal charge for non-contestant guests.More details, rules, lakes and other information can also be found on-line at the Twin Cities Chapter of Muskies Inc. website at http://www.twincitiesmuskiesinc.org

Sept 23-25 - 2010 FLW Walleye Tour Championship. Will feature substantially increased paybacks. The 2010 championship, which will be held on Leech Lake in Walker, Minn. from Sept. 23-25, will feature up to 80 anglers now casting for top awards up to $48,000 in the Pro Division and up to $14,000 in the Co-angler Division. Anglers will take off from Walker City Park located at the lighthouse on Minnesota Avenue in Walker at 7:30 each morning. Wednesday and Thursday’s weigh-ins will also be held at the Walker City Park beginning at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday’s final weigh-ins will be held at the Northern Lights Casino parking lot located at 6800 Y Frontage Road NW in Walker beginning at 4 p.m. Fans will be treated to the FLW Outdoors Family Fun Zone at the Northern Lights Casino on Friday and Saturday from 1 – 4 p.m. prior to the final weigh-ins. Rod and reel combos will be given to the first 100 kids under 14 in attendance on Saturday, which can be redeemed following the final weigh-in. The Family Fun Zone will include the National Guard obstacle course and rock climbing walls, a Ranger boat simulator, the opportunity to interact with professional anglers, enjoy interactive games and giveaways provided by sponsors, and learn more about the sport of fishing. All activities are free and open to the public. For a full schedule of events and additional information, visit FLWOutdoors.com.

2nd Thursday of each Month (October - April). Scott County Pheasants Forever Chapter Meeting. Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course. 7:30pm. Scott County Pheasants Forever Chapter Meeting - meets the 2nd Thursday of each Month (Oct. - April) @ 7:30pm - Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course; Jordan, MN. Stacy Dvorak, 612.202.6119.

Tuesday Nights - Weekly Trap Shooting. Starting at 6:30 pm at the Hasty - Silver Creek Sportsmen's Club Inc. 10917 Duffield Ave NW, Maple Lake. Contact Jason Neu, 320-267-8145.

Fishers of Men
Team bass tournaments in the MN area. For more information go to www.MNFOM.com or contact NaCole Schutz, 763-566-9141.

Ultimate Angler Challenge
For more information: www.ultimateanglerchallenge.com or call Doug at 218-390-9973.

Super Slam Bass Tour
MN bass tour featuring huge payouts.
Contact Brenda Halstead at Kasten4bass@hotmail.com or 320-679-2207

Fishing For Life
For info: Visit www.fishingforlife.org

Northstar Walleye Classic
Wigwam Resort, Lake of the Woods
Kevin Olmstead at 218-634-9457 or Wigwam Resort at 218-634-2168

Ultimate Panfish League - Rochester
Contact Tyler Holm, 605-216-2581, http://tylerholmoutdoors.com/uplr/

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Outdoors Classes
EDUCATION & SAFETY TRAINING
www.dnr.state.mn.us/es/index.html

SCHEDULED INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SESSIONS
www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/instructors/training.html

HUNTER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES
www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/index.html

PERMIT TO CARRY TRAINING
See website www.permittocarry.org - Laura Ramirez, 218-252-1631

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DNR Events

DNR Information Center at (651) 296-6157 or toll-free 1-888-MINNDNR (646-6367) or visit http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/index.html

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SPECIAL HUNTS
For more information on special hunts, call the DNR Information Center at (651) 296-6157 or toll-free 1-888-MINNDNR (646-6367) or visit the state park pages to view the online chart of deer hunts and restrictions at www.mnstateparks.info

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TELEVISION
Babe Winkelman Outdoor Secrets
For schedule: www.winkelman.com

RADIO
In the Outdoors Radio, Jerry Carlson
WJON 1240 AM, Thurs 8:35 am, Sun 7:15 am
WWJO (98 Country) 98.1 FM, Sundays, 8:50 am

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MEETINGS
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Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen's Club Monthly Meeting. Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen's Club. Open to the public on the second Wednesday of the month at 8 pm. Looking for new members. Contact: Jason Neu, 320-267-8145.

MN Duck & Goose Caller Association meets the last Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., Cabela's Meeting Room, Rogers. For more info call John Molkenbur, 651-426-0974.

Minnesota Valley In-Fisherman Club meets the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Apple Valley American Legion club, 14521 Granada Dr., Apple Valley. Gary, 952-423-3662.

Fishers of Men Twin Cities meets the first Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., Lutheran Church of The Master, 1200-69 Ave N. Brooklyn Center. For more info contact John Cummins, 612-670-0707 or www.fishfair.com

Lake Country Retriever Club. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club Restaurant, Prior Lake. For more info www.lcretrieverclub.org or Larry Miller 763-571-7087.

Mississippi Longtails PF meets first Tuesday 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.

Minnesota Pole Benders Fishing Club meets the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Lakeville VFW, 8790 Upper 208th St., Lakeville. For more info call Dale, 952-469-4786 or www.minnpolebenders.com

Rapids Archery Club meets the second Monday of each month at the archery building located at the Bunker Hills Regional Park. For more info call Dan, 763-427-0808.

St. Cloud Fly Anglers Club meets the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m., Waite Park Gander Mtn. store. Call Dave Kollmann, 320-252-5906 or Tom Clapp, 320-685-3960 for more info.

Muskies Inc. Southern Crossroads Chapter 54. Meets 2nd Wed. of every month. 7 p.m., Eagles Club, Owatonna. For more info call Jake Loper 507-373-1818.

Four Points Retriever Club meets the third Thursday of the month, Gander Mountain, Maple Grove, MN. For more info call Travis J. Lund, 320-968-7016.

Muskies, Inc. Twin Cities Chapter No. 1 meets the second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., KC Hall, 1114 West 79th St. Bloomington, MN. For more info call George Selcke, 952-933-2608.

Muskies Inc. North Metro Chapter meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month. 7:30 p.m., KC Hall in Fridley. For more info call 952-469-2155 or www.northmetromuskie.com

West Hennepin Pheasants Forever meets second Monday of every month. 6:30 p.m., at Loree's Bar & Grill in Maple Plain. For more info call Dave Schindler, 952-495-1019.

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