Feb 6 - Long Prairie Chapter 10th Annual NWTF Banquet. Hub Supper Club, Burtrum, MN. Opens 5:00 dinner 7:00. Lots of guns and prizes, great meal. Rich Welters, 320 290 5923
Feb 6 - Sioux Trails Ducks Unlimited Banquet. New Ulm Country Club, New Ulm, MN. 5:00 PM. $35.00 for Meal and DU Membership and a fun filled evening. For info: Doug Lund, 507-276-5252.
Feb 18 - Rum River Chapter of the Minnesota Waterfowl Assn. 2nd Annual Conservation Banquet. The Links at Northfork in Ramsey. Thursday, February 18th, 2010, The Links at Northfork. Dabbling Hour at 5:30pm, dinner at 7pm. For info contact Ross Hedin at 763-267-3704 or email rumrivermwa@yahoo.com
Feb 20 - Lake Superior Chapter of Muskies Inc Annual Banquet & Fundrasier. BLACKWOODS BANQUET & CENTER, PROCTOR, MN, 5:00 PM -9:00 pm. Silent auctions, raffles, awards, etc! Terry Demenge, 218-391-2699.
Feb 20 - Twin Cities Muskies, Inc. Sportsman's Banquet. Minnesota Valley Country Club in Bloomington, MN. This year we will have even more prizes and valued at over $15,000 including, 3 one week trips, multi-species fishing gear, guns, guided fishing trips, Shimano reels, St. Croix Legend rods, Eskimo ice fishing gear, H30 Sunglasses, LAX Reproduction, entertainment packages and loads of tackle, storage and other gear. Our featured speaker this year is Larry Dahlberg from TV's "Hunt For Big Fish". In the 40 plus year history of our chapter we have been privileged to have some of the best speakers at our events. It is not often Larry makes presentations to smaller venues like this banquet so don't miss this rare opportunity. You can purchase tickets on-line with credit card or your PayPal account at www.twincitiesmuskiesinc.org You do not need to be a member to attend. Last year sold out and seating is limited so register Early!
Feb 20 - Classes Still Open at Winter BOW. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program still has openings at one-day winter workshops Feb. 20 and 21 at Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau. Women interested in snowshoeing and tracking, winter survival and cross-country skiing should register immediately due to limited space available. The cost is $50 for one day or $90 for two days. Preregistration with payment is required. Equipment and snacks will be provided. Information and registration forms are available by accessing the education/outreach link on the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov; or by contacting Nancy Boldt, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, 100 N. Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501-5095; (701) 328-6312; or e-mail ndgf@nd.gov.
Feb 25 - Scott County Pheasants Forever #125 24th Annual Chapter Banquet "Who Let the Dogs Out? Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course. Jordan, MN. Special Guests: MN Army National Guard. Ticket info: Call Ron @ 952.440.8082 or log onto www.scottcountypf.org Email: info@scottcountypf.org
Mar 4 - Twin Tom's Chapter - NWTF Banquet. Hopkins VFW, Hopkins, MN. 5:30 pm. Mike Gustufson, 763-537-0830.
Mar 6 - BLESS (Brandon Lanie Ethical Sportsman Society) Banquet. St. Francis Xavier Education Center, Buffalo. Social Hour 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. Dinner. Please join us for an evening of FUN, GAMES/RAFFLES, GOOD COMPANY AND GREAT DINNER! Thanks to your help in the past, BLESS has supported firearms saftey and placed 40 billboards across the Midwest during prime hunting season to remind those to: HUNT SAFELY & KNOW YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND . Interested in making a difference in the outdoors, See you on March 6th! www.brandonlanie.org
Mar 13 - Minnesota Waterfowl Association Wright-Sherburne Chapter Banquet. Jack & Jims, Duelm, MN. Starts at 4:30, Dinner at 6:00. Contact: Dennis Hill, 612-325-8435 after 4pm.
Mar 15 - Rich-Spring Chapter Ducks Unlimited 29th Annual Banquet. The Great Blue Heron, Cold Spring, MN. 6:00 pm social hour, 7:00 pm dinner. Many live auction, silent auction, and raffle prizes! Contact: Greg Hruby, 320-597-3939.
Mar 18 - Big Ducks Chapter MWA Fundraising Banquet. Hopkins VFW. 5:30-9 pm. For info: Dale, 952-933-4978.
Feb 3 - Bloomingon Crowne Plaza International Ski Jumping Competition. Bush Lake Ski Jumps - Bloomington, 7pm. Just one week before the Olympic Winter games, you can see a high-flying preview of high caliber long distance ski jumps right here in your back yard! International Nordic Ski Jumping hits the Twin Cities scene Wednesday evening February 3, 2010 at the Bush Lake Ski Jumps in Bloomington. Elite athletes from NORWAY, FINLAND, POLAND, RUSSIA and all across USA will be taking to the skies in Head To Head competition. Many former and future Olympians will be there perfecting their form in the 4th leg of the Midwestern 5 Hills Tour. Skiers will be soaring up to 300 feet for trophies and cash prizes. The tournament begins at 7pm. Walk-in admission is $5 for anyone over 12 years of age. Limited on-site parking is available first come, first serve with a flat rate of $20 per vehicle. Heated viewing areas and concessions will be available courtesy of the Bloomington Crowne Plaza! Click http://www.minneapolisskiclub.com/5_hills_tournament.htm or email Jumping@ChrisBroz.com for full details!
Feb 5 - Comment Deadline. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites public review and comment on a pending off-highway motorcycle (OHM) trail proposal that involves officially designating 31.7 miles of existing roads and trails in northeastern Wadena County as grant-in-aid OHM trails. The proposal for the Huntersville Forest OHM trail, located in Huntersville Township about 12 miles southeast of Park Rapids, was submitted by the Twin Cities Trail Riders Club. The planned routes are located mostly inside the Huntersville State Forest, and along township and county road rights-of-way. Copies of the club’s grant-in-aid trail proposal and accompanying project maps are available at www.mndnr.gov. Printed copies of the Huntersville OHM trail map and project proposal are also available by contacting David Clute, assistant area parks and trails supervisor, 1601 Minnesota Dr., Brainerd, MN 56401. Clute may be reached by phone at 218-833-8717 or toll free at 888-MINNDNR (646-6367). Online comments may be submitted to david.clute@state.mn.us.
Feb 5-6 - Minnesota Decoy Collectors Show. Ramada Inn Mall of America - Bloomingtpn, MN. Fri. 4-9 pm , Sat. 9 am -4 pm. Buy, sell, indentify duck, fish decoys and hunting collectibles. John, 651-455-7114, www.mndecoycollectors.com
Feb 6 - Winterfest. Bring the entire family to Winterfest, an exciting day of outdoor activities celebrating winter, to be held at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, February 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This free event includes a full day of activities that focus on how wildlife and people deal with the winter snow and cold. Snowshoes will be available for visitors to try at no charge. Outdoor activities include a horse-drawn sleigh ride, scavenger hunt, guided nature walk, and exhibits on wildlife, animal tracks, winter survival and winter bird feeding. Inside the Old School House you will find face painting, nature crafts and the Friends of Sherburne Gift Shop. Silent Hunters, a program with 3 live owls, will be presented by the Audubon Center of the North Woods at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Hot chocolate, hot cider and coffee will be available for purchase all day in the hospitality tent and a brat and hot dog lunch will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Friends of Sherburne will hold a silent auction fundraiser with over 15 items. For additional information check the refuge web site at www.fws.gov/midwest/sherburne or contact Nancy Haugen, Visitor Services Manager, at 763-389-3323 ext.13 or toll free at 877-721-4295 ext.13. TTY users may access the Refuge through the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
Feb 5-7 - Cabela's NRA /SASS Weekend. Cabela's Rogers MN. Sat, 10:00 4:00, Sun 11:00 4:00. Events include: Cabela s Gun Extravaganza, Used Firearms The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly, The Proper Care and cleaning of Handguns, Rifles, and Shotguns, Selecting the Right Handgun, Protecting Your Rights to Own a Firearm. For times, call Steve Lonn, 763-493-8600.
Feb 8 - Comment Deadline. Trout designation to be removed from Cass County’s Willard Lake. Willard Lake, an eight-acre lake in central Cass County, would no longer be managed for trout under a change being proposed by fisheries staff of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The proposal would remove the lake from the designated stream trout lake list due to poor results managing the lake for trout. Willard Lake is located about four miles northeast of Backus. The lake was most recently stocked with rainbow trout in May 2008. The deadline for public comments is Feb. 8, 2010. Address comments or questions to Harlan Fierstine, area fisheries supervisor, 07316 State Highway 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484; 218-547-1683. Comments also may be sent to Mark Ebbers, trout program consultant, Minnesota DNR, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4020.
Feb 9 - Volunteer Opportunities Open House. 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 and nature programs. 6:30-8 p.m., at Silverwood Park, St. Anthony. Become a volunteer Registration is preferred; e-mail the volunteer@threeriversparkdistrict.orgor call the Volunteer Office at 763-559-6706. Go to www.ThreeRiversParkDistrict.org/volunteer for more information about volunteering.
Feb 12- Deadline - Funding available for wildlife projects. Local conservation organizations and outdoors clubs that want to improve wildlife habitat have until Friday, Feb. 12, to apply for a Heritage Enhancement Grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Applications and information packages are available now on the DNR Web site at www.mndnr.gov/grants/habitat/heritage.html, via e-mail at leslie.tannahill@ state.mn.us
or by calling 651-259-5242.
Feb 13 - "Take a Kid Ice Fishing" on Pleasant Lake. Come fish with the Pros on Saturday from 12:00 noon -4:00pm, on Pleasant Lake located just south of Waite Park, MN. There will be an afternoon of all kinds of activities, games and prizes. This event is FREE and is sponsored by St. Cloud Recreation and The Ice Team. If you are 18 or older and accompany a child under 16 you do not need a fishing license. A signup for free transportation is available. For more information please call 650-3053 or 257-5959 or email: steve.krueger@ci.stcloud.mn.us.
Feb 13-15 - Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend in Minnesota. The idea behind these three "free" days of fishing is to introduce children and even some adults to one of the state's most popular wintertime outdoor activities. During Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend, anglers 18 and older do not need a license if they are accompanied by a child younger than 16 and are actively participating in Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend. Just how popular is ice fishing in Minnesota? Each year an estimated 150,000 shelters - permanent and temporary - are perched on lakes from Worthington to Warroad. DNR Fisheries estimates that about 30 percent of the annual fish harvest occurs when Minnesota's 10,000 lakes are frozen over. Ice fishing presents anglers with some unique issues, so the MinnAqua staff have put together a few tips and assembled several resources to assist you on a weekend expedition with an excitable young angler. Go ahead. Use these tips and follow the links to additional information and activities when you take a kid ice fishing! http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/minnaqua/icefishing/index.html
Feb 14 - Take a Kid Ice Fishing. 1-4 p.m., at Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve, Victoria. Start at Lowry Nature Center to learn ice-fishing techniques and ice safety, discover the gear you need to get started, and make your own jigging pole. Then drive to Lake Auburn to learn about making holes in the ice and try your hand at catching some fish. Bring your own ice fishing equipment or borrow ours. Adults with children under 16 need not purchase a fishing license for this program. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity #111301-85. Program is for ages: 5+.
Feb 15 - DNR, NWTF mentored youth turkey applications due. First-time youth turkey hunters ages 12 to 17 have the chance to go afield this spring and learn from an experienced National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) volunteer. Applications, maps and general information for the wild turkey hunt are available online at www.mndnr.gov/youthturkey. Participants will be selected through a random lottery. People who would like to participate as a mentor or volunteer their land for the youth mentored hunts, contact their local NWTF chapter online at www.nwtfchapter.org/minnesotastatechapter. Click “In Your State” on the left-hand side of the page to locate the nearest chapter.
Feb 18 – Reading Lake Maps to Find More Fish. Outdoor writer, Jerry Carlson, will be doing this lake map seminar at Gander Mountain in Waite Park at 7:00 p.m.
Feb 18 - Cross Country Ski. Get outside for a winter thrill! Day campers will spend the day learning to cross-country ski, flying down our tubing hill, and going on a guided snowshoe hike from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove. Cost is $55 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 and reference activity #122511-00. Camp is for ages: 8-10.
Feb 19 - Comment Deadline. The draft three-year extension of the Agassiz Lowlands Subsection Forest Resource Management Plan (SFRMP) is now available for public review, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The document is available online at www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/subsection/agassiz/index.html. To request the document in an alternate format (paper or CD), submit comments, or receive additional information, contact Robert Pulford, DNR Division of Forestry, 1601 Minnesota Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401; phone 218-833-8704; fax 218-833-8668; or e-mail robert.pulford@state.mn.us
Feb 19-20 - Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Winter Workshops. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program has scheduled one-day winter workshops Feb. 19, 20 and 21 at Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau. In addition, a one-day ice fishing and darkhouse spearfishing class will be offered Jan. 9 at a yet-to-be-determined location. Lake Metigoshe offers a variety of classes. A class on dog sledding is available all three days with a limit of six participants per session (this class fills quickly). Snowshoeing and tracking, winter survival and cross-country skiing are available Feb. 20 and 21, with each class limited to 12-15 students. Women interested in the workshops should register immediately due to limited space available. The cost is $60 for dog sledding and $50 for the other classes. Take a class on two days and the fee is $90. Preregistration with payment is required. Equipment and snacks will be provided. Information and registration forms are available by accessing the education/outreach link on the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov; or by contacting Nancy Boldt, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, 100 N. Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501-5095; (701) 328-6312; or e-mail ndgf@nd.gov
Feb 19-20 - Lake Trout University. Starting at 5pm on Friday the 19th, seminars will be conducted in the Lake View Room of the Bayfield Inn and then at daybreak on Saturday the 20th, students will caravan from the Bayfield Ice Landing, on the very end of Washington Avenue next to the Madeline Island Ferry Terminal, into the Apostle Islands for their chance at some of the largest trout in the world. The cost is $200.00 per student and only 25 spots are available for registration. Lake Trout University does require students to bring some type of transportation (either ATV or snowmobile) and a portable fish house. For the workshop, Bay Front Inn, located downtown Bayfield, WI will be offering a special room rate of $49.99 for double occupancy. Grab a friend and enjoy a great Bayfield stay and attend a great Bayfield event! To learn more, please contact Jim Hudson at (715)779-5833/(715)209-6431 or find him at lrn2fish.com.
Feb 20-21 - Timber Wolf Ecology Clinic. Biologists and volunteers will provide instruction on aspects of wolf ecology, including status, population biology and field study techniques. Registration is limited to 25 people ages 12 and up on a first-come, first-served basis. Register by mailing in $75 per person by Feb. 4. This fee includes instructional fees, transportation on Saturday afternoon, Saturday supper and Sunday lunch, and for dorm use. For information send an e-mail to: Richard.Thiel@wisconsin.gov. The Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center is located 20 miles west of Wisconsin Rapids on County Highway X, 1 mile north of Highway 80 near Babcock, Wisconsin on the 9,000 acre Department of Natural Resources Sandhill Wildlife Area.
Feb 23, 24, 25 - Hearings scheduled for aquatic plant management fee rule changes. Public hearings to discuss proposed changes to rules governing aquatic plant management fees are scheduled in three locations across the state in February. The hearings, as well as the now-open public comment period, give interested citizens an opportunity to have their concerns considered before the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) adopts rule changes. Written comments may be submitted to Administrative Law Judge Bruce H. Johnson, Office of Administrative Hearings, 600 North Robert Street, P.O. Box 64620, Saint Paul, MN 55164-0620, or by e-mail to rulecomments@state.mn.us. The proposed rules as well as additional information about the process are available on the DNR Web site at www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/rules/app/index.html. If you would like a printed copy of the proposed rules or the statement of need and reasonableness mailed to you, contact Steve Enger at 651-259-5092 or by e-mail at steve.enger@state.mn.us.
Feb 26-28 - DNR’s Winter Workshop. Learning by doing is the focus of a weekend-long Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) workshop in February that provides women the opportunity to discover the enjoyment of winter sports in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Whether jigging for panfish, learning how to mush a team of dogs or being introduced to snowshoeing techniques, the DNR Becoming An Outdoors Woman (BOW) program’s annual winter workshop will be fun for all. The workshop is Friday, Feb. 26, through Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Audubon Environmental Learning Center near Sandstone. The program is for women ages 14 and older. Participants select their three favorite activities from a list of classes including dog mushing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, quillwork, archery, ice fishing and winter hiking. Lodging, meals, instruction, equipment and evening entertainment are all included in the workshop fee. Registrations are accepted by calling the Audubon Environmental Learning Center at 888-404-7743. More information about the winter workshop and other BOW offerings is available on the DNR web site at www.mndnr.gov/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.
Feb 28 – Open Water Panfish. Fishing expert, Doug Hanson, will share his knowledge on locating and catching early panfish at Gander Mountain in Waite Park at 7:00 p.m.
Feb 26-27 - Great Northern Sno-X Series Round Six Races at the Eagle River Derby Track. Great snowmobile racing event in Eagle River, the Snowmobile Capital of the World.® Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
Feb 26-27 - National Pheasant Fest. Pheasants Forever's premiere event returns to Iowa this February. National Pheasant Fest 2010 will be held February 26, 27 & 28 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Check back regularly at www.PheasantFest.org for National Pheasant Fest 2010 updates.
March 6 – The Four Ts of Turkey Hunting. Turkey hunting specialist, Bill Barington, will review “trivia, travel, tips and tactics” for hunting turkeys. This seminar takes place at Gander Mountain in Waite Park at 10:00 a.m.
March 7 – Spring Panfish Equipment. Gander Mountain Product Specialist, Ben Egger, will talk about equipment necessary for chasing spring panfish from the bank or from a boat. This event begins at 2:00 p.m. at Gander Mountain in Waite Park.
Mar 12-14 - Great Northern Sno-X Series Round 7 & 8 Races at the Eagle River Derby Track. Conclude the snowmobile season with these great races in Eagle River, the Snowmobile Capital of the World.® Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
Mar 14 – Multi Species Fishing on Mille Lacs. Mille Lacs has more than walleye. Guide, Chris Kuduk, will review strategies for success on Mille Lacs at Gander Mountain in Waite Park at 2:00 p.m.
Mar 16 – Open Water Panfish. Fishing expert, Doug Hanson, will share his knowledge on locating and catching early panfish at Gander Mountain in Waite Park at 7:00 p.m.
Mar 20-21 - Wisconsin Sport Show. In what promises to be the largest sport show in west-central Wisconsin, Pinnacle Events by C & G Promotions, LLC announces that it has partnered with the Eau Claire Leader Telegram to bring the Wisconsin Sport Show to the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center. Exhibitors, speakers, and activity providers are now being sought to participate in this event. Participating organizations will feature: hunting, boating, fishing, camping, golf, biking, hiking, archery, resorts and lodges, ATVs, RVs, wildlife arts and crafts, retail, and other sport-related businesses. Event hours are 10 AM to 8 PM on Saturday, March 20th, and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday, March 21st. Advanced admission tickets are $6 for adults or $4 for children ages 6 to 12, ages five and under get in for free, tickets are available on-line at www.wisportshow.com
Mar 20 - Scheels Walleye University Visits St. Cloud, MN. Professional angler Johnnie Candle will present an all new Walleye University. This 8-hour class deals with fine points of catching walleye in rivers, reservoirs and natural lakes all before lunch. After a lunch break, local walleye fishing opportunities and targeting trophy walleye will be discussed. The day will end with talk of what’s new and exciting in walleye catching tackle. There will be plenty of time for specific questions as well. This year, as part of Walleye University, special guest Jason Durham will be sharing his knowledge of walleye fishing in Minnesota. Jason has been guiding in the Park Rapids area for 18 years. His fishing advice has appeared in In-Fisherman, Field and Stream, and Outdoor Life magazines. Every person in attendance will receive a package that includes a printed version of
Walleye University and a $10 gift card from Scheels. Please pre-register as seating is limited. The cost of the school is $50. Register at Scheels Customer Service in St. Cloud or by calling 320.252.9494.
Mar 22 - Comment Deadline. DNR seeks comments on rulemaking for Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area. Written and oral comments will be accepted through March 22, 2010. A request for comments was published in the Dec. 14, 2009 State Register. Comments on the proposed rulemaking and requests to be included on the DNR’s mailing list should be directed to: Jeffrey Berg, MRCCA Rules Coordinator, Box 32, DNR, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4032; phone: 651-259-5729; fax: 651-296-0445; and e-mail: MRCCArulemaking@dnr.state.mn.us. The DNR has established a project Web site and an electronic mailing list. For additional information on the MRCCA rulemaking project, or to subscribe to project updates, interested parties are encouraged to visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/critical_area/rulemaking.html.
Mar 27 - Operation Upland Pheasant Hunt. Caribou Gun Club. Le Sueur, MN. The Scott County Chapter of Pheasants Forever (PF) is inviting Minnesota military personnel who have returned from actively serving abroad within the past two years to participate in their 2nd Annual "Operation: Upland Pheasant Hunt." Up to 50 veterans will receive an all-expense-paid morning of pheasant hunting, lunch and an afternoon of sporting clays at the Caribou Gun Club and Hunting Preserve in Le Sueur on Saturday, March 27th. "Minnesota troops have put their pheasant hunting trips on hold while serving our country abroad," said Stacy Dvorak, Scott County PF Public Relations and Outreach Chair and "Operation: Upland Pheasant Hunt" coordinator, "We want to recognize the sacrifices these men and women have made and welcome them home with a well-deserved day afield. During the Inaugural OUPH held on March 28, 2009, we had veterans from 36 different cities across MN including troops from the 148th Air Wing out of Duluth" Dvorak stated. Registration opens January 5th and is limited to the first 50 registrants. To register, log onto www.scottcountypf.org (Military Hunt Page)and complete the pre-registration form, or for further information, contact Stacy Dvorak at (612) 202.6119 / ouph@scottcountypf.org. A tax deductible "free-will" donation to sponsor a serviceman and/or woman can be sent to: Scott County Pheasants Forever, 1118 S. Madison Street, Shakopee, MN 55379-2059 or online through our website.
Apr 17 - Walleye University. Mankato, MN Scheels. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Professional angler Johnnie Candle will present an all new Walleye University. Johnnie is coming off of a great season that highlights a 15 year career as a professional angler. Last season he placed 4th overall in the MWC Western Division and qualified for the World Walleye Championship as well as the National Team Championship. He is excited to share many of the techniques that helped him get there.
This 8-hour class deals with fine points of jig fishing, live bait rigging, spinners, and crank baits all before lunch. You will learn the tactics to deal with those tough days on the water and make every fishing trip more successful. Walleye University will be held at Scheels, River Hills Mall in Mankato, MN. It begins at 8:30 am and runs until 5:00 pm. Every person in attendance will receive a package that includes a printed version of Walleye University and a $10 gift card from Scheels. Please pre-register as seating is limited. The cost of the school is $50. Register at Scheels Customer Service in Mankato or by calling 507.386.7767.
Apr 23 - Application Deadline. Applications are being accepted through April 23 for 90 positions with the Minnesota Conservation Corps (MCC) Summer Youth Program. Youth ages 15-18 will be based at a residential program site in St. Croix State Park for eight weeks. They will travel in crews led by staff members to various state and federal lands to camp out and work on conservation projects. For an application, contact Nina Eagin in the MCC office at nina.eagin@conservationcorps.org or call 651-209-9900. People should apply soon because MCC annually receives more applications that it has openings.
Apr 24 - Walleye University. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Walleye University Visits Fargo, ND Fargo, ND. Professional angler Johnnie Candle will present an all new Walleye University.
Walleye University will be held at Scheels, 1551 45th Street South, Fargo, ND on Saturday, April 24th, 2010. It begins at 8:30 am and runs until 5:00 pm. Every person in attendance will receive a package that includes a printed version of Walleye University and a $10 gift card from Scheels. Please pre-register as seating is limited. The cost of the school is $50. Register at Scheels Gun Customer Service in Fargo or by calling 701.298.2918.
May 22 - Leader of the Pack Hunting Dog Seminar. Traxlers Hunting Preserve, 9am to 3 pm. Dog training clinic for upland retrievers and flushing dogs. Limited tickets available. Choosing a dog, starting a puppy, obedience training and e-collar conditioning, retrieving course with field work. Plus much more. FREE products from participating sponsors $100.00 dollars per person, lunch provided. More info at www.tailgunnerkennel.com. Contact: Roger Hess, 507-317-3335
Feb 6 - St Joe Rod and Gun Club Ice Fishing Contest. Kraemer Lake, St. Joseph, MN from 12-2:30. Over $3,000 in cash and prizes plus door prizes! Tickets available at Super America Cold Spring, St. Joe American Legion, JM SpeedStop St. Joseph, Stop Light Bait St. Cloud. Call 320.363.7568 for information!
Feb 6 - St. Michael Lions Ice Fishing Contest. Beebe Lake, St. Michael, MN. Noon to 3PM. It's that time of the year again! The contest is open to all! Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 16 and under. This years raffle prizes include a gas powered ice auger, Vexilar FL20 Ultra, fishing equipment and various gift certificates. Tickets can be purchased at Dehmer s Meats, Hardware Hank, Lion members, as well as other local businesses in St. Michael. The Boy Scouts will be offering food, coffee and sodas. Radio personality John Hines will be the MC for the event. The KRWC 1360 Radio Road show will be broadcasting announcements during the contest so bring your radio. This would be an excellent opportunity to bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun conversation and fishing. For more information call Kent Johnson at 763-497-5376.
Feb 7 - Lake Elmo Contest. The Lake Elmo Lions Club will be hosting its annual ice fishing contest from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Lake Jane. Tickets are available for purchase at numerous Lake Elmo businesses prior to the contest for $4, with a $5 admission the day of the event. A ticket will get individuals on the ice and a chance to win “a prize a minute”, as well as the grand prize drawing of $1,000 cash. Cash prizes will also be given for the three largest fish caught during contest hours. Lake Elmo Lion president Rusty Zignego encourages families of all ages to spend a day of fun together while raising funds for local programs. For over 50 years volunteers of the Lake Elmo Lions Club have been involved in a vast variety of projects important to the needs of the community. Interested adults are welcome to visit future 6:00 p.m. meetings held on the first and third Monday’s of each month at Gorman’s restaurant. For info: 651-777-9443 or 651-270-9120 cmknoll@msn.com
Feb 13 - Lake Vermilion Fish Fest Ice Fishing Contest. Includes the entire lake! Lots of Prizes! 5 Categories of Fish, Live Music, Food, Sportsman’s Fishing Sale - Fri! New and Used Equipment! LAKE VERMILION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - A COMPLETE GUIDE TO LAKE VERMILION - Sponsored by Lake Vermilion Guides League. FOR MORE INFO: CHRISTINA HUJANEN, 218-780-5645 www.lakevermilionchamber.com
Feb 13 - Blizzard Blowout Ice Fishing Tournament. Benefitting St. Judes Research Hospital. Captain Jacks, Prior Lake. Registration at noon, Fishing from 2-5 pm. Hot air balloon rides, silent auction, live auction, Live Band - Texas On Ice Concert from 7-11 pm. Opportunity to win $25,000 in cash in prizes! for more information call Scott at 612-910-6770 or visit www.blizzardblowout.com
Feb 13 - 24th Annual Frontenac Sportsman Fishing Contest. Frontenac Pond Co. Rd. #2 Frontenac, MN. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 60% Payback $5.00 Entry Fee Mn. @ Wi Border Regulations, Must fish in flagged area, no fishing in ice shacks, free kids contest 11:30 to 12:30 [12yrs. and under]. Lots of door prizes. No bait on site. Food available. Dale, 651-388-6666.
Feb 13-14, Mar 13-14. Brainerd Archery Club Indoor 3D. 1119 Madison Street, Brainerd, MN 56401. Saturday 8-3pm, Sunday 8-1 pm. Indoor 3D consisting of 30 targets at unmarked yardage. No Rangefinders. No Broadheads. Adults: $15 Children: $5. Contact: Kent Hines, 218-825-0265.
Feb 14 - 23rd annual Princeton Lions Ice Fishing Contest. 1:30-4:00 P.M. Held on Green Lake off Hwy 95 east of Princeton. Prize for biggest fish $1500. Many other prizes and raffles. Cost is a $10.00 donation per hole. Contact David at 763-631-6255.
Feb 27 - Forest Lake VFW Post #4210 2010 Fishapalooza Ice Fishing Contest. Over $160,000 in cash and prizes! Keep an eye open for the Northland Prize patrol! BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR ONLY $30 AT THE ST. PAUL ICE FISHING SHOW! A $15 SAVINGS! For more information call 651-249-1091 or visit www.icefishingforestlake.com
Feb 27 - 6th Annaul Somerset Youth Athletic Association’s (SYAA) 2009 Ice Fishing Contest. The grand prize will once again be a new 4x4 pickup truck. Once again there will be a separate kids division and prizes for the top fifty fish registered. Bass Lake is located two miles outside of Somerset, Wisconsin and 8 miles from Stillwater, Minnesota. Over the years the contest has grown to attract participants from as far away as Chicago, Illinois and International Falls, Minnesota. To learn more about the Bass Lake Ice Fishing Contest or the SYAA please visit www.basslakecontest.com.
Feb 26-27 - Great Northern Sno-X Series Round Six Races at the Eagle River Derby Track. (Wisconsin) Great snowmobile racing event in Eagle River, the Snowmobile Capital of the World.® Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
April 29 - May 1, 2010 - Annual Sturgeon Tournament. Sportsman's Lodge Baudette, MN, Rules Meeting Thursday, April 29 7:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm, Saturday 8:30am - 3:00 pm, Awards Banquet 6pm. $65 per person enters the tournament and includes Prime Rib awards banquet dinner. Top two longest fish each day gets paid out, 3rd wins merchandise. First 50 boats accepted. Lodging Packages Available. For more information visit sturgeon.sportsmanslodges.com to register.
Mar 12-14 - Great Northern Sno-X Series Round 7 & 8 Races at the Eagle River Derby Track. Conclude the snowmobile season with these great races in Eagle River, WI, the Snowmobile Capital of the World.® Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
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.
2009-2010 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series National schedule
- Jan 23rd & 24th Air Force National Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN
- Feb 5th & 6th Eastern Nationals Finger Lakes Gaming & Casino, Farmington, NY
- Feb 13th & 14th New England Nationals* Rockingham Park, Salem, NH
- Feb 20th & 21st Canadian Nationals* Hiawatha Horsepark, Sarnia, ON, CA
- March 6th & 7th Hayward 300 LCO Casino, Hayward, WI
- March 19th‐21st Nielsen Enterprises Grand Finale Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI
More about the events, tickets, racer information and specifics for each race will appear on the ISOC website as it becomes available. The ISOC webpage is www.ISOCRacing.com or you can call the ISOC Main Office at (866) 771-4762.
Candlelight events offer outdoor fun for all ages at Minnesota state parks and trails
Minnesota state parks and state trails will host 30 candlelight events this winter, including a New Year’s Eve event at Fort Snelling State Park. These popular family-friendly events provide an opportunity to ski, snowshoe or hike through woods and prairies on trails illuminated by the warm glow of candles. Park and trail visitors can then warm up around a cozy fire and roast marshmallows or enjoy a hot drink.
The candlelit trails are typically short and flat, so people of all ages and abilities can feel comfortable participating. Most trails are one to two miles in length and suitable for beginner-level skiers and snowshoers. Families can rent equipment at some parks, but calling ahead to check availability and reserve it is advisable. A complete list of candlelight events taking place this winter is attached.
Before skiers hit the trails, they will need a Minnesota Ski Pass if they are 16 or older. Skis passes can be purchased three ways:
● Daily ski passes, which cost $5, are sold at park offices where staff are available.
● Self-registration for one-season ($15) and three-season ($40) ski passes is available at all Minnesota state parks except Carley, George H. Crosby-Manitou, Monson Lake and Schoolcraft.
● Ski passes can be purchased from any of Minnesota’s nearly 1,800 electronic license system vendors. Find a vendor list at www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/agents.html or call the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or 1-888-646-6367.
Those who don’t already have a Minnesota State Parks vehicle permit can purchase one at any of the parks at $5 for a one-day permit or $25 for a year-round permit.
In case of bad weather, events may be changed or canceled. For more information, including weather updates, directions to parks, and where to get a ski pass, call the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or 1-888-646-6367 (TTY: 651-296-5484 or 1-800-657-3929) or go to www.mnstateparks.info.
2010 Candlelight Events at Minnesota State Park and Trails
Saturday, Jan. 30
●Candlelight Ski /Hike/Snowshoe, Buffalo River State Park (Glyndon), 6-9 p.m.
●Candlelight Ski, Lake Bronson State Park (Lake Bronson), 6-9 p.m.
●Candlelight Ski, Mille Lacs Kathio State Park (Onamia), 6-10 p.m.
●Moonlight Ski/Walk, Nerstrand Big Woods State Park (Northfield), 6-9 p.m.
●Candlelight Ski, Wild River State Park (Center City), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 6
●Candlelight Snowshoe/Hike, Afton State Park (Hastings), 6-9 p.m.
●Candlelight Ski, Hike/Snowshoe, Buffalo River State Park (Glyndon), 6-9 p.m.
●Candlelight Ski, Hayes Lake State Park (Roseau), 6:30-10 p.m.
●Candlelight Ski/Walk, Root River State Trail (Whalan), 5-8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 12
●Candlelight Ski/Snowshoe, Jay Cooke State Park (Carlton), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 13
●Candlelight Snowshoe/Walk, Lake Maria State Park (Monticello), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 20
●Candlelight Ski, Father Hennepin State Park (Isle), 6-9 p.m.
●Candlelight Ski, Glendalough State Park (Battle Lake), 6:30-9:30 p.m.
●Candlelight Ski/Snowshoe/Walk, Gooseberry Falls State Park (Two Harbors), 6-8:30 p.m.
●Candlelight Ski, Hayes Lake State Park (Roseau), 6:30-10 p.m.
●Lantern-lit Ski and Snowshoe, Itasca State Park (Park Rapids), 5-7:30 p.m.
●Candlelight Snowshoe, Lake Bronson State Park (Lake Bronson), 6:30-9:30 p.m.
●Candlelight Ski, Maplewood State Park (Pelican Rapids), 5-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27
●Candlelight Ski/Snowshoe, Lake Carlos State Park (Carlos), 6-9 p.m.
●Candlelight Ski, Old Mill State Park (Argyle), 6:30-9:30 p.m.
●Candlelight Snowshoe/Hike, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park (Two Harbors), 6-8:30 p.m.
●Candlelight Ski, Zippel Bay State Park (Williams), 5-8 p.m.
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
Here is the line up for Minnesota Bound airing on KARE-11/NBC, Sunday, Jan. 31st 2010 at 10:30 a.m. CT. (this show will repeat on Saturday, Feb. 6th at 6:30 p.m CT)
FALCONRY Learn the art and skill of the sport of Falconry.
HUMMINGBIRD MAN Minnesota has it's own bird expert, who touts himself as the "Hummingbird Man" watch to find out why!
GOOD EATIN' Join Ron in the kitchen as he takes a look at some wild game favorites!
Kent Hrbek Outdoorswww.khotv.com
Fox 9 on Sunday nights at 10:35 pm.
You also can watch KHO on Fox 9’s sister station MY 29 every Sunday at noon.
Due North Outdoors
Starring Laura Schara and Bill Sherck, FSN North and FSN Wisconsin, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
RADIO KFAN SPORTS RADIO - AM 1130
"Captain" Billy Hildebrand hosts the Thursday edition every week at 7 pm.
AM 1450 KBUN (Bemidji)
AM 1380 KLIZ (Brainerd)
AM 1440 KKXL (Grand Forks)
AM 1230 KYSM (Mankato)
AM 1270 KWEB (Rochester)
AM 1390 KXSS (St Cloud)
AM 560 WEBC (Duluth / Superior)
AM 1130 KFAN (Mpls St Paul)
AM 740 KKAG (Fargo)
Ron Schara’s “Minnesota Outdoors”, WCCO, Saturday mornings at 5:30 a.m. Ron Schara’s “Live Outdoors”, WCCO radio, Monday nights, 8:00-9:30 p.m. www.mnbound.com
Outdoor Talk with Tim Lesmeister and KC O'Dea
100.3 FM KTLK, Sundays from 5-7 pm
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
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
Three Rivers Park District's Fly Tiers Club meets first and third Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., French Regional Park Visitor Center, Plymouth, Minn. Bring your own vise or use one of ours. $3 per session. Ages 14+. Reservations required, call 763-559-6700 or visit www.ThreeRiversParkDistrict.org
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.
