Wisconsin’s Outdoor Calendar – Outdoor News
BANQUETS/FUNDRAISER
AUG. 19: Whitetails Unlimited Great Northwoods Wisconsin Chapter banquet, 5 p.m., Great Northern Hotel, 5070 North U.S. Hwy. 51, Mercer, Eric Behnke, 715-604-2253.
AUG. 23: Whitetails Unlimited Retreat Wisconsin Chapter banquet, 4:30 p.m., Retreat Sportsmans Club, E3460 County Road N, De Soto, Jim Wiltinger, 608-606-3065.
SEPT. 10: Whitetails Unlimited Crivitz/High Falls Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Embers 1871, W3529 County Road B, Peshtigo, David Brower, 715-291-9408.
SEPT. 30: Whitetails Unlimited Ripon/Berlin Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Farmview Event Barn, N7702 County Road F, Berlin, Josh Nigbor, 920-896-5223.
OCT. 7: Whitetails Unlimited Langlade County Chapter banquet, 5 p.m., North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo, Kris Lehman, 715-350-9169.
EDUCATION
AUG. 9: Wildlife Tracking workshop, held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Wisconsin DNR’s Sandhill Wildlife Area, 1715 County Hwy. X, Babcock. Workshop is designed to teach accurate wildlife tracking, including foot form of various wildlife families, the way they move, the signs they leave as they feed, travel and interact. $70 registration fee. Contact Zak Knab, 715-527-8096, to register.
SHOOTING/ARCHERY
A-1 Archery: Schedule of events. Call Dan Ellyson, 715 3861217. a1archery.com
Open Shooting 3D line: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Open Spot League: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
11th Annual WWA Ozaukee County Shoot, July 13: Event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ozaukee Fish & Game, 5123 County Road Y, Fredonia. Contact Jim Freck, 262-674-4561.
Rib Mountain Bowmen’s Chase Outdoors 3D Archery Shoot, July 20: Event runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rib Mountain Bowmen, 2385 Julip Dr., Wausau. Course will have 28 3D targets set at various distances. Pre-registration is $20 or $25 same day registration. For more info, call Jonathan Kurth, 715-298-5118.
Rib Mountain Bowmen: Call Ron Hoppe, 715 573 9212; all ages welcome to participate in leagues and shoots; coffee klatch Wednesdays during winter; www.ribmountainbowmen.com.
Roche A Cri Bowman Inc: For list of events, call Lewis Holmes at 715 3476211.
Twin City Rod and Gun Club: 9408 Winnegamie Dr., Oshkosh. Call 920 284 6976.
Waunakee Gun Club: Open to all levels, Joe Leslie, 6680 Ripp Dr., Dane, 608 669 0197, [email protected].
West Allis Bowmen (WAB): At 11601 West Hwy. G, Franksville. Email [email protected], or call clubhouse and leave message, 262 989 5035, or go to www.westallisbowmen.com.
Wood County Rifle & Pistol Club: Call for schedule of events, 910 Griffith Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Call 715 4241011.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Friends of Rib Mountain 4th Annual Hunter’s Hike, July 20: Event takes place from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Rib Mountain State Park, 149801 State Park Road, Wausau. Participants can choose between “Tour of the Mountain” or “King of the Hill Challenge.” Cost is $25 for pre-registration, $30 same day registration, $10 parking. All proceeds go to Friends of Rib Mountain. For more info, contact Nicole Gaiche, 715-298-5118.
Delton Sportsman’s Club: E9602 Berry Road, Wisconsin Dells. Sporting Clays Shoot, June 22, July 13, 27, Aug. 10, 24, Sept. 14, 28, Oct. 12, 26 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Call Charles Hudzinski, 608 393 5300, for full schedule.
Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club: Call for schedule of events, 13804 Jambo Creek Road, Mishicot. Call Roger Vanderlogt, 920 323 4882.
Menomonie Archery Club: 2110 Hwy. 12, Menomonie, call Mike, 715 308 5437, or Steve, 715 505 8627.
Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club Events: Archery league May 4 to July 28, fall archery tournament Aug. 16-17. Club is located at 13804 Jambo Creek Road, Mishicot. Call Roger Vander Logt, 920-323-4882.
Outagamie Conservation Club: Call John Wilharms at 920 585 0890, or wiocc.com.
Gordon MacQuarrie Pilgrimage, Aug. 22-23: Barnes Area Historical Association is hosting annual Gordon MacQuarrie Pilgrimage where participants will visit places in MacQuarrie’s past. Starts at Barnes Town Hall, Hwy. N, Barnes. For more info, call Steve Kleist, 218-355-0107, or go to BAHAmuseum.org
Samoset Council of Scouting America Youth Fishing Derby, July 29: This free event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at River Park, 1098-1070 Armory Road, Mosinee. Casting contest, lure painting, knot tying and info about Cub Scouts. Extra fishing poles available if needed. For more information, call Justin Gaiche, 715-298-5118.
Waterfowl Hunters Expo, Aug. 22-23: Expo runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, Sunnyview EXPO Center, N8977 Swift Lake Dr., 500 E County Road Y, Oshkosh. Expo features demonstrations from top brands, calling contests, retriever trials, decoy carving, seminars, interactive shooting range. Call Shawn Gibbons, 262-720-5937, or go to https://waterfowlhuntersexpo.com/
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Wisconsin Trappers Association District 4 Summer Rendezvous, July 19: Event held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mountain Community Center, 13412 Hwy. 32 and 64, Mountain. Call Steven O’Mary, 715-927-0204.
Wisconsin Youth Trapping Camp, hosted by the No Name Gang, Aug. 4-8: Camp is at Crex Meadows, 102 E Crex Ave., Grantsburg. Call Steven O’Mary, 715-927-0204.
MEETINGS
A.D. Sutherland Chapter Izaak Walton League: Third Monday of each month, 7 p.m., Fond du Lac. Call Korey Wagner, 402 6572775.
Abbotsford Sportsmen’s: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m., clubhouse. Call Rob Beran, 715 223 4363.
Baraboo River Chapter Kids & Mentors Outdoors: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m., Rivers Edge Resort, Wisconsin Dells. Call Rick Miotke, 608 415 0755.
Beloit Chapter Izaak Walton League: Monthly trap shoots, Beloit. Call Janice Chizek, 608 313 0356.
Between the Lakes Chapter 20 Muskies, Inc.: Second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., Chris & Sue’s, Hwy. C, Plymouth. Open to the public. Call Ted Scharl, 920-564-3226.
Brown County Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., Osprey Point Environmental Center, De Pere. Call Peter Daanen, 920 632 4452.
Dodge County Pheasants Forever: Monthly. Call Jerry Tribbey, 920 344 5723.
Fishermen Club: Third Tuesday, September through June, 7 p.m., Sheboygan Outboard Club. Open to the public. Call Lyle Peshkar, 920 452 9669.
Fox Valley Retriever Club: Tuesday and Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. For more info, go to www.foxvalley.com or call Tom, 414771 0811.
Green Bay Area Great Lakes Sport Fishermen: Third Tuesday of the month. September through May, Stadium View Sports Bar & Grill, 7 p.m. Open to the public. Call Jim Ryle, 920 680 0055.
Horicon Marsh Hunting Retriever Club: Monday at Hustisford and Thursday at Fond du Lac. For more info, go to www.hmhrc.org.
Izaak Walton League Upper Mississippi River Chapter: Second Monday of each month, 6 p.m., The Nature Center, Myrick Park, 789 Myrick Park Dr., La Crosse. Call Fritz Funk, 608-799-7533 or email [email protected].
Kenosha Sport Fishing & Conservation Association: First Monday of month, 7 p.m., Moose Lodge, Kenosha. Open to the public and new members. Call Dave, 262 620 8237.
Lighthouse Anglers Fishing Club: Second Tuesday of every month, American Legion Memorial Clubhouse, Fond du Lac, 7 p.m. Call Bill, 920 921 4337.
Manitowoc Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Cabin No. 1 Lincoln Park, Manitowoc. Call Glenn Pfeffer, 920 684 9050.
Milwaukee Great Lakes Sport Fishermen: Second Tuesday of month, September through May, New Berlin Ale House. Call Bob Wincek, 262 679 9752.
Mishcot Sportsmen’s Club: First Wednesday of the month, 8 p.m. Call Roger, 920 323 4882.
Muskellunge Club of Wisconsin: 7 p.m., second Wednesday of January, February, April, May, September, October, November, Machine Shed, Pewaukee. Call 414 213 8245.
Okauchee Fishing Club: 7 p.m., New Berlin Ale House on first and third Tuesday of the month. Speakers cover all aspects of Wisconsin fishing. Guest fee $5. Call 414 3501011.
Outagamie Area Pheasants Forever: Each month to discuss chapter activities. For more info on when and where of next meeting, call Josh Jackl, 920 5171039.
Prime Water Anglers: Third Monday of every month at Lakeside Bar, Stevens Point. Call Jeff Rautio, 715 340 5455.
River Valley Outdoorsmen’s: First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., 1,000 Island Environmental Center. Call Ralph Vannulde, 920 570 3560.
Rock Valley Anglers, Southern Chapter: Third Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., Boundaries Bar & Grill, Birch Room. Call 608 4212982.
Salmon Unlimited of Wisconsin: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., 5th St. Yacht Club, Racine. Features a guest speaker each month.
Sheboygan Walleye Club: Third Tuesday of each month, Sheboygan VFW Memorial Post 9156, Sheboygan. Call Tom Pfister, 262-305-4023.
Shoto Conservation Club: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the clubhouse. Call Tom Rysticken, 920793 2650.
Southern Brown Conservation Chapter Izaak Walton League: First Thursday of each month, 8 p.m., Rocky Top Tavern, Greenleaf. Call Mike Schmitt, 920766 0812.
Titletown/Packerland Muskies Inc: Second Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., Green Bay Yacht Club. Call Jay Zahn, 920 866 9705.
Watertown Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Watertown. Call Gary Kurtz, 414 8997120.
Winnebago Conservation Club: Third Tuesday of each month, Omarro’s Public House, Oshkosh. Call Betty Brochert, 920 688 3122.
Winnebagoland Musky Club: First Wednesday of every month, American Legion Memorial Clubhouse, Fond du Lac, 7 p.m. Open to the public. Call Richard Feustel, 920 948 2283.
Wisconsin Fishing Club: Second and fourth Monday of the month, Grainger’s, Greenfield. Call Bob LeRoy, 414 688 4657.
Women’s Hunting & Sporting Association: First Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Wern Valley, Waukesha. Call Sarah, 262 968 3873 or www.wiwhsa.org
Yahara Fishing Club: Second Wednesday of month September through May at 7 p.m. at Bowl AVard Lanes, 2121 East Springs Drive, Madison. Call Gerald King, 608 513 8573.
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