Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar – Outdoor News
BANQUETS/FUNDRAISERS
SEPT. 15: Morrison County Pheasants Forever Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Falls Ballroom, Little Falls. For more information call Ken Knopik, 320-360-5885.
SEPT. 16: Freeborn County Pheasant & Habitat Banquet, 5:00 p.m. Social Hour, 7:00 p.m. Dinner. Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 4H Building. Contact Irene 507-438-8493 or Kylin 507-438-0356
SEPT. 16: MDHA South Central Chapter Banquet/Fundraiser, Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., VFW, Waseca. For more information call Tim Collins, 507-201-7933.
SEPT. 16: Aluminum Owners Team Bass Tournament & Alumacraft Career Fair, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Westwood Marina, Kasota. For more information call Chris Martin, 781-367-2148.
SEPT. 16: Hardwood Country Sportsmen’s Club Banquet, 5:00 p.m., Nordic Lanes, Rushford. For more information call Butch Johnson, 507-864-2800.
SEPT 16: Central Minnesota Sportsman Alliance Fundraising Banquet, 3:00 p.m. Brownton. For more information call Wendy Scheidt, 320-282-3912.
SEPT. 16: Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, Sturgeon River Chapter, 5:00 p.m., Mt. Iron Community Center, Mt. Iron. For more information call Brian Moody, 218-969-9980.
SEPT. 19: Sioux Trails Chapter MDHA Sportsman Night, Searles Bar and Grill, Searles. For more information call Bob Haala, 507-276-6289.
SEPT. 21: Meeker County Ducks Unlimited 44th Annual Fall Banquet, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Eagles Club, Litchfield. For more information call Ethan Jenzen, 320-583-9327.
OCT. 7: Whitetails Unlimited Mesabi Range Chapter Banquet, 5:00 p.m., Loon Lake Community Center, Aurora. For more information call Mike Skinner, 218-290-0659.
OCT. 9: Minnesota Deer Hunters Association – Roseau River Chapter Annual Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Roseau City Center, Roseau. For more information call Stu Weston, 218-689-4252.
OCT. 14: Quad Rivers Chapter of MDHA, 5:00 p.m., Askov. For more information call Cory Denzer, 218-565-2574.
OCT. 14: Tri-County DU Banquet, 5:00 p.m. Park Ballroom, New Prague. For more information call Ruth Hoefs, 612-756-1500
OCT. 27: Whitetails Unlimited Fillmore County Chapter Banquet, 6:00 p.m., Mabel Community Center, Mabel. For more information call Chris Petersen, 507-450-6256.
EDUCATION/SEMINAR
AIS Research and Management Showcase: Sept. 20, Online, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information call Ethan O’Brien, 612-626-1412.
Maplewood Nature Center: For more info call Karen Wachal, 651-249-2170.
Minnesota Centershots Junior Rifle Club: Introduction to competitive air rifle, Oct. 1, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Anoka American Legion. For more information call Carla Buesseler, 651-815-3523 or www.minnesotacentershots.com
NRA Certified Handloading Class: Text 612-759-2124 with name for class info.
Twin Cities Walleyes Unlimited: Monthly meeting/speaker schedule. All meetings held at Bloomington Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m.
OUTDOOR MEDIA
• WCCO Outdoors: Hosted by Outdoor News Publisher and Managing Editor Rob Drieslein. Sundays at 5 p.m. on WCCO Newstalk AM830. Special guests on hunting, fishing, conservation, adventure outdoors. Podcasted at www.audacy.com/wccoradio/podcasts
• Minnesota Outdoor News Radio: hosted by Rob Drieslein and Tim Lesmeister. Special guests and current hunting and fishing related news – airs Saturdays and Sundays on the MNN stations or www.outdoornews.com.
• Outdoornews.com: Outdoor news from around the country along with local photos, fishing reports and more.
• Ron Schara’s Minnesota Bound: Saturdays at noon, Sunday at 10:30 on KARE 11, KTTC in Rochester, KBJR in Duluth, KVLY in Fargo and KEYC in Mankato.
• Sportsman’s Journal: Saturday at noon. Fox Sports. During Regular 13 week season. Sportsman’s Notebook WDIO TV channels 10 and 13. Sundays 10:30 p.m.
• Writeoutdoors.com: Seasonal fishing and hunting tips from Outdoor News Writer Ron Hustvedt.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SEPT. 30 – OCT. 1: Lyon County Pheasants Forever, Marshall Gun show, Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Red Baron Arena, Marshall. For more information call Ronald Prorok, 507-401-6227.
OCT. 14: Chili Bowl Walleye Tournament on Rainy River, Border View Lodge. Catch-Photo-Release format. Registration now open at BorderViewLodge.com or call 800-776-3474.
DEC. 8-10: Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show, Friday 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., DECC, Duluth. For more information call Chris Navratil, 952-431-9630.
FEB. 8-11 2024: La Crosse Sport Show, Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., La Crosse Center, La Crosse ,Wis. For more information call Chris Navratil, 952-431-9630.
FEB. 15-18 2024: Duluth Sport Show, Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., DECC, Duluth. For more information call Chris Navratil, 952-431-9630.
FEB. 15-18 2024: Northland Outdoors Duluth Deer Classic, Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., DECC, Duluth. For more information call Chris Navratil, 952-431-9630.
APRIL 4-7 2024: Arrowhead Home & Builders Show, Thursday 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., DECC, Duluth. For more information call Chris Navratil, 952-431-9630.
APRIL 18-20 2024: Backcountry Hunters and Anglers North American Rendezvous; Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul. Visit www.backcountryhunters.org for details.
MAY 4, 2024: Midway USA Foundation’s Day of Clays, Minnesota. 9:00 a.m., Rice Creek Hunting & Rec., Little Falls. For more information call Sarah Hall, 573-303-8869.
SHOOTING/ARCHERY
Bald Eagle Sportsman’s Association: 6557 125th, Hugo. For more info call Todd Gallaty, 651-373-4204.
Byron Sportsmen & Conservation Club: June 17-18, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 60857 272nd Ave, Mantorville, For more information call Gary Mills and Joe Hensel, 712-330-0959.
Byron Sportsmen’s & Conservation Club: 902 2nd Ave. NW, Byron 55920. Every Thurs.: Non Competitive Sporting Clay Course, 5-7 p.m. For more info call Mark Clark, 507-993-1152.
Fertile Community Conservation Club: Aug. 12-13, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Fertile Nature Center, Fertile, For more information call Les Krogstad, 218-945-6213.
Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen’s Club Inc: 10917 Duffield Ave. NW, Maple Lake. Every Tues. Starting in May: Weekly Trap Shooting, 6:30 p.m. For more info call David Larsen, 763-370-0870.
Minnesota Centershots Junior Rifle Club: Girls and boys ages 11-18, indoor sporter and precision air rifle practice at Anoka American Legion 6-9 p.m. Oct-May, outdoor smallbore (.22 rimfire) at Minneapolis Rifle Club May-Sept. Local, regional and national matches. For more info: minnesotacentershots.com and mrra.org
Monticello Rod & Gun Club: 1821 W. River St, Monticello. For more info call 763-220-0901.
Rochester Archery Club: 697 75th St. NW Rochester. For more info call 507-273-9124. www.rochesterarcheryclub.com
Plymouth Gun Club: all Year Wed. 11:00 a.m. to dark and Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 5400 Holly Lane, Plymouth. For more information go to plymouthgunclub.org
Suburban Sportsman Club MN: 6976 Canby Trail, Northfield, MN. Public Events. For more info call Gerald Buffington, 612-861-6405.
Wealthwood Gun Club: Mille Lacs Lake, Aitkin. Open Shooting or League Shooting. For more info call 218-678-2281 or [email protected]
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MEETINGS
Brainerd Lakes Chapter of Muskies Inc.: 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m, Nisswa American Legion. For more information go to www.brainerdmuskies.com
Cass County Izaak Walton League: 3rd Thurs. of the month, 6 p.m., Deep Portage Conservation Reserve, Hackensack. For more info call Jerry Lamon, 218-947-3870.
Crow River Sportsman’s Club: March thru Nov.: 3rd Thurs. of every month, 7 p.m, at the Club. For more info call Scott Berning, 763-242-1306.
Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Meeting – East Chapter: 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Fractional Toys, St. Paul. For questions, please contact Mark Schwietz at 651-343-5731.
Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Meeting – North Chapter: 4th Thursday of the month from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at Insurance Brokers of MN, Anoka. For questions, please contact Mark Schwietz at 651-343-5731.
Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Meeting – South Chapter: 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at 9943 Harriet Ave. S., Bloomington. For questions, please contact Mark Schwietz at 651-343-5731.
Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Meeting – West Chapter: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Cabela’s, Rogers. For questions, please contact Mark Schwietz at 651-343-5731.
Fishers of Men Twin Cities: 1st Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m., www.fishersofmentc.org for more info.
Fur Fin and Feather Club: Every Weds. at Osseo American Legion. For more info call John 763-464-8317.
Jaques Izaak Walton League: 3rd Thurs. of the month, 6:30 p.m., Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi. For more info call John Siekmeier, 651-291-1829.
Minnesota Decoy and Wildlife Carving Club: 1st Tues of every month, 7 p.m., Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, 5730 Grove Street, Edina, MN 55436, For More Information – Tom Flemming 612-860-9472.
Minnesota Valley In-Fisherman Club: 4th Tues. of each month, 7 p.m. at Apple Valley American Legion club, 14521 Granada Dr., Apple Valley. Gary, 952-423-3662.
Minnesota Valley Izaak Walton League: 2nd Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., Bloomington. For more info call John Crampton, 952-884-6704.
Mississippi Longtails PF: 1st Tues. of each month. 7:30 p.m., The Point on Hwy’s 61 & 10 in Hastings. For more info call Dan Richmond, 651-730-4434.
Monticello Rod & Gun Club.: 4th Thurs. of the Month, 7 p.m. www.monticellorodandgun.org for more info.
New London Izaak Walton League: 3rd Tues. of the month, 6:30 p.m., McKale’s Family Restaurant, New London. For more info call Kevin Fasen, 320-354-4708.
New Ulm #79 Izaak Walton League: 3rd Tues. of the month 7 p.m., Brown County Fairgrounds, New Ulm. For more info call Tom Wilfahrt, 507-276-1858.
North Country Pheasants Forever: 1st Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Harpos, Merrifield. For more info call John Navin, 218-537-3195.
North Metro Chapter Muskies Inc.: 3rd Wed. of every month, 7 p.m., Coon Rapids VFW. For more info call 612-916-7426 or www.northmetromuskie.com
Owatonna Valley Izaak Walton League: 2nd Thurs. of the month, 6:30 p.m., Owatonna. For more info call Ted Mittelstadt, 507-451-7946.
PERM Monthly meeting: In Elk River, 1st Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. at Cinema Professional Building, Elk River. For info call 763-441-6869. www.perm.org
Prairie Woods Izaak Walton League: 3rd Mon. of the month, 7:30 p.m., Public Library, Detroit Lakes. For more info call Dean Hendrickson, 218-439-6303.
Rapids Archery Club: 2nd Mon. of each month at the archery building located at the Bunker Hills Regional Park. For more info call Dan, 763-427-0808.
Ringnecks Forevermore Assoc.: 1st Wed. of every month, 7 p.m., Bertha Lions Building.
Rochester Izaak Walton League: 1st Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., Izaak Walton Cabin, Rochester. For more info e-mail [email protected]
Scott County Pheasants Forever Chapter #125: 2nd Thurs. of each month, Oct.-April, 7 p.m., No meeting in March,The Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course. For more info call James Legg 507-665-6300.
Sheldon Valley Sportsmans Club: 2nd Wed. of the Month, American Legion Club 8, Houston. For more info call Neil, 507-450-8422.
St. Cloud Chapter of Muskie’s Inc.: 3rd Tues. of each month. 7:30 p.m., Waite Park American Legion. For more info call Ken Schmitt, 320-290-6272.
Twin Cities Chapter Muskies Inc.: 2nd Tues. of the Month, 7 p.m., KC Hall, Bloomington. For more info call Denise Olson, 612-804-4687.
Twin Cities Walleyes Unlimited: 2022/2023 Monthly meeting/speaker schedule. All meetings held at Bloomington Knights of Columbus, 1st Thurs. of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Bloomington Events Center. For more info call Joe Roach, 612-440-717 or visit www.tcwalleyes.com
W.J. McCabe Izaak Walton League: 1st Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., Hartley Nature Center, Duluth. For more info call Martha Minchak, 218-628-3462.
Walter J. Breckenridge Izaak Walton League: 4th Tues. of the month, 7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Park. For more info call Mary Ellen Vetter, 763-561-1761.
Wes Libbey-Northern Lakes Izaak Walton League: 4th Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., via Zoom. For more info call Marcia Anderson, 218-301-6786.
Source: https://www.outdoornews.com/2023/09/13/minnesotas-outdoor-calendar-26/
