Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar – Outdoor News

BANQUETS/FUNDRAISERS

APRIL 5: 16th Annual Night with the Fishing Pros, Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame, Rice Creek Hunting, Rec. & Event Center, Little Falls. Doors open at 4, dinner at 6:30. More info at www.mnfishingmuseum.com

APRIL 5: Ducks Unlimited Big River Clearwater Chapter is having their banquet at the Clearwater American Legion Doors open at 5:30. Call John Koshiol at 320-492-7293 for more info.

APRIL 5: West Carver Ducks Unlimited is holding their banquet at the New Germany Hall. Doors open at 5. Contact Chad Wachholz at 952-518-1766 for more info.

APRIL 6: Wabasha County PF Membership Raffle 1 pm – 5 pm. Lake City Sportsman’s Club, Lake City MN. More info call Dan (651) 345-4116

APRIL 6: South Central MN Gobblers Chapter NWTF Banquet at the Best Western in Fairmont, Doors open at 5. Call Joe Dubke at 507-236-6972 for more info. [email protected]

APRIL 6: Ash River Trail Chapter RMEF is having a banquet at the Backus Event Center in International Falls. Doors openat 5. Call Travis Hjelle at 218-780-9277 for more info.

APRIL 6: Wright County Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet at the Monticello Community Center Doors open at 5:30. Call Eric Mattson at 763-807-8191. [email protected]

APRIL 6: Quad River Chapter of MDHA Banquet 37 will be held at Askov Community Center Doors open at 4:30. Call Cory Denzer at 218-565-2574 for more info.

APRIL 6: Whitetails Unlimited Bluff Country Deer Camp is having their banquet at Rochester International Event Center. Doors open at 5. Call Chris Petersen 507-450-6256 for info. www.whitetailsunlimited.com

APRIL 6: Isanti County Chapter 334 Pheasants Forever Spring Hunt and fundraiser will be held at Pheasants Ridgestarting at 9 am. Call Eric Jordahl at 908-612-6438 for more info.

APRIL 6: 41st Annual Banquet Kandiyohi County Pheasants Forever Chapter #2 will be held at Willmar Conference Center Doros open at 5. Contact Kevin L Ochsendorf 320-212-2412 for more info. [email protected]

APRIL 6: North Country Pheasants Forever Spring Banquet will beheld at Dennis Drummond Wine Co Doors open at 4:30. Call Jake Granfors at 218-537-3195 for more info. https://pfqf.myeventscenter.com/event/2024-North-Country-Brainerd-Pf-Banquet-88140

APRIL 6: East Medicine Pheasants Forever Banquet will be held at Prairies Edge Casino Resort. Doors open at 4:30. Call Sherry Hagelstrom at 320-979-0363 for more info or [email protected]

APRIL 6: Central Minesota Whitetails is having its banquet at the Clarissa Ballroom. Doors open at 4:30. Call Randy Johnson at 320-232-3977 for more info.

APRIL 6: Whitetails Unlimited Metro Area Chapter Banquet at the St. Croix Event Center. Doors open at 5. Contact Lindell Blanchette at 651-263-3908 for more info.

APRIL 13: Des Moines River Ducks Unlimited will be held at the Cottonwood Lake-Windom Community Center. Doors open at 5. Call Ron Maurer at 507-830-1376 for more info.

APRIL 13: THE 39th Otter Tail PF Banquet will be held at the Fergus Falls Eagles. Doors open at 4:30. Call Jacob Watterud at 218-770-1468 for more info.

APRIL 13: Whitetails Unlimited North Woods Chapter is having its banquet at the AAD Shrine in Hermantown. Doors open at 5. Contact Matt Erjavec at 218-464-8908 for more info.

APRIL 15: MDHA Thief River Falls Chapter 37th Annual Banquet Monday April 15th, 2024.Doors open at 5pm, Dinner 7pm Eagles Club, Thief River Falls, MNFor more info contact Alan (218) 688-2623

April 18: Ducks Unlimited Zimmerman Wigeon Banquet will be held at the Northern Lights Ballroom & Banquet Center. The event runs from 4-9:30. Call Barry Wendorf at 763-222-8587 for more info.

APRIL 20: Whitetails Unlimited Finland Cabin Fever Banquet. Doors open at 4:30pm at Clair Nelson Community Center in Finland. Call 218-226-8177 for info on this event or go to [email protected].

APRIL 20: East Central Friends of The NRA Shooting Sports Fundraiser will be held at Lent Town Hall. Doors open at 5. Call Brian O’Donnell at 651-253-2875 for more info.

APRIL 20: Southwestern Prairie Outdoors Club Spring Banquet will be held at the Wood Lake Community Center Doors open at 5. Call Keith Mueller at 506-829-6659 for more info.

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APRIL 26: St. Louis/Carlton County Pheasants Forever banquet at Shrine Event Center, Hermantown, Call Matt Bremer at 218-349-6126 or more info. [email protected]

APRIL 26: Upper Root River DU Banquet will be held at the Stewartville Sportsman Club. Doors open at 5. Call Brenda Hawkins/Lynn Duncan at 507-273-4370 Brenda 507-280-6347 Lynn.

MAY 18: Clays for a Cause is holding its banquet at Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club. Starting time is 9 a.m. Call Denise Bornhausen 12-578-3816 or go to www.mnclaysforacause.org for more info.

JUNE 5: Heroes Helping Heroes, 501(c)3, Third Annual Charitable Golf Tournament and Fundraiser will be held at The Wilds Golf Club Event begins at 11. Call Jen Yackley at 612-290-9563 for more info.

SHOWS

APRIL 7: Minnesota Sporting Collectibles Show will be held at the Medina Entertainment Center. MN largest Fishing & Hunting Collectibles Show with 125+ sellers. $8 admission, under age 16 admitted free Vendor and/or show info [email protected] The show runs from 8:45 am -2pm. Contact Dale Eggert at 612-272-0536 for more info.

APRIL 13-14: 25th Anniversary The Gathering Show-Worlds Largest Fish Decoy Show will be held from 9-4 on Sat, 10-3 on Sunday, PACC, Community Center in Perham. Call Rodney A Osvold 218-841-3566 for additional info.

APRIL 13-14: Saint Cloud Gun Show National Guard Armory. Contact Robert Allen Scepaniak II at 320-200-9449 or [email protected]. Hours: Saturday April 13th,: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday April 14th,: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

APRIL 18-20: Backcountry Hunters and Anglers North American Rendezvous; Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis. Visit backcountryhunters.org for details.

JUNE 8-9: Osage Sportsmans Club Outdoor Sports Show at (Hubbard County Fairgrounds. Doors 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday, 9AM to 3 PM Sunday . Contact Dave Engels (218) 732+4095 (218) 640-0452 for more info.

JUNE 22: White Bear Lake 17th Annual Classic & Vintage Boat Showwill be held at the White Bear Shopping Center lakefront. 10 am – 3 pm. Call Patty Steele at 651-407-1213 for more info.

OCT. 5-6: The Marshall Gun Show is being put on at Lyon County Pheasants Forever. Contact Ronald Prorok 507-401-6227 or [email protected] for info. Hours: Saturday 9-5 Sunday 9-3 Red Baron Arena & Expo Marshall

EDUCATION/SEMINAR

APRIL 6: DNR Turkey Clinic will be held at Mankato Motorsports at 10 a.m. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for more info or [email protected].

MAY 4: DNR FAS Hunters Trail/Field Day will be held at Redwood River Sportsmen’s Club at 10 a.m. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for more info or [email protected].

JUNE 9: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor will be held at the St George Parish Center in New Ulm starting at 10 am. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for more info or [email protected].

JULY 13: DNR ATV Hands-On Class/Riding Course will be held at Mankato Motorsport starting at 1:30. Contact Steven D Rykhus 507-276-3521for more info. [email protected]

AUGUST 11: DNR ATV Hands-On class/ Riding course at Lafayette community Center Doors open at 10. Call Steven D Rykhus 507-276-352. [email protected]

Lyon Count Pheasants Forever: Contact Ronald Prorok 507-401-6227 or [email protected] for info. Held 1st Wednesday of every month. 7:00 pm, Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room.

Maplewood Nature Center: For more info call Karen Wachal, 651-249-2170.

NRA Certified Handloading Class: Text 612- 759-2124 with name for class info.

Snowmobile Safety Education/Seminar: Tracy Area High School Jan. 13 at 10 a.m.. Contact Steven Rykhus at 507-276-3521 or [email protected]. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/vehicle/snowmobile/index.html

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

APRIL 4-7: 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 13: Three Rivers Outdoor Expo and Trout Classic – Reel Midwest Fishing. Contest registration starts at 7:00 AM, Expo runs from 10 am to 2 pm. Prizes announced at 2 pm at Joy Ridge Event Center, Chatfield. Contact Juan Gomez at 507-271-7740. Adults (16 and Older) $5, Kids – $2, Expo admission – $ 5

MAY 4: Midway USA Foundation’s Day of Clays, Minnesota. 9 a.m., Rice Creek Hunting & Rec., Little Falls. For more information call Sarah Hall, 573-303-8869.

JUNE 1: 16th Minnesota Fishing Challenge, Gull Lake Chain, Brainerd. For more information visit www.fishingchallenge.org.

JULY 7: FAMFL Future Anglers of MN Walleye Classic will be held at Leech Lake Trapper’s Landing from 7:30-3:30. Call Diane Scott at 763-360-3435 for more info or go to trapperslandinglodge.com.

SHOOTING/ARCHERY

APRIL 20 & 21: Fetile Agassiz Dunes Bowhunter 3-D Shoot will be held at the Fertile Community Conservation Club. Call Les Krogstad at 218-945-6213 for more info.

AUGUST 10: DNR Volunteer Safety Instructor DNR FAS Field Day will be held at the St George Parish Center in New Ulm starting at 10 am. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507- 276-3521 for more info or [email protected].

SEPT 7: DNR FAS Field Day at Ted Schotzko Wildlife Habitat Acres. Call Steven D Rykhus at 507-276-3521 for details. [email protected] or https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/firearms/index.html

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.

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

Rochester Archery Club: 697 75th St. NW Rochester. For more info call 507-273-9124. www.rochesterarcheryclub.com

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]

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

Osakis Lake Association Spring Meeting & Dinner Community Center Osakis, MN Saturday May 18th, 2024. 4pm Social, 5pm Meeting & Dinner For more info call Doug (320) 760-5424.

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 Woodbury YMCA, Woodbury. For questions, please contact us at 763-203-7979.

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 us at 763-203-7979.

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Meeting – South Chapter: 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Scheels, 8301 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie. For questions, please contact us at 763-203-7979.

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Meeting – West Chapter: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6-8 p.m., Cabela’s, Rogers. For questions, please contact us at 763-203-7979.

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

North Suburban Chapter MDHA: Next meeting is Tues. Dec. 12. Capra’s Sporting Goods, 8565 Central Ave NE, Blaine. Meeting at 6 p.m. Contact: Richard Bohnen, 612-558-4508

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.

TOURNAMENTS

JULY 7: FAMFL Walleye Classic will be held at Trapper’s Landing on Leech Lake. Contact Diane Scott 320-260-7064 for more info.

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