Wisconsin’s Outdoor Calendar – Outdoor News
BANQUETS/FUNDRAISER
MARCH 16: Whitetails Unlimited Melrose/ North Bend Chapter banquet, 4:30 p.m., American Legion Post No. 439, 303 Washington Street, Melrose, Carl Sommerstad, 608-790-7077.
MARCH 16: Sheboygan/Manitowoc County Chapter of Pheasants Forever banquet, 5:30 p.m., Laack’s Tavern & Ballroom, W4302 Hwy. JM, Sheboygan Falls, Gary Axlen, 920-917-1570.
MARCH 16: Puchyan Longbeards Chapter of NWTF 30th annual banquet, 5:30 p.m., City Inn, 689 Broadway Street, Berlin, James Werch, 920-229-1562.
MARCH 19: Whitetails Unlimited North Central Cabin Fever Classic banquet, 5:30 p.m., Rib River by Accentu, 135737 Hwy. 29, Marathon, Jim Richardson, 715-218-4716.
MARCH 21: Wisconsin Waterfowl Association Green Bay Chapter banquet, 5 p.m., Rock Gardens banquet facility, 1951 Bond Street, Green Bay, Bruce Urban, 920-660-2773.
MARCH 22: Whitetails Unlimited De Forest/ Waunakee Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Comfort Inn & Suites, 5025 Hwy. V, De Forest, Brian Britten, 608-345-8409.
MARCH 23: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin South Deer Camp, 4:30 p.m., Janesville Elks Lodge, 2100 North Washington St., Janesville, WTU National Headquarters, 920-743-6777.
APRIL 2: Whitetails Unlimited Beaver Dam Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Bayside Supper Club, W9231 Hwy. G, Beaver Dam, Jeff Ritchart, 920-960-4836.
APRIL 4: Whitetails Unlimited Northern Grant County Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Cottonwood Sports Bar, 4716 Green River Road, Fennimore, Jim Wiltinger, 608-606-3065.
APRIL 4: Whitetails Unlimited Washington County Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Hartford Chandelier Ballroom, 150 Jefferson St., Hartford, Gordon Kluever, 262-483-2492.
APRIL 6: Whitetails Unlimited Metro Area Chapter banquet, 5 p.m., St. Croix Event Center, 5880 Omaha Ave. North, Stillwater, Minn., Lindell Blanchette, 651-263-3908.
APRIL 6: NWTF Southern Lakes Chapter 24th annual banquet, 5:30pm, Evergreen Country Club, N6246 Hwy. 12, Elkhorn, David J. Fladten, 262-385-0695.
APRIL 9: Whitetails Unlimited Spencer Area Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Club, 1104 South Oak Avenue, Marshfield, Vic Stini, 715-650-8057.
APRIL 9: Whitetails Unlimited Oregon/Northwest Rock County Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Janesville Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Washington Street, Janesville, Marshfield, Allison Rauscher, 608-333-5931.
APRIL 9: Between the Lakes Chapter of Muskies, Inc., banquet, 5 p.m., Village at 170, 170 Rangeline Road, Sheboygan Falls, Kevin Rortvedt, 920-980-4474.
APRIL 11: Whitetails Unlimited Merrill Area Chapter banquet, 5:15 p.m., Lincoln Lanes, 1208 North Center Ave., Merrill, Jim Richardson, 715-536-4912.
APRIL 11: Wisconsin Waterfowl Association Waukesha Chapter 40th annual banquet, 5:30 p.m., Golden Mast Inn, W349N5293 Lacy Lane, Okauchee, Mike Alaimo, 262-443-4674.
APRIL 11: Algoma Ducks Unlimited 36th annual banquet, 5:30 p.m., E 896 Hwy. N, Luxemburg, tickets $60 for singles, $110 for couples, Michael Majeski, 920-819-3088.
APRIL 12: Klondike Sportsmen’s Club banquet, Romy’s Holiday Inn on Kelly Lake, 9602-9674 E. County Hwy. G, Suring, Terre Radtke, 920-897-3333.
APRIL 13: Whitetails Unlimited Burnett County Chapter banquet, 5 p.m., T-DAWGS – CREX Convention Center, 429 Hwy. 70 East, Grantsburg, Ellen Chell, 715-417-0923.
APRIL 13: Whitetails Unlimited Durand Area Chapter banquet, 4:30 p.m., Durand Rod & Gun Club, N7312 Hwy. 25 North, Durand, Heather Steele-Pronschinske, 715-672-4702.
APRIL 13: North Clark Turkey Hunters Chapter of NWTF banquet, 4:30 p.m., Quanset Hall Thorp, Rick Kodl, 715-703-3913.
APRIL 16: Whitetails Unlimited Manitowoc Area Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., City Limits Bar & Banquet Hall, 3627 Hwy. CR, Manitowoc, Tanner Brey, 920-323-7593.
APRIL 17: Southwest Wisconsin Pheasants Forever Chapter banquet, 5 p.m., Banfield’s Swiss Haus, 273 North Hollow Road, Cuba City, Bruce Kroll, 608-642-2409
APRIL 18: Whitetails Unlimited Coulee Country Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Stoddard American Legion Hall, 414 Broadway Street, Stoddard, Jim Wiltinger, 608-606-3065.
APRIL 18: Wisconsin Wildlife Federation District 1 annual banquet, 5 p.m., Barkers Island Inn, Superior, must order tickets in advance, Bill Hilgers, 715-376-2116.
APRIL 19: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin Packerland Deer Camp, 5 p.m., Stadium View Bar, 1963 Holmgren Way, Green Bay, WTU National Headquarters, 920-743-6777.
APRIL 20: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin Great Northern Deer Camp, 4:30 p.m., Barkers Island Inn, 300 Marina Drive, Superior, WTU National Headquarters, 920-743-6777.
APRIL 20: Headwaters Chapter of Muskies, inc., 46th annual awards banquet, 5 p.m., Whitetail Inn, 9038 Hwy. 70 West, St. Germain, call Joe Koschnik, 715-542-2366.
APRIL 20: Clintonville Ducks Unlimited Chapter annual banquet, 5 p.m., Northwinds Banquet Hall, 1103 North Main Street, Marion, Tina Flanagan, 715-460-6540.
APRIL 23: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin North spring life member banquet, 5:30 p.m., La Sure‘s Hall, 3125 S. Washburn Street, Oshkosh, Jay Newton, 920-960-9594.
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APRIL 24: Whitetails Unlimited South Wayne Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Ludlow Mansion, 1417 Mansion Drive, Monroe, Jim Wiltinger, 608-606-3065.
APRIL 25: RMEF Yellow River Basin Chapter banquet, 4:30 p.m., River Edge Golf Course, 10190 Mill Creek Road, Marshfield, register before April 11, Donna Jones, 715-316-7629.
APRIL 27: Whitetails Unlimited Neillsville Area Chapter banquet, 4:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 6 Boone Blvd., Neillsville, Jim Wiltinger, 608-606-3065.
APRIL 27: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin Lake Michigan Deer Camp, 4:30 p.m., The Village at 170, 170 Range Line Road, Kohler, WTU National Headquarters, 920-743-6777.
APRIL 27: Crivitz Bowhunters’ Club annual banquet, 5 p.m., Pullman House, N2190 Hwy. 41, Menominee, Mich., Tony Bently, 715-923-2714, Jeff Boettcher, 715-587-8166, Tammy Boettcher, 715-330-2291, club cell phone, 715-291-8666.
MAY 2: Whitetails Unlimited Fond du Lac County Chapter banquet, 5:15 p.m., Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 625 West Rolling Meadows Drive, Fond du Lac, Jay Newton, 920-960-9594.
MAY 11: Whitetails Unlimited Bayfield County Chapter banquet, 5 p.m., Iron River Community Center, 8275 East Mill Street, Iron River, Jim Klobucher, 715-292-4403.
EDUCATION/SEMINAR
Wisconsin Youth Trapping Camp: June 10-14, organized by the The No-Name Gang, Wichman Farm, E5851 Long Lake Road, Marion, Steven O’Mary, 715-927-0204.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service annual youth outdoor festival: July 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pettibone Park, 700 North Pettibone Drive, La Crosse, Cristina Dahl, 608-514-1337, www.fws.gov/event/youth-outdoor-fest-2024. The event is also sponsored by the La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, Fox 25/48, the Genoa National Fish Hatchery, and Friends of the Upper Mississippi Refuge.
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.
Delton Sportsmen’s Club: 9602 Barry Lane, Wisconsin Dells. Call Charles Hudzinski,608 393 5300.
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.
Outagamie Conservation Club: Call John Wilharms at 920 585 0890, or wiocc.com.
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.
Twin City Rod and Gun Club .22 rimfire rifle shoots: Fourth Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m., three-position match shot with .22 LR rifles. Entry fee $8, all ages welcome, W7832 Winnegamie Drive, town of Greenville, Appleton, Mike Nigl, 920 527 8595.
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.
SHOWS
Arrowhead Home & Builders Show: April 4-7, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth. Thursday, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chris Navratil, 952-431-9630, arrowheadhomeshow.com.
Green County Conservation League gun show: May 17-18, Friday 3-8 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Slice Ice Arena, 1632 Fourth Ave., Monroe, tables available, 608 426-0113.
Northwoods Wildlife & Wetlands Club 32nd annual gun show: July 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Manitowish Water Community Center, Hwy. 51 (at the airport), tables available, Bruce Bacon, 715-476-0016.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Dodge County Sporting/Conservation Alliance annual sportsmen’s rummage sale: April 4, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Beaver Dam American Legion, 300 Beichl Ave., Beaver Dam, Harold Drake, 920-344-6443.
Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club brat fry: April 13, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., open to the public, Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club, 13804 Jambo Creek Rd., Mishicot, Roger Vander Logt, 920-323-4882.
Challenge the Outdoors 26th annual sporting clays shoot: April 13, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., food, raffles, clay shooting and more, J&H Game Farm, Shiocton, 920-986-3272.
Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club spring archery tournament: April 27-28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, open to the public, Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club, 13804 Jambo Creek Rd., Mishicot, Roger Vander Logt, 920-323-4882.
Wisconsin Trappers’ Association District 9 Summer Rendezvous: June 1, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission and tailgating, Reedsburg Outdoor Club, S2064 Luedtke Road, Reedsburg, Patrice Rhodes, 888-601-8727, ext. 209.
Wisconsin Trappers’ Association District 2 Summer Rendezvous: June 7-8, Friday June 7, noon to 5 p.m., Saturday June 8, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bloomer Rod & Gun Club, 17821 60th Street, Bloomer, Ron Kwasny, 715-296-2356.
Wisconsin Trappers Association District 4 Summer Rendezvous: July 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mountain Community Center, 13412 Hwy. 32/64, Mountain, Steven O’Mary, 715-927-0204.
Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club fall archery tournament: Aug. 17-18, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, open to the public, Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club, 13804 Jambo Creek Rd., Mishicot, Roger Vander Logt, 920-323-4882.
MEETINGS
A.D. Sutherland Chapter Izaak Walton League: Third Monday, 7 p.m., Fond du Lac. For more info, 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.
Brown County Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Tuesday, 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 public. Call Lyle Peshkar for more info, 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
Kenosha Sport Fishing & Conservation Association: First Monday of month, 7 p.m., Moose Lodge, Kenosha. Open to the public and new members. For info, call Dave, 262 620 8237.
Lighthouse Anglers Fishing Club: Second Tuesday of every month, American Legion Memorial Clubhouse, Fond du Lac, WI, 7 p.m. For more info, 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. For more info, 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. For more information, call Jeff Rautio, 715 340 5455.
River Valley Outdoorsmen’s: First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., 1,000 Island Environmental Center. For more info, call Ralph Vannulde, 920 570 3560.
Rock Valley Anglers, Southern Chapter: Third Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., Boundaries Bar & Grill, Birch Room. For more info, 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 Area Great Lakes Sport Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring meetings: Call Annmarie Kotuku 608 266 2952.
Sheboygan Walleye Club: Third Tuesday of each month, Crossroads Bar & Grill, Sheboygan. For more info, call Chris Gasser, 920 994 9057.
Shoto Conservation Club: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Clubhouse. For more info, call Tom Rysticken, 920793 2650.
Southern Brown Conservation Chapter Izaak Walton League: First Thursday, 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. For more info, call Jay Zahn, 920 866 9705.
Watertown Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Watertown. For more info, call Gary Kurtz, 414 899 7120.
Winnebago Conservation Club: Third Tuesday of each month, Omarro’s Public House, Oshkosh. For more info, 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. For more info, call Richard Feustel, 920 948 2283.
Wisconsin Fishing Club: Second and fourth Monday of the month, Grainger’s, Greenfield. For more info, call Bob LeRoy, 414 688 4657.
Women’s Hunting & Sporting Association: First Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Wern Valley, Waukesha. For more info, 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 A Vard Lanes, 2121 East Springs Drive, Madison. Call Gerald King, 608 513 8573.
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