Wisconsin’s Outdoor Calendar – Outdoor News
BANQUETS/FUNDRAISER
FEB. 22: Dave’s Musky Club banquet, 3:30 p.m., VanAbel’s, 8108 County Road D, Kaukauna, Dave Allen, 920-858-1962.
FEB. 22: North Central Outdoors banquet, 5 p.m., Stetsonville Centennial Hall, 412 E Centennial Ave., Stetsonville, Ron Lieke, 715-965-9664.
FEB. 22: Whitetails Unlimited Watertown Area Chapter banquet, 4:30 p.m., Turner Hall, 301 South 4th Street, Watertown, Don Bartz, 920-988-5299.
FEB. 22: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Big Bull Falls Chapter, 34th annual big game banquet, Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center, 10101 Market Street, Rothschild. Tickets and membership are $135 (couple), $85 (single), $25 (ages 6-16), 5 & under free. Call Brenda Kruncos, 715-571-4420 or email [email protected]. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
FEB. 22: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin East Deer Camp Chapter banquet, 4:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Milwaukee Northwest Conference Center, 11600 West Park Place, Milwaukee, 920-743-6777.
FEB. 25: 45th Annual Beaver Dam Wings Over Wisconsin banquet, 6 p.m., Bayside Supper Club, W9231 County Road G, Beaver Dam, Bradley Seegert, 414-588-5449.
FEB. 27: Habitat For Humanity Home is Where the Heart is fundraiser, 5 p.m., Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 N. Main Street, Oshkosh, Dan Traxler, 920-235-3535 or go to habitatoshkosh.org. Event features silent auction and raffles, including donated works of art from local artists and items from business partners.
FEB. 27: Whitetails Unlimited Denmark Area Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Beverly Gardens, 5911 Pine Grove Road, Denmark, James Grasee, 920-863-5539.
FEB. 28: Coulee Region Trout Unlimited banquet, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Cedar Creek Country Club, 2600 Cedar Creek Lane, Onalaska, Deb Muresan, 312-504-9818.
MARCH 1: Berlin Conservation Club Foundation 34th annual banquet, doors open at 4 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 North Main St., Oshkosh. Event features multiple raffles including gun, 50/50, and tool raffles. Donna Polzin, 920-379-6751.
MARCH 1: Wisconsin Conversation Education Foundation banquet, 4 p.m., VFW Post 7591, Madison, 301 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, Jim Jung, 608-628-7563.
MARCH 2: Grand River Marsh Turkey Club annual spring banquet, 12:30 pm., St. John’s The Baptist School, 125 Church Street, Princeton, Mark Dugenske, 920-382-1042.
MARCH 10: Whitetails Unlimited Barneveld Area Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Hi Point Steakhouse, 6900 County Road HHH, Ridgeway, Richard Skaife or Tom, 608-334-1849.
MARCH 13: Ducks Unlimited Sheboygan Chapter 53rd annual membership banquet, 5 p.m., Pine Hills Country Club, 4914 Superior Ave., Sheboygan, Mark Taubenheim, 920-207-3361.
MARCH 14: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin Winnebagoland Deer Camp banquet, 5 p.m., Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 North Main Street, Oshkosh, 920-743-6777.
MARCH 14-15: Whitetails of Wisconsin banquet and auction, 6 p.m. Friday, March 14, and 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, Chula Vista Resort, 1000 Chula Vista Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, live and silent auctions, kids raffle. Marsha Bertram, 608-341-9520, or go to www.whitetailsofwisconsin.com
MARCH 15: NWTF-Puchyan Longbeards banquet, doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., Mastricolas on Broadway, 689 Broadway Street, Berlin, James Werch, 920-229-1562.
MARCH 15: Wings Over Wisconsin Tri-County Chapter’s 40th annual banquet, doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., the Pavillion at Angell Park, 315 Park Street, Sun Prairie, Gene Johnson, 352-250-1942 or go to www.wingsoverwisconsin.org/tri-county.
MARCH 15: Wisconsin Trappers Association Spring Banquet, Cobblestone Suites, 3105 S Washburn St., Oshkosh, Russ Warmka, 920-382-0218.
MARCH 18: Whitetails Unlimited North Central Cabin Fever Classic banquet, 5:30 p.m., Rib River by Accentu, 135737 State Hwy. 29, Marathon, Jim Richardson, 715-218-4716.
MARCH 21: Whitetails Unlimited De Forest/ Waunakee Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Comfort Inn & Suites, 5025 County Hwy. V, De Forest, Brian Britten, 608-345-8409.
MARCH 25: Whitetails Unlimited Muskego Area Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Muskego Lakes Country Club, S100 W14020 Loomis Road, Muskego, Pat Kirschbaum, 414-333-6874.
MARCH 28: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin Packerland Deer Camp banquet, 5 p.m., Stadium View, 1963 Holmgren Way, Green Bay, www.whitetailsunlimited.com
APRIL 1: Whitetails Unlimited Beaver Dam Area Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Bayside Supper Club, W9231 County Road G, Beaver Dam, Jeff Ritchart, 920-960-4836.
APRIL 3: Algoma Ducks Unlimited 37th Annual banquet, doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., Rendezvous of Luxemburg, 2871 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Green Bay. For ticket prices and more info, call Michael L. Majeski, 920-819-3088, or go to www.widucks.org
APRIL 3: Whitetails Unlimited Merrill Area Chapter banquet, 5:15 p.m., Lincoln Lanes, 1208 N. Center Ave., Merrill, Jim Richardson, 715-536-4912 or 715-218-4716.
APRIL 8: Whitetails Unlimited Oregon/ Northwest Rock County Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Janesville Elk Lodge, 2100 N. Washington Street, Janesville, Allison Rauscher, 608-333-5931.
APRIL 8: Whitetails Unlimited Spencer Area Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Club, 1104 S. Oak Ave., Marshfield, Vic Stini, 715-650-8057.
APRIL 10: Whitetails Unlimited Washington County Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Hartford Chandelier Ballroom, 150 Jefferson, Hartford, Gordon Kluever, Jr., 262-483-2492.
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APRIL 10: Wisconsin Waterfowl Associaton 41st Annual Waukesha Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., Golden Mast Inn, W315, S754 Hidden Hollow, Delafield, Rob Monette, 920-382-5261.
APRIL 12: NWTF Southern Lakes Chapter 25th annual banquet, 5:30 p.m., Evergreen Country Club, N6246 Hwy. 12, Elkhorn, David J. Fladten, 262-903-1472.
APRIL 12: Whitetails Unlimited Burnett County Chapter banquet, 4 p.m., T-DAWGS-CREX Convention Center, 429 State Road 70 E, Grantsburg, Ellen Chell, 715-417-0923.
APRIL 15: Between the Lakes Chapter 20 Muskies Inc. banquet, 5 p.m., Village, 170 Rangeline Road, Kohler, Patti Jo Walcott, 920-893-5407.
APRIL 15: Whitetails Unlimited Manitowoc Area Chapter banquet, 5:30 p.m., City Limits Bar & Banquet Hall, 3627 County Road CR, Manitowoc, Tanner Brey, 920-323-7593.
APRIL 19: Whitetails Unlimited Wisconsin South Central Deer Camp banquet, 4:30 p.m., Chula Vista Resort, 1000 Chula Vista Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, Jim Wiltinger, 608-606-3065 or 608-689-2234.
APRIL 26: Whitetails Unlimited Flambeau Chapter Cabin Fever Classic banquet, 5 p.m., Northwoods Supper Club, N 14066 Flambeau Ave., Fifield, Dianna Schultz, 715-762-4413.
APRIL 26: Whitetails Unlimited Neillsville Area Chapter banquet, 4:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 6 Boone Blvd., Neillsville, Brian Kinczfogel, 920-344-5879.
MAY 1: Whitetails Unlimited Fond du Lac County Chapter banquet, 5 p.m., Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 625 W Rolling Meadows Dr., Fond du Lac, Jay Newton, 920-960-9594.
MAY 10: Whitetails Unlimited Bayfield County Chapter banquet, 5 p.m., Iron River Community Center, 8275 E Mill Street, Iron River, Jim Klobucher, 715-292-4403 or 715-372-5132.
EDUCATION
Wilderness First-Aid Course, Sandhill Wildlife
Area, Feb. 22-23, April 5-6: 1715 County Hwy. X, Babcock. Course runs 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Comprehensive training will provide a two-year Wilderness First-Aid certification through ASHI. Lodging accommodations are provided, but meals not included. Full kitchen and food storage available. Participants preferred to have recent CPR/AED certification. For more info, call Haylee Kraker, Wisconsin DNR, 715-459-3301.
Turkey Talk “Basics and Beyond,” March 15, Bloomer Rod & Gun Club, 17821 60th St., Bloomer: Runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Seminar presented by Bill Emery, master caller and call maker. Call Gregg Kurzynski, 715-651-8033 or go to www.raisedatfulldraw.com
SHOOTING/ARCHERY
A-1 Archery: Schedule of events. Call Dan Ellyson, 715 386 1217. 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 715 347 6211.
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 715 424 1011.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Adell Sportsman’s Rummage Sale, March 8: Starts at 9 a.m. at Random Lake Rod & Gun Club, W3315 Jay Road, Belgium. $2 admission, kids free. Tyler Johnson, 270-535-2905.
2025 Annual Badger Knife Show, March 28,29,30: Show held from noon-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Holiday Inn Express & Janesville Conference Center, 175 tables featuring custom knives, factory knives, antique knives, dealers, suppliers and displays. Tickets $5 at the door. Call Robert G. Schrap, 414-479-9765 or email [email protected]
Dodge County Sporting/Conservation Alliance Sportsmen’s Rummage Sale, April 5: Event runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Beaver Dam American Legion, 300 Beichl Ave., Beaver Dam. Features new and used sporting equipment, hunting, fishing, trapping collectibles. Call Harold Drake, 920-344-6443.
Douglas County Fish and Game League Sports Show, March 28, 29, 30: Show runs 5-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Wessman Arena, 2701 Caitlin Ave., Superior. Call Erick Flood, 218-348-0274.
Finnegan Lake Walleye Club Fishing Derby, Feb. 22: Event, including raffle, runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Zippel Park, McKenzie Avenue, Gillett. Bill Cole, 920-373-5032.
Green County Conservation League Gun Show, March 28-29: Hours are 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Slice Ice Arena, 1632 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Admission $6 adult, under 12 is free when accompanied by an adult. Call 608-426-0113.
Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club Events: Brat fry April 12, spring archery tournament April 26-27, 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.
Rock River Rescue Foundation, monthly meeting, March 4: At Keck Furniture, 110 E Main Street, Watertown. Enter via rear door from parking lot and use steps to second floor. Call Tom Beyer, 920-988-6965.
Winnebagoland Conservation Alliance Sportsman Rumage Sale, March 1: FDL County Fairgrounds, 520 Fond du Lac Ave., Recreation Building, Fond du Lac, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Admission is $3, kids 12-under are free, raffles available, sale items include hunting, fishing, trapping and other assorted items. Call Dave Schumacher, 920-922-2373.
Wisconsin Trappers Association-District 2 Winter Membership Meeting, Feb. 15: 10 a.m., Bloomer Rod & Gun Club, 17821 60th Street, Bloomer. District news and financial update, summer rendezvous planning, trapper education. Call Ron Kwasny, 715-296-2356.
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.
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, 414 771 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. For more info, 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 414 350 1011.
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 608 421 2982.
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, 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. Call Tom Rysticken, 920 793 2650.
Southern Brown Conservation Chapter Izaak Walton League: First Thursday of each month, 8 p.m., Rocky Top Tavern, Greenleaf. Call Mike Schmitt, 920 766 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, 414 899 7120.
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 A Vard Lanes, 2121 East Springs Drive, Madison. Call Gerald King, 608 513 8573.
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