Why Enlightened Equipment Quilts are All the Rage

Go to a thru-hike campsite, and chances are you’ll see an Enlightened Equipment quilt. This is why long distance hikers love the lightweight sleeping quilt.

I’ve used the Revelation 40- and 20-degree quilts for the past three years on sections of the Appalachian Trail, Colorado Trail, and Arizona Trail. I’ve also slept in them many nights in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

So I know why they are so popular.

In short: Enlightened Equipment quilts (such as the Revelation, and Enigma) are super light, warm, and versatile sleeping options for those aiming for fast and light.

Enlightened Equipment Quilt Review

In the hiking world, the words “ounce, pound, and baseweight” have become more common. Hikers are honing their kits and seeking lighter options. Typical sleeping bag setups wrap us like a burrito with insulation on top and sides, with a sleeping pad below.

But the bottom insulation on a sleeping bag is essentially wasted material because the user compresses it. Thus, to maintain comfort and function while cutting weight, the quilt was born.

The Enlightened Equipment 20-degree Revelation Quilt with 850 Down Tek treated down weighs just 1 pound 4 ounces. That saves a pound or more compared to many popular 20-degree mummy bags.

Enlightened Equipment Quilt: Versatility

With a 20-inch zipper and drawstring to open or close the foot box as needed, the Revelation can be used as a blanket on warmer nights. When temperatures dip, the pad can tighten around the user’s body. Cinch the elastic straps down around you for added warmth.

These options provide versatility for use from warm summer nights to chilly fall evenings.

Customizable Camping Quilts

From 20 color combinations to down fill, size, and material, Enlightened Equipment offers myriad ways to customize your quilt. The Revelation comes with the option of either 850 or 950 Down Tek treated down. The treatment resists moisture and helps down dry out quicker if it does get wet.

It comes in temp ratings from 0 to 50 degrees degrees Fahrenheit. The size options run extra-short to extra-long lengths, and slim, regular, wide, and extra-wide. Nylon options range from 7D, 10D (most popular), and 20D. The 20D option is popular for increased durability and water resistance (while sacrificing a weight gain of course).

I chose the 10D fabric for both the inside and outside of my 20- and 40-degree bags. I add the option of 20D weather-resistant fabric strips added to both the top opening and foot box. This heavier fabric trip cuts down on moisture retention from breathing and toes touching the sides of my single-wall tent.

Made in the USA

All Enilghtened Equipment products are handmade in Winona, Minnesota. Turnaround time on custom products can vary, typically from four to six weeks. Luckily for those in a pinch, the brand offers on-the-shelf sections on its website. It has a larger selection in its warehouse, updated every Monday at 1:00 p.m. (central).

Enlightened Equipment Quilt Price

The average 20-degree Revelation quilt comes in at $285. It comes with two elastic straps, a silnylon stuff sack, and a 100 percent organic cotton storage sack. Prices vary depending on fill, temperature rating, and fabric options.

Often times buying ultralight gear means swallowing an ultra-huge hit to the wallet. Given the comfort, weight, packability, durability, and ability to customize, the price tag on the Enlightened Equipment Revelation quilt is remarkably affordable.

Overall, I highly recommend checking out the Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt if you are in the market for a lightweight 3-season backpacking quilt. It is incredibly versatile, from blanket to a fully-wrapped (hoodless) mummy bag. It has been my go-to choice for the last three years and will continue to be for the foreseeable future.

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Wisconsin Outdoor News Fishing Report – June 29, 2018

ASHLAND AREA

There isn’t a lot to report right now due to the heavy rain storms. There have been anglers trying their luck on docks and getting some bass. Anglers are waiting for the water to clear up and hoping for safe access to the bay. Anglers need to use caution. Due to the huge storms, there is floating debris and even large trees and other obstructions coming in from Fish Creek. With higher water, there are floating materials coming in. Water clarity off of Kakagon Sloughs and the Sand Cut area is bad; however, the Fish Creek area is as red as can be.

Angler’s All, (715) 682-5754.

River Rock, (715) 682-3232.

DOOR PENINSULA AND ALGOMA/KEWAUNEE AREA

Fishing out on the lake has been going pretty good. Decent numbers of fishing are being reported out of Algoma, Sturgeon Bay and Bailey’s Harbor. Some fish are getting caught around the Gill’s Rock area and on Washington Island, so it’s starting to happen. The kings that have been caught have been huge, along with a handful of very big rainbows. Flashers, spoons, and flies are working in 100 to 350 feet of water.

Bass fishing is still going well, and fish are showing all phases of the spawn. There were some pre-spawn fish to the north, along with spawning fish and a good post-spawn bite to the south – from Sturgeon Bay and south to Little Sturgeon. Depths vary from as shallow as 2 feet out to the 15-foot mark.

Perch fishing is starting to pick up in downtown Sturgeon Bay and at Sawyer Harbor, the Flats, Little Sturgeon and Riley’s Bay. Walleyes have been a bit slower, but they are still providing good action for fishermen who put in their time. Try trolling with crankbaits and crawler harnesses around the Henderson’s Point area, Larsen’s Reef and Monument Shoal.

Howie’s Tackle, (920) 746-9916.

Algoma Chamber of Commerce, (920) 487-3090.

EAGLE RIVER AREA

Walleye fishing has been good, with good numbers reported on the Eagle River chain, but no great size yet. As the mayfly hatch develops, we’ll see a lot more walleyes on the mud flats chasing nymphs. Minnows and crawlers are working at this point. On the bigger lakes the fish are still mostly after minnows in the weeds in 6 to 12 feet. Evenings will find the fish moving shallower to feed, but try the rock bars next to deeper water. Bass fishing has been very good for both species. As far as baits go, just about anything will work for largemouths. For smallies, use any crayfish imitations, wacky worms and surface baits. Muskie action has been slow. Each year they seem to start hitting later than we would like, and this year is no exception. Small baits are still more effective than the larger “regular” muskie baits.

Eagle Sports Center, (715) 479-8804.

FLORENCE COUNTY AREA

It’s early, but so far the 2018 fishing season is off to a good start. Few anglers have been going home empty handed. Bass action has been excellent. Largemouths are hitting on topwater lures and spinners, while leeches and worms have been producing the best bite for smallmouths. Walleye action has been steady. A lot of small catches have been reported, but anglers are catching some decent eaters. Northern pike action has been good with some real nice catches from 33 and 38 inches. Muskie anglers are having some success. Try fishing weed edges near drop-offs with a bucktail or jerkbait.

Whisler Outdoors, (715) 528-4411.

GREEN BAY/APPLETON AREA

Most anglers using the metro launch are catching walleye limits, or close to it. Many anglers reported high numbers of freshwater drum and catfish, with some of each species being very large in size. Voyager Park saw high numbers of white bass being caught, along with a few freshwater drum and smallmouth bass. At Bayshore Park, the walleye catch last week was low and inconsistent. There were a couple boats that caught limits, but the average haul consisted of two to three walleyes for half a day on the water. The only thing anglers could catch with any reliability was freshwater drum.

Smokey’s on the Bay Bait, Tackle and Guide Service, (920) 436-0600.

HAYWARD AREA

Muskie action is solid, though with no particular bait pattern. Summer patterns are starting to take hold and it will probably not be long before we move into trolling season. Walleyes are active and during daylight hours, fish brush and sunken bogs in 18 to 20 feet. In the evening, fish weedy breaklines in 6 to 12 feet. Use minnows and leeches, with leeches the primary choice. Northern pike are concentrated around heavy cover and weeds where they are hitting just about everything. Smallmouth bass fishing is very good. 

Hayward Bait, (715) 634-2921.

Hayward Lakes Visitor and Convention Bureau, (800) 724-2992.

LA CROSSE AREA

If you haven’t been paying attention to water levels the biggest factor for fishing in the next few weeks will be water height. We are forecasted to get to 12.5 feet at the La Crosse gauge, which will be 6 inches over flood stage. It will be really interesting to see how the Bass Masters Tournament goes with water rising as fast as it is. Just because the water is going up doesn’t mean that there won’t be fishing opportunities. Explore new areas when there is high water. The fish will be moving off of the main channel and into the backwaters to get out of the current. Guys do really well on panfish and bass in flooded timber, chutes and sloughs. If you can target the areas that the fish are moving into you can have a day that will be hard to beat.

Schafer’s Boats, (608) 781-3100.

Bob’s Bait and Tackle, (608) 782-5552.

LAKE MICHIGAN/METRO AREA LAKES

Bluegills were spawning on most area lakes. Look for them around gravel near green weeds – and as shallow as 2 feet to as deep as 25 feet. Foam spiders or poppers produced in shallow water areas during calm conditions. Crappie fishing was best during early morning or evening hours when they were suspended near weeds or wood in 8 to 15 feet of water. Slip bobber rigs were really doing a good job. Largemouth bass were most active near weeds, wood, or piers in 5 to 12 feet of water. Smallmouths were caught near rocky areas, points, and along breaks on tube jigs, skirted grubs, swim baits, drop-shot rigs, and jerkbaits. Walleye anglers did best fishing along weed edges in 12 to 18 feet of water with a weedless jig or slip bobber rig baited with a leech, half a nightcrawler, fathead or chub. Muskie action has been relatively slow, with many anglers reporting lazy follows.

DNR hotline, (414) 382-7920.

Smokey’s Bait Shop, (262) 691-0360.

Dick Smith’s Bait, (262) 646 2218.

LAKE WINNEBAGO AREA

Fishing interest had been light for the past week because of the weather, but the guys who have been going out were catching walleyes over the mud flats while trolling crawler harnesses and crankbaits.

Critter’s, (920) 582-0471.

Fox River Bait, (920) 233-7409.

MADISON AREA

Bluegills have moved to weed lines and off-shore rock piles on all lakes around town. Smallmouths are also on the weed edges and rock piles now. Leeches under slip bobbers are working for smallmouths. Anglers are also catching some small walleyes on the bobber rigs. Largemouths have been active on Mendota and Waubesa lakes. Some muskies have been seen – and even caught – on Lake Monona where the water clarity is a little better than the rest of the chain.

D&S Bait, (608) 244-3474.

Dorn Hardware, (608) 244-5403.

MARINETTE/OCONTO AREA

In Oconto County, fishing pressure was light on the Oconto Rive, but anglers had some success catching catfish, northern pike, perch, and smallmouth bass on the Oconto breakwater and in the harbor. Boat anglers reported success on channel catfish, pike, perch, smallmouth bass, and walleyes. At the Stiles dam and iron bridge area, anglers caught crappies, northern pike, and smallmouth bass despite the fact that fishing pressure was relatively low.

In Marinette County, fewer anglers were on the Menominee River because of the weather, but some anglers still had successful trips. Boom Landing anglers had success on catfish, crappies, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. At the Mystery Ship ramp fishing pressure was down, too, but anglers had some success on catfish, northern pike, and walleyes. Menekaunee Harbor anglers reported success on northern pike and walleyes.

Fishing pressure on the Peshtigo River was concentrated on the river mouth area last week. Anglers there caught northern pike, smallmouth bass, and walleyes. A few anglers even caught muskies last week. Peshtigo dam area anglers caught some suckers and smallmouth bass.

MINOCQUA/WOODRUFF/LAKE TOMAHAWK AREA

Rains have been very heavy, causing lake and flowage levels to rise. A few decent reports drizzled in (Hah! Comedy!), but most trips were canceled over Father’s Day weekend due to the electric storms.

Largemouth bass fishing has been good to fair. Topwater action was good towards evenings; wacky worming reigned during the day.

Walleye fishing has been fair. Tough bite, but there were a few good reports from anglers night fishing with lighted slip-floats after dusk using jumbo leeches.

Smallmouth bass action has been fair. Try X-Raps and Husky Jerks along 7- to 10-foot rocky breaks.

Muskie fishing has been fair to poor. It has been generally quiet on the muskie front. Top-water lures have been drawing some strikes, followed by 700 series bucktails and jointed shallow-running cranks. 

Island Sport Shop, (715) 356-4797.

J and J Sports, (715) 277-2616.

NECEDAH/NEKOOSA AREA

The fishing has been off recently with all of the storms flushing water and debris into the Petenwell Flowage, but the good news is that walleyes have been providing the best action during this time. Fishing will improve if the rains stop and the water goes down.

Petenwell Sports, (608) 564 7707.

WAUSAU AREA

Surface temperature on the Eau Claire River at the store location in Schofield was 72 degrees on June 19. Local fishing reports are encouraging with some of the smaller county lakes supplying good catches of panfish. Mud, Pike and Mission lakes are some of the more noteworthy spots. Emerging weed lines prove to be hiding some nice bass, with buzz baits and frogs producing some great topwater action. Wisconsin River anglers are finding crappies suspended in 10 to 15 feet on a jig and a minnow. Northern pike fishermen are struggling with an almost mid-summer type slowdown in action. Water levels are high with the recent rains. Anglers are advised to take extra precautions when angling in high water conditions.

Riverside Rentals & Bait Shop, (715) 574-1771.

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Wisconsin Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – June 29, 2018

District 4 — Woodruff area

Warden Tim Price, of Eagle River, removed a 1,200-pound dead horse from the Eagle River Chain of Lakes in May. The horse went missing in mid-February.

Warden Price participated in the Eagle River Elementary School’s first ever conservation fair. Price spoke with several fourth graders about his job as a conservation warden.

Warden Mike Sealander, of St. Germain, assisted the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department and Lac Du Flambeau Police Department in May with the search for a missing person. The operation utilized an underwater remotely operated vehicle. The missing person was found deceased on Pokegama Lake.

Warden Stan Lewis, of Three Lakes, made contact with three individuals who shot off a DNR gate lock and were found camping illegally near the Rainbow Flowage. Cannabis and drug paraphernalia were found. Enforcement action was taken against all three individuals.

Warden Chris Bartelt, of Lake Tomahawk, worked with the Woodruff Police Department on a case involving walleye bag limit violations, as well as fishing without a license. Enforcement actions were taken.

Warden Timothy Ebert, of Minocqua, worked on the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest in May and took enforcement actions for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of open intoxicants in a motor vehicle.

District 5 — Lower St. Croix area

Warden Isaac Kruse, of St. Croix County, investigated a complaint of a New Richmond resident pumping out their own septic tank onto the ground into their backyard. It was determined the occupants of the residence had pumped out their septic system onto their neighbor’s property at least five times. The location where the pumping occurred was approximately 30 to 40 yards from the Willow River. Enforcement action was taken.

Warden Jaime McDermid, of Menomonie, and Lt. Michael Melgaard, of Baldwin, were requested by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Department to assist with a search for three lost/missing persons who had been tubing on the Chippewa River in southern Dunn County. A severe thunderstorm was moving through the area as the wardens responded with a shallow water jet drive boat to search the river corridor. The wardens searched several miles of the river in the dark during the storm. Sheriff’s department deputies and area fire department rescue personnel also responded to the area and assisted with the search. After several hours, a firefighter located the tubers walking on a bike trail. They were uninjured and had exited the river prior to their prescribed exit location due to one of their tubes becoming deflated.

District 6 — Eau Claire area

Wardens Kevin Christorf, of Cornell, and Bob Kneeland, of Chippewa Falls, followed up with an illegal turtle investigation near Chippewa Falls in May. It was determined that the person had been illegally harvesting turtles, as well as being involved with multiple deer violations that included hunting deer without a valid license. Enforcement action was taken.

Wardens Bob Kneeland and Kevin Christorf assisted Chippewa County deputies in an attempt to find an armed homicide suspect. The wardens assisted the county deputies in the execution of a search warrant on the suspect’s home at 1:30 a.m. The suspect was eventually found later that week and was arrested without incident.

Wardens Jake Bolks, of Eau Claire, and McDermid were patrolling on Memorial Day on the Chippewa River, upstream of Riverview Park, when they were contacted by a kayak fisherman who explained that he had found a sturgeon, still alive, that had been shot by a bow fisherman. Unfortunately, the large fish did not survive the wounding. An investigation is ongoing.

Wardens Bolks and Christorf investigated the case of individuals using and damaging a Black River State Forest-owned skid steer. They used the heavy machinery to attempt to remove and free their stuck personal vehicle. The suspects caused more than $1,000 in damage to the skid steer. Enforcement action was taken.

Wardens Ken Thomson, of Fall Creek, and Bolks continued their investigation into a car that was intentionally pushed into the Eau Claire River. After an evening of illegal “mudding” on county trails, the vehicle broke down. Instead of towing the vehicle out, the group decided to dispose of it by pushing it off a large cliff and into the Eau Claire River. Enforcement action was taken, with removal of the vehicle still pending as of press time.

District 7 — Wisconsin Rapids area

Warden Erika Taylor, of Marshfield, responded to an ATV accident along with a Wood County Sheriff’s Department deputy. The ATV rider was wearing a helmet and was injured during the crash. Taylor followed up with the family at the hospital to complete the necessary paperwork following the crash.

Warden Taylor received a report of a fawn found on the road near a deceased doe. Taylor made contact with the individual who located the fawn and took possession of it, then made arrangements to have it transported to a wildlife rehabilitation center. If you encounter a fawn that appear to be abandoned, it is always best to call a game warden instead of removing the animal.

Warden Josh Litvinoff, of Schofield, investigated a complaint involving minnow trapping and moving the live minnows to another water body. Enforcement action was taken for illegal transport of live fish.

Warden Jon Scharbarth, of Stevens Point, attended a town of Grant ATV committee meeting in May to discuss possible ATV routes in the area.

Warden Supervisor Korey Trowbridge responded to a fish-spearing complaint and found two individuals bowfishing immediately below a hydro dam. Enforcement action was taken for fishing within prohibited distance of a lock or dam.

Wardens Litvinoff, Scharbarth and Trowbridge participated in the annual Wisconsin River Clean-UP project that took place on Lake Wausau in May.

District 8 — La Crosse area

Wardens Dale Hochhausen, of Onalaska, was checking fishermen at the Onalaska spillway when an angler showed up and handed Hochhausen a paper fishing license to check prior to the person actually fishing. The paper license was actually a receipt of the fishing license transaction, but the individual’s first name had been cut out. Hochhausen determined the person issued the fishing license wasn’t the same as the person who had just handed the paper to Hochhausen. The man initially stated the receipt was for a license that he purchased and his first name was screwed up. It was determined the receipt belonged to the person’s older brother. The potential fisherman didn’t have a valid fishing license and was told to go buy a license, which he later did.

Warden Shawna Stringham, of Viroqua, attended the Vernon County .22 shoot for kids held at the Westby Rod and Gun in May. There were more than 80 students who attended the event.

Warden Meghan Jensen, of Trempealeau, teamed with Minnesota Conservation Officer Tom Hemker, of Winona, Minn., to patrol boaters and individuals fishing on the Mississippi River on Memorial Day. Upon contact with two separate anglers, it was found that they both possessed largemouth bass that were a few inches smaller than the legal size limit. Enforcement action was taken with each individual.

Warden Bob Jumbeck, of Alma, while checking a group of shore anglers in May, observed one of the men attempt to hide his wallet inside the vehicle. Upon further investigation, it was determined the individual had an active warrant for his arrest in an adjacent county. The individual was arrested.

Warden Nate Ackerman, of Durand, assisted Minnesota’s Wabasha County Sheriff’s Department, Wabasha Fire Incident Command, and multiple other agencies in a body recovery operation in May. Ackerman used sonar and visually checked areas for the missing sail boater.

District 9 — Black River Falls area

Wardens Matt Groppi, of Black River Falls, and Meghan Jensen, of Trempealeau, followed up on a case regarding timber harvests that occurred during the fall and winter. The person did not file cutting notices with Jackson County for harvesting timber on two properties, which the person said he has been logging for 10 to 15 years and had never filed a cutting notice with the county because he didn’t know one was required. Enforcement action was taken.

Warden Wade Romberg, of Friendship, investigated complaints of bow fisherman leaving fish carcasses on the shoreline after shooting them. Romberg took enforcement action against several individuals who were found leaving the carcasses on the shoreline, and throwing them back into the water (which also is not legal), and for fishing without licenses.

Warden Patrick Seybert, of Necedah, contacted a fisherman at Cox Hollow Lake in Governor Dodge State Park. The subject was found to be fishing without a license and was arrested for an outstanding child support warrant. The subject was transported to the Iowa County jail.

Wardens Michael Weber, of Mauston, and Patrick Seybert, of Necedah, responded to a hunting incident in the town of Richfield in Adams County. They found that a turkey hunter had shot himself in the foot while attempting to attach a turkey fan to his shotgun.

Wardens Michael Weber and Wade Romberg responded to a boating accident on the Wisconsin River near the Hwy. 82 bridge. The conservation wardens found that the boat capsized after the boat was swept into a stressed situataion because the operator could not get the outboard started. Although the boat fully sank, the operator and the remaining boat occupants did not suffer any injuries.

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Wisconsin Outdoor News Calendar – June 29, 2018

Banquets/Fundraisers 

July 21: Pickerel Chain Lake Assoc. Fundraiser Picnic, 3-7 p.m., Oughton Park, Townsend. For more info e-mail Drew Zelle dmzelle48@gmail.com

Aug. 2: Lakeshore Chapter RMEF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., The Village, Sheboygan Falls. For more info call Gary Haas, 920-377-6119.

Aug. 3: Iowa County DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Dodger Bowl, Dodgerville. For more info call Joe Philpps, 608-574-3317.

Aug. 4: Wausaw WWA Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Weston Lanes, Weston. For more info call Melanie Love, 715-393-5992.

Aug. 10: State Line Friends of NRA Banquet, 5 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, Janesville. For more info call Kellie, 815-985-4165.

Aug. 16: North Central WI Friends of NRA Banquet, 5 p.m., Mountain Bay Banquet Center, Weston. For more info call Craig, 715-573-2702.

Aug. 19: Springbrook Sportsmans Club Banquet, 9 a.m. For more info www.springbrooksports.com

Aug. 22: South West WI Friends of NRA Banquet, 5 p.m., Belmont Conference Center, Belmont. For more info call Mark, 520-730-9252.

Aug. 23: Southern Grant County WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., J&J’s Sandbar, Cassville. For more info call Jenny Reding, 608-725-5055.

Sept. 6: Wisconsin Wildlife Federation 4E Banquet, 5 p.m., Shooters Restaurant, Plover. For more info call Kim Foster, 715-341-8880.

Sept. 6: West Central WI Friends of NRA Banquet, 5 p.m., Jake’s Northwoods, Sparta. For more info call Robert, 715-214-7098.

Sept. 8: Coulee Region Friends of NRA Banquet, 5 p.m., Fox Hollow Golf Course, La Crosse. For more info call Lucas, 608-317-9926.

Sept. 10: Necedah Area WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, Necedah. For more info call Jeff Ritchart, 920-960-4836.

Sept. 20: Southern Fountain City WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Hilltop Bar & Saloon, Fountain City. For more info call Jim Hentges, 608-687-3732.

Oct. 6: Colfax Sportsmen’s Club, 6 p.m., Whitetail Golf Course, Colfax. For more info call Peggy Richards, 715-704-0493.

Archery/Shoots.

New London Bowhunters Schedule of Events, N5433 Old Hwy 45, New London WI. For more info call Greg Eidenberger, 920-851-0454.

June, July & Aug.: Two 3D Leagues.

July 15: 3D Shoot, 8 a.m.

Aug. 4-5: 3D Shoot, 8-3 p.m.

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Twin Cities Rod & Gun Club, Schedule of events. For more info call Don Burrows, 920-419-6505.

July 21-22, Aug. 18-19: 3D Archery Shoot, 8-3 p.m.

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Menomonie Archery Club, Shoot Schedule, 608 Crestview Ct. Menomonie, WI. For more info call Mike, 715-308-5437.

July 21-22, Aug. 25-26: 3D Shoots.

July 28-29: Traditional Only.

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Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Association. Schedule of shoots. For more info call Todd Gallaty, 651-373-4202.

Now-July 18: 3D League, Wed., 4-8 p.m.

Aug. 5, Sept. 2: Archery 3D Courses, 8-2 p.m.

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Puckaway Rod & Gun Club, Schedule. For more info call Mark Dugenske, 920-394-3396 or Ed Mansueto, 920-745-2116.

July 7: Trap Shoots.

July 7, Aug. 11, Sept. 1: Archery Shoots.

Aug. 4: BBQ.

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Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club Schedule of Events.13804 Jambo Creek Road, Mishicot, WI. For more info call Roger, 920-323-4882.

Aug. 18-19: Fall Archery Tournament.

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Toad Creek Archers Schedule of Shoots. For more info call Chris Baumgart, 920-213-1161.

July 20: Coon Shoot, 9 p.m.-?

Aug. 4: 3D Targets, 9-5 p.m.

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Buck Trail Archers Schedule of shoots. For more info call Dave Caldwell, 262-763-9656. or
www.bucktrailarchers.net

July 10-Sept. 11: 3D Targets, Tues.

Aug. 25-26: Mr. Howie Memorial Shoot, 8-3:30 p.m.

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Sparta Rod & Gun Club. Archery Schedule. For more info call Don Schwarz, 608-343-9022 or www.spartarg.com

July 13-15: Shoot, Fri. 10 a.m., Sat & Sun. 6:30 a.m.

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Hartford Conservation & Gun Club, Shoots. 6000 State Rd 60 East, Hartford, WI 53027. For more info call Brad Koch, 262-224-4545.

July 29, Aug. 26: Shoot, 8-3 p.m.

Tournament/Contest

June 29-July 1: GLSF Club Salmon & Trout Fishing Derby, Port Washington. For more info call 262-644-8481.

Aug. 18: Westshore Sportsman’s Club, Lake Michigan Fishing Tournament. For more info call Mike Krizizke, 920-860-0754.

Aug. 25: Dan & Connies Fishing Classic, 7-4 p.m., Sand Lake Pub, Phelps. For more info call Dan or Connie, 715-545-3200.

Sept. 2: Swen Musky Tournament, Hillside Resort, 8 a.m. For more info call Rob Andersen, 715-547-3646.

Oct. 5-7: Phelps Chamber of Commerce Midwest Musky Classic Tournament, 8-6 p.m., Phelps Chamber of Commerce. For more info call Celeste Hendrickson, 715-545-3800.

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Upper Mississippi Bass Challenge. For more info call Rick Nemitz, 608-386-2733.

July 21: Trempealeau, WI, Pools 7 & 8, Lock Landing 4 & 5 Power Plant Landing.

Sept. 8: Fountain City, WI, Pool 5 & 5a, boat landing.

Season Dates

Aug. 2-12, 2018: DNR Parks and Recreation and Natural Heritage Conservation Booth at Wisconsin State Fair.

Oct. 31, 2018: Halloween – Halloween hikes the weekend of Oct. 27-28 and other weekends at various state properties.

Shows

July 29: Northwoods Wildlife & Wetlands Gun Show, 8-4 p.m., Manitowish Waters Community Center. For more info call Bruce Bacon, 715-476-0016.

Aug. 3-5: Deer Fest, Washington County Fair Park, West Bend. Visit the Outdoor News Booth. www.deerfestwi.com for more info.

Sept. 28-29: Westfield Lions Club Gun Show, Fri. noon-9 p.m., Sat. 9-5 p.m. For more info call Carl Brakebush, 608-296-3828.

Oct. 5-6: Turtle Lake Fire Dist. Gun Show, Fri. 3-7 p.m., Sat. 9-3 p.m., Brother’s Event Center. For more info call 715-986-4516.

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Ray Kangas Productions Gun & Knife Shows 2018. Fri. 3-8 p.m., Sat. 9-4 p.m. For more info call Ray Kangas, 715-372-4654.

July 6-7: Iron River, Community Center.

July 13-14: Simek Recreation Center, Medford.

Aug. 24-25: Ashland Civic Center, Ashland.

Special Events 

July 31: Rhinelander Friends of NRA Gun-O-Rama, 4:30 p.m., Hodag Sports Club, Rhinelander. For more info call Roy, 715-369-4959.

Education/Seminars 

July 30: Village of Kimberly Park & Rec, Hunters Safety Class, 7:30 a.m. For more info call Lee Hammen, 920-788-7507.

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Gander Mountain, Green Bay Lodge, 2323 Woodman Drive. For more info call Dave Nolan, 920-819-5025.

Second Tues. of Each Month: Waterfowl Calling Workshop, 7-8 p.m.

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Sandhill Wildlife Area Events. Box 156, Babcock, WI 54413. For more info call 715-884-2437.

July 14: What is a Barrens, 9-3 p.m.

Aug. 18: Mobile Citizen Science, 10-2 p.m.

Sept. 15: Basics of Photography, 9:30-12:30 p.m.

Oct. 27: Crane Watch, 3 p.m.

Dec. 1: Christmas Wreath Workshop, 2-4 p.m.

Women’s Programs 

Aug. 24-26: Wisconsin State Women in the Outdoors, Camp Anokijig, Plymouth. For more info call Dina Rundell, 608-235-4782.

Meetings

Horicon Marsh Hunting Retriever Club. Meets Monday at Hustisford and Thurs. at Fond du Lac. For more info www.hmhrc.org

Mishcot Sportsmen’s Club meets every month on the 1st Wed of each month, 8 p.m. For more info call Roger, 920-323-4882.

River Valley Outdoorsmen meets 1st Wed. of the month, 1,000 Is. Environmental Center, 7 p.m. For more info call Bryan Menting,
920-213-1611.

Brown County Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Tues. 6 p.m., Osprey Point Environmental Center, De Pere. For more info call Peter Daanen, 920-632-4452.

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