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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Minnesota Outdoor News Calendar – June 29, 2018

Banquets/Fundraisers

June 30: Minnewaska Lake Assoc. Banquet, 5 p.m., Minnewaska House. For more info call Mike Nemmers, 320-424-0368.

July 14: Shoot for hope & Banquet, 5 p.m., Tobies, Hinckley. For more info call Beth Kalbow, 763-486-3297.

Aug. 10: McGregor MDHA Banquet, 5 p.m., McGregor Community Center. For more info call Bob Dreger, 218-768-4079.

Aug. 11: Warroad WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Springsteel Resort, Warroad. For more info call Ike Miller, 218-202-0610.

Outdoor Media

• 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

• 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.

• Writeoutdoors.com, Seasonal fishing and hunting tips from Outdoor News Writer Ron Hustvedt.

• Outdoornews.com, outdoor news from around the country along with local photos, fishing reports and more.

• 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.

Special Events

July 14: Tree House Sandstone, Shoot for Hope and Banquet. For more info call Beth Kalbow, 763-486-3297.

Aug. 8: Veteran’s Lake, Disabled Military Veterans, 10-4 p.m., Lunch, Fishing, Entertainment. For more info call 763-441-4086.

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Fishing for Life Events. For more info call Vaughn Blackburn, 763-308-5434. www.fishingforlife.org

June 25-29: High C’s Day Camp.

July 13: Reel Girls Fish Event, Prior Lake.

July 14: Medicine Lake Monster

July 16-20: High C’s Day Camp.

July 30-Aug. 3: High C’s Fishing Camp.

Aug. 3: CAST Anoka county Sheriff’s Dept. Lake George, Andover.

Aug. 4: Lake Marion, Lakeville.

Aug. 6-10: High C’s Fishing Camp, Sand Haven.

Education/Seminar 

July 6-8: DNR Hunter Safety, 7 p.m., St. George Parish Center, New Ulm. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.

July 8: DNR Hunter Safety, 8-3:30 p.m., St. George Parish Center, New Ulm. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-270-3521. 

July 28, 2018: ATV Safety Training Class, 10 a.m., Nicollet Conservation Club, Nicollet. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.

Aug. 17-19: DNR Hunter Safety, 7 p.m., St. George Parish Center, New Ulm. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.

Aug. 19: DNR Hunter Safety, 8-3:30 p.m., St. George Parish Center, New Ulm. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.

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Maplewood Nature Center Schedule of Events. For more info call Karen Wachal, 651-249-2170.

June 30: Wilderness Wisdom, 10-11:30 a.m.

July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1: Junior Volunteers, 9:30-11:15 a.m.

July 12: Firefly Magic Night Hike, 8:30-10 p.m.

July 14: Art Hiking Stick & Hike, 10-11:30 p.m.

July 19: Fish Creek Bat Survey, 8:30-10:15 p.m.

July 20, Aug. 20: Phenology Walk, 9-10:30 a.m.

July 21: Tasty Treats from the Bees, 10-11:30 a.m.

July 28: Meet the Animals, 2-3 p.m.

Aug. 2: Trip Through Time, 6-7:30 p.m.

Aug. 4: Dazzling Dragonflies & Damselflies, 10-11 a.m.

Aug. 11: Super Spiders, 10-11:30 a.m.

Aug.18: Magnificent Monarchs, 1-2:30 p.m.

Aug. 25: S’more Fun in the Sun, 1-3 p.m.

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Three Rivers Park District, Schedule of Events. For more info call 763-559-6700 or www.threeriversparkdistrict.org

Now-Aug. 21: Paddling Club, 7-8:30 p.m., Hyland Lake Park Reserve.

June 29: KidSplash, Intro to Kayaking, 10-noon, Bryant Lake Regional Park.

June 30: Stand-up Paddleboard, 9-11 a.m., Fish Lake Regional Park.

June 30: Family Fishing, 9-11 a.m., Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

July 1: Log Rolling Demo, 2-4- p.m., Cleary Lake Regional Park.

July 7: Family Archery, 3-4:30 p.m., Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

July 7: Log Rolling Demo, 2-4 p.m., Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park.

July 7: Stand-Up Paddleboard, 9-11 a.m., Bryant Lake Regional Park.

July 7: Stand-Up Paddleboard, 1-3 p.m., Cleary Lake Regional Park.

Season Dates

June 30-July 1: Byron Sportsmen & Conservation Club, Archery 3D Shoot, Sat. 8-3 p.m., Sun. 8-2 p.m. For more info call Gary, 712-330-0959.

Shows

Aug. 10-12, 17-19: Game Fair Armstrong Kennels, Ramsey, Fri. & Sat. 9-6 p.m., Sun. 9-5 p.m., Visit the Outdoor News Booth. www.gamefair.com for more info.

Aug. 23 thru Sept. 3: Outdoor News at Minnesota State Fair. Corner of Judson & Nelson. For more info www.mnstatefair.org

Dec. 15-16: Brainerd Gun Show, Sat. 9-5 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m., National Guard Armory. For more info call Russ, 218-845-2530.

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Crocodile Productions, Inc. Gun & Knife Shows. For more info www.CrocodileProductionsInc.com or call 763-754-7140.

July 7-8, 2018: Bloomington Armory.

July 28-29, 2018; Hastings Armory.

Aug. 4-5, 2018: Anoka Ice Arena.

Tournaments/Contests

Aug. 25-26: Fishing for our Heroes, Arrowwood Resort, Darling Lake. www.HeroAtHome.org for more info.

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

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

Shooting/Archery

July 21: Rum River RGS early tune-up, 10 a.m., wing’s North, Pine City. For more info call James Govednik, 612-282-2349.

Aug. 4: Family Fun Shoot, 10-3 p.m., South St. Paul Gun Club. For more info call 651-455-7249.

Aug. 25: Turn in Poachers Trap Shoot, 10 a.m., Lakeshore Conservation Club, Lakeshore. For more info call Dennis Mackedanz, 218-326-8477.

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Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen’s Club Inc, 10917 Duffield Ave. NW, Maple Lake. For more info call Jason Neu, 320-267-8145.

Every Tues. Starting May: Weekly Trap Shooting, 6:30 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, 651-373-4204.

Now-July 18: 3D Archery League Outdoors.

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

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South Forty Archers, Schedule. Ritter Farm Park, Lakeville. All shoots are 7-2 p.m. For more info call Dave, 612-860-3909.

July 7-8, Aug. 4-5, Sept. 8-9: Reinhart 3D Targets.

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Byron Sportsmen’s & Conservation Club, 902 2nd Ave. NW, Byron 55920. For more info call Mark Clark, 507-993-1152.

Thurs.: Non competitive Sporting Clay Course, 5-7 p.m.

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Hibbing Trap Club, 3927 Marksmanship Rd, Hibbing, MN. For more info call Jodi Olson, 218-966-7817.

Now-Mid Sept.: Mon. & Wed., 4 p.m. til dusk.

Deep Portage Programs

Schedule for upcoming events at Deep Portage which offers a variety of hunting, fishing and outdoor education programs for adults & youth. For more info or to register 888-280-9908 or 218-682-2325. Or via on the internet at www.deep-portage.org, e-mail: portage@uslink.net

July 1-3: Mini Camp. Ages 9-16.

July 1-3: Fishing Camp. Ages 10-14.

July 8-13, Aug. 5-10, 12-17: Forkhorn I Deer Hunting Camp. Ages 11-16.

July 15-20, July 22-27: Forkhorn II Deer Hunting Camp. Ages 12-16.

July 15-20: Upland Bird Hunting Camp. Ages 12-16.

July 29-Aug. 3: Forkhorn III Deer Hunting Camp. Ages 13-16.

Aug. 5-10: Izaak Walton League Camp. Ages 9-16.

Meetings

Wapashaw Izaak Walton League meets 4th Weds. of the month, 6:30 p.m., VFW Club Wabasha. For more info call Eleanor Groby, 651-565-2380.

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Club South meets Gander Mountain, Lakeville, 2nd Thurs. of the month, 6 p.m. For more info call 763-228-1193.

Fur Fin and Feather Club meets every Weds. at Osseo American Legion. For more info call Lloyd 763-473-4103.

Central Minnesota Retriever Club meets the 2nd Tues. of the Month, 7 p.m. www.cmrcmn.org for more info.

Ringnecks Forevermore Assoc. meets 1st Wed. of every month, 7 p.m., Bertha Lions Building.

Rapids Archery Club meets the 2nd Mon. of each month at the archery building located at the Bunker Hills Regional Park. For more info call Dan, 763-427-0808.

Minnesota Valley Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., Bloomington. For more info call John Crampton, 952-884-6704.

Twin Cities Walleyes Unlimited meets the 1st Thurs of the Month, 7 p.m., Bloomington Events Center. For more info call Joe Roach, 612-440-7171.

Ringnecks Forevermore Assoc. meets 1st Wed. of every month, 7 p.m., Bertha Lions Building.

Monticello Rod & Gun Club. Meets last Thurs. of the Month, 7 p.m. www.monticellorodandgun.org for more info.

LeSueur County PF Chapter 214. Meets the 1st Wed. of the month, Sept.-May, 7:30 p.m., American Legion, Montgomery. For more info call Ken Mader, 507-661-4841.

Austin Izaak Walton League meets 1st Mon. of the month, 7 p.m., Todd Park, Austin. For more info call Barbara Owens, 507-433-2735.

Jaques Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Thurs. of the month, 6:30 p.m., Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi. For more info call John Siekmeier, 651-291-1829.

St. Cloud Chapter of Muskie’s Inc. Meets the 3rd Tues. of each month. 7:30 p.m., Waite Park American Legion. For more info call Ken Schmitt, 320-290-6272.

Fishers of Men Twin Cities meets the 1st Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m., Lutheran Church of The Master. For more info call John Cummins, www.fishersofmenclub.org or 612-670-0707.

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Club North meets Thorne Bros, Blaine, 4th Thurs. of the month, 6 p.m. For more info call 763-228-1193.

St. Cloud Fly Anglers Club meets the 3rd Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., Waite Park Gander Mtn. store. Call Dave Kollmann, 320-252-5906 or Tom Clapp, 320-685-3960.

Austin Izaak Walton League meets 1st Mon. of the month, 7 p.m., Todd Park, Austin. For more info call Barbara Owens, 507-433-2735.

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Club East meets at Cabela’s Woodbury, 4th Tues. of the month, 6 p.m. For more info call 763-228-1193.

Minnesota Decoy and Wildfowl Carving Club. Meets 1st Tues of every month, 7 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church, Mpls. For more info call Phillip Nelson, 763-226-7619.

St. Cloud Chapter of Muskie’s Inc. Meets the 3rd Tues. of each month. 7:30 p.m., Waite Park American Legion. For more info call Ken Schmitt, 320-290-6272.

Owatonna Valley Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Thurs. of the month, 6:30 p.m., Owatonna. For more info call Ted Mittelstadt, 507-451-7946.

Brown County PF meets the 2nd Tues of every month, 8 p.m., Serviceman’s Club, Sleepy Eye. For more info call Jeremy Berg, 507-240-0096.

Crow River Sportsman’s Club March thru Nov. meets 3rd Thurs. of every month, 7 p.m, at the Club. For more info call Scott Berning, 763-242-1306.

Twin Cities Chapter Muskies Inc. Meets every 2nd Tues. of the Month, 7 p.m., KC Hall, Bloomington. For more info call Denise Olson, 612-804-4687.

Lake Superior Chapter of Muskies Inc. meets 2nd Tues. of every month Oct. thru May. 7 p.m., Mr. D’s Bar & Grill. For more info call 218-273-6389.

Mississippi Longtails PF meets first 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.

Scott County Pheasants Forever Chapter #125 meets 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.

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Club East meets at Cabela’s Woodbury, 4th Tues. of the month, 6 p.m. For more info call 763-228-1193.

Wright County PF meets 1st Mon. of every month, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Legion, Buffalo. For more info call Mellissa Sandquist, 763-354-4090.

Four Points Retriever Club. Meets on 2nd Tues of each Month. 6 p.m., Latuff Pizzarea, Plymouth. For more info call Terry Strege, 763-682-5624.

Minnesota Valley In-Fisherman Club meets the 4th Tues. of each month, 7 p.m. at Apple Valley American Legion club, 14521 Granada Dr., Apple Valley. Gary, 952-423-3662.

Sheldon Valley Sportsmans Club meets the 2nd Wed. of the Month, American Legion Club 8, Houston. For more info call Neil, 507-450-8422.

New Ulm #79 Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Tues. of the month 7 p.m., Brown County Fairgrounds, New Ulm. For more info call Tom Wilfahrt, 507-276-1858.

Monticello Rod & Gun Club. Meets last Thurs. of the Month, 7 p.m. www.monticellorodandgun.org for more info.

Walter J. Breckenridge Izaak Walton League meets 4th Tues. of the month, 7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Park. For more info call Mary Ellen Vetter, 763-561-1761.

Cass County Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Thurs. of the month, 6 p.m., Deep Portage Conservation Reserve, Hackensack. For more info call Jerry Lamon, 218-947-3870.

St. Cloud Chapter of Muskie’s Inc. Meets the 3rd Tues. of each month. 7:30 p.m., Waite Park American Legion. For more info call Ken Schmitt, 320-290-6272.

New London Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Tues. of the month, 6:30 p.m., McKale’s Family Restaurant, New London. For more info call Kevin Fasen, 320-354-4708.

W.J. McCabe Izaak Walton League meets 1st Weds. of the month, 7 p.m., Hartley Nature Center, Duluth. For more info call Martha Minchak, 218-628-3462.

North Metro Chapter Muskies Inc. meets the 3rd Wed. of every month. 7 p.m., Coon Rapids VFW. For more info call 612-916-7426 or www.northmetromuskie.com

Dakota County Sportsman’s Club meets every 3rd Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., Rosemount American Legion. For more info call Jerry Wicklund, 612-384-4584.

Lake Country Retriever Club meets the 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m., Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club. For more info www.lcretrieverclub.org

Sheldon Valley Sportsmans Club meets the 2nd Wed. of the Month, American Legion Club 8, Houston. For more info call Neil, 507-450-8422.

Four Points Retriever Club. Meets on 2nd Tues of each Month. 6 p.m., Latuff Pizzarea, Plymouth. For more info call Terry Strege, 763-682-5624.

New Ulm #79 Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Tues. of the month 7 p.m., Brown County Fairgrounds, New Ulm. For more info call Tom Wilfahrt, 507-276-1858.

Walter J. Breckenridge Izaak Walton League meets 4th Tues. of the month, 7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Park. For more info call Mary Ellen Vetter, 763-561-1761.

LeSueur County PF Chapter 214. Meets the 1st Wed. of the month, Sept.-May, 7:30 p.m., American Legion, Montgomery. For more info call Ken Mader, 507-661-4841.

Sheldon Valley Sportsmans Club meets the 2nd Wed. of the Month, American Legion Club 8, Houston. For more info call Neil, 507-450-8422.

Wright County PF meets 1st Mon. of every month, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Legion, Buffalo. For more info call Mellissa Sandquist, 763-354-4090.

 PERM

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

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Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – June 29, 2018

District 1 – Baudette area

CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked anglers on Lake of the Woods. Violations encountered included angling with an extra line and possessing illegal-length walleyes.

CO Eric Benjamin (Warroad) worked AIS, angling, and boat and water enforcement. ATVing activity is picking up in the forest, and riders should be sure to check that all of their lights are in working condition and that their headlights are on while operating. 

CO Jeremy Woinarowicz (Thief River Falls) investigated a possible gray wolf depredation report and a watercraft abandoned at a state park, and patrolled for AIS violations. 

CO Demosthenes Regas (Blackduck) worked AIS enforcement and angling activity on special-regulation lakes. Time also was spent providing officer water-survival instruction at the CO Academy at Camp Ripley and handling reports about nuisance beavers and assorted calls about wildlife. Regas investigated a report about an eagle that had been found in the ditch with its head cut off. However, the investigation found it was not an eagle but rather a turkey vulture that had apparently been struck by a car.  

District 2 – Bemidji area

CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports attending an ATV safety class in Crookston and staffing a DNR informational booth at the Norman County Fair. Time also was spent following up on open wetland and public waters cases. 

CO Brice Vollbrecht (Bemidji) worked angling and boating activity in the area. Time also was spent at Itasca State Park and Camp Ripley. He assisted in teaching trailering and boat operations to the cadets at the CO Academy. Vollbrecht also responded to a call of CPR in progress with CO Prachar. After arriving on the scene, the officers performed CPR and other life-saving procedures until an ambulance crew arrived. 

CO Chris Vinton (Perham) reports TIPs regarding possible overlimits and anglers who were making multiple trips per day. Vinton, with the assistance of CO Quittschreiber, conducted consent searches at a couple of resorts, with one resulting in a violation for an overlimit of bass. 

CO Angie Warren (Mahnomen) patrolled area trails, forest roads, and wildlife management are trails for off-road vehicle activity. She received calls about a cougar sighting in Mahnomen County and a bear up a tree in the city of Ottertail. 

CO Kyle Quittschreiber (Detroit Lakes) assisted with two medical incidents regarding tubers on the Otter Tail River. He urges tubers to be safe as low water has left several hazards exposed. Quittschreiber also investigated wolf depredation, littering, and boating complaints. He investigated two complaints about chemicals being dumped at a public access.

CO Bill Landmark (Pelican Rapids) spent the week investigating AIS and aquatic vegetation violations. He also attended emergency vehicle operation training at Camp Ripley. 

District 3 – Fergus Falls area

CO Tricia Plautz (Henning) focused on AIS enforcement, along with boating and fishing activity. Numerous bear sightings were reported, and lake access issues were addressed.

CO Shane Osborne (Evansville) checked fishermen, boaters, ATVers and OHMrs. Several calls about injured animals were taken and given to the DNR Division of Wildlife in the Fergus Falls and Glenwood offices. Osborne is working with the aquatic plant management specialist in Glenwood on scheduling APM compliance checks.

CO Brian Holt (Osakis) focused primarily on angling and boating during the week. Time also was spent on AIS compliance and public accesses. The officer has received complaints about bowfishing and rough fish left on the banks, public accesses, dumped along roads, and even discarded in a county park. Call the TIP line if you know who is responsible. 

CO Daniel Baumbarger (Glenwood) reports enforcement efforts for the week were focused on checking fishermen and boaters. Additional time was spent investigating complaints about dogs chasing deer, illegal cattail removal, littering, and follow-up on a protected waters restoration order.

District 4 – Walker area

CO Colleen Adam (Park Rapids) worked on aquatic plant management issues, aquatic invasive species issues, and nuisance-animal complaints. Enforcement action was taken for no license, no license in possession, insufficient personal flotation devices, extra lines, and failure to display registration. 

CO Randy Posner (Staples) worked on aquatic invasive species prevention on Fish Trap Lake and Lake Alexander. Plugs in boats and aquatic vegetation on trailers were found. He also found people operating ATVs in camping areas and youth under 18 with no helmets at the Dower Lake Recreation Area.

CO Mark Mathy (Cass Lake) primarily checked boaters and anglers. A district meeting was attended that included annual training items. Aquatic plant herbicide use and personal watercraft complaints were investigated. 

District 5 – Eveleth area

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls) reports fishing and boating activity on Rainy Lake was limited as storms moved in during the weekend. He looked into a possible wetland violation and a previous waters violation. Wolf-depredation investigations continue in the Littlefork area.

CO John Slatinski (Ray) worked a presidential security detail with a contingent of conservation officers and officers from local, state, and federal agencies. He also assisted with a crash involving and car and UTV. 

CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports checking anglers, monitoring boating activity, and checking area forest roads. Equipment work is ongoing.

CO John Velsvaag (Cook) checked anglers and boaters this past week. Velsvaag also assisted with a couple of TIP complaints and took several calls from unhappy people regarding the new pike regulations.

CO Marc Hopkins (Tower) spent the early part of the week at training in Camp Ripley. He also assisted with security for President Donald Trump’s visit to Duluth. The rest of the week was spent patrolling Lake Vermilion. 

CO Don Bozovsky (Hibbing) completed a three-day BWCAW fishing patrol in the Grand Marais area. A not-so-happy ATV driver was stopped for a registration violation, and it was discovered her driver’s license was suspended. She was told to call someone to pick her up and not to drive or she would be cited again. Less than five minutes after the stop, the driver was spotted driving again, but when she spotted the officer, she tried to give him the slip. It didn’t work, and Bozovsky got the driver stopped once again and she was cited one more time. Surprisingly, she was more cordial after the officer said he was going to tow the ATV. 

CO Matt Frericks (Virginia) spoke at two ATV safety classes and one firearms safety class. 

District 6 – Two Harbors area

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) worked mainly angling and boating inside and outside the BWCAW. Several folks were cited for fishing without licenses. Other enforcement action was taken for expired watercraft registration and no PFDs, including one individual on a nine-day solo BWCAW kayak trip. He had no flotation device and already had capsized once. 

CO Sean Williams (Ely) reports angling activity was high during the week and peaked during the weekend in spite of surprise thunderstorms and much cooler weather. 

CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked fishing activity and handled calls about nuisance wildlife during the week. 

CO Mary Manning (Hovland) patrolled BWCAW lakes, checking boaters and anglers. She also assisted Cook County with the removal of two people from a residence and subsequent warrant arrests.

CO Darin Fagerman (Grand Marais) did a canoe patrol into the BWCAW, checked border lakes, and did a work detail in the Duluth Harbor.

District 7 – Grand Rapids area

CO Randy Patten (Northome) patrolled area trails, checked anglers and boaters, and enforced AIS regulations. He also handled calls regarding fishing without a license, taking “slot” fish, refusing AIS inspection, and removing emergent vegetation without a permit. 

CO Jayson Hansen (Bigfork) worked ATV activity, fishing, boating, AIS, and state forest campgrounds. He also assisted the county with various issues. He dealt with various wildlife-related complaints and wetlands violations and assisted with the apprehension of a person who stole a truck that was hooked up to a boat and trailer. 

CO Mike Fairbanks (Deer River) attended K9 trials, instructed at the CO Academy, worked the presidential security detail, checked anglers, and assisted the county with a stolen OHM case.

CO Jimmy Van Asch (Pengilly) worked boating, angling, and AIS enforcement. Van Asch also spent time preparing for a big-game case that is scheduled for trial. Enforcement action was taken for illegal-length walleyes, no angling license in possession, and several AIS violations in the area.

District 8 – Duluth area

CO Jacob Willis (Brookston) assisted with the protection detail for President Trump’s visit to Duluth. Willis also conducted boating law-enforcement efforts in the Duluth Harbor area. 

CO Andy Schmidt (Duluth) handled calls pertaining to aquatic management areas, nuisance and orphaned animals, and an ongoing trespassing complaint. 

CO Kipp Duncan (Duluth East) worked fishing and boating enforcement on area lakes. Duncan also assisted with training conservation officer candidates at Camp Ripley.  

CO Scott Staples (Carlton) attended annual testing with K9 Schody where the K9 officer was certified for working another year as a patrol dog. A call about a loon that was found possibly injured on a local road was looked into. The bird couldn’t be located. It was found out later that a concerned citizen put it back into a nearby lake after determining it was unhurt. A complaint about a tent left in a scientific and natural area was investigated. The owner was not found, and the tent was removed from the property.

Lake Superior Marine Unit

CO Keith Olson (Lake Superior Marine Unit) assisted with the presidential detail in Duluth. Marine Unit officers also worked with the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety and Security Team in the Duluth-Superior Harbor. Olson also instructed at the Conservation Officer Academy for watercraft and water survival classes. Lake Superior has been producing good catches of lake trout. Area lakes north of Duluth were worked for boating safety enforcement during the warm weather. 

CO Matt Miller (Lake Superior Marine Unit) presented watercraft operation training at the CO Academy. 

District 9 – Brainerd area

CO Jim Guida (Brainerd) worked fishing and ATV enforcement. He received a call from DNR Parks and Trails about trespass occurring on an area public water access. The adjacent landowner is suspected of storing equipment on the property.

CO Patrick McGowan (Pine River) patrolled for angling and commercial minnow-harvesting activities throughout the week. McGowan also assisted at Camp Ripley, teaching new recruits watercraft enforcement techniques. 

CO Bob Mlynar (Aitkin) worked angling, boating, ATVing, and invasive species activity. A law presentation was given at a firearms safety class. Enforcement contact was made for marijuana use, illegal removal of wild rice, and a group of three anglers who had nine illegal-length walleyes.

CO Scott Fitzgerald (CCSRA) reports assisting at the CO Academy with training new COs on boating operation. He also patrolled the CCSRA for park violations and illegal ATVing activity. Fitzgerald also checked accesses for damage and dumping, and time was spent working AIS enforcement. 

CO Karl Hadrits (Crosby) reports activity this week included patrolling fishing, boating, and ATV trail activity, the Cuyuna Country State Recreational Area, Crow Wing State Forest, and responding to issues of nuisance and injured wildlife, illegal operation of ATVs and OHMs in the state forest and recreation area, and illegal burning.

District 10 – Mille Lacs area

CO Dustie Speldrich (Willow River) patrolled complaint areas for ATV violations. She also issued nuisance-beaver permits and answered boating regulation questions. Speldrich responded to a missing inner tube rider in her partner’s station. She was canceled en route when CO Wynn located the tuber.

CO Dan Starr (Onamia) worked fishing and ATVing activities and found good compliance. A case of angler harassment was investigated. A dock owner became upset because somebody was fishing for the “family pet fish” under his dock, so he threw rocks to scare the fish. Grandkids had been feeding the large bass worms and leeches, which caused the concern. 

CO Eugene Wynn (Pine City) took calls about nuisance animals and followed up on a nuisance bear that was shot. He assisted with an AIS detail in Pine City and checked boaters and anglers in the area. Wynn also assisted the Pine County Sheriff’s Office with searching state properties for a missing person, and he assisted the sheriff’s office with the successful recovery of a missing tuber on the Snake River. The individual had gone to shore to go to the bathroom and when he came back, his tube was gone. He proceeded to float downstream near shore until officers found him. 

District 11 – St. Cloud area

CO Caleb Silgjord (Sauk Centre) spent time during the week checking anglers and monitoring boating activity. Silgjord also assisted with water safety training at the CO Academy, where the cadets’ swimming skills were put to the test. 

CO Todd VanderWeyst (Paynesville) worked angling activity and observed his first brood of pheasant chicks. 

CO Frank Rezac (St. Cloud) reports checking area lakes in Wright and Stearns counties. Good compliance of watercraft and fishing regulations was observed.

CO Keith Bertram (Long Prairie) reports several bear-related complaints were handled. One bear would not let the homeowner exit her car after she came home from work. The bear was more concerned about eating bird feed than the honking car horn. After the woman finally got into her house, the bear would not leave the deck area, prohibiting the homeowner from mowing the lawn.

District 12 – Princeton area

CO Angela Londgren (Cambridge) checked anglers, boaters, and bowfishermen. Time also was spent conducting commercial inspections and responding to complaints about animals. Several wetland and public water site visits were conducted.

CO Mike Krauel (Mora) spent the week following up on animal-related complaints and checking anglers. Krauel also worked on computer equipment and other equipment maintenance. 

CO Phil Mohs (Center City) spent the week at Camp Ripley, helping train CO candidates in boat and water operations. 

District 13 – West Metro area

CO Brent Grewe (Minnetonka) spent the week checking anglers and following up on complaints. Grewe also spoke at two water safety events for kids, assisted with training at Camp Ripley, and continued training with K9 Shelby.

CO Thephong Le (ELCOP) provided a ride-along to an individual who has graduated from college and has expressed interest in becoming a Minnesota conservation officer. 

CO Alexander Birdsall (Waconia) spent the past week monitoring boating and fishing in the station. A littering complaint was investigated involving dumped trash and furniture. The suspect’s cell phone statement in the trash led Birdsall to the offender’s house. Assistance was given to the Hennepin County Water Patrol for underage drinking enforcement on Lake Minnetonka.

CO Arnaud Kpachavi (Mound) worked with the Hennepin County Water Patrol during the weekend on an alcohol enforcement detail in which numerous alcohol-related violations were encountered. 

District 14 – East Metro area

CO Chris Tetrault (Maplewood) reports rivers and lakes have high water. The St. Croix River has no-wake regulations until the water recedes. 

CO Joe Kulhanek (Hastings) spent the week monitoring river anglers. He also spent time checking for AIS compliance at area landings and assisted county deputies with calls.

District 15 – Marshall area

CO Andrew Dirks (Worthington) spent the week checking flood conditions at area lakes and rivers due to heavy rains throughout the area. The Nobles County Sheriff’s Office has issued a slow/no wake order on Lake Okabena due to high water and debris floating in the lake. 

CO Jim Robinson (Slayton) reports a fish identification and fishing law summary workshop was taught to a group of Karen refugees in Marshall.

CO Luke Gutzwiller (Madison) spent time on an investigation involving angler trespass and forwarded information to the Nobles County Attorney’s Office regarding past enforcement action. 

District 16 – New Ulm area

CO Nicholas Klehr (Litchfield) spent most of the week at Camp Ripley, instructing officers on emergency vehicle operations. Complaints are still being taken about ATVs being operated in ditches illegally and trespassing. 

CO Eric Schettler (Fairmont) checked anglers and boaters. High water due to excessive rains in the area has prompted the sheriff to impose a slow/no wake ordinance on all lakes in Martin County. 

District 17 – Mankato area

CO Jeremy Henke (Albert Lea) spent time checking anglers and boaters. All boaters are reminded that Freeborn County lakes are under a no-wake restriction due to high water levels. Henke assisted local law enforcement with a kayak rescue, an armed robbery incident, and vehicle pursuit.

CO Chris Howe (St. Peter) reports all lakes in Le Sueur County are under a no-wake ordinance at this time. Boating on the Minnesota River is not recommended at this time. 

District 18 – Rochester area

CO Brittany Hauser (Red Wing) patrolled for ATV and fishing activity throughout the week. A wetlands complaint was followed up on, and a call regarding a car-kill bear was handled. 

CO Phil George (Rochester) spent the week checking boaters and anglers. The high water and rain kept things a little quiet at times. 

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