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Michigan Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Feb. 1, 2019 http://bit.ly/2Uylyod

DISTRICT 1

CO Josh Boudreaux responded to a hunting camp in Marquette County after the owner arrived for a weekend of hunting, only to find the camp burned to the ground with only the chimney standing. Boudreaux documented the scene, interviewed the property owner and searched the surrounding area for any indications of foul play. Information gathered in the investigation was passed along to the Michigan State Police fire investigator.

COs Josh Boudreaux and John Kamps located the head of what appeared to be an out-of-state buck, which had been transported illegally into Michigan. Due to the unusual tagging method, Boudreaux contacted a Wisconsin DNR warden who after some investigation, determined the buck had not come from their state as suspected. COs contacted the suspect at his residence and learned the buck had been shot in Ohio and transported back to be made into a European mount. The buck head was seized for proper disposal and enforcement action was taken.

CO Jeremy Sergey received information that a logger in Menominee County had cut trees down and made a road on state land to get to an area of private land. Sergey, along with one of the DNR state land managers, went out to the area that was logged and met with the logger. After conducting an interview, the logger stated he knew he wasn’t supposed to cut through state land, but he had been denied permission to cut through state land in the past and didn’t feel like asking again. Enforcement action was taken.

CO John Kamps contacted a group of fishermen that appeared to be fishing with too many lines. The CO also determined that the group of fishermen was in possession of two splake under the legal-size limit. Law enforcement action was taken for fishing with too many lines and possession of undersize splake.

CO Zach Painter finished an investigation into a trophy buck that was shot in the city limits of Ironwood. A suspect was found and interviewed. The subject admitted to hunting without a license and shooting the 10-point buck. The rack was seized, and warrants are being sought with the Gogebic County prosecutor’s office.

DISTRICT 2

COs Chris Lynch and Steve Butzin successfully served an arrest warrant on a subject without incident. The hunter is facing 12 charges, including taking a deer with a firearm during closed season, taking multiple deer without a license, aiding and abeting, loaning a deer license to another, hunting without a license, failure to immediately tag a deer, and violation of the apprentice hunt.

CO Chris Lynch was investigating a hunter suspected of illegally shooting a bear. It turned out the bear was legally shot but during the investigation it was discovered the hunter had shot a 5-point buck without a license. The deer was seized, and the hunter was issued a citation for the illegal deer.

CO Steve Butzin received a complaint of multiple deer in an individual’s garage in Gladstone that did not have tags attached. Butzin went to the residence and was able to confirm the complaint. The individual was processing the deer without registering as a commercial deer processor with the state and there were little to no records being maintained as required by law. Enforcement action was taken.

CO Robert Freeborn checked a local lake for ice fishermen. When checking a group of fishermen, one of them caught a pike as Freeborn was standing at their shack. The fisherman landed the fish and looked at it and asked what the size limit for pike was. Freeborn explained that it was 24-inches. Freeborn then observed a pike lying next to a tip-up just past the shack. Freeborn asked how big that pike was. The fisherman stated if the size limit was 24-inches that it is probably short. Freeborn checked the pike and determined that it was 21-inches. A citation was issued for the short pike.

CO Mark Zitnik checked two anglers coming off the Two Hearted River. The anglers told the CO they had just caught “some really nice cohos.” A quick check revealed they also caught and kept a brook trout. When Zitnik asked the fishermen about the fish, the two said they were unaware the season closed at the end of September. Enforcement action was taken.

DISTRICT 3

Sgt. Michael Mshar, COs Jessie Curtis and Tim Rosochacki responded to an elk harvest where it was alleged that the hunter had wounded a second animal while shooting into a large herd of elk. Rosochacki and Curtis checked the area and did establish that a second elk was in fact wounded. The wounded animal was tracked throughout the day as it continued to stay with the rest of the herd. The hunter advised that he shot nine times but did not think he had hit any other animals. The investigation is ongoing.

CO Jessie Curtis assisted the Alpena County Sheriff’s Department with finding the owner of ice fishing gear that was left at the Long Lake boat launch. It was uncertain where the angler was when the equipment was left. The owner had his last name and first initial on a tip-up. Curtis was able to get a phone number from the information on the tip-up to contact the angler. The angler had run out of gas and had walked home leaving his equipment behind. The angler was unharmed and elated to get his equipment back.

CO Jessie Curtis received a call regarding a vehicle that fell through the ice on Long Lake in Alpena County. The subject had driven out on the ice to go ice fishing. The subject had to hire a diver and a tow service to get the vehicle and a jet sled full of equipment out of the water. The investigation is ongoing.

Sgt. Michael Mshar and CO Sidney Collins came upon an elk hunter and guide in Otsego County who had just shot a collared cow elk on private property that they did not have permission to be on. The property owner was contacted and advised that they had not given anyone permission to hunt. The elk was seized, and the hunter and guide were advised that their hunt was terminated.

Sgt. Michael Mshar, COs Sidney Collins and Paul Fox received numerous complaints during the December elk hunt of hunters and guides using drones to locate elk. Interviews are being conducted and the investigation is ongoing.

CO Paul Fox responded to a complaint of excessive bait in an area frequented by elk and elk hunters in Presque Isle County. Fox and CO Collins investigated the scene and located a very large bait pile. Contact was made with the property owner who admitted to placing the bait. Charges are pending.

DISTRICT 4

CO William Haskin located an early bait site back in early September. On the opener of muzzleloader season, Haskin did a check on the property and located three hunters, one of whom was not wearing hunter orange. Enforcement action was taken on multiple infractions.

COs Rich Stowe and William Kinney responded to a fishing closed waters complaint near Traverse City where two young anglers were contacted. Enforcement action and education followed.

While on patrol, CO Josiah Killingbeck observed fresh ORV tracks on Consumers Energy utility right of way. Killingbeck observed that the No Trespassing signs had been cut from the posts at several road crossings. Killingbeck sat in the area and observed an ORV drive by on the roadway and noticed that the driver was not wearing a helmet or seatbelt. Killingbeck contacted the driver and discovered that the subject had the seatbelt buckled in behind him. The subject said that he did not know he was required to wear a seatbelt or helmet in a side-by-side ORV. While speaking with the subject, Killingbeck observed the tire tracks to be the same as on the power lines. Killingbeck spoke with the subject regarding where he had been driving and the subject denied trespassing but began asking questions about where he could and could not operate. The subject soon confessed to trespassing on utility right of way property. Regulations were explained to the subject and enforcement action was taken.

DISTRICT 5

CO Mike Hearn observed a vehicle turn onto a snow-covered Kalkaska County road and accelerate through the turn, causing the vehicle to fishtail to the opposite side of the road. The vehicle continued fishtailing and eventually turned into a local gravel pit. Hearn followed the vehicle and observed the small Subaru trying to climb one of the large sandhills, unsuccessfully. The driver was contacted and checked. He was determined to be driving on a suspended license. The vehicle was also uninsured. The vehicle was towed and the driver was arrested and lodged in the Kalkaska County Jail.

CO Ethan Gainforth received information that a subject had illegally killed a black bear during the closed season in Roscommon County. With assistance from CO Matt Zultak and Sgt. Brian Olsen, Gainforth began his investigation. Information led Gainforth to a wildlife hunting enclosure where the suspect had allegedly been hunting. Information was obtained that the suspect was hunting from within the enclosure but shooting wildlife, including the black bear, outside of the enclosure on public land. When contact was made with the suspect, he initially denied the allegations. When confronted with evidence of the crime, the suspect confessed. The individual had obtained a bear license for the 2018 season and was not able to fill the tag during the legal season. While sitting in his deer blind after the close of bear season, a black bear wandered into his bait and he decided to shoot the bear. Warrants are being sought through the Roscommon County Prosecutor’s office.

COs Phil Hudson and Craig Neal were conducting a taxidermy inspection when they noticed a bobcat that seemed a little suspicious. The bobcat season had only been open four days and the bobcat that had been dropped off at the taxidermist showed several signs of being dead for a much longer time period. The COs tracked down the trapper that had dropped off the bobcat and began to ask a few questions. It did not take long for the trapper to admit that the bobcat had been harvested illegally. It seems that the trapper had caught the bobcat last year while coyote trapping. Since the trapper did not have any bobcat tags, he put it in his freezer and waited until the following year to get a bobcat tag. Then the bobcat was tagged and taken to the taxidermist. Enforcement action will be sought through the Arenac County Prosecutor’s office.

DISTRICT 6

CO John Byars responded to a call of a body of a person found in the Pine River and assisted the Alma Police Department and Rescue in the recovery. After the body was removed, the CO and local officers took a boat up stream to the Alma Dam and back down to the location to check for evidence. The CO and the Alma officers were unable to find any evidence that would indicate foul play and it appears that it was an accidental death. The investigation continues.

CO Adam Beuthin was on marine patrol on the Saginaw River when he observed a group of four subjects all fishing from the vessel. When the CO contacted them, he asked to check their fishing licenses. One of the anglers told the CO that she did not have her fishing license with her. The CO gathered her information and then asked who owned the vessel. One of the subjects told the CO it was his. The CO then asked him to provide all the required safety equipment. The boat owner was short one PFD. After contacting dispatch in Lansing, it was found the female subject did not have a fishing license for 2018, and was issued a citation for fishing without a license. The owner of the vessel was issued a citation for failing to provide a PFD.

COs Bob Hobkirk and Kyle Bucholtz responded to a hunter orange complaint in Huron County. On scene, the COs located two hunters, one of whom had hunter orange visible from only one side. Upon further inspection, the hunters were found to be hunting over excessive bait, possessing an untagged deer and hunting without a license. Enforcement action was taken.

While conducting a taxidermy inspection, CO Mike Haas located two red foxes that had been harvested by a deer hunter. Haas discovered the hunter had never purchased a fur harvester license and harvested both animals without the proper licenses. It was also discovered that the subject had committed the same violation a couple of years earlier. Charges are pending with the Isabella County Prosecutor’s office.

DISTRICT 7

CO Carter Woodwyk was patrolling Allegan County when he observed two flashlights faintly scanning a field. The CO stopped and contacted the subjects who were both under 16 years old, carrying a loaded firearm, and looking for a deer they shot at. The youth hunters stated they took a 300-yard shot at an antlerless deer approximately six minutes before shooting hours closed. One of the youth hunters was not wearing hunter orange and the young hunters were not accompanied by an adult. Upon further investigation, neither hunter had a valid antlerless deer tag for the deer management unit they were hunting. Woodwyk contacted the hunters’ father and explained all the violations. Enforcement action was taken.

CO Sam Schluckbier received a complaint in Allegan County of a hunter who was not wearing hunter orange and violating the safety zone law. While investigating the suspect, Schluckbier discovered that a 7-point buck was harvested by the subject in Van Buren County, however the proper kill-tag was not used on it. During the interview, the suspect confessed to shooting the deer and placing his nephew’s mentored youth tag on the antlers. The deer was seized, and charges are being filed through the Van Buren County Prosecutor’s office.

CO Sam Schluckbier completed an investigation on a subject who harvested three deer during the firearm deer season. The hunter’s license purchases for 2018, revealed that he only bought a regular deer and an antlerless deer license. A confession was obtained to shooting a 6-point buck on the last day of the season and then tagging it with his father-in-law’s license. Both subjects are being charged through the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s office.

CO Richard Cardenas received a call from Barry County Central Dispatch of a woman who had fallen while walking in the Yankee Spring Recreation Area injuring her knee. The woman was carrying a small child at the time and could not stand or walk back to her vehicle. Cardenas responded and provided first aid to the victim by placing a splint on her injured leg and, with the help of other first responders, carried her out to a waiting ambulance.

DISTRICT 8

CO Katie Stawara followed up on an illegal deer found at a processor during regular firearm season. The antlerless deer had been submitted with an unvalidated and expired chronic wasting disease kill tag. Upon arrival at the suspect’s residence, Stawara located corn mixed with molasses in the backyard. An interview was conducted, and a confession obtained. A complaint warrant is being sought for taking a deer without a license and baiting in a restricted county. Stawara is further investigating a second deer shot by the suspect that is believed to have been harvested and a license purchased after the fact.

CO Katie Stawara investigated a baiting complaint in which the suspect had placed bait on the neighbor’s property and created shooting lanes to access it. An interview was conducted, and a confession obtained. Stawara found the suspect shot a 3-point antlered deer the night prior using a crossbow and tagged it with his son’s kill-tag. The tag was not validated. Through conversation, Stawara also discovered the suspect allowed his young son to shoot a deer on public land without a license. A complaint warrant is being submitted for taking a deer over bait in a restricted county.

DISTRICT 9

COs Kris Kiel and Joseph Deppen responded to a RAP complaint of a single gunshot heard at midnight in rural St. Clair County. Early the next morning, the COs pulled into the driveway of the address given in the complaint. A large bait pile was observed in the backyard of the residence from the driveway. The COs contacted the homeowner and asked about the bait pile. In conversation, the subject told the COs that he had shot at a coyote the night before, that was getting into his garbage. The subject walked with the COs back to look at the bait pile. Deppen observed a deer on the ground, in the tall weeds, 15 yards from the bait. When asked about the deer, the subject stated that he had shot at a deer a couple of days prior, but did not think he hit it. The COs told the subject that now would be a good time to tell the truth since his story was not adding up. The subject admitted to shooting the deer at midnight, the night before. The subject showed the COs his hunting chair in the second story of the barn, with a window overlooking the bait. The shotgun and the spent shell were found right by the window. The COs also observed a mercury light in the yard when they exited the barn. Kiel took a laser range finder reading to the closest house and found the subject shot the deer in the safety zone. The subject had not purchased any deer hunting licenses for this year and admitted that he also had taken a doe in the archery season. A report will be submitted to the prosecutor for two illegally taken deer, safety zone, and over baiting.

COs Brad Silorey and Joe Deppen worked on contacting several new taxidermists in Macomb County. While inspecting one of the new taxidermists, Silorey and Deppen discovered that several deer from Ohio were being brought in. A whole deer head was also found from Ohio. The entire head was seized and will be sent to the lab for testing. The investigation continues.

CO Brad Silorey received information of a suspect that possibly shot a deer without a license and posted it to social media. Silorey conducted an investigation, interviewed the suspect at his residence, where he admitted to shooing a 7-point deer without purchasing a deer kill tag. The suspect also admitted to hunting multiple years without ever purchasing a license. Enforcement action was taken.

While on patrol in Macomb County, CO Joseph Deppen stopped an angler fishing along the shoreline. Deppen asked the angler if he had his fishing license and the angler said it was at home on his dresser. A license check revealed the angler had not purchased a fishing license in three years. Enforcement action was taken.

CO Pat Hartsig and PCO Tom Peterson were working the late waterfowl split on Lake St. Clair and contacted a group of four hunters. During routine checks of the hunter’s equipment, they discovered an unplugged shotgun. The hunter was educated, and enforcement action was taken.

CO Pat Hartsig and PCO Tom Peterson responded to a complaint of rabbit hunters trespassing on private property. The COs responded to the scene and found two people actively hunting rabbits in a bean field. The hunters were notified they were on private property and they stated, “there is no more good public land to hunt anymore,” and they have hunted this property for years with no issues. The COs notified the property owners and enforcement action was taken.

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Banquets/Fundraisers.

Feb. 1-2: Northern Michigan WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Eagles Club #1825. For more info call Fred Webber, 989-619-3481.

Feb. 2: Newaygo Area WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Cronk’s Newaygo. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

Feb. 2: Ionia Area WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Steele Street Hall, Ionia. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

Feb. 6: Pine River WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Elks Lodge, Alma. For more info call Mike Fisher, 989-681-3624.

Feb. 8: NWTF Banquet, 6 p.m., Alexander’s Premier Banquet Facility, Marysville. For more info call Aaron Shaughnessy, 269-720-9234.

Feb. 9: Michigan WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., Radisson Hotel, Lansing. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

Feb. 9: Hillman WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Hillman Community Center, Hillman. For more info call Fred Webber, 989-619-3481.

Feb. 13: Kalamazoo WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., The Fountains, Parchment. For more info call Dave Wilkins, 260-377-3149.

Feb. 15: Pinconning WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Pinconning Cheese House, Pinconning. For more info call Paul Kaczmarek, 989-879-2791.

Feb. 16: Mason County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Lincoln Hills Golf Club. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

Feb. 16: Richmond WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Maniaci’s, Richmond. For more info call Leroy Mikolowski, 586-255-0505.

Feb. 16: Frankenmuth/Reese/Birch Run WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Zehnders of Frankenmuth, Frankenmuth. For more info call Ron Ross, 989-798-0960.

Feb. 16: East Martin Christian School, Game Dinner, 4 p.m., at the School. For more info emcswildgamedinner@gmail.com

Feb. 16: Wilderness Connection Banquet, Sharon United Methodist Church, Manchester. For more info call Keith Bennett, 734-358-4480.

Feb. 21: Sault Sainte Marie WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Kewadin Hotel & Convention Center, Sault Sainte Marie. For more info call Ken Greenfield, 906-748-1861.

Feb. 23: West Branch WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus, West Branch. For more info call Jim Gilbert, 989-550-4828.

Feb. 23; Champaign County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Champaign County Fairgrounds, Urbana. For more info call Keith McNutt, 937-508-6291.

Feb. 23: Lapeer WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Lapeer County Center Building, Lapeer. For more info call Jeremy Keefer, 810-691-7176.

Feb. 23: Thumb Area QDMA Banquet, 4 p.m., Ubly Heights Golf & Country Club. For more info call Paul Plantinga, 248-512-5895.

Feb. 23: PF #615 Banquet, 5 p.m., Sturgis Eagles, Sturgis. For more info call Cris Obreiter, 269-760-8138

March 1-2: Livingston County WTU Banquet, Fri. 5:30 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. Woodshire Place, Fowlerville. For more info call Jennifer DeGrandchamp, 517-404-3245.

March 2: Dowagiac WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Dowagiac Conservation Club, Dowagiac. For more info call Rick Ivens, 269-782-0896.

March 2: Portland Chapter DU Banquet, 6 p.m., Eagle Township Banquet Hall. For more info call Michael Aungst, 517-706-7233.

March 5: Spring Lake WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Spring Lake Country Club, Spring Lake. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

March 8: Clare/Harrison WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Lions Club, Harrison. For more info call Margo Zelinski, 810-618-1681.

March 8: Chesaning/Shiawassee River DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Albee Twp Community Center. For more info call Cindy Zietz-Lemaire, 989-865-6883.

March 9: St. Joseph WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sturgis. For more info call Travis Everitt, 269-625-0698.

March 9: Cedar Springs WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., American Legion, Cedar Springs. For more info call Brian Egan, 616-291-5335.

March 9: Caro Area WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Caro. For more info call Dean Burkel, 989-550-3223.

March 9: Timber Ghost NWTF Banquet, St. Marys Catholic Church Parish Hall, Morrice. For more info call Jason DeFrenn, 810-625-7567.

March 13: Michigan Northwest WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Hagerty Conference Center. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

March 13: Romeo/Washington WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Capital Banquet Center, Washington. For more info call Art Rienas, 989-269-6237.

March 14: Mecosta WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles 2335, Big Rapids. For more info call Randy LaPreze, 231-349-1395.

March 16: Decatur WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., VFW, Decatur. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

March 16: Sunrise Side WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Posen Community Center, Posen. For more info call Mark Lewandowki, 989-766-9254.

March 22: Bay City Western WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Forest Edge, Auburn. For more info call Jason Maraskine, 989-486-1961.

March 23: Michigan South WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., Kalamazoo Radisson, Kalamazoo. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

March 23: Friends of West Walker Sportsman’s Club Banquet, 5:30 p.m. For more info call Jim Rosin, 616-453-5081.

March 26: Dundee WTU 5:30 p.m., Old Mill, Dundee. For more info call Scott Heck, 734-216-5601.

March 29: Calhoun WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Cedar Crest Banquet Center, Marshall. For more info call Jan Barnes, 269-963-3188.

March 30: Chesaning Area WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Chesaning Area Conservation Club, Chesaning. For more info call Chris Sloan, 989-284-9193.

April 6: West Huron WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., VFW, Pigeon. For more info call Jim Gilbert, 989-550-4828.

April 6: Hale WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Plainfield Township Hall, Hale. For more info call Jason Maraskine, 989-486-1961.

April 6: Lakeshore Friends of the NRA Banquet, 5 p.m., Lincoln Hills Golf Club, Ludington. For more info call Stan Bennette, 231-690-1190.

April 13: Houghton Lake WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Houghton Lake Historical Playhouse, Houghton Lake. For more info call Dave DenBoer, 989-202-4655.

April 13: Iosco County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Rushman Hall, East Tawas. For more info call Mike Westcott, 989-310-0760.

April 13: Sanilac WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Woodland Hills Golf Club, Sandusky. For more info call Rick Mazei, 810-414-4371.

April 19-20: Tustin Area WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Kettunen Center, Tustin. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

April 20: Kaleva WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Kaleva Tavern, Kaleva. For more info call Andy Robakr, 231-362-3161.

April 20: Shelby WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Shelby Optimists Club, Shelby. For more info call Dustin Waller, 231-861-5599.

April 25: Atlanta WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Canada Creek Ranch, Atlanta. For more info call Eric Johnson, 989-785-4201.

April 27: Lenawee County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., American Legion Post 180, Hudson. For more info call 517-563-8126.

April 27: Elk Country NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Comins Eagles. For more info call Frank Darling, 989-848-5234.

May 3: Isabella WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Parish Hall, Mt. Pleasant. For more info call Scott Zeneberg, 989-289-0141.

Season Dates

Feb. 1: Bobcat hunting season ends in Unit D.

Feb. 1: Crow hunting season opens.

Feb. 1: Bobcat trapping season ends (Units A & B).

Feb. 1: Spring turkey application period closes

Feb. 11: Dark Goose (Canada, Brant and White-Fronted)/Light Goose (Snow, Blue, and Ross’s) seasons close 

Feb. 24: Permanent ice shanties removed from Lake St. Clair

March 1: Bobcat (Units A, B, C) & fox hunting seasons end.

March 1: Permanent ice shanties must be removed from southern LP lakes.

March 1: Muskrat, mink, and fox trapping season end.

March 1: Badger trapping season (Zone 3) ends.

March 15: Pike, muskie, & walleye seasons end (except on LP Great Lakes and connecting waters)

March 15; Permanent ice shanty removal deadline, northern LP lakes.

March 15: Pike and muskie spearing season ends.

Shows

March 2: Sportsman’s Swap Meet & Gun Show, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Perch Point Conservation Club. For more info call Harry, 810-278-5630.

Special Events 

March 23: Great Lakes Bay Steelheaders, Auction, noon, Midland VFW Hall. For more info call Dave Rummel, 989-205-5984.

April 13: Knight at the Faire Auction, 4 p.m. For more info call Stephanie Cleeves, 989-335-3321.

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Multi Lakes Conservation Association, 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township. For info call Glenn Kruckenberg, 248-363-9109 or www.multilakes.com

Sunday: Country breakfast, 2nd Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon.

Tuesday: Bingo, 6:30 p.m.

Friday: Fish Fry, 5:30-8 p.m. 

Shooting Sports

Rockford Sportsman’s Club, 11115 Northland Drive. For info call 616-866-4273 or checkout www.rockfordsportsmansclub.com

First Saturday of each month (except November): Cowboy Action Shoot.

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Chesaning Area Conservation Club, 13750 Baldwin Rd., Chesaning. For info call Duane Moore, 989-865-6940.

Wednesday: Trap, 6:30-10 p.m.

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Four Square Conservation Club & Sportsman’s Association, 6777 Cline Road. For info call 810-327-6859 or www.foursquaresportsman.com

Every Thursday Night: Indoor Pistol Shoot.

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Post 46 Hunting & Fishing Club, 8888 Dexter Townhall Rd. Dexter.

Tuesday: Trap Shooting, 4 p.m.

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West Walker Sportsman Club, 0-601 Leonard St. NW, Grand Rapids. For info call Patrick Murray, 616-453-5081.

All Year: Open 7 days a week.

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Livingston County Wildlife Conservation Club, For info call 810-231-1811.

Every Tuesday: Trap Shoots, 4 p.m.-dusk.

Multi-Lakes Conservation Association 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township. For info call Pete Cesaro, 248-363-9109.

Sporting Clays:

Thursday: 3 p.m.-dusk.

Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday: Noon-dusk 

Archery 

Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club, Clarkston. For info contact 248-623-0444 or visit ocsclub.org

Monday: FITA, 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Indoors, Cricket, 7 p.m.

Feb. 10: 3-D Indoor Open & IBO, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

March 10: 3-D Shoot Indoor, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

April 14: 3-D Shoot Outdoor, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

May 1: 3-D League, 4 p.m.

May 1: Youth 3-D Instructional League, 5 p.m.

May 2: Field & Hunter League, 9 a.m. & 4 p.m.

May 7: 3-D League, 9 a.m. & 4 p.m.

June 9: 3-D Shoot, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

June 22: IBO 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

June 23: IBO, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

July 14: 3-D Shoot, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

July 30: Broadhead League, 4 p.m.

July 31: Broadhead League, 9 a.m.

Aug. 1: Broadhead League, 4 p.m.

Aug. 11: 3-D Shoot 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sept. 7: Flashlight Shoot, at dark.

Sept. 7: Bowhunter Jamboree, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sept. 8: Bowhunter Jamboree, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sept. 24: Flint League, 7 p.m.

Oct. 3: Women League, 6 p.m.

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Dundee Sportsman’s Club, 2300 Plank Road, Dundee,. For info call 734-777-2719.

Sunday: 4th Sunday, 3-D Archery

\Meetings 

Huron Valley Sportfishing Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 200. For info call Richard Montre, 734-847-7814.

Mulit-Lakes Conservation Association meets every 3rd Wednesday of every month except November, 8 p.m., at the Clubhouse. For info call Sam Mullins, 248-363-9109. 

Detroit Area Steelheaders meets the last Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Polish/American Hall. For info call Bob Mitchell, 586-524-8887.

Freeland Conservation Club meets 1st Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the Club. For info call Ken Balden, 989-695-2641.

Downriver Walleye Federation meets 3rd Monday of every month, except December, 7:30 p.m., Westfield Center. For info call Terry Pickard, 248-520-0116.

Huron Valley Steelheaders meets 3rd Thursday of every month. American Legion Post #200 For info call Carroll White, 734-626-3112.

Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club meets 2nd Sunday of every month, 5:30 p.m., at the Clubhouse. For info call 248-321-9503.

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Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report – Feb. 1, 2019 http://bit.ly/2Tnfmiv

SOUTHEASTERN LP

Lake St. Clair

Lake St. Clair was freezing before rain and 40 degree temperatures moved in. Anglers had been getting into bluegills and sunfish at the north end out near the Raft Restaurant and the Fair Haven Launch. The areas both in and outside the canals and docks have been the hot spots. Pike have been seen cruising the area and a few have been speared. Yellow perch are abundant but the majority of fish caught near the Raft, Fair Haven and Selfridge were between 3 and 5 inches. 

Lakeside Fishing Shops, (586) 777-7003.

Lake Orion

Ice was running up to 6 inches thick on some of the smaller lakes in the area, less on others, before rain and warm temperatures invaded the area. Extreme caution is advised when heading out on all lakes. Frigid temperatures were in the forecast so anglers were hoping the lakes freeze back up quickly.

Lakes Village Stop/Mobile Gas Station, (248) 693-4565.

SOUTHWESTERN LP

Coloma Area

Anglers are getting out on some of the channels in the area and catching pan fish, but warm temperatures and rain put a damper on everything. Extreme caution is advised whenever heading out on the ice. Hunting pressure has been very light.

Ellinee Bait and Tackle, (269) 468-7522

Grand Rapids Area

Some nice steelhead have been caught in the Grand River down below the Sixth Street Dam. Beads, wax worms and spawn are all attracting attention. 

Al & Bob’s Sports, (616) 245-9156.

Plainwell Area

There was decent ice on the channels and in west bay on Gun Lake and anglers were able to walk out to fish. Panfish, walleyes and pike have been caught. There was still open water in spots on the lake. Extreme caution is advised. 

Gillett’s Bait and Hardware, (269) 672-5371.

CENTRAL LP

Saginaw Bay Area

Near Pinconning, ice anglers were heading out on Saginaw Bay up to three-quarters of a mile off Whites Beach, but the perch bite has been slow. A few anglers ventured out from the trailer park near the mouth of the Saginaw River and were targeting 8 feet of water. On the Saginaw River, ice fishing was just getting started. There was no activity at Wickes Park or Rust Avenue, but there were anglers out near Ojibway Island who reported catching a few walleye when jigging firetiger or Wonder Bread Rapalas tipped with minnows. There was some fishing activity off First Street, at various locations along Crow Island, and near Veteran’s Park on M-13, however most anglers caught undersized fish. The ice through Bay City was still sketchy. 

Franks Great Outdoors, (989) 697-5341.

Ludington Area

Anglers were using Wilson Hill Park to access Hamlin Lake, though anglers are still being advised to use caution as there may be thin spots in the ice. Catch rates for panfish have slowed with most anglers reporting 10 fish at th most. Though the numbers were down, the size of the fish has been decent, with a few big crappie mixed in with the bluegills. The perch were small at 3 to 5 inches. Those targeting pike had limited success, and many of those caught were undersized. A few walleyes have been caught near the South Bayou, anglers were struggling to find keep. 

Captain Chuck’s Fishing, Hunting and Archery, (231) 843-4458.

NORTHWESTERN LP

East Jordan Area

Lake Charlevoix is giving up a lot of Herring 80 to 100 feet of water. Rattle spoons and jigs are producing good results. Perch up to 14 inches have been caught in the south arm of Charlevoix in 30 feet of water. Walleyes have been caught, too. Muskie fishing has been outstanding on the Bellaire Chain of Lakes including a 51-incher and a 49-incher caught on Intermediate Lake. There was about a foot of snow on the ground with more on the way. Hunting pressure has been light, but rabbit hunting has been good on Beaver Island. 

Tom’s Bait & Tackle, (231) 536-3521.

Wellston Area

Steelhead fishing has been fair with a low flow on the Big Manistee and Bear Creek. With the low flow the action has been fair. There was about 8 inches of snow on the ground with more on the way.

Pappy’s Bait & Tackle, (231) 848-4142.

Cadillac Area

Ice fishing has been pretty good on lakes Cadillac and Mitchell, especially for walleye and pike. Bluegill numbers were up and down. Walleye anglers were jigging or using tip-ups in 10 to 15 feet of water. Pike are hitting mainly on tip-ups. Kentwood Park on Lake Cadillac was producing some nice crappie. On Lake Mitchell, bluegill and crappie were found out from Small Cove. 

Pilgrim Village Fishing Shop, (231) 775-5412.

NORTHEASTERN LP

Grayling Area

There was about a foot of ice on most lakes in the area. Anglers report catching some nice pike and walleyes on Lake Margrethe and a few perch up to 8 to 10 inches. Minnows and jigs have produced for the perch and walleyes. There was a foot of snow on the ground with more in the forecast. Predator hunting has been good. 

Skip’s Sport Shop, (989) 348-7111.

Old AuSable Fly Shop, (989) 348-3330

Houghton Lake Area

Fishing has been hit or miss on Houghton Lake. The East Bay has finally tightened up. The lake had about 6 inches of snow on top. Anglers still need to use caution near the creeks and rivers. Also watch for multiple pressure cracks. Bluegills are still hitting wigglers and wax worms, and crappie are hitting small jigging spoons tipped with a minnow. Glow lures seem to work best. For walleye, try jigging spoons or jigging Raps tipped with a minnow head. The fish are moving around the lake so anglers shouldn’t be afraid to move to find them. 

Lyman’s on the Lake, (989) 422-3231.

Higgins Lake Area

Anglers reported good success on Higgins Lake. Perch have been caught in 20 to 40 feet of water near the Main Island and the Sunken Island. Good pike action with a few fish over 20 pounds has been reported off Sam-O-Set Road and the South State Park. Lake trout have been caught by those jigging or using tip-ups with minnows in 80 to 100 feet of water. Rainbow trout have been caught in front of the Conference Center and off Big Creek when using wigglers in shallow waters. A few smelt were taken off the west launch, Big Creek and the North State Park in the late evening. 

Higgins Lake Sport & Tackle, (989) 821-9517.

EASTERN UP

Pickford Area

Walleye fishing has been fantastic on Munuscong Bay. A fair number of perch also have been caught. Anglers are catching a lot of 3- to 6-pounders and a few even larger. Ice was running up to 18 inches thick, with slush on top in some pockets. Down on Lake Huron, anglers are catching very good numbers of perch at Hessel in 12 to 14 feet of water. Splake also have been caught. Coyote hunting has been very good. 

Wilderness Treasures, (906) 647-4002.

Drummond Island Area

Ice is running between 14 and 18 inches in Potagannassing Bay where anglers report catching (and spearing) good numbers of northern pike. Decent numbers of perch also have been caught. There was about a foot of snow on top of the ice. Coyote and rabbit hunting has been slow to get started.

Johnson’s Sport Shop, (906) 493-6300.

Curtis Area

There was over a foot of ice on Manistique Lakes, but caution is always advised. Beware of pressure cracks on all the lakes. Walleyes, pike and perch are hitting on Big Manistique and walleyes, pike and bluegills are hitting on South Manistique. Those jigging and setting tip-ups are all catching fish. Predator hunting has been fair. 

Mick’s Bait Shop, (906) 586-6040.

CENTRAL UP

Escanaba Area

Ice conditions improved on Lake Michigan’s Little Bay de Noc with the cold temperatures, moving anglers as far south as Portage Point. The Portage area was still considered dangerous. The head of the bay had drifted snow cover. The pressure cracks are large and were noticeable, but may become covered with additional snowfall; use caution. Walleye fishing picked up, with fair to good catches reported near Portage Point when jigging Rapalas or using tip-ups with minnows in 30 to 50 feet of water. The Escanaba Power Plant area, Gladstone Bay as well as the second and third reefs also produced fair catches in 27 to 50 feet of water. Pike were speared in the Escanaba Yacht Harbor using live decoys, and a fair to good number of pike were caught off the Escanaba Beach in 25 feet of water. Perch anglers reported spotty catches with the best action along the Kipling flats. 

Bay View Bait & Tackle, (906) 786-1488.

BayShore Resort Bait & Tackle, (906) 428-2950.

WESTERN UP

L’Anse Area

Fishing has been very good on Keweenaw and Huron bays. Anglers report catching good numbers of walleyes in Huron Bay along with a couple splake and burbot. In Keweenaw Bay, the ice is still forming in the middle of the bay but anglers are fishing off the Falls, the Willow Tree and at the head of the bay by the Red Rocks. A lot of splake have been caught, most are between 15 and 16 inches. Tip-ups baited with shiners are producing good results. Predator hunting has been decent.

Indian Country Sports, (906) 524-6518.

Bergland Area

Overall ice conditions and travel remained good on Lake Gogebic, but fishing pressure was light. Walleye anglers are working jigs and tip-ups with minnows in 12 to 16 feet of water and also in 24 to 28 feet of water. Perch reports have been excellent for some with others marking lots of fish but not catching the finicky biters. Wigglers, spikes and waxies worked well when fished in 23 to 29 feet of water.

Bear’s Nine Pines Resort, (906) 842-3361.

Iron River Area

There was plenty of ice on lakes in Iron County and anglers there report pretty good action. Panfish and walleyes are hitting on most lakes in the area including Chicagon, Hagerman and the Michigamme Reservoir.

Luckey’s Sport Shop, (906) 265-0151.

The DNR contributed to this report.

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Question: Here in southern Ontario when the temperatures drop below -15C they make students stay inside for recess. In more northern cities when temperatures are normally in the -15 to -20 range, do they still have indoor recess, or are children more prepared and dress for outdoor play?

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Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Feb. 1, 2019 http://bit.ly/2GcODl0

District 1 – Baudette area

CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked anglers on Lake of the Woods. A boyfriend and girlfriend were cited after having purchased a combination angling license, which is for married couples only. 

CO Eric Benjamin (Warroad) worked ATVing, snowmobiling, and angling enforcement. Benjamin also assisted with an annual snowmobile safety class in Warroad where 22 students earned their certificates. 

CO Jeremy Woinarowicz (Thief River Falls) investigated untagged and untended traps in the Thief River Falls area and responded to a call about dogs chasing deer. 

CO Tony Elwell (Thief River Falls) reports enforcement action was taken for various portable and non-portable fishing shelter violations. Ice anglers are reminded that portable shelters left unattended or overnight need reflective material, a shelter license displayed, as well as ID displayed. Furthermore, nonportable shelters just out for the day still need a shelter license and ID displayed. 

CO Hannah Mishler (Baudette) spent the week checking anglers on area lakes and working a detail with area officers and supervisors on Lake of the Woods and Upper Red Lake. Enforcement action was taken for various violations, including angling with extra lines, angling with unattended lines, possession of dressed fillets on special-regulation lakes, angling without a license, overlimits of walleyes, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a small amount of marijuana, and other drug-related charges. A careless driving incident also was handled on Upper Red Lake.

District 2 – Bemidji area

CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports speaking at a local sports club meeting. Time also was spent working predator-hunting activity. 

CO Chris Vinton (Perham) reports recent snowfalls have improved area trails but brutally cold weather slowed most outdoor activities in the area. Several calls were received about a couple of dead swans on an area lake that most likely struck a power lines. The area is near a spot of open water frequented by local swans. DNR Wildlife staff is aware of the situation and wanted to let the public know that unless the swans become a risk to the motoring public, nature will be left to take its course.   

CO Steve Chihak (Moorhead) spent the week working sportfishing, small-game hunting, and snowmobiling enforcement.

CO Bill Landmark (Pelican Rapids) spent the week checking anglers and snowmobiling activity, and conducting aeration permit inspections. Enforcement action was taken for failure to transfer snowmobile registration, operating an unregistered snowmobile, operating an aeration system without a permit, and angling without a license in possession.

District 3 – Fergus Falls area

CO Tricia Plautz (Henning) continues to work on a background investigation for a possible future employee. Plautz also conducted a snowmobile safety field and test day, certifying 15 students during the weekend. 

CO Andrew Goodman (Elbow Lake) worked a detail on Lake Mille Lacs with COs Karon and Lor. Goodman spent additional time working snowmobile trails with CO Baumbarger, with limited activity found despite good trail conditions. A report about dead swans was fielded. It was determined the extreme cold had caused the birds to become frozen to the ice in an area previously kept open by flowing water. 

CO Shane Osborne (Evansville) checked anglers, ATVers, and snowmobile riders and fish houses. A trespassing complaint was received and investigated regarding a coyote hunter. 

CO Mitch Lawler (Alexandria) reports an enforcement detail was worked on snowmobile with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Anglers were checked, with a few citations issued for extra lines, a crappie overlimit, and illegal-length fish. 

CO Daniel Baumbarger (Glenwood) had the honor of handing out hunting knives to several young hunters at a banquet. They’d harvested their first deer this past fall.  

District 4 – Walker area

CO Jacqueline Hughes (Longville) patrolled lakes for angling activity. Fishing remains slow for the majority of fish species. Enforcement action for the week included failure to display current registration, not having a license in possession, and failure to properly display a shelter tag. 

CO Mark Mathy (Cass Lake) primarily checked anglers on area lakes. Enforcement action was taken for several pike within the protected slot, unattended lines, extra lines, unlicensed fish houses, possessing walleye fillets without carcasses on a special-regulation lake, and no license in possession.

District 5 – Eveleth area

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls) reports bitter cold continues in the area, which limited outdoor activities. However, recent snowfall brought out more snowmobile traffic. COs Slatinski and Kittelson attended the Arrowhead 135 rules and safety meeting, and monitored traffic at major road crossings during the start of the race. 

CO Shane Zavodnik (International Falls) reports frigid temperatures in the Northland. The CO observed minus-41 degrees with expected temperatures to hit as low as minus-50 degrees in the next couple of days. A few of the violations encountered during the week included expired snowmobile registration, failure to transfer ownership, possession of marijuana, and excessive speed on trails. 

CO John Slatinski (Ray) reports extreme temperatures as low as minus-44 degrees were seen in the area and the overall amount of outdoor activity decreased. Time was spent assisting a contractor with a project requiring a waters permit. The party is hoping to start when the weather cooperates. To avoid delays, now is the time to apply for permits for projects that are being planned for early spring. 

CO Duke Broughten (Cook) assisted local law enforcement with one of many snowmobile crashes this past week. Speed was the contributing factor in all of the crashes. While working snowmobile trail enforcement, Broughten stopped a snowmobiler for going through two posted stop signs. The snowmobiler was going too fast and had no way of stopping. The snowmobiler stated, “Well I slowed down, but I guess I should have stopped.” 

CO Matt Frericks (Virginia) spent time patrolling Virginia-area lakes for anglers and found little activity. The CO also attended a memorial service for Duluth Police Department K9 Haas. 

CO Mark Fredin (Aurora) responded to a snowmobile accident with injuries in which the driver was thrown from his machine and struck his head on a tree. 

District 6 – Two Harbors area

CO John Velsvaag (Ely) checked trout anglers this past week. Fishing was very slow. Velsvaag took several calls about trapping regulations. 

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) spent time checking trout anglers and working snowmobile trails. Bermel responded to two snowmobile accidents on consecutive days involving head injuries and a broken femur. Enforcement action was taken for failure to display snowmobile registration, no trout stamp, live minnows on a trout lake, and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. 

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Tofte) checked snowmobilers and ice anglers along the North Shore. The extreme cold kept most people off the ice.

District 7 – Grand Rapids area

CO Randy Patten (Northome) patrolled snowmobile trails and checked anglers on area lakes. He also handled an injured-deer call and continued to work an ongoing snowmobile trespass problem. 

CO Jayson Hansen (Bigfork) worked snowmobile and fishing enforcement. He also responded to miscellaneous complaints regarding wildlife.  

CO Mike Fairbanks (Deer River) attended training, checked anglers, and monitored snowmobiling activity. Enforcement action was taken for license issues and snowmobile registration issues.

CO Thomas Sutherland (Grand Rapids) worked anglers and snowmobilers, with enforcement action taken for unregistered snowmobiles and not having angling licenses while fishing. Presentations were given to multiple grade-schoolers at a local elementary school where furs of Minnesota animals were shared with the students.

CO Jimmy Van Asch (Pengilly) worked snowmobiling and angling activity in the area. Anglers are reporting limited success with frigid, subzero temperatures experienced during the weekend. 

CO Taylor Hochstein (Hill City) reports that despite the frigid temperatures, many people were still willing to brave the cold to get out and enjoy the outdoors. The people who dressed right found out that most area trails are in good shape. Enforcement action was taken for violations including juveniles riding snowmobiles without a safety certificate, no shelter license, and snowmobile and ATV registration issues.

District 8 – Duluth area

CO Andy Schmidt (Duluth) worked anglers on area lakes and rivers and checked shore anglers along Lake Superior. Time also was spent following up on trespassing complaints, snowmobile trail issues, and nuisance/injured animals. Schmidt assisted with a search warrant and taught a safety class for Proctor High School students.

CO Kipp Duncan (Duluth) worked several lakes for winter fishing during the week. Several complaints were investigated. Time also was spent on equipment maintenance, equipment inventory, training, and computer work.  

CO Jeff Humphrey (Cromwell) checked ice-angling activity on area lakes and worked snowmobile and OHV enforcement. CO Humphrey also assisted the sheriff’s office with a vehicle rollover incident. A report of a snared deer is also under investigation. 

Lake Superior Marine Unit

CO Keith Olson (Lake Superior Marine Unit) checked ice anglers in the Duluth harbor. Catches of sturgeon have been showing up in the evening bite, while coho salmon are being caught along the North Shore and in Two Harbors. During the week, Olson also attended the United Northern Sportsmen’s 65th annual ice-fishing contest on Island Lake. 

CO Matt Miller (Lake Superior Marine Unit) checked anglers and snowmobilers. A few boaters are getting out from the Two Harbors access and having some success with salmon. 

District 9 – Brainerd area

CO Bob Mlynar (Aitkin) worked angling and snowmobiling activity. Three individuals escaped an early-morning fish house fire on Lake Mille Lacs and were located several hours later to ensure proper cleanup. A return to the site the following day showed they did a fantastic job of cleaning up. Two brothers were contacted after Mlynar witnessed them drag racing snowmobiles on a trail located on a township road. They crested a hill at nearly 60 mph, riding side by side. Luckily, nobody happened to be coming from the other direction during a busy vintage ride using the same trail. Fines for their actions will be in the range of $375.

CO Karl Hadrits (Crosby) reports checking ice-angling, spearing, snowmobiling, and ski trail activity. Several enforcement contacts were made for violations including no ski passes and possession of illegal-length northern pike. A sick, emaciated deer was recovered and submitted for disease testing. 

CO Scott Fitzgerald (Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area) reports working area mine lakes for trout anglers. CO Fitzgerald reports a call about an injured deer was taken, and assistance was given to the State Patrol with a vehicle that had gone off the highway. 

CO Eric Sullivan (Pequot Lakes) responded to welfare check calls regarding fishing shelters that appeared out of the ordinary. Sullivan assisted with the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza. The CO also checked anglers on area waters. This past week’s violations included extra angling lines, no angling license, expired snowmobile registration, and no shelter license. One angler with four baited angling lines down stated he was just getting two of the lines ready for later. 

District 10 – Mille Lacs area

CO Ben Karon (Isle) took time to look into TIP complaints and start doing routine commercial checks at local bait shops. Many hours were spent on Lake Mille Lacs in the extreme cold, checking anglers with other conservation officers from around the state. Although there have been many hours dedicated to protecting the resources on/in Mille Lacs, it is unfortunate to report there are still many violations being found. Reports of theft on the lake have been taken. Please remove all valuables from your ice shelter to help avoid unwanted hardship. Time has been spent being visible and time has been spent observing (day and night) to try to deter this type of illegal activity.  

CO Dustie Speldrich (Willow River) investigated complaints about snowmobilers trespassing. One of the complaints was near a grant-in-aid snowmobile trail. The landowner reported that snowmobilers went around a gate on his property where the grant-in-aid trail used to be. The other reporting party requested extra patrol where snowmobilers were traveling on to her agricultural land.

District 11 – St. Cloud area

CO Annette Kyllo (Pierz) followed up on a complaint about dead wolves hanging in someone’s yard. When asked if it was possible they could be coyotes, the caller was adamant they were wolves. A check at the address showed they were legally taken coyotes and foxes. 

CO Caleb Silgjord (Sauk Centre) reports a turtle-trapping investigation was completed, with enforcement action taken.

CO Leah Kampa (Annandale) spent time checking anglers on area lakes. Time also was spent at a St. Cloud State University career fair and working anglers on Lake Mille Lacs. 

District 12 – Princeton area

CO Mike Krauel (Mora) spent the week checking anglers. Krauel also spent time working snowmobilers. Enforcement action was taken for illegal-length walleyes, possession of marijuana, angling with extra lines, and no angling license.

CO Phil Mohs (Center City) followed up on numerous cases from the deer season. Time was spent at the Stearns County Courthouse regarding a boating while intoxicated case. 

CO Tony Musatov (Sauk Rapids) checked ice anglers and ATV and snowmobile riders. Violations were found for no angling license, no shelter license, and extra lines. 

CO Nathan Benkofske (Milaca) reports a trapping case was investigated resulting in violations for untagged snares and trapping without a license.

District 13 – West Metro area

CO Thephong Le (ELCOP) checked anglers at Fort Snelling State Park and on Pool 2 of the Mississippi River. He also assisted the U.S. Department of Agriculture with a deer-removal program. 

CO Tim Maass (Osseo) spent time patrolling area lakes, checking ice anglers and ATV users. Maass also handled a nuisance-animal complaint and fielded several phone calls dealing with hunting questions. 

CO Mike Lerchen (Bloomington) reports working metro-area lakes for ice-fishing activity. Time also was spent training on the use of new technology. A large snowmobile event was worked, with many riders braving the elements and a low amount of snow.

CO James Fogarty (Prior Lake) took a report of two abandoned fish houses on O’Dowd Lake.

CO Brent Grewe (Minnetonka) spent time checking anglers and snowmobilers and following up on complaints. Grewe continued training with K9 Shelby and attended computer training. 

District 14 – East Metro area

CO Joe Kulhanek (Hastings) spent the week monitoring anglers in the area. He also assisted Washington County deputies with their youth snowmobile safety class. The radar runs on Forest Lake were attended, with many violations observed for ATV use. 

CO Garrett Thomas (Eagan) rendered assistance to the State Patrol with a traffic accident, responded to a call regarding a suspiciously-killed fox, and conducted aerator inspections. 

CO Luke Gutzwiller (White Bear Lake) concentrated enforcement efforts on angling and recreational activity. Enforcement action was taken for license issues, ATV violations, angling violations, and litter. Numerous complaints were fielded involving litter on local lakes.  

CO Tony Salzer (Ham Lake) continued work on a big-game case with which he is assisting another agency.

CO Chris Tetrault (Maplewood) conducted follow-up on a deer-hunting situation from last fall between a landowner and a hunting party. 

District 15 – Marshall area

CO Matt Loftness (Marshall) worked coyote hunting and snowmobiling enforcement, and an ice-fishing tournament on Lake Benton. A presentation was given at the Balaton Sportsmen Club’s annual meeting.

CO Craig Miska (Ortonville) checked angling, ATVing, coyote-hunting, and snowmobiling activity during the week. Coyote hunters are reminded that the use of motor vehicles to drive, chase, run over, or kill animals is illegal. 

District 16 – New Ulm area

CO Shane Vernier (Willmar) worked area angling and snowmobiling activity. He also assisted the county with a motor vehicle crash with injuries and a snowmobile crash with injuries.  

CO Thor Nelson (New Ulm) received calls regarding wildlife problems and angling regulations. He also worked local ice-fishing contests and small-game hunting activity.

CO Dustin Miller (Windom) spent the week enforcing angling and ice shelter laws. Violations encountered included no ice shelter identification or license, littering, and angling license violations. 

District 17 – Mankato area

CO Chad Davis (Owatonna) checked small-game hunters, trappers, anglers, and snowmobile and ATV operators during the week. Davis also spent time patrolling state parks and state wildlife management areas. 

CO Jeremy Henke (Albert Lea) reports working angling, snowmobiling, and litter enforcement this past week. Henke reminds anglers that registration is required for all hard-sided houses when on the ice. And please clean up after yourself!

CO Jamie VanThuyne (Mankato) checked small-game and predator hunters. Ice conditions throughout the area continue to be inconsistent.

District 18 – Rochester area

Tyler Ramaker (La Crescent) spent time working the late-season CWD hunt in Deer Permit Area 346. Despite extreme temperatures, a good showing of resilient hunters hit the field for the three-day hunt. 

CO Mitch Boyum (Rushford) reports monitoring deer-hunting activity in Permit Area 346. Cold weather made it difficult for hunters and success was limited. 

CO Kylan Hill (Zumbrota) reports arresting multiple subjects for possessing controlled substances, felons in possession of firearms, and multiple felony warrants throughout the week. Hill also cited an individual for possessing a squirrel without a license and took part in patrolling Deer Permit Area 346 during the late-season CWD hunt.

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Banquets/Fundraisers

Feb. 2: Houston County WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Fest Building, Spring Grove. For more info call Chris Petersen, 507-450-6256.

Feb. 2: Struttin Blackbeards NWTF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Clarissa Ballroom, Clarissa. For more info call James Olson, 320-732-6903.

Feb. 2: LeRoy Rod & Gun Club Banquet, 11 a.m., Travel Lanes LeRoy. For more info call Dan Hockens, 507-696-0651.

Feb. 2: Elk River Royal RMEF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Friendly Buffalo, Big Lake. For more info call Cyndie Johnson, 763-263-5071.

Feb. 2: Southeast MDHA Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Rochester Internation Events Center. For more info call Dave Peterson, 507-365-8875.

Feb. 9: Snowmobile Safety Class, 10 a.m., Lafayette community Center, Lafayette. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.

Feb. 9: North Star RMEF Banquet, Double Tree Inn, St. Louis Park. For more info call Ben Roach, 952-270-2609.

Feb. 9: Itasca County PF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., TimberLake Lodge. For more info call Josh Berg, 952-270-0061.

Feb. 9: Fishing for a Cure Banquet, noon-2 p.m., East Side Lake, The Eagle’s, Austin. For more info austinfishingforacure@gmail.com

Feb. 9: Sibley County PF Banquet, 4 p.m., Arlington Community Center. For more info call Jon Harbarth, 507-381-2545.

Feb. 9: Vikingland Muskies Inc. Banquet, 5 p.m., Forada Supper Club. For more info call Katee Campion, 320-293-7910.

Feb. 16: Northland WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Park Hotel, Hibbing. For more info call Buck Nordlof, 218-434-0399.

Feb. 16: Southwest WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Worthington Elks Lodge, Worthington. For more info call Chris Petersen, 507-450-6256.

Feb. 16: Pine County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Tobies Banquet Hall, Hinckley. For more info call Kenny Reed, 612-759-4709.

Feb. 16: Crow River NWTF Banquet, 3:30 p.m., McLeod County Fair Grounds. For more info call Mike Loe, 320-583-1375.

Feb. 16: Des Moines Valley MDHA Banquet, 5 p.m., BARC, Windom. For more info call Denis Quarberg, 507-831-5015.

Feb. 16: Isanti County MDHA Banquet, 4 p.m., Cambridge Armed Forces Reserve Center. For more info call Jeff McCann, 763-242-8677.

Feb. 16: Northwest Suburban PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Golden Valley Country Club. For more info call Molly Davis, 763-550-9000.

Feb. 23: Western WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Worthington Elks Lodge, Worthington. For more info call Chris Petersen, 507-450-6256.

Feb. 23: Pine to Prairie PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Cormorant Town Hall, Pelican Rapids. For more info call David Blomseth, 218-849-0278.

Feb. 23: Wood City WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Dry Dock Bar & Restaurant, Duluth. For more info call Greg Nimm, 218-591-3500.

Feb. 23: River Valley RMEF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Johnson Hall, St. Peter. For more info call Bob Halquist, 507-469-2005.

Feb. 23: Legacy Fishing Retreat Banquet, 5 p.m., St. Michael’s City Hall. For more info call Rob Watlov, 612-860-2727.

Feb. 23: Martin County Conservation Club Banquet, 5 p.m., Martin Luther High School, Northrop. For more info call Justin Sommer, 507-236-8086.

Feb. 23: Chisago County PF Banquet, 4 p.m., Lent Town Hall, Stacy. For more info call Tim Kane,

Feb. 23: Heartland-Faribault PF Banquet, DHS, Delavan. For more info call Jim More, 507-462-3469.

Feb. 23: North Metro Muskies Inc, Banquet, 3 p.m., Coon Rapids VFW. For more info call Mike Riha, 763-607-2800.

Feb. 23: Prairie Lakes RMEF Banquet, 5 p.m., Holiday Inn, Willmar. For more info call Brandon Ball, 320-221-0104.

Feb. 23: Douglas County PF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria. For more info call Dean Krebs, 320-763-4122.

Feb. 23: Goodhue County PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Treasure Island Resort & Casino. For more info call Larry, 651-380-1035.

Feb. 23: North Country Spurs NWTF banquet, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Club, Grand Rapids. For more info call Scott Winter, 218-999-7386.

Feb. 23: Meeker County PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Litchfield Eagles Club. For more info call Gary Duncomb, 320-453-7465.

Feb. 28: SE Metro Delta Waterfowl Banquet, 5 p.m., Cottage Grove VFW, Cottage Grove. For more info call John Wester, 612-770-6214.

Feb. 28: Scott County PF #125 Banquet, 5 p.m., Ridges of Sand Creek, Jordan. For more info call Erica Krecklau, 952-292-3083.

March 2: Twin Cities WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel, Roseville. For more info call Chris Petersen, 507-450-6256.

March 2: Northeast WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Elks Lodge, Virginia. For more info call Buck Nordlof, 218-434-0399.

March 2: Minnesota Southeast WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Red Wing. For more info call Jim Wiltinger, 608-689-2234.

March 2: SCI North Country Bowhunter, 5 p.m., Wings North, Pine City. For more info call Kal Stoks, 651-472-3975.

March 2: Stearns County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Holiday Inn, St. Cloud. For more info call Mike Windschitl, 320-248-1116.

March 2: Snake River MDHA Banquet, 5 p.m. For more info call Jason Thomson, 320-679-9099.

March 2: Pope County Pheasant Restoration Banquet, 5 p.m., Minnewaska House, Glenwood. For more info call Michael Nemmers, 320-424-0368.

March 9: Upper MN River Valley NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Prairie’s Edge Casino & Resort, Granite Falls. For more info call Sharon Krogstad, 320-564-4063.

Season Dates

Feb. 25: Bowfishing early season opens.

Feb. 28: MN/SD border waters walleye and northern pike seasons close.

Feb. 28: Mink, muskrat (north & south), rabbit, and squirrel seasons close.

March 1: March crow & spring light goose seasons open.

March 1: MN/WI St. Croix and St. Louis rivers walleye and pike seasons close.

March 15: Fox, badger, opossum, and raccoon seasons close (statewide)

March 31: March crow season ends.

March 31: Winter Lake trout and stream trout season ends (all waters)

Shows

Feb. 1-2: MN Decoy Collectors Assoc. Show, Mpls Airport Marriott Hotel. For more info call Jim, 622-325-3557.

Feb. 7-10: La Crosse, Boat, Sports, Travel, RV & Hunting Show, Thur. 5-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10-9 p.m., Sun. 10-4 p.m., La Crosse Center, La Crosse. For more info call Chris Navratil, 952-431-9630.

Feb. 8-10: St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show, Fri. noon-9 p.m., Sat. 10-8 p.m., Sun. 10-5 p.m., St. Cloud river’s Edge Convention Center. Visit us at the Outdoor News Booth. For more info www.stcloudsportshow.com

Feb. 13-17: Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel & RV Show, Wed. & Thur. 5-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10-9 p.m., Sun. 10-4 p.m., DECC, Duluth. For more info call Chris Navratil, 952-431-9630.

Feb. 13-17: Northland Outdoors Duluth Deer Classic, Wed. & Thur. 5-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10-9 p.m., Sun. 10-4 p.m., DECC Duluth. For more info call Chris Navratil, 952-431-9630.

Feb. 23 & 24: 36th Annual Gun Show, Sat. 8-5 p.m., Sun. 9-4 p.m., Pine Technical & Community College, For more info call Christopher Keeler, 1-800-521-7463.

March 8-10: Outdoor News Deer & Turkey Classic, Fri. 1-9 p.m., Sat. 9-7 p.m., Sun. 10-5 p.m., Warnter Coliseum, State Fair Grounds, St. Paul. For more info https://mndeerclassic.com

March 16: Rudy Zwieg Decoy & Sportsman Show, 9-4 p.m., Runestone Community Center, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria. For more info call Barb Lundeen, 320-266-5129.

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

Feb. 2-3: Duluth Conv. Ctr. (DECC)

Feb. 16-17: Stillwater Armory.

Feb. 23-24: Cambridge AFRC (Armory)

March 2-3, 2019: NG Training Ctr.

March 23-24, 2019: Anoka Armory, Anoka.

March 30-31-2019: Hastings Armory.

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Minnesota Weapons Collectors Assoc. Schedule. Call 612-721-8976 for more info or tables. Sat. shows 8-5 p.m. & Sun. 9-3 p.m. Adm. $5.

Feb. 9-10: Jackpot Junction Casino.

March 16-17, 2019: State Fair Coliseum Bldg.

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Neigels Authentic Arms Shows. Call 218-736-2133 or neigel@prtel.com for more info or tables. Sat. shows 9-5 p.m. & Sun. 9-3 p.m. Adm. $4. Open to the public.

Feb. 16-17, 2019: Fergus Falls National Guard Armory.

April 13-14, 2019: Sauk Centre Civic Ice Arena.

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.

Education/Seminar 

Feb. 9: Snowmobile Safety Class, 10 a.m., Lafayette Community Center, Lafayette. For more info call Steven Rykhus, 507-276-3521.

Feb. 26: Steelhead Seminar, 6 p.m., Summit Brewing Co. Tap Room. For more info call Davin Brandt, 651-247-5121.

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

Now-Feb. 19: Greenfit Club, Hyland Lake Park Reserve.

Now-Feb. 20: Cross-country Ski Club, 10-11:30 a.m., Hyland Lake Park Reserve.

Now-Feb. 21: Cross-country Ski Club, 7-8:30 p.m., Hyland Lake Park Reserve.

Now-Feb. 27: Adapted Cross-country Ski Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hyland Lake Park Reserve.

Feb. 1: Family Snowshoeing with Hot Cocoa, 4-5:30 pm., Cleary Lake Regional Park.

Feb. 2: Snowshoeing Along the Mississippi, 10-noon, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

Feb. 2:Northern Pike Palooza, 1:30-3:30 p.m., French Regional Park.

Feb. 3: Cross-country Ski Lessons, Classic Intermediate, 9:30-11 a.m., Hyland Lake Park Reserve.

Feb. 3: Cross-country Ski Lessons, Classic Beginner, 9:30-11 a.m., Hyland Lake Park Reserve.

Feb. 4, 7: Cross-country Ski Lessons, Skate Beginner Series, 1-2:30 p.m., Hyland Lake Park Reserve.

Feb. 9: Cross-country Ski Lessons, Kids Classic, ages 9-12, noon-1:30 p.m., Hyland lake Park Reserve.

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

Feb. 2: The Life of a Voyageur, 1:30 p.m.

Feb. 9: Winter Woodpecker Walk, 10 a.m.

Feb. 19: Snowshoe by the Light of the Moon, 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 23: Native Seed Treatments for Beginners, 2 p.m.

Feb. 23: Owl Hoot-Along, Nature Family Fun With ECFE, 10 a.m.

Feb. 27: Edgerton Community Garden Plot Reg. Returning Gardeners.

March 20: Edgerton Community Garden Plot Reg. New Gardeners.

March 27, 30 April 3, 6, 10, 17: Beginning Bird Identification Classes for Adults.

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Monticello Rod and Gun Club, 1821 West River Street, Monticello, MN. For more info call Dan, 952-334-8658. 

Tues.: 6 p.m., 3 Gun, Till Labor Day.

Wed.: 5:30 p.m., Trap, Till Labor Day

Thurs.: 6 p.m., Defensive pistol & carbine. Till Labor Day.

Tournaments/Contests

Feb. 2 Anoka County PF Ice Derby, 11-2 p.m., Lake George Regional Park, Oak Grove. For more info call John Newpower, 651-983-5904.

Feb. 2: Park Rapids American Legion, Ice Fishing Contest, 1-3:30 p.m., Fish Hook Lake, Park Rapids. For more info call Jerry Benham, 218-732-5238.

Feb. 2: Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby, 9 a.m., Maple Lake, Wright County. For more info www.maplelakefishingderby.com

Feb. 3: Sleepy Eye Sportsmens Club, Contest, reg. 9:30 a.m., Sleepy Eye Lake. For more info call Lynn Krenz, 507-920-0459.

Feb. 3, 2019: Fish Lake Sportsmen’s Club Ice Fishing Contest, 1-3 p.m., Fish Lake. For more info  www.fishlakesportsmensclub.org

Feb. 9: Battle Lake Sporting Club Contest, noon-3, West Battle Lake West Side. For more info call Cole, 218-282-0168.

Feb. 16: Southwest Minnesota State University Ice Fishing Contest, 9 a.m., Lake Sarah, Murray County. Michael Van Drehle, 507-537-6266.

Feb. 16: Lake City Sportsman’s Club, Ice Fishing, 10:30-7 p.m., Lake Pepin. For more info call Amy Brinkman, 651-764-5754.

Shooting/Archery

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

Feb. 3,: 1st Sunday of the month, Feb, March, April, May Sat. & Sun. June, Aug. Sept. 8 a.m.

Meetings

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.

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.

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.

Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen’s Club Inc. Meets every 2nd Wed. of the month. For more info call Jason Neu, 320-267-8145.

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.

Brainerd Lakes Chapter of Muskies Inc. meets 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m, Waterfall Inn. For more info call Jeff Young, 218-821-3669.

Wes Libbey-Northern Lakes Izaak Walton League meets 4th Weds. of the month, 7 p.m., Central Square Mall, Grand Rapids. For more info call Marcia Anderson, 218-301-6786.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Rochester Izaak Walton League meets 1st Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., Izaak Walton Cabin, Rochester. For more info e-mail rochesterikes@gmail.com

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.

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.

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.

Monticello Rod & Gun Club. Meets last Thurs. of the Month, 7 p.m. http://bit.ly/2G4JJrh for more info.

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.

Deep C’s Men’s Christian Fishing Club West meets at Cabela’s, Rogers, 2nd Tues. of the month, 6 p.m. For more info call 763-228-1193.

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.

Prairie Woods Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Mon. of the month, 7:30 p.m., Public Library, Detroit Lakes. For more info call Dean Hendrickson, 218-439-6303.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

South Forty Archers meets on the 2nd Tues of the month all Summer, 7 p.m., Club House Ritter Park, Lakeville. For more info call David Anderson, 612-860-3909

Bush Lake Izaak Walton League meets quarterly, west Bush Lake Park Bloomington. For more info call Gregg Thopson, 612-618-8616.

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.

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.

Will Dilg Izaak Walton League meets 1st Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., Betty Jo’s Restaurant, Winona. For more info call Michael Kennedy, 507-452-6642.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

 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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