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REI Launches Bontrager, Cannondale Nationwide, Doubles Down On Cycling in 2019 https://ift.tt/2EkZFCl

New brands, new bikes, and new adventures all reflect ‘major investments in cycling’ by REI this year.

When REI retooled its cycling brand from Novara to Co-op Cycles in 2017, it marked much more than a name change. At the time, the brand sought to understand why its customer base wasn’t turning to the Co-op for bike purchases. And REI uncovered “brutal truths” about the brand’s perception within the cycling world.

Co-op Cycles was the beginning. REI rolled out new bike designs that addressed member opinions on quality, aesthetics, and utility. From road cycling to bikepacking bicycles and gear, REI began a push to become more of a “bike brand.”

And today, REI announced an expansion of its industry partnerships, including a nationwide rollout of Cannondale and Bontrager. It also formally revealed the latest evolution of its cycling brand: full-suspension mountain bikes.

REI To Sell Bontrager, Cannondale Gear

In today’s announcement, REI confirmed it will begin selling Bontrager gear in-store starting March 14, a first within the Co-op. While REI did not list specific products, it did say helmets, shoes, lighting, and “other accessories” will be included in the rollout.

“We’ve long appreciated the Bontrager brand for its innovative products and for being a true specialty brand in cycling,” said Ben Johns, REI’s general
merchandising manager. “We’re excited to partner with Bontrager to bring this line of apparel, components, and accessories to our members across the country.”

Additionally, REI said it will expand its partnership with Cannondale to make the brand available at all locations across the country. To date, REI has offered a wide selection of Cannondale bikes online and at select co-ops.

Both moves signal an effort by REI to provide more products and brands cyclists expect and recognize. And the brand acknowledged as much.

“We’ve made great progress stepping up our shops, assortments, and services to create a unique specialty experience,” Johns said. “And the changes we have
planned for 2019 will be another big step forward as we work to infuse cycling more prominently into the co-op’s DNA.”

REI Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes: DRT 3.1, 3.2

REI also added to its fleet of Co-op brand, purpose-built bicycles this year. While the brand’s first full-suspension mountain bikes went live earlier this year, today REI officially revealed the DRT 3.1 and 3.2.

Both are aluminum-frame, hydraulic disc, dropper-equipped bikes. The real differences lay in the groupset. The 3.1 has a RockShox Sektor RL fork, FSA MegaExo bottom bracket, and a 1×10-speed Shimano Deore Shadow + setup.

Meanwhile, the 3.2 offers a RockShox Revelation RC fork, SRAM DUB bottom bracket, and a 1×12 SRAM NX Eagle setup. The 3.1 and 3.2 cost $2,199 and $2,799 respectively.

Bicycle Trade-In, Expanded Rentals, New Adventures

Rounding out REI’s 2019 bike push are a few sport-specific initiatives. First, REI will double the number of multi-day cycling trips on offer, with more than 40 itineraries available this year. The brand claims there will be “a trip for every type of cyclist,” from road to mountain to gravel — and adventures for all fitness levels. REI will launch new trips in Chile, Colombia, Scotland, Spain, Canada, and the U.S.

The Co-op also announced it will pilot a trade-in for certain qualifying bikes. With it, customers can earn credit toward the purchase of a new bike at REI. Finally, REI said it will grow its rental offerings in “key markets” beginning this spring.

In all, today’s announcement reveals a renewed investment by REI to court both new and seasoned cyclists alike. With well-recognized brand partners, legitimate product launches, and programs to help engage more bikers around the world, REI appears ready to become the bike brand it set out to years ago.

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Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – March 1, 2019 https://ift.tt/2H7cweb

District 1 – Baudette area

CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked anglers on Lake of the Woods and the Roseau River and checked snowmobilers around Warroad, Roseau, and Salol. A group of anglers had in possession an overlimit of walleyes. Other anglers were found with an illegal-length walleye and extra lines.

CO Eric Benjamin (Warroad) worked ATVing, snowmobiling, and angling enforcement. The new regulations on limits for walleyes and sauger go into effect March 1 for Lake of the Woods. The 2019 regulations book reflects this and is now available. Also, angling licenses for 2018 expire Feb. 28.

CO Jeremy Woinarowicz (Thief River Falls) monitored area snowmobile trails and angling activity. Calls about a sick moose were handled.

CO Demosthenes Regas (Blackduck) reports working angling activity on special-regulation lakes throughout the week. Regas also worked a detail at the Eelpout Festival in Walker and the annual Blackduck Snowmobile Club drag races.

District 2 – Bemidji area

CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports investigating a complaint about a suspected deer taken out of season. He also assisted a neighboring officer with a “sick” moose-related complaint.

CO Brice Vollbrecht (Bemidji) monitored angling and snowmobiling activity throughout the week. Angling is difficult on most lakes with the added snow and issues with slush.

CO Chris Vinton (Perham) reports checking area lakes and making notes about fish houses still on area lakes. Vinton has received several calls relating to fish house removal. A blizzard late in the week has made removal even more difficult.

CO Jake Swedberg (Detroit Lakes) spent the week checking area lakes and ice anglers. There has been some flooding on the lakes, so be sure to take that into account with the upcoming fish house removal date.

CO Angie Warren (Mahnomen) worked snowmobiling activity on area waters and trails. Fish houses were monitored for items related to house removal.

CO Bill Landmark (Pelican Rapids) reports snow has made vehicle travel on area lakes difficult and few people were fishing. The fish house removal deadline is March 4 and anglers with their houses on the lakes need to arrange with plowing companies to help remove them. Calls from the public included complaints about snowmobile trespass and numerous calls from anglers wondering what to do because they cannot get their houses off lakes.

District 3 – Fergus Falls area

CO Tricia Plautz (Henning) worked area snowmobile trails and monitored ice-fishing activity along with fish house removal.

CO Andrew Goodman (Elbow Lake) reports working the Barrett Lake fishing tournament on Saturday. The event drew a large number of anglers. Many fish houses were removed during the weekend from area lakes. Goodman spent Sunday assisting the Grant County Sheriff’s Office with various calls due to the hazardous blizzard conditions that made travel difficult.

CO Mitch Lawler (Alexandria) reports another weekend with heavy snowmobile traffic on area trails. Registration violations seemed to be the only enforcement issues.

CO Brian Holt (Osakis) reports time was spent monitoring coyote hunting and recreational vehicle activity. COs Holt and Baumbarger worked snowmobile and trail enforcement in vacant stations around Itasca State Park.

District 4 – Walker area

CO Jacqueline Hughes (Longville) reports continued patrol of anglers and snowmobilers. She also worked at the Eelpout Festival on Leech Lake.

CO Mark Mathy (Cass Lake) primarily checked anglers and snowmobilers associated with the Eelpout Festival event. Leech Lake, in the event area, resembled a shallow icy marsh more than a sheet of ice. Slush up to 2 feet deep made large areas of the lake impassable for all vehicles, including tracked ATVs. Enforcement action was taken for several snowmobiling and angling violations. Assistance was provided in some instances for people having medical events such as frostbite and hypothermia. Some of that was due to the high level of intoxication of individuals, lack of proper clothing, and poor conditions on the lake.

District 5 – Eveleth area

CO Shane Zavodnik (International Falls) spent time working snowmobiling, angling, and alcohol-related enforcement during the week. Zavodnik worked a detail with fellow conservation officers at the Eelpout Festival in Walker. Ice conditions were quite tough during the event.

CO John Slatinski (Ray) responded, along with multiple other agencies, to a snowmobile crash in which the operator hit a tree. The crash resulted in a helicopter transfer of the victim to a hospital. This was one of several recent crashes in the area.

CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports heavy snowmobiling activity during the week. Personal injury accidents in the area continue. Lack of registration displayed continues to be a common violation.

CO Duke Broughten (Cook) spent the week monitoring angling and snowmobiling activity. More snowmobile crashes were reported.

CO Don Bozovsky (Hibbing) primarily worked anglers and snowmobile riders. There were many snowmobilers out during the weekend. Special emphasis was put on speed enforcement after a number of serious injury crashes during the previous week. Registration and speed violations were found to be in abundance. Fish house owners are urged to consider removing fish houses before the removal deadline. Horror stories are filtering in about marathon efforts in getting them off, with slush and snow making it difficult to impossible to do so. Bozovsky saw a first during the week: A dad was found with a toddler in a “playpen” in a portable fish house. Though the quarters were pretty tight, the toddler seemed comfortable.

CO Mark Fredin (Aurora) primarily worked snowmobiling enforcement on state trails and found violations of speed and registration problems.

District 6 – Two Harbors area

CO John Velsvaag (Ely) checked anglers and snowmobilers this past week. Trail conditions are good and fishing was slow. Velsvaag took several calls about deer feeding and questions about trespassing laws.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) worked snowmobile trail and angling enforcement and assisted with the Eelpout Festival in Walker. Slush and water conditions on Leech Lake were extremely bad. In one instance, Bermel found a fish house unoccupied but smelled the odor of marijuana coming from a vent. He returned later and cited two individuals for marijuana possession.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Tofte) checked anglers and snowmobile riders. Snowmobiling activity is busy, but fishing remains slow.

District 7 – Grand Rapids area

CO Randy Patten (Northome) patrolled area lakes and snowmobile trails, performed equipment maintenance, assisted anglers with a snowmobile stuck in slush, and responded to a call about a possible missing person.

CO Jayson Hansen (Bigfork) worked snowmobiling and fishing enforcement. He also took care of wildlife-related complaints.

CO Mike Fairbanks (Deer River) checked anglers, monitored snowmobiling activity, and assisted with motor vehicles in ditches. Fairbanks and his K9 partner Si also attended the Safari Club banquet in the Twin Cities.

CO Sarah Grell (Grand Rapids) spent time checking snowmobiling activity this past week. The CO also investigated a complaint about birch pole theft. Enforcement action is pending.

CO Jimmy Van Asch (Pengilly) reports working snowmobiling and angling enforcement. Van Asch also spent time completing an ongoing timber theft investigation.

CO Taylor Hochstein (Hill City) primarily worked snowmobiling enforcement throughout the week. Enforcement action was taken for ice shelters without licenses, excessive speed on a snowmobile, and failure to display snowmobile registration.

District 8 – Duluth area

CO Jacob Willis (Brookston) saw heavy snowmobiling activity again this past week. Registration issues are still being seen with people not displaying current stickers or displaying in a fashion that does not meet statutory requirements. Enforcement action was taken for operating with expired registration.

CO Kipp Duncan (Duluth) continued to work winter fishing on Lake Superior. Many people are enjoying excellent ice conditions on Lake Superior, allowing access to lake trout and salmon. Duncan also attended training at Camp Ripley.

CO Jeff Humphrey (Cromwell) worked snowmobiling and angling enforcement. The CO also fielded questions about fish house removal and safety training courses.

CO Scott Staples (Carlton) worked snowmobile patrols in the area. Time was spent checking area lakes for fish houses that may get left on after the deadline and potential litter violations.

Lake Superior Marine Unit

CO Matt Miller (Lake Superior Marine Unit) checked ice anglers as the rare, accessible ice sticks around on the North Shore shoreline. A reminder that all anglers ages 18 to 64 are required to have a Minnesota trout stamp while angling on Minnesota waters of Lake Superior. Enforcement action was taken for angling and snowmobile violations.

District 9 – Brainerd area

CO Jim Guida (Brainerd) worked snowmobile trail enforcement and fielded questions about fish shelter removal deadlines. Guida also patrolled Lake Vermilion with northern conservation officers. Enforcement contacts were made with snowmobilers with loud, modified exhausts.

CO Patrick McGowan (Pine River) patrolled snowmobile trails throughout Cass and Crow Wing counties. McGowan also assisted at the Eelpout Festival on Leech Lake.

CO Amber Ladd (McGregor) patrolled snowmobile trails and anglers. She also spoke with several anglers about fish house removal and reminded them when their angling licenses expire.

CO Eric Sullivan (Pequot Lakes) worked the Eelpout Festival on Leech Lake this past weekend. Violations detected included extra lines, unattended lines, expired recreational vehicle registration, impaired operation, and possession of controlled substances.

CO Karl Hadrits (Crosby) worked snowmobile and ski trails, checking anglers, and gave presentations to students at Brainerd High School in wildlife forensics, natural resources law enforcement, and furbearing animals. A complaint involving people arguing over a fishing spot with behavior including obscene gestures and words, fish houses too close to each other, banking snow to aggravate, drilling holes to intentionally flood out the other person’s fish house, and other unsportsmanlike conduct was investigated. A 65-year-old man was found operating a snowmobile at a speed of 98 miles per hour. When the man came into radar range, officers observing the situation believed he was slowing down from a much higher speed. The man said he thought what he was doing was safe.

CO Scott Fitzgerald (CCSRA) reports working area snowmobile trails during the week. He also assisted with a kids fishing day in the Aitkin area where kids were taught how to ice fish and also some ice safety techniques. Fitzgerald patrolled the SRA and checked for illegal vehicle traffic. A case of someone plowing snow onto a snowmobile trail was investigated.

District 10 – Mille Lacs area

CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked angler activity, which was slowing down as the snow piled up. Lots of houses were coming off lakes, resulting in investigations of debris left behind.

CO Ashley Whiteoak (Malmo) patrolled by snowmobile on area snowmobile trails.

CO Dustie Speldrich (Willow River) spent time patrolling area snowmobile trails and lakes. She also documented ice shelters that had litter around them. One ice shelter appeared abandoned due to its condition and lack of identification.

CO Dan Starr (Onamia) and CO Karon assisted with the search and rescue of two stranded anglers on Lake Mille Lacs. The anglers ran out of propane and extreme wind blew ice roads shut, preventing travel.

CO Bret Grundmeier (Hinckley) continued to spend time patrolling snowmobile trails. Fishing activity was down compared to past weeks, likely due to deep snow making it difficult to move around on the lakes. Several angling groups were found digging out pickups and ATVs that were partially buried in snowdrifts.

District 11 – St. Cloud area

CO Annette Kyllo (Pierz) worked a detail on Leech Lake during the Eelpout Festival in Walker. Deep snow and slush made travel on the lake extremely difficult in most areas, and many of the plowed lake roads were covered with at least 18 inches of water.

CO Caleb Silgjord (Sauk Centre) attended multiple community events during the week, including a Green Grove Rod and Gun Club meeting, a Minnesota Darkhouse and Angling Association meeting, and a presentation for elementary classes at the Swanville school. Time also was spent patrolling station snowmobile trails and lakes in the area.

CO Chad Thesing (Albany) spent time working snowmobilers and anglers. Recent snow in the area has the trails in great shape and many snowmobilers were out and about enjoying the good snow. Assistance was given to the sheriff’s office with a burglary call and the rescue of a stranded snowmobiler who was stuck in a remote portion of the snowmobile trail.

District 12 – Princeton area

CO Mike Krauel (Mora) spent the week working ice anglers and snowmobiling activity. Krauel would like to remind anglers that the shelter removal deadline is fast approaching and ice conditions are getting worse with the heavy snowfalls.

CO Trent Seamans (Big Lake) spent the week patrolling snowmobile trails and area lakes. Enforcement action was taken for expired registration, improper display of registration, and failing to stop for a trail stop sign.

CO Nathan Benkofske (Milaca) reports spending the week on the area snowmobile trails. A big-game case was investigated that involved unlawful party hunting leading to charges of lending/borrowing of licenses and unregistered deer.

District 13 – West Metro area

CO Arnaud Kpachavi (Mound) spent the week working snowmobile and fishing activity. He also attended training and patrolled area trails and lakes.

CO Tim Maass (Osseo) continued to work local snowmobile trails with the record snowfall this month. Time also was spent checking ice anglers on area lakes. Maass also investigated trespassing issues involving snowmobilers riding off trails.

CO Vang Lee (ELCOP) assisted the Belle Plaine Police Department with snowmobile regulations and provided a ride-along.

CO Thephong Le (ELCOP) focused on snowmobile, ice-fishing and ski pass activities. He also attended computer training at Camp Ripley.

CO Mike Lerchen (Bloomington) focused his efforts on fishing and recreational vehicle enforcement. Time was also spent working the Eelpout Festival on Leech Lake. Poor ice conditions made the fishing difficult.

CO James Fogarty (Prior Lake) spent the week patrolling lakes and snowmobile trails. Several anglers were checked and most were dreading the pending snow. Lots of fishing shelters were removed in advance of a recent storm. Fogarty removed several shelters that were left behind for several weeks with no activity or identification. If you are missing a portable shelter from a Scott County lake, please contact Fogarty to see if yours was collected.

District 14 – East Metro area

CO Scott Arntzen (Forest Lake) reports doing snowmobile enforcement, checking anglers, and monitoring ice shelter removal. Arntzen also spoke to students at a firearms safety class in Forest Lake and responded to a call about an injured animal.

CO Luke Gutzwiller (White Bear Lake) spent time working angling and snowmobiling activity. Gutzwiller would like to remind anglers that the ice shelter removal date is March 4 on area lakes. An injured bald eagle was recovered and transported to the Raptor Center for treatment.

District 15 – Marshall area

CO Blong Lor (Redwood Falls) spent the week checking ice anglers. Recent heavy snows have made transportation on the ice challenging. Time also was spent checking snowmobilers and coyote hunters.

CO Jim Robinson (Slayton) spent the week working anglers and conducting investigations. Continual blowing snow is frustrating most outdoor recreationists.

CO Matt Loftness (Marshall) spent the week working ice fishing, coyote hunting, and snowmobiling enforcement. The inland waters walleye/northern seasons ended quietly because of difficult travel conditions on area lakes.

District 16 – New Ulm area

CO Thor Nelson (New Ulm) received calls regarding sick deer and snowmobile trespass on a state wildlife management area. Wildlife feeding isn’t encouraged but has become common this winter. Nelson wants to remind those who feed pheasants and deer (where legal) that feeding pheasants in the open exposes them to predation by hawks and eagles. Feeding them under brushy areas would be better for the pheasants. Feeding straight corn in large amounts to deer can be fatal this time of the year due to acidosis.

District 17 – Mankato area

CO Corey Wiebusch (Mankato) reports that weather-related assistance was given to local agencies and the State Patrol for vehicles stuck in drifts or in ditches.

CO Jamie VanThuyne (Mankato) focused on snowmobile enforcement throughout the week. VanThuyne also checked anglers, attended a career fair, and assisted with a snowmobile safety class.

CO Chad Davis (Owatonna) checked predator hunters, trappers, anglers, and snowmobile and ATV operators during the week.

District 18 – Rochester area

CO Tom Hemker (Winona) assisted local law enforcement with weather-related issues. In one case, he assisted a stranded motorist who followed his GPS, which told his to get off the closed interstate and put him on a drifted county road.

CO Tyler Ramaker (La Crescent) attended computer and airboat training. Time also was spent assisting the State Patrol and other local agencies with the response to severe weather incidences on Sunday, Feb. 24.

CO Kylan Hill (Zumbrota) gave a presentation at an area firearms safety class. The CO also assisted agencies in the southeast with the treacherous road conditions.

CO Kevin Prodzinski (Wabasha) reports working more ice fishing and snowmobiling enforcement. Fishing access is tough, with a lot of slush beneath a lot of snow. Prodzinski assisted area law enforcement and the State Patrol with numerous stranded motorists during Sunday’s blizzard conditions.

CO Phil George (Rochester) checked snowmobiling and angling activity, spoke with Riverside Elementary fourth-grade classes about ice safety, and took a complaint about a sick or injured deer. Assistance was also given to multiple agencies in dealing with local blizzard conditions on Sunday afternoon and evening.

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Banquets/Fundraisers

March 1: North Fork Crow River NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Queen Bee’s Bar & Grill, Paynesville. For more info call Barb Schmitz, 320-905-0543.

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 2: Deer Creek NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Stewartville American Legion. For more info call Matt Hill, 507-951-5614.

March 2: UMD DU Banquet, Clyde Iron Works. For more info call Brady Dulian, 715-379-1917.

March 2: Stillwater DU Banquet, Heights Hall & Club. For more info call Deb Manley, 612-867-3767.

March 2: Clay County DU Banquet, Hjemhomst Center. For more info call Travis Boland, 218-790-0743.

March 2: McLeod Fish & Wildlife Banquet, 3:30 p.m., Pla-Mor Ballroom, Glencoe. For more info call Adam Domman, 320-237-2354.

March 5: Rum River MWA Banquet, 5 p.m., The Links at Northfork, Ramsey. For more info call Ross Hedin, 763-267-3704.

March 7: Valley Yelpers NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Caribou Gun Club, Le Suer. For more info call Tom Bender, 507-248-3230.

March 7: Zumbrota DU Banquet, Zumbrota VFW. For more info call Mark Braaten, 507-951-2485.

March 8: Tri-County DU Banquet, 5 p.m., New Prague. For more info call Steve Smisek, 952-403-1661.

March 8: NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Chart House Restaurant, Lakeville. For more info call John Spelman, 719-440-6393.

March 8: Lake Area NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn. For more info call Steven Hanson, 218-841-4938.

March 8: New Prague/Tri County DU Banquet, Park Ballroom. For more info call Jeff Hlavac, 952-758-2521.

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.

March 9: Rice County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Faribault Eagles Club. For more info call Scott Allen, 507-317-1909.

March 9: Wadena County PF Banquet, Wadena Elks Lodge, Wadena. For more info call Tom Smith, 952-686-4056.

March 9: McLeod County PF Banquet, 4 p.m., McLeod County Fairgrounds. For more info call 320-583-0979.

March 9: SW Metro NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Club, Jordan. For more info reubenkelzenberg@hotmail.com

March 9: Rosemount DU Banquet, Rosemount Community Center. For more info call Tracy Busswitz, 651-470-3272.

March 9: West Metro NWTF Banquet, Osseo Legion Osseo. For more info call Doug Stahl, 612-219-6457.

March 14: TIP Banquet, 5 p.m., Jack & Jim’s Event Center, Duelm. For more info call Jim Persson, 218-326-8477.

March 14: NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Seasons Sports Complex, Carlton. For more info call Corey Schneberger, 218-390-0443.

March 14: Twin Toms NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Richfield American Legion. For more info call Rich Krossin, 612-861-4455.

March 15: Red Lake Country DU Banquet, American Legion. For more info call Bryan Grove, 218-689-3458.

March 15: Grant County DU Banquet, Hoffman Community Center. For more info call Andy Bye, 320-760-0962.

March 15: Bear Creek NWTF Banquet, Rochester Eagles Club. For more info call Jim Peschges, 507-289-9234.

March 16: Northland Ridge Runners NWTF Banquet, Patrick’s Fine Dinning, Longville. For more info call Craig Johnson, 218-363-2950.

March 16: TIP Banquet, 5 p.m., Timberlake Lodge, Grand Rapids. For more info call Pete Sahr, 218-259-9067.

March 16: Dodge County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Events by Saker, Kasson. For more info call Tim Miller, 507-951-9879.

March 16: Minnesota Lakes WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria. For more info call Steve Jorud, 320-491-7596.

March 16: Delta Waterfowl Banquet, 5 p.m., St. Michael Community Center. For more info call Greg Gulden, 612-760-6357.

March 16: Pine County NWTF Banquet, 4 p.m., Pine City National Guard Armory, Pine City. For more info call Brad Klepsa, 651-246-5201.

March 16: DU Banquet, 5 p.m., Sherburn Community Hall Downtown Sherburn. For more info call Doug Hartke, 507-236-1700.

March 16: Wabasha County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., The Lake City Sportsman’s Club. For more info call 320-760-9844.

March 16: Northern Lights RMEF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Jack & Jim’s, Duelm. For more info call Scott Lehmkuhl, 320-248-8163.

March 16: Let’s Go Fishing-Eden Prairie Chapter Banquet, 5 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, Eden Prairie. For more info call Steve Wilson, 612-805-0762.

March 16: Rum River MDHA Banquet, 4:30 p.m., The Courtyards of Andover. For more info call Paul Anderson, 763-242-9359.

March 20: Wheaton DU Banquet, Wheaton American Legion. For more info call Brad Larson, 320-815-4706.

March 21: Steele county Minnesota Pheasants Inc. Banquet, 5 p.m., Owatonna Eagles Club. For more info call Rex Harriman, 507-456-5127.

March 21: Carver County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Chaska Event Center, Chaska. For more info call Randy Wendland, 612-518-4759.

March 22: New London DU Banquet, Spicer Legion. For more info call Brian Ziemer, 320-894-3603.

March 22: Rum River RGS Banquet, 5 p.m., The Hall at Spirit River, Isanti. For more info call James Govednik, 612-282-2349.

March 22: West Carver DU Banquet, 5 p.m., Mayer Community Center, Mayer. For more info call Chad Wachholz, 952-442-2220.

March 22: Osakis Bluebills DU Banquet, Osakis VFW. For more info call Jason Schulktz, 320-491-8476.

Special Events

March 20-21: Red River Watershed Management Board & Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group Conference, Marriot Hotel & Convention Center, Moorhead. For more info call Robert Sip, 218-784-9501.

Tournaments/Contests

March 2: Women Anglers of Minnesota Contest, 11-3 p.m., McQuoid’s Inn, Mille Lacs Lake. For more info call Britane Peterson, 320-412-6370.

March 16: Meeker Sportsman’s Club, Pheasant Hunt, at the Club. For more info call Pat, 320-699-0490.

Season Dates

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)

April 1: Flathead catfish season opens.

April 12: Stream trout C&R season (in Southeast MN) closes.

April 13: Stream trout in streams (summer) season opens.

April 14: MN/Canada walleye & sauger season closes (border waters)

April 14: Lake/shovelnose sturgeon season closes.

April 17: Turkey season (spring) opens.

April 20: MN/SD walleye and northern pike seasons open (border waters)

April 26: Bowfishing early season closes.

April 27: Bowfishing season opens.

April 30: Spring light goose season closes.

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.

Shows

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

March 9-10: Wells Rifle & Pistol Club Gun Show, Sat. 8-5 p.m., Sun. 8-4 p.m., U.S.C. Public High School, Wells. For more info call 507-995-1153.

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.

March 21-24: Progressive Insurance Northwest Sportshow, Thurs. 1-9 p.m., Fri. noon-9 p.m., Sat. 10-8 p.m., Sun. 10-5 p.m., Minneapolis Convention Center. For more info call Darren Envall, 612-332-1811.

March 30-31: Willmar Rifle & Pistol Club, Gun Show, Sat. 8-5 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m., Willmar Civic Center. For more info call Donovan Kuehl, 320-212-7460.

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

March 2-3: NG Training Ctr.

March 23-24: Anoka Armory, Anoka.

March 30-31: 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.

March 16-17: 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.

April 13-14: Sauk Centre Civic Ice Arena.

Education/Seminar

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

March 2: Vegetable Growing Basics, 9:30-4 p.m.

March 5: World Series to State of Wonders, 7-8:45 p.m.

March 8, April 12, May 10: Spring Phenology Walks, 9-10:30 a.m.

March 9: Invasive Plant Patrol/Gledn Training, 9:30-12:30 p.m.

March 16: Tap and Sap Family Event, 1:30-3 p.m.

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

March 2: Maple Syrup Time, 1-2:30 p.m., Lowry Nature Center.

March 2: Maple Syrup Time, 2-3:30 p.m., Richardson Nature Center.

March 3: Sap to Syrup, 1-4:30 p.m., Eastman Nature Center.

March 3: Family Maple Syrup, 3-5 p.m., Baker Near-Wilderness Settlement.

March 9: Maple Syrup Time, 2-3:30 p.m., Richardson Nature Center.

Shooting/Archery

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

March 30-31, April 27-28, July 20-21, Aug. 24-25: Open 3D Shoot.

July 27-28: Traditional Only Shoot.

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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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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