The fly fishing extravaganza called Castapalooza! is taking over Hidden Valley Reservation on the Grand River for its all-day event on Saturday. The Goodyear Hunting & Fishing Club will celebrate spring with its annual kids fishing derby on Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Little Turtle Pond in Akron.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Outdoors Calendar for April 11.
April 11-13:
Coshocton County Beagle Club hosts the 24th annual Hunting Beagle Nationals of
the United Kennel Club. Spectators are welcome. Coshocton County Fairgrounds,
707 Kenilworth Ave., Coshocton. For information call Jan Myers (740-622-4877)
of the Coshocton Visitors Bureau.
April
11: Annual banquet for the Huron River Fantails Chapter of the National Wild
Turkey Federation, Elks Lodge 285, 120 E. Adams St., Sandusky. Contact Doug
Johnston, 419-684-7158, dougmjmarcia@att.net.
April
12: Castapalooza! A Celebration of All Things Fly Fishing, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake
Metroparks Hidden Valley Reservation, Klassen Rd. (south of I-90 off Rt. 528),
Madison. Free. Fly casting, fly tying and rigging demonstrations. Fly casting
games and prizes.
April
12: Rainbow trout stockings by the Ohio Division of Wildlife at Little Turtle
Pond in Akron; and Punderson Lake in Newbury. Both stockings have been listed
as hosting youth fishing events on April 12, with adult fishing allowed
afterward. For information visit wildohio.com.
April
12: Rescheduled Lake Erie Walleye Trail Tournament on Lake Erie at Magee East
Marina & Campground. Two-angler teams. Sponsored by the Western Basin
Sportfishing Association. For information visit www.wbsa.us or contact Joe Yingling,
419-621-4751, joe.yingling@yahoo.com.
April
12: Annual banquet of the Medina County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, 5-11 p.m.,
The Galaxy, 201 Park Center Dr., Wadsworth. Tickets $70, couples $100. Call
Rick Hawk, 330-338-4871, or visit www.ducks.org/ohio.
April
12: Goodyear Hunting & Fishing Club Trout Derby, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Little
Turtle Pond, Firestone Metropark, 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron. Anglers 15 and
under. A $1 cash prize for catching tagged fish. A limited number of rods and
reels available. Worm available for purchase; minnows not allowed. Call
330-865-8065.
April
12: Youth turkey
lottery for Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area hunts on Saturdays and Sunday from
April 19-May 18. The drawing is at the East Holmes Sportsmen's Club, 2.5 miles
southeast of Millersburg on Twp. Rd. 310. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Jakes
Day events will be held before the 1 p.m. lottery.
April
12: Doug Hanes Memorial Ice Breaker Bass Tournament, Moundwood Ramp, Indian
Lake. Contact Bill Cochensparger (bluegillbill@woh.rr.com, 419-201-9031).
April
12: Ottawa County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited
annual banquet and fundraiser, Camp Perry Banquet Hall, Ohio 2, Oak
Harbor. Tickets $60, couples $85, Greenwings $25. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.,
dinneer at 6:30 p.m., auction at 8 p.m. Visit www.ducks.org/ohio.
April
12: Ohio Boating Education Course, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Vermilion Boat Club, 5416
Liberty Ave., Vermilion. Pre-registration required. Call Brian Sullivan,
440-967-6634.
April
12: Ohio Boating Education Course, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The West Woods Nature Center,
Geauga Park District/Kinsman Rd., Russell. Cost $5. Pre-register at
ashtabula.watercraft@dnr.state.oh.us or call 440-964-0518.
April
12-13: Traditional Turkey Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd.,
Chesterland. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike Ballash,
440-227-6756 or visit www.geaugabowmen.com.
April
13: Great Lakes Largemouth Series Open Bass Tournament, Cullen Park Boat
Launch, 4526 Summit St., Toledo. For information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com
or contact Craig Burwell (birdie2277@yahoo.com, 419-701-8440).
April
13: Turkey Shoot at the South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge
Rd., North Royalton. Breakfast begins at 6 a.m., shoot begins at 9 a.m. Visit
www.scsasportsmen.com.
April 13: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lost Arrow Archery Club, 3370 17th St.
S.W., Massillon. Open to the public, crossbows allowed. Registration 9
a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee $10, $5 for members. Visit www.lostarrowarcheryclub.com or contact Kandi
Schane, 330-933-0980 or Janine Harman, 330-828-2372.
April 16: Rainbow
trout stockings by the Ohio Division of Wildlife at Silver Creek Lake in
Norton. For information visit wildohio.com.
April
15: America's Boating Course, Akron Sail and Power Squadron, Hudson High
School, 2500 Hudson Aurora Rd., Hudson. Cost $35. Register with Lynn Dupay,
216-577-6299, lynn@ledupuy.com.
April
16: Youth Fishing Program Workshop to teach volunteers to become certified
Passport to Fishing instructors with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, 9 a.m.-4
p.m., ODOW District 3 Headquarters, 912 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron. Free, with
pre-registration required. All participants required to have a background check.
Volunteers will learn to teach the basics of fishing and how to run a
four-station fishing program. To pre-register contact Ken Fry, 330-245-3030.
April
17: Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders meeting featuring Dave Dyer on fishing
Indiana's Trail Creek and Lake Michigan for Skamania trout in spring and early
summer. Meeting from 7:30-9 p.m. at Ampol Club Hall, 4737 Pearl Rd., Cleveland.
Visit www.ohiosteelheaders.com.
April
19: Ohio Mega Bass Tournament Trail, Buckeye Lake. For information visit www.ombtt.com.
April
19: Spring Fling Walleye Derby pre-derby party, 1-3 p.m., Shines Bait &
Tackle, 1287 East 55th St., Cleveland.
April
19: Ohio Boating Education Course, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Barberton Community Center,
500 W. Hopocan Ave., Barberton. $20, free for youth 17 and under. Call
Barberton Community Center, 330-861-7138 to pre-register.
April
19-20, 2014: Youth wild turkey hunting spring season. For information visit
www.wildohio.com or call 1-800-WILDLIFE.
April
20: Turkey Shoot at the South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge
Rd., North Royalton. Breakfast begins at 6 a.m., shoot begins at 9 a.m. Visit www.scsasportsmen.com.
April
20: South Cuyahoga Bowmen 3-D Archery Shoots, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association,
5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham Township. Registration 8-11 a.m. Rinehart targets
featured. Crossbows welcome. Visit www.scsasportsmen.com.
April
21: Spring wild turkey hunting season opens through May 18, 2014. For
information visit www.wildohio.com or call 1-800-WILDLIFE.
April
23: Black Bear Informational Program, 6-8 p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife
District Three Office, 912 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron. Topics include bear
ecology, life history, population trends and current status, management. Free, pre-registration
required at 330-644-2293.
April
23: Ohio Boating Education Course, second 4-hour session on April 30, 6-10
p.m., Kent State Recreation and Wellness Center, 1550 Ted Boyd Dr., Kent. Cost
$30. Pre-registration required at 330-672-4732.
April
24-May 19: Walleye Spring Fling fishing derby, Ohio waters of Lake Erie. Entry
$25. Derby begins at 12:01 a.m. on April 24 and ends at 8 a.m. on May 19.
Signup party on April 19 from 1-3 p.m. at Shines Bait & Tackle, 1287 East
55th St., Cleveland. Awards party on May 23 from 6-9 p.m. at Elmwood Park
Cabin, 600 Elmwood Rd., Rocky River. For information call Frank Murphy,
440-221-2822, visit www.lakeeriefishingderby.com or email lakeeriefishingderby@gmail.com.
April
25: 2d Amendment Freedom Dinner held by the Tinkers Creek Chapter of Whitetails
Unlimited, Days Inn & Suites, 4742 Brecksville Rd., Richfield. Featured are
dinner, raffles, exhibits, games and Travis "T-Bone" Turner of Michael
Waddell's Bone Collector television show. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets $50, $30
for spouse or child. Ticket deadline is April 22. Call Matt McCann,
330-467-1729 or Denny Malloy, 330-507-9489.
April
26: Fishing Instructor Certification Workshop, Passport to Fishing program, 9
a.m.-4 p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District Three Office, 912 Portage Lakes
Dr., Akron. Pre-registration required. Contact Ken Fry, 330-245-3030, Kenneth.fry@dnr.state.oh.us.
April
26: Ohio Boating Education Course, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Great Outdoor Store, 6287 S.
Main Rd., North Kingsville. Cost $5. to pre-register call 440-964-0518.
April
26: Ohio Boating Education Course, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Westlake Recreation
Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake. Cost $5. Pre-register by calling
216-361-1212.
April
26: Rainbow trout stockings by the Ohio Division of Wildlife at Ohio Canal Lock
No. 4, Canal Fulton. For information visit wildohio.com.
April
26-27: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish &
Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Adults $10,
cubs $5. Open to the public. For information visit www.lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or
call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
April 27: Walleye Madness Tournament, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Mosquito
Reservoir. Launch at Mosquito Causeway ramp. Two-angler teams, $150 entry. For
information visit www.walleyemadness.net. Entry deadline April 21.
April 27: Ohio Boating Education Course, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mentor
Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor. Cost $21, $16 for Mentor
residents. To pre-register call 440-974-5720.
April
27: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County
Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For
information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact
David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com.
614-361-5548.
April
27: Team Bass Xtreme/Central Ohio Division, Buckeye Lake. For information visit
www.TeamBassExtreme.com.
April
27: Ohio Boating Education Course, Bouy Scouts of
America/Sea Scout Ship 5510, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Krabill Shelter, 7597 Ballash
Rd., Medina. Cost $40, $50 after April 13. To pre-register contact Alan
Hallock, 330-722-3055, alan@hallockproperties.com.
May
2-4: Catawba Island Boat Show, Catawba Island Club, Catawba Island. For
information visit lemta.com.
May
2-4: Lake and Trails Fishing Camp, FFA Camp Muskingum on Leesville Lake,
Carrollton. Registration opens Feb. 15 for youngsters 9 to 17 years old. An
adult must accompany youth attendees. For information or to sign up visit www.lakeandtrails.org
or call Karen Metzger, 330-725-8747.
May
3: 14th annual Mosquito Creek 60 Gun Raffle, Mosquito Creek Chapter
of Whitetails Unlimited, Yankee Lake Ballroom, 1814 Rt. 7, Brookfield. For
information, tickets contact Denny Malloy, 330-507-9489.
May
3: Ohio Boating Education Course, second 4-hour
session on May 10, 12:30-5 p.m., Gander Mountain, 9620 Diamond Centre Dr.,
Mentor. Cost $10. Pre-register by calling 440-423-2052.
May 3: Ohio Boating Education Course, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Big Creek
Nature Center, 9160 Robinson Rd., Chardon. Cost $5. To pre-register call
440-964-0518.
May
3: Lake Erie Walleye Trail Tournament on Lake Erie at Lakevue Marina, Lakeside.
Two-angler teams. Sponsored by the Western Basin Sportfishing Association. For
information visit www.wbsa.us
or contact Joe Yingling, 419-621-4751, joe.yingling@yahoo.com.
May
4: National Field Archery Association Shoot, Lake Milton
Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m.
For information visit www.lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or call Dennis
Dabney, 330-414-5795.
May 4: 30 Target 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, Seeman
St. (off Battlesburg Rd.), Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit
www.LoneEagleBowmen.com.
May
4: 3-D Archery League and National Field Archery Association League begin
weekly shoots begin at Lake Milton Fish & Game,
4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Visit www.lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or
call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795. Leagues held each Sunday for 10 weeks.
May
4-June 28: Lake Erie FishCrazy Spring Walleye Derby. Visit www.lakeeriewalleyederby.com
for rules. Entry $50, $10 for one-day entry. Weekly, monthly and overall
winners. Anglers can enter
at Rodmakers Shop in Strongsville; Redneck Outfitters in Perrysville; Bad Boy
Bait & Tackle in Vermilion; and Virgil Tent (216-408-0404) in Cleveland.
May 6: Ohio
Boating Education Course. Second and third 3-hour classes on May 7-8, 6-9 p.m.,
Cleveland Watercraft Office, 1150 East 49th St., Cleveland. Cost $5.
To pre-register call 216-361-1212.
May
10: Intro to Kayaking and Canoeing, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Silver Creek Metro Park
Boathouse, 5171 S. Medina Line Rd., Norton. Learn about kayak and canoe safety,
paddling techniques and proper equipment. Advance registration opens May 2.
Call 330-865-8065.
May
10: Ohio Mega Bass Tournament Trail, Grand Lake St. Marys. For information
visit www.ombtt.com.
May
10: Ohio Boating Education Course, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor. Cost $21, $16 for
Mentor residents. To pre-register call 440-974-5720.
May
10-11: Swap Meet and 3-D Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd.,
Chesterland. Bring outdoor-related gear to swap or sell. Shoot registration
opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756 or visit www.geaugabowmen.com.
May 11: MOMS
3-D Archery Shoot, Lost Arrow Archery Club, 3370
17th St. S.W., Massillon. Mothers shoot for free. Open to the public, crossbows
allowed. Registration 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee $10, $5 for members. Visit www.lostarrowarcheryclub.com or contact Kandi
Schane, 330-933-0980 or Janine Harman, 330-828-2372.
May
12: Ohio Boating Education Course, second 4-hour class on May 19, 6-10 p.m.,
Environmental Learning Center, 7250 Alexander Rd., Concord Twp. Cost $15. To
pre-register call Lake Metroparks, 440-358-7275.
May
14: Fly Casting Night with Firelands Fly Fishers, Walker Road Park, Walker Rd., Avon
Lake. For information visit www.firelandsflyfishers.org.
May 16: Rainbow
trout stockings by the Ohio Division of Wildlife at Ohio & Erie Canal,
Cuyahoga Heights. For information visit wildohio.com.
May
17: Lake Erie Walleye Trail Tournament on Lake Erie at Sandusky. Two-angler
teams. Sponsored by the Western Basin Sportfishing Association. For information
visit www.wbsa.us
or contact Joe Yingling, 419-621-4751, joe.yingling@yahoo.com.
May
17: Kids' Fishing, Firestone Metro Park/Little Turtle Pond, 2400 Harrington
Rd., Akron. Kids 15 and under learn the basics of fishing. Some rods and reels
available. Bait is provided. Adults are not allowed to fish. Call 330-865-8065.
May
17: Paddle the Parks, Tannery Park, 100 Stow St., Kent. Kayak or canoe 4.5
miles down the Cuyahoga River to Brust Park in Munroe Falls with certified
instructors and Metro Parks naturalist. Learn the basic while observing
wildlife, shoreline habitat. No experience needed. Registration required with
Crooked River Adventures, 330-541-7467. Cost $20 for kayak, $30 for canoe.
May
17: Walmart Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division, Grand Lake St. Marys. For
entries, information visit www.flwoutdoors.com.
May
17: Ohio Boating Education Course, 8:30 a.m.-5
p.m., Old Firehouse Community Center, 100 Avon Beldon Rd., Avon Lake. Cost $5.
To pre-register call 216-361-1212.
May 17: Ohio Boating Education Course, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Barberton
Community Center, 500 Hopocan Ave., Barberton. Cost $20, free for youth 17 and
under. To pre-register call 330-861-7138.
May
17-18: Cleveland Metroparks Kid's Fishing Derby. Saturday at Wallace Lake in
Berea; Sunday at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Cuyahoga Heights. Stocked
rainbow trout and catfish. Youngsters 4-8 years old from 9 a.m.-noon; 9-15
years old from 1-4 p.m. Free, pre-registration not needed, kids-only fishing until
4 p.m. Prizes for biggest, smallest fish. Bring fishing tackle, coolers for
fish.
May
21: Ohio Boating Education Course, second 4-hour
session on May 28, Kent State Recreation and Wellness Center, 1550 Ted Boyd
Dr., Kent. Cost $30. To pre-register call 330-672-4732.
May
23: 7th annual Western Reserve Friends of NRA Banquet, LaMalfa Party
Center, 5785 Hensley Rd., Mentor. Admission $130 ($120 before March 15). Doors
open at 6 p.m., buffet at 7 p.m., gun raffles, games and prizes. Contact chairman@westernreservefnra.org.
May
24-25: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish &
Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Adults $10,
cubs $5. Open to the public. For information visit www.lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or
call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
May 31: Introduction to Family Camping, 10 a.m., F.A. Seiberling
Nature Realm/Campfire Area, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. Learn the basics of family
camping. Optional weekend in a Metro Park on June 13-15. Advance registration
opens May 23. Call 330-865-8065.
May 31: Introduction to Backpacking, 2 p.m. F.A. Seiberling
Nature Realm/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. Learn about proper clothing,
gear, food and first aid. Optional backpacking trips in a Metro Park, including
a women-only trip in June and October. Ages 10 to adult. Advance registration
begins May 23. Call 330-865-8065.
June 1: 30 Target 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, Seeman
St. (off Battlesburg Rd.), Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit
www.LoneEagleBowmen.com.
June
7: Youth Fishing Program Workshop to teach volunteers to become certified
Passport to Fishing instructors with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, 9 a.m.-4
p.m., ODOW District 3 Headquarters, 912 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron. Free, with
pre-registration required. All participants required to have a background
check. Volunteers will learn to teach the basics of fishing and how to run a
four-station fishing program. To pre-register contact Ken Fry, 330-245-3030.
June
7: Ohio Mega Bass Tournament Trail, Indian Lake. For information visit www.ombtt.com.
June
7-8: Cleveland Lakefront Boating & Fishing Festival, Cleveland Lakefront
State Park/East 55th St. Marina. Boating, water safety and fishing
exhibits. Free. Fishing trips for yellow perch on the Holiday party fishing
boat. Free boat rides and casting instructions.
June
7-8: Native American Fun Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd.,
Chesterland. Shoot registration opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike
Ballash, 440-227-6756 or visit www.geaugabowmen.com.
June
7-8: Championship of the Lake Erie Walleye Trail Tournament on Lake Erie at
Huron Public Launch Ramps, Huron. Two-angler teams. Sponsored by the Western
Basin Sportfishing Association. For information visit www.wbsa.us or
contact Joe Yingling, 419-621-4751, joe.yingling@yahoo.com.
June
8: Team Bass Xtreme/Central Ohio Division, Alum Creek Lake. For information
visit www.TeamBassExtreme.com.
June 8: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lost Arrow Archery Club, 3370 17th St.
S.W., Massillon. Open to the public, crossbows allowed. Registration 9
a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee $10, $5 for members. Visit www.lostarrowarcheryclub.com or contact Kandi
Schane, 330-933-0980 or Janine Harman, 330-828-2372.
June
21: 30 Senior Olympics Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, Seeman St. (off
Battlesburg Rd.), Canton. Registration at 9 a.m. Visit www.LoneEagleBowmen.com.
June
21-22: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish &
Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Adults $10,
cubs $5. Open to the public. For information visit www.lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or
call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
June 28: Cleveland Hailers Chapter of Ducks Unlimited annual
Family Fish Fry/Game Dinner Picnic, 1 p.m., home of Dave and April Blaylock,
Cleveland. Tickets $35, couples $60, children $25. DU membership included.
Reservations needed. Call 216-749-7758. Games, raffles, family swimming. Texas
Hold'em tournament at 11 a.m. Entry $30.
June 28: Walleye Madness Tournament, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Lake Erie at
Geneva State Park launch ramp. Two-angler teams, $150 entry. For information
visit www.walleyemadness.net. Entry deadline June 23.
June
28: Walmart Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division, Tanner's Creek on the Ohio
River. For entries, information visit www.flwoutdoors.com.
June
28-29: Campout and Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd., Chesterland.
Shoot registration opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike Ballash,
440-227-6756 or visit www.geaugabowmen.com.
June
28-29: Ohio Archery Association Championship, Lake
Milton Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Archers can
pre-register at
www.OhioArchers.com.
Walk-in reservations open at 8 a.m. Fee $40, 28 targets. visit www.lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or
call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
June
29: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County
Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For
information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact
David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com.
614-361-5548.
June
29: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Presque Isle Division, Marina Ramp, Presque
Isle State Park, Erie, Pa. Two-angler team event. For information, entries
visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or call Aaron
Gast, 814-314-9847.
June
29: South Cuyahoga Bowmen 3-D Archery Shoots, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's
Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham Township. Registration 8-11 a.m. Rinehart
targets featured. Crossbows welcome. Visit www.scsasportsmen.com.
June
29: Ohio Mega Bass Tournament Trail, Alum Creek Reservoir. For information
visit www.ombtt.com.
July
6: Four man Team Archery Shoot, blind draw, Lone
Eagle Bowmen, Seeman St. (off Battlesburg Rd.), Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1
p.m. Visit www.LoneEagleBowmen.com.
July
6: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Mentor Lagoons Division, Mentor Lagoons Nature
Preserve and Boat Ramp, Mentor Lagoons, Mentor. Two-angler team event. For
information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact Joel
Prince (jcprince193@gmail.com,
330-936-6434).
July
6: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Toledo Division, Cullen Park Boat Launch, 4526
Summit St., Toledo. For information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or
contact Craig Burwell (birdie2277@yahoo.com, 419-701-8440).
July
6: National Field Archery Association Shoot, 28 targets, Lake Milton Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin
Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. For information visit www.lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or
call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
July 12-13: Cookout and Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd.,
Chesterland. Shoot registration opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike
Ballash, 440-227-6756 or visit www.geaugabowmen.com.
July
13: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County
Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For
information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact
David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com.
614-361-5548.
July 13: 6th
annual Catch A Dream 3-D Archery Shoot, Lost Arrow
Archery Club, 3370 17th St. S.W., Massillon. Open to the public, crossbows
allowed. Registration 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee $10, $5 for members. Visit www.lostarrowarcheryclub.com or contact Kandi
Schane, 330-933-0980 or Janine Harman, 330-828-2372.
July
13: Team Bass Xtreme/Central Ohio Division, O'Shaughnessy Reservoir. For
information visit www.TeamBassExtreme.com.
July
16: Ohio Wildlife Council monthly meeting, 6:30
p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District One Office, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus.
For information call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit www.wildohio.com.
July
19: Walmart Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division, Ohio River at Maysville. For
entries, information visit www.flwoutdoors.com.
July
20: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Toledo Division, Cullen Park Boat Launch,
4526 Summit St., Toledo. For information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com
or contact Craig Burwell (birdie2277@yahoo.com, 419-701-8440).
July
20: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Presque Isle Division, Marina Ramp, Presque
Isle State Park, Erie, Pa. Two-angler team event. For information, entries
visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or call Aaron
Gast, 814-314-9847.
July
26: Ohio Mega Bass Tournament Trail, Indian Lake. For information visit www.ombtt.com.
July
26-27: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish &
Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Adults $10,
cubs $5. Open to the public. For information visit www.lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or
call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
July 27: South
Cuyahoga Bowmen 3-D Archery Shoots, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association,
5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham Township. Registration 8-11 a.m. Rinehart targets
featured. Crossbows welcome. Visit www.scsasportsmen.com.
July
27: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County
Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For
information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact
David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com.
614-361-5548.
Aug.
2-3: Archery Clinic, Lake Milton Fish & Game,
4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration required before July 26. Open to
the public. For information visit www.lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or
call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
Aug. 3: 30 Target 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, Seeman
St. (off Battlesburg Rd.), Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit
www.LoneEagleBowmen.com.
Aug.
3: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/ Mentor Lagoons Division, Mentor Lagoons
Nature Preserve and Boat Ramp, Mentor Lagoons, Mentor. Two-angler team event.
For information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com
or contact Joel Prince (jcprince193@gmail.com, 330-936-6434).
Aug.
3: National Field Archery Association Shoot, 28 targets, Lake Milton Fish & Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin
Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. For information visit www.lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or
call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
Aug.
7: Annual banquet for the Medina County Strutters Chapter of the National Wild
Turkey Federation, Buffalo Creek Retreat, 8708 Hubbard Valley Rd., Seville.
Contact Bill Suliks, 330-635-0878, bsuliks@aol.com.
Aug.
9: Walmart Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division, Tanner's Creek on the Ohio
River. For entries, information visit www.flwoutdoors.com.
Aug.
9-10: African Safari Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd.,
Chesterland. Shoot registration opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike
Ballash, 440-227-6756 or visit www.geaugabowmen.com.
Aug.
10: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County
Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For
information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact
David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com.
614-361-5548.
Aug.
10: South Cuyahoga Bowmen 3-D Archery Shoots, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association,
5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham Township. Registration 8-11 a.m. Rinehart targets
featured. Crossbows welcome. Visit www.scsasportsmen.com.
Aug.
10: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Presque Isle Division, Marina Ramp, Presque
Isle State Park, Erie, Pa. Two-angler team event. For information, entries
visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or call Aaron
Gast, 814-314-9847.
Aug. 10: 3-D Hunter Course Archery Shoot, Lost Arrow Archery Club,
3370 17th St. S.W., Massillon. Open to the public, crossbows allowed.
Registration 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee $10, $5 for members. Visit www.lostarrowarcheryclub.com or contact Kandi
Schane, 330-933-0980 or Janine Harman, 330-828-2372.
Aug.
17: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/ Mentor Lagoons Division, Mentor Lagoons
Nature Preserve and Boat Ramp, Mentor Lagoons, Mentor. Two-angler team event.
For information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com
or contact Joel Prince (jcprince193@gmail.com, 330-936-6434).
Aug.
17: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Toledo Division, Cullen Park Boat Launch,
4526 Summit St., Toledo. For information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com
or contact Craig Burwell (birdie2277@yahoo.com, 419-701-8440).
Aug.
20: Ohio Wildlife Council monthly meeting, 6:30
p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District One Office, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus.
For information call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit www.wildohio.com.
Aug. 23-24: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish &
Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Adults $10,
cubs $5. Open to the public. For information visit www.lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or
call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
Aug.
24: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County
Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For
information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact
David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com.
614-361-5548.
Aug.
30-31: Dog Days Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd., Chesterland.
Shoot registration opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike Ballash,
440-227-6756 or visit www.geaugabowmen.com.
Aug.
31: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Toledo Division, Cullen Park Boat Launch,
4526 Summit St., Toledo. For information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com
or contact Craig Burwell (birdie2277@yahoo.com, 419-701-8440).
Sept. 6-7: Fall Rendezvous Archery Shoot, Lost Arrow Archery Club,
3370 17th St. S.W., Massillon. Open to the public, crossbows allowed.
Registration 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee $10, $5 for members. Visit www.lostarrowarcheryclub.com or contact Kandi
Schane, 330-933-0980 or Janine Harman, 330-828-2372.
Sept.
6-7: Walmart Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division, Indian Lake. For entries,
information visit www.flwoutdoors.com.
Sept.
7: 30 Target 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen,
Seeman St. (off Battlesburg Rd.), Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit
www.LoneEagleBowmen.com.
Sept.
7: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County
Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For
information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact
David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com.
614-361-5548.
Sept.
7: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Presque Isle Division, Marina Ramp, Presque
Isle State Park, Erie, Pa. Two-angler team event. For information, entries
visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or call Aaron
Gast, 814-314-9847.
Sept.
9: Youth Fishing Program Workshop to teach volunteers to become certified
Passport to Fishing instructors with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, 9 a.m.-4
p.m., ODOW District 3 Headquarters, 912 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron. Free, with
pre-registration required. All participants required to have a background
check. Volunteers will learn to teach the basics of fishing and how to run a
four-station fishing program. To pre-register contact Ken Fry, 330-245-3030.
Sept.
11-14: North American In-Water Boat Show, Cedar Point Marina, Cedar Point
Amusement Park, Sandusky. For information visit lemta.com.
Sept.
13-14: Deer Archery Shoot and Corn Roast, Geauga Bowmen, 12575 Sperry Rd.,
Chesterland. Shoot registration opens at 8 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Mike
Ballash, 440-227-6756 or visit www.geaugabowmen.com.
Sept. 13-14:
3rd annual Ladies 3-D Archery Shoot on
Saturday and Early Bird 3-D Shoot on Sunday, Lost Arrow Archery Club, 3370 17th
St. S.W., Massillon. Open to the public, crossbows allowed. Registration 9
a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee $10, $5 for members. Visit www.lostarrowarcheryclub.com or contact Kandi
Schane, 330-933-0980 or Janine Harman, 330-828-2372.
Sept.
13-14: Walleye Madness Tournament, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Berlin Lake at Bonner Rd.
Ramp. Two-angler teams, $150 entry. For information visit
www.walleyemadness.net. Entry deadline Sept. 8.
Sept.
14: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/ Mentor Lagoons Division, Mentor Lagoons
Nature Preserve and Boat Ramp, Mentor Lagoons, Mentor. Two-angler team event.
For information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com
or contact Joel Prince (jcprince193@gmail.com, 330-936-6434).
Sept.
14: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Toledo Division, Cullen Park Boat Launch,
4526 Summit St., Toledo. For information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com
or contact Craig Burwell (birdie2277@yahoo.com, 419-701-8440).
Sept.
17: Ohio Wildlife Council monthly meeting, 6:30
p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District One Office, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus.
For information call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit www.wildohio.com.
Sept. 18: State Fish and Wildlife Hearing, 9 a.m., Ohio Division
of Wildlife District One Office, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus. For information
call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit www.wildohio.com. Public comments on season
dates, regulations.
Sept. 20-21: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish &
Game, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Adults $10,
cubs $5. Open to the public. For information visit www.lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or
call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
Sept. 21: Bowhunter Warmup Archery Shoot, Test and Tune
Equipment, Lone Eagle Bowmen, Seeman St. (off Battlesburg Rd.), Canton.
Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit www.LoneEagleBowmen.com.
Sept.
21: Great Lakes Largemouth Series/Central Lake Erie Division, Ottawa County
Launch Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For
information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact
David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com.
614-361-5548.
Sept.
21: Great Lakes Largemouth Series, Marina Ramp, Presque Isle State Park, Erie,
Pa. Two-angler team event. For information, entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com
or call Aaron Gast, 814-314-9847.
Sept.
27: Ohio Mega Bass Tournament Trail, Delaware Lake. For information visit www.ombtt.com.
Sept.
26-27: Masters Walleye Circuit qualifying tournament, two-angler teams, Lake
Erie at Huron, Ohio. For information, entries visit www.masterswalleyecircuit.com.
MWC Championship to be held Oct. 8-11 at Devils Lake, N.D.
Oct.
11-12: Championship of the Great Lakes Largemouth Series, Ottawa County Launch
Ramp, West Harbor, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. For information,
entries visit www.greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact
David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com.
614-361-5548.
Oct.
15: Ohio Wildlife Council monthly meeting, 6:30
p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District One Office, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus.
For information call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit www.wildohio.com.
Oct.16-18:
Walmart Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division Regional Championship, Kentucky
Lake. For entries, information visit www.flwoutdoors.com.
Nov.
6: Youth Fishing Program Workshop to teach volunteers to become certified
Passport to Fishing instructors with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, 9 a.m.-4
p.m., ODOW District 3 Headquarters, 912 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron. Free, with
pre-registration required. All participants required to have a background
check. Volunteers will learn to teach the basics of fishing and how to run a
four-station fishing program. To pre-register contact Ken Fry, 330-245-3030.
2014-2015
HUNTING SEASONS
Youth
spring wild turkey: April 19-20
Spring
wild turkey: April 21-May 18
Crow:
June 6, 2014-March 7, 2015 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday only)
Coyote
and wild boar: No closed season
Groundhog:
Closed only during deer gun season.
Squirrel:
Sept. 1-Jan. 31
Ruffed
grouse: Oct. 11-Jan. 31
American
woodcock: Oct. 11-TBA
Youth
Small Game: Oct. 25-26 and Nov. 1-2
Cottontail
Rabbit: Nov. 7-Feb. 28
Ring-Necked
Pheasant: Nov. 7-Jan. 4
Bobwhite
Quail: Nov. 7-Nov. 16 (16 counties only)
Fox,
Raccoon: Nov. 10-Jan. 31
2014-2015
DEER SEASONS
Deer
Archery: Sept. 27-Feb. 1
Deer
Antlerless Muzzleloader: Oct. 11-12
Deer
Youth Gun: Nov. 22-23
Deer
Gun: Dec. 1-7
Deer
Statewide Muzzleloader: Jan. 2-5
2014-2015
WATERFOWL
Mourning
Dove: Sept. 1-TBA
Canada
Geese: Sept. 1-TBA
2014-2015
TRAPPING SEASONS
Fox,
raccoon, skunk, opossum, weasel: Nov. 10-Jan. 31
Mink,
Muskrat: Nov. 10-Feb. 28
Lake
Erie Marsh (mink, muskrat, skink, raccoon, opossum, weasel): Nov. 10-March 15
Beaver,
Otter: Dec. 26-Feb. 28
SPRING
2015 SEASONS
Youth
Turkey: April 18-19, 2015
Spring
Turkey: April 20-May 17, 2015