Steelhead trout fishing seminars on Oct. 4 at the 21st annual Steelhead Expo at the Rocky River Nature Center and at Chagrin River Outfitters will help area anglers get ready for fall season.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Outdoors Calendar for Sept. 26.
Sept. 27: Ohio Mega Bass Tournament Trail, Delaware Lake. For information visit ombtt.com.
Sept. 26-27: Cabela's Masters Walleye Circuit qualifying tournament, two-angler teams, Lake Erie at Huron, Ohio. For information, entries visit masterswalleyecircuit.com. Weigh-ins at 4 p.m. at Huron Boat Basin. MWC Championship held Oct. 8-11 at Devils Lake, N.D.
Sept. 28: Steve Johnson Memorial All-Breed Hunter's Trial, 8 a.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham. To enter call Mike Kristof, 216-663-6427. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Sept. 30: Archery for Adults sessions at 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m., Hampton Hills Metro Park Archery Range, 1940 W. Steel Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. For beginning and advanced archers. Equipment provided. Registration required beginning Sept. 23. Call 330-865-8065.
Oct. 2-5: Lake and Trails Youth Outdoor Camp for kids 10 to 17 years old, FFA Camp Muskingum, Leesville Lake, Carrollton, Ohio. Outdoors-related classes, seminars, target shooting and pheasant hunt for older campers. Adult supervision mandatory. One adult can bring up to three children. Pre-registration needed. Visit lakeandtrails.org or call Karen Metzger, 330-725-8747.
Oct. 3: Archery for Adults, 3-4:30 p.m., Hampton Hills Metro Park Archery Range, 1940 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. Learn the basics and test their marksmanship on the park range. Beginner and advanced archers. Equipment provided. Advance registration required starting Sept. 20. Call 330-865-8065.
Oct. 3: Archery for Kids, 5-7 p.m., Hampton Hills Metro Park Archery Range, 1940 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. Kids 9 to 12 can learn the basics and test their marksmanship on the park range. Beginner and advanced archers. Equipment provided. Advance registration required starting Sept. 20. Call 330-865-8065.
Oct. 4: 21st annual Steelhead Expo, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted. Free. Hosted by the Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders and the Cleveland Metroparks. Vendors include Rodmakers Shop, Backpackers Shop and Chagrin River Outfitters. Seminars on steelhead trout fishing topics from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For complete list visit ohiosteelheaders.com.
Oct. 4: Introduction to Fly Fishing the Lake Erie Tributaries, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Chagrin River Outfitters, 100 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls. Introduction to Lake Erie steelhead trout at 10 a.m.; Guide Tactics for Steelhead at noon; Fly Casting for Everyone at 1 p.m. All-day hands-on seminars. For information visit chagrinriveroutfitters.com or call 440-247-7110.
Oct. 4: 6th annual Fall Walleye Challenge, Huron Boat Basin, Huron. Entries closed. Weigh-in at 3:30 p.m. at Huron Boat Basin. For information visit fishhuronohio.com.
Oct. 4: Dove hunt for disabled and youth hunters, Maple Country Chapter of the National Wild turkey Foundation. Morning or afternoon hunts in the Parkman, Ohio area with lunch provided. Visit maplecountrynwtf.com.
Oct. 4-5: Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend. For information visit wildohio.gov or call 1-800-WILDLIFE.
Oct. 5: All-Breed Hunter's Trial and Water Trial, 8 a.m., Crooked Creek Conservation Club, 4323 Rt. 534, Hartsgrove, Ohio. To enter call Cindy Rogge, 440-858-2855. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
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 greatlakeslargemouthseries.com or contact David Hoheisel (david@h2hsales.com. 614-361-5548.
Oct. 12: All-Breed Hunter's Trial and Youth Trial, 8 a.m., Cuyahoga Coon Hunters Association, West 130th St. at Sleepy Holly Dr., Hinckley. To enter contact Bert Scali, Scalli44212@aol.com or 216-513-9147. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Oct. 14: Archery for Adults. Sessions at 10-11:30 a.m and 1-2:30 p.m., Hampton Hills Metro Park Archery Range, 1940 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. Learn the basics and test their marksmanship on the park range. Beginner and advanced archers. Equipment provided. Advance registration required starting Sept. 20. Call 330-865-8065.
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 wildohio.com.
Oct.16-18: Walmart Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division Regional Championship, Kentucky Lake. For entries, information visit flwoutdoors.com.
Oct. 18: Lake Erie Marsh Zone duck and goose seasons open. Duck seasons are Oct. 18-Nov. 2 and Nov. 15-Dec. 28. Goose seasons are Oct. 18-Nov. 2, Nov. 15-Dec. 28 and Jan. 14-31. For information visit wildohio.gov or call 1-800-WILDLIFE.
Oct. 18: Walleye Fall Brawl Fishing Derby sign-up gathering, 1-3 p.m., Erie Outfitters, 5404 Lake Rd., Sheffield Lake. Visit lakeeriefishingderby.com. Derby is Oct. 24-Nov. 30.
Oct. 18: SCSA Annual Clambake, 5:30 p.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets $25, available until Oct. 11. Call Kevin Nestor (216-401-4100), Stephen Dusek (216-973-1859) or John Raiter (440-237-67570).
Oct. 19: 19th annual Central Basin BASS Benefit Bass Tournament, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., State Park Ramp, Portage Lakes, Akron. Tournament benefits the Child Life & Education Department of MetroHealth Medical Center. Entry $75 before Oct. 10, $85 at the ramp. Entry form available at ohiobass.org/centralbasin/2014_CBBC_Entry.pdf. for information call Mike at MK Automotive, 440-779-0088.
Oct. 19: All-Breed Hunter's Trial and Youth Trial, 8 a.m., Columbia Game Club, 237 Rt. 224, Sullivan. To enter call Frank Reznik, 330-723-1679. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Oct. 24: Walleye Fall Brawl Fishing Derby on Lake Erie through Nov. 30. Entry $25. Visit lakeeriefishingderby.com for rules, information. Weigh-in station is Erie Outfitters, 5404 Lake Rd., Sheffield Lake. Awards party is 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 5 at Elmwood Park Cabin, 600 Elmwood Rd., Rocky River.
Oct. 25: North Zone and South Zone duck and goose seasons open. North Zone duck season is Oct. 25-Nov. 9 and Nov. 22-Jan. 4. North Zone goose seasons are Oct. 25-Nov. 9, Nov. 22-Jan. 4 and Jan. 14-31. South Zone duck seasons are Oct. 25-Nov. 9 and Dec. 13-Jan. 25. South Zone goose seasons are Oct. 25-Nov. 9 and Dec. 11-Jan. 31. For information visit wildohio.gov or call 1-800-WILDLIFE.
Oct. 26: All-Breed Hunter's Trial and Water Trial, 8 a.m., Crooked Creek Conservation Club, 4323 Rt. 534, Hartsgrove, Ohio. To enter call Cindy Rogge, 440-858-2855. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Oct. 30: Monthly meeting of the Chagrin River Salmon Association, 7 p.m., 201 Erie Rd., Eastlake. For information call Bruce Fraley, 440-946-1605.
Nov. 2: Reb Bostwick Memorial and Earl Williams All-Breed Hunter's Trial, 8 a.m., Cuyahoga Coon Hunters Association, West 130th St. at Sleepy Holly Dr., Hinckley. To enter contact Bert Scali, Scalli44212@aol.com or 216-513-9147. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.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.
Nov. 9: All-Breed Hunter's Trial and Youth Trial, 8 a.m., Wayne Coon Hunters Association, 4990 Secrest Rd., Wooster. To enter call Ron Burkey, 330-988-3987. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Nov. 15: Second segments of the duck and goose hunting seasons open in the Lake Erie Marsh Zone through Dec. 28.
Nov. 16: All-Breed Hunter's Trial and Youth Trial, 8 a.m., R & G Ventures at Cuyahoga Coon Hunters Association, West 130th St. at Sleepy Hollow Rd., Hinckley. To enter call John Rizzo, 440-338-6578. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Nov. 22: Second segment of the duck and goose hunting seasons open in the North Zone through Jan. 4.
Nov. 23: All-Breed Hunter's Trial and Water Trial, 8 a.m., Crooked Creek Conservation Club, 4323 Rt. 534, Hartsgrove, Ohio. To enter call Cindy Rogge, 440-858-2855. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Nov. 30: Archery for Teens, noon-1:30 p.m., Hampton Hills Metro Park Archery Range, 1940 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. Teens 12 to 17 can learn the basics and test their marksmanship on the park range. Beginner and advanced archers. Equipment provided. Advance registration required starting Nov. 22. Call 330-865-8065.
Nov. 30: Archery for Adults, 2-3:30 p.m., Hampton Hills Metro Park Archery Range, 1940 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. Learn the basics and test your marksmanship on the park range. Beginner and advanced archers. Equipment provided. Advance registration required starting Nov. 22. Call 330-865-8065.
Dec. 5: Walleye Fall Brawl Fishing Derby awards party, 6-9 p.m., Elmwood Park Cabin, 600 Elmwood Rd., Rocky River. Visit lakeeriefishingderby.com for final results.
Dec. 7: All-Breed Hunter's Trial and Youth Trial, 8 a.m., Cuyahoga Coon Hunters Association, West 130th St. at Sleepy Holly Dr., Hinckley. To enter contact Bert Scali, Scalli44212@aol.com or 216-513-9147. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Dec. 11: Second segment of the goose hunting season in the South Zone through Jan. 31.
Dec. 13: Second segment of the duck hunting season opens in the South Zone through Jan, 25.
Dec. 14: Jack Davis Memorial All-Breed Hunter's Trial, Water Trial and Youth Trial, 8 a.m., Crooked Creek Conservation Club, 4323 Rt. 534, Hartsgrove, Ohio. To enter call Cindy Rogge, 440-858-2855. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Dec. 21: All-Breed Hunter's Trial, 8 a.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham. To enter call Mike Kristof, 216-663-6427. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Dec. 28: All-Breed Hunter's Trial, 8 a.m., Pine Crest Shooting Preserve, 1035
Derussey Rd., New London. To enter call Tom Reznik, 440-236-9131. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Jan. 4: All-Breed Hunter's Trial, 8 a.m., R & G Ventures at Cuyahoga Coon Hunters Association, West 130th St. at Sleepy Hollow Rd., Hinckley. To enter call John Rizzo, 440-338-6578. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Jan. 14: Third and final segment of the goose hunting seasons in the Lake Erie Marsh Zone and North Zone through Jan. 31.
Jan. 15-19: Mid-America Boat Show, I-X Center, Cleveland. Show hours: Thursday, Noon-9 p.m.; Friday, noon-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $12, seniors $11, kids 12 and under free. For information visit clevelandboatshow.com.
Jan. 16-18 and Jan. 21-25: Cincinnati Travel, Sport, & Boat Show, Duke Energy Cincinnati Convention Center, Cincinnati. For information visit cincinnatiboatshow.com.
Jan. 18: George Sullivan Memorial All-Breed Hunter's Trial, 8 a.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham. To enter call Mike Kristof, 216-663-6427. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Jan. 24: Dave Maiwurm All-Breed Hunter's Trial, 8 a.m., Wayne Coon Hunters Association, 4990 Secrest Rd., Wooster. To enter call Ron Burkey, 330-988-3987. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Feb. 1: All-Breed Hunter's Trial, 8 a.m., Cuyahoga Coon Hunters Association, West 130th St. at Sleepy Holly Dr., Hinckley. To enter contact Bert Scali, Scalli44212@aol.com or 216-513-9147. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Feb. 8: Gus Ferencak Memorial and Del Shamp/Chuck Weber Classic All-Breed Hunter's Trial, 8 a.m., Columbia Game Club, 237 Rt. 224, Sullivan. To enter call Frank Reznik, 330-723-1679. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Feb. 15: All-Breed Hunter's Trial, 8 a.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham. To enter call Mike Kristof, 216-663-6427. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Feb. 22: All-Breed Hunter's Trial and Youth Trial, 8 a.m., Wayne Coon Hunters Association, 4990 Secrest Rd., Wooster. To enter call Ron Burkey, 330-988-3987. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
March 1: All-Breed Hunter's Trial, 8 a.m., Cuyahoga Coon Hunters Association, West 130th St. at Sleepy Holly Dr., Hinckley. To enter contact Bert Scali, Scalli44212@aol.com or 216-513-9147. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
March 8: All-Breed Hunter's Trial, 8 a.m., R & G Ventures at Cuyahoga Coon Hunters Association, West 130th St. at Sleepy Hollow Rd., Hinckley. To enter call John Rizzo, 440-338-6578. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
March 13-15: Ohio Deer & Turkey Expo, Bricker Building, Ohio Expo Center, Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus. Show hours: Friday, 2-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For information visit deerinfo.com/ohio.
March 15: All-Breed Hunter's Trial and Youth Trial, 8 a.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham. To enter call Mike Kristof, 216-663-6427. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
March 22: All-Breed Hunter's Trial and Youth Trial, 8 a.m., Columbia Game Club, 237 Rt. 224, Sullivan. To enter call Frank Reznik, 330-723-1679. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
March 28: 47th annual Invitational Winner's Trial of the All-Breed Hunter's Trial circuit, 8 a.m., Pine Crest Shooting Preserve, 1035 Derussey Rd., New London. Entries closed. For information call Tom Reznik, 440-236-9131
2014-2015 HUNTING SEASONS
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-Nov. 24
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
North Zone – Duck hunting from Oct. 25-Nov. 9 and Nov. 22-Jan. 4. Goose hunting from Oct. 25-Nov. 9, Nov. 22-Jan.4 and Jan. 14-31.
Lake Erie Marsh Zone – Duck hunting from Oct. 18-Nov. 2 and Nov. 15-Dec. 28. Goose hunting from Oct. 18-Nov. 2, Nov. 15-Dec. 28 and Jan. 14-31.
South Zone – Duck hunting from Oct. 25-Nov. 9 and Dec. 13-Jan. 25. Goose hunting from Oct. 25-Nov. 9 and Dec. 11-Jan. 31.
Youth Waterfowl Weekend: Oct. 4-5.
Mourning Dove: Sept. 1-Nov. 9 and Dec. 13-Jan. 1
Canada Geese: Sept. 1-15
Early teal season: Sept. 6-21
Rails and moorhens: Sept. 1-Nov. 9
Snipe: Sept. 1-Nov. 30 and Dec. 20-Jan. 4
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