To get ready for the spring steelhead trout fishing on the waterways anglers can attend the 8th annual Steelhead workshop on Feb. 26.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Outdoors Calendar for Feb. 20:
The local rivers and streams are covered in ice right now, but the warmer weather will return. To get ready for the spring steelhead trout fishing on the waterways anglers can attend the 8th annual Steelhead workshop on Feb. 26. The first public archery shoot of the season is being held on Saturday and Sunday at the Lake Milton Fish & Game Club.
Feb. 21-22: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
Feb. 22: All-Breed Hunter's Trial and Youth Trial, 8 a.m., Silver Dollar Sportsman's Club, 4990 Secrest Rd., Wooster. To enter call Ron Burkey, 330-988-3987. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
Feb. 22: Turkey Shoots
- South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Meat Shoot, 9 a.m., 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Targets $3 per shot. Breakfast is $3 from 7-9 a.m.
Feb. 25: Fly Tying Sessions with the Firelands Fly Fishers, 6-9 p.m., Gus's Village Grill, 4343 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village. Open to the public. For information visit firelandsflyfishers.org.
Feb. 26: 8th annual Steelhead Workshop, 7:30 p.m., free, Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders at Buffalo Wild Wings, 8465 Pearl Rd., Strongsville. For information visit ohiosteelheaders.com.
Feb. 26: 6th annual Maple Country Coyote Open, Maple Country Chapter of the National Wild turkey Federation, Entry $10 per hunter. Coyote Open runs through March 1. Final weigh-in at 7 p.m. at Hambden Country Inn, 13960 State Route 166, Hambden. To register call Bill Trump, 440-983-7203, Tony bitner, 440-221-9786, Adam Hollobaugh, 440-313-7406 or Matt McDermott, 330-221-3063.
Feb. 26: Monthly meeting of the Chagrin River Salmon Association, 7 p.m., Erie Rd., Eastlake.
Feb. 28: QDMA Deer Seminar on food plots, forestry management and tree selection, Western Reserve Branch of the Quality Deer Management Association, 10 a.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, Erhart Rd., Chatham Township. Seminar free, lunch provided. Reservations needed. Call Drew Hutzel, 330-416-5727. Kids welcome.
Feb. 28: Gun Banquet 2015 - The Banquet Finale, 6 p.m., Wagner's of Westlake, 30855 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake. Open buffet from 6:30-8 p.m. Hosted by Brian's Deer Cutting and Silver Mountain Taxidermy. Tickets $100 and $50. Ladies ticket $20. For tickets, information visit gunbanquet2015.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 Scalli, Scalli44212@aol.com or 216-513-9147. For rules, complete schedule visit hunterstrial.com.
March 1: Turkey Shoots
- South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Meat Shoot, 9 a.m., 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Targets $3 per shot. Breakfast is $3 from 7-9 a.m.
March 4: Fly Tying Sessions with the Firelands Fly Fishers, 6-9 p.m., Gus's Village Grill, 4343 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village. Open to the public. For information visit firelandsflyfishers.org.
March 4: Boating Course: Getting Ready For Summer!, 6-9 p.m., Firestone Metro Park, Coventry Oaks Area, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. First of three nights of an NASBLA-approved Ohio boating course. Other classes on March 11 and March 18. Fee $5. Advance registration required starting Feb. 24. Call 330-865-8065.
March 6: Fly Fishing Film Tour 2015 at The Trout Club of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval, Cleveland. Tickets $15, $20 at the door. Reception and fishing exhibits at 5:30 p.m., film at 7 p.m. Call Karen Menn, 216-231-4600 (Ext. 3278).
March 6-8: Niles Sportsman's Show, Eastwood Expo Center behind Eastwood Mall, Rt. 422, Niles. Fishing, hunting, boating, RV exhibits. For information, contact Field & Field Report, 330-544-8951 or visit fishnfieldreport.com. Show hours: Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6, kids 12 and under free. Free fishing rods to first 100 children on Saturday and Sunday.
March 6-8: Berlin Bass Casters Fishing Expo, Minerva Community Building, 123 Brock Ave., Minerva. Show hours: Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
March 7: Ohio Division of Wildlife Open House, all five district offices, noon-3 p.m. In Northeast Ohio the Open House is being held at the Akron District Office, 912 Portage Lakes Dr. Call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit or visit wildlife.ohiodnr.gov
March 7: 34th annual Ohio Charter Captain Conference, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cedar Point Conference Center, BGSU-Firelands Campus, 1 University Dr., Huron. Registration $45, Feb. 27 deadline. Contact Tory Gabriel of Ohio Sea Grant, 419-898-3631, Gabriel.78@osu.edu.
March 7: Ohio Chapter of Safari Club International annual fundraiser and banquet, Michaud's' Towne & Country, 16808 Pearl Rd., Strongsville. Tickets $50. Hunting exhibits, raffles, games. Contact Paul Potemski, paul@twendesafarissa.com or call Mike Samsel, 216-241-0333.
March 7: Ohio Walleye Federation Annual Banquet, Christopher Columbus Hall, 505 S. Liberty Ave., Alliance. For information visit fishowf.com.
March 7: Hole in the Horn Chapter Hunters Night Out, Whitetails Unlimited, Kent American Legion Banquet Facility, 145 Mogadore Rd., Kent. Tickets $45, spouse and youth $30. Dinner, raffles, games and appearance by Travis "T-Bone" Turner on the Bone Collector television show. Call Luke Kuzma, 330-472-8971 or visit whitetailsunlimited.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 8: Turkey Shoots
- South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Meat Shoot, 9 a.m., 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Targets $3 per shot. Breakfast is $3 from 7-9 a.m.
March 10: Beginning Warm Water Fly Patterns with Jerry Darkes, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Backpackers Shop, 5128 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village. Expand your fly tying skills to cover both surface and sub-surface patterns for warm water fishing. Fee $40, includes materials. Students need vise and basic tools. Limited to eight students. Call 440-934-5345 or visit backpackersshop.com.
March 11: Lee Janik presentation on fly rods, Firelands Fly Fishers, French Creek Nature Center, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village. Club meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Open to the public. For information visit firelandsflyfishers.org.
March 11: Wildlife Diversity Conference 2015, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Aladdin Shriners' Complex, 3850 Stelzer Rd., Columbus. Registration $25, students $10. This year's theme is Wildlife Challenges & Positive Connections and features talks ranging from raising hellbenders to urban wildlife resolution. For information, visit wildohio.gov.
March 13-15: Ohio Deer & Turkey Expo, Bricker Building, Ohio Expo Center, Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus. Hunting exhibits, big deer contest, seminars. 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 14: 24th annual Pheasants Forever Banquet, 5 p.m., Erie-Ottawa-Sandusky Chapter, Camp Perry Club House, Oak Harbor. Dinner, drawings, raffles, silent auction, games and gun raffles. Admission $60, spouse $25, youth $25. Call Joe Uhinck, 419-898-1595 or Dan Brough, 419-270-3259.
March 14: Whitetails Unlimited Central Ohio Deer Camp Tour 2015, Grand Valley Dale Ballroom, 1590 Sunbury Rd., Columbus. Hunting exhibits, raffles, games, buffet dinner featuring Travis "T-Bone" Turner of the Bone Collector television show. Tickets $40. Doors open at 5 p.m., buffet at 7 p.m. For information, tickets visit whitetailsunlimited.com.
March 14: Coyote Seminar with Abner Druckenmiller of FoxPro Inc., 7 p.m., Leetonia Sportsman's Club, 311 East High St., Leetonia. Fee $10, kids 15 and under free with adult. Contact Bill Harding, 330-822-0100, or Rich Oxley, 330-427-6431. Leetonia Coyote Hunt 2015 will be held March 27-29.
March 14-15: Ohio Decoy & Wildlife Art Show, Ohio Decoy Collectors and Carvers Association, Strongsville Holiday Inn, 125471 Royalton Rd., Strongsville. Show hours: Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Decoy contests, exhibits, seminars and auctions. Admission $5. For information visit odcca.net
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 15: Turkey Shoots
- South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Meat Shoot, 9 a.m., 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Targets $3 per shot. Breakfast is $3 from 7-9 a.m.
March 17: The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance annual Ohio Legislative Reception, 5:30-7 p.m., free, The Athletic Club of Columbus, 136 E. Broad St., Columbus. For information contact the USSA, 614-888-4868 or info@ussportsmen.org.
Ohio sportsmen have the opportunity to meet and talk to lawmakers about hunting, fishing, trapping and conservation issues.
March 18: Ohio Wildlife Council monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District One Headquarters, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus. Presentation of 2015-2016 hunting dates, regulations. Call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit wildlife.ohiodnr.gov.
March 18: Fly Tying Sessions with the Firelands Fly Fishers, 6-9 p.m., Gus's Village Grill, 4343 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village. Open to the public. For information visit firelandsflyfishers.org.
March 19: State Fish and Game Hearings, 9 a.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District One Headquarters, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus. Public hearing on 2015-2016 hunting dates, regulations. Call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit wildlife.ohiodnr.gov.
March 21: 15th annual Shreve Migration Sensation, family programs from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Shreve Elementary School, 598 N. Market St. (Ohio 226), Shreve. Admission $15, $20 for immediate family. Self-guided birding tours with help stations at Killbuck Marsh, Shreve Lake, Brown's bog and Funk Bottoms wildlife areas. Workshop registration opens at 7 a.m. Visit shreveohio.com/migration-sensation.
March 21-22: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
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 22: Turkey Shoots
- South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Meat Shoot, 9 a.m., 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Targets $3 per shot. Breakfast is $3 from 7-9 a.m.
March 23: Captain's License Training Class, Lorain Yacht Club, Lorain. To register call Capt. Joseph Poplstein, 440-289-3647.
March 24: Advanced Warm Water Fly Tying Patterns with Jerry Darkes, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Backpackers Shop, 5128 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village. Learn to tie patterns that involve spinning and stacking deer hair and tying bucktail. Fee $40, includes materials. Students need vise and basic tools. Limited to eight students. Call 440-934-5345 or visit backpackersshop.com.
March 25: Fly Tying Sessions with the Firelands Fly Fishers, 6-9 p.m., Gus's Village Grill, 4343 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village. Open to the public. For information visit firelandsflyfishers.org.
March 27: 2015 Awards Banquet & Dinner, North Coast Black Bass Anglers Association, 7 p.m., Croatian Lodge and Party Center, 34900 Lakeshore Blvd., Eastlake. Tickets $30. Contact dennis.knowles@ideastream.org or call 216-337-8891.
March 27-29: Coyote Hunt 2015, Leetonia Sportsman's Club, 311 East High St., Leetonia. Two-hunter teams, entry $30 before March 26 at 8 p.m. Hunt begins March 27 at 12:01 a.m. and runs through March 29 at 6 p.m. Contact Bill Harding, 330-822-0100, or Rich Oxley, 330-427-6431.
March 27: Whitetails Unlimited Big Buckeye Deer Camp Tour 2015, Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, 7033 Glenn Highway, Cambridge. Hunting exhibits, raffles, games, buffet dinner featuring Travis "T-Bone" Turner of the Bone Collector television show. Tickets $30. Doors open at 5 p.m., buffet at 7 p.m. For information, tickets visit whitetailsunlimited.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.
March 28: 35th annual banquet of the Wayne County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, 5:30 p.m., Memoria party and Conference Center, 2437B Orrville Rd., Wooster. Tickets $50, $80 couples, $35 greenwings. Call John, 330-317-6814, or Jeff, 330-845-0139.
March 28: 2nd annual Barbie Rod Derby, 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Picnic Area at Emerald Necklace Marina, 1500 Scenic Park, Lakewood. Sign-up on Facebook at 2nd Annual Barbie Rod Derby. Visit facebook.com/events/580907695370135/?ref=6&ref_notif_type=plan_edited
March 28-29: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
March 28-29: Hunter Education Training Class, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife, District Three Headquarters, 912 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron. Classes needed to become a hunter education instructor. No fee, but must be 18 years old, register by Feb. 27, and are required to complete a background check. Applications and background check forms at wildohio.gov. To pre-register contact Ken Fry, 330-245-3030 or kenneth.fry@dnr.state.oh.us
March 29: Turkey Shoots
- South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Meat Shoot, 9 a.m., 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Targets $3 per shot. Breakfast is $3 from 7-9 a.m.
March 29: Electric Elite Invitational Spring Open Bass Tournament, Mogadore Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
April 4: KSU Mosquito Thaw Open Bass Tournament, state park ramp, Mosquito Reservoir. A highest finishing collegiate angler wins $1,000 in addition to standard payout. For information visit dobass.com.
April 4: Tying Warmwater Flies with Jerry Darkes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Rodmaker's Shoppe, 20884 Royalton Rd., Strongsville. Learn basic techniques for tying, rigging and fishing bass and panfish flies. Fee $60, includes materials. Students need vise and basic tools. Limited to eight students.
April 8: Ohio Wildlife Council monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District One Headquarters, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus. Vote by OWC on 2015-2016 hunting dates, regulations. Call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit wildlife.ohiodnr.gov.
April 8: Cleveland Metroparks Aquatic Biologist Mike Durkalec presentation of "Arctic Char and Brook Trout," Firelands Fly Fishers, French Creek Nature Center, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village. Club meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Open to the public. For information visit firelandsflyfishers.org.
April 11: Castapalooza 2015, free fly fishing seminars, demonstrations, games and prizes, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake Metroparks Hidden Valley Reservation, 4872 Klasen Rd., Madison.
April 11: Lake Erie Walleye Trail hosted by the Western Basin Anglers Association. Two-angler teams, Lake Erie at Magee East Marina and Campground, Port Clinton. For information visit wbsa.us or contact Tournament Director Jeff Lash, jlash3@gmail.com.
April 11: Electric Elite Invitational Bass Tournament, Mogadore Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
April 11: Killbuck Valley Chapter Hunters Night Out, Whitetails Unlimited, Buckeye Event Center, 624 Henry St., Dalton. Dinner, raffles, door prizes. Tickets $35. Featuring Travis "T-Bone" Turner and Nick Mundt, hosts of the Bone Collector and Realtree Roadtrips television shows. For information, tickets visit whitetailsunlimited.com.
April 11-12: 3-D Archery Turkey Shoot, Geauga Bowmen Archery, 12575 Sperry Rd. Chesterland. Registration from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome, youth equipment available. Entry $10, kids $5. For information call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756, or visitwww.geaugabowmen.com.
April 12: The X-Series Bass Tournaments presented by Vic's Sports Center, Kick-Off at the Lakes, new state park ramp, Portage Lakes. For information visit thex-series.com or call George Byers, 330-559-6454 (evenings).
April 12: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, 2276 Seeman St. SW (off Battlesburg Rd.) Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com or call Matt Williams (330-575-0744) or Gary Williams (330-484-6535).
April 12: Ohio Walleye Federation/Inland Lake Circuit, two-angler teams, Mosquito Reservoir. For information visit fishowf.com.
April 16-19: Holy Mackerel Fishing Tackle Flea Market, New Russian Township Hall, 46300 Butternut Ridge Rd., Oberlin (north of Oberlin and west of Ohio 58). Free admission and parking. Show hours: Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For information call Mike Wohlever, 440-988-9264 or 440-213-6396.
April 18: Grand River Canoe & Kayak Race, Harpersfield Dam in Ashtabula County to Hidden Valley Park in Madison on the wild and scenic Grand River. Races begin at 8 a.m. Featured is the annual Mad Hatter Contest. Pre-registration required. Call 440-358-7275 or 1-800-669-9226.
April 18: Northern Open Anglers Association bass tournament trail, Mosquito Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
April 24: 2nd Amendment Freedom Dinner, Tinker's Creek Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited, The Venue South, Days Inn, 4742 Brecksville Rd., Richfield. Featuring dinner, raffles, game and Travis "T-Bone" Turner of the Bone Collectors television show. Call Matt McCann, 330-467-1729 or visit whitetailsunlimited.com. Tickets $50, spouse or child $30.
April 25: 36th annual Trout Club Banquet and Auction, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval, Cleveland. Fishing exhibits, raffles and auction. For information contact Karen Menn, 216-231-4600 (Ext. 3278) or go to cmnh.org.
April 25: Lake Erie Walleye Trail hosted by the Western Basin Anglers Association. Two-angler teams, Lake Erie at Lakevue Marina, Marblehead. For information visit wbsa.us or contact Tournament Director Jeff Lash, jlash3@gmail.com.
April 25: Electric Elite Invitational Bass Tournament, lake TBA. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
April 25-26: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
April 26: Walleye Madness Tournament, Mosquito Reservoir. Two-anglers teams, $150 entry. Visit walleyemadness.net to enter, or call WMT Director Greg Bentz, 440-390-8054.
May 1-3: Lake and Trails Youth Fishing Camp hosted by the Lake and Trails Organization, FFA Camp Muskingum, Carrollton. For kids 9-17 years old and accompanied by an adult. Fee for weekend, room and board is $75 per youth, $85 for adults. Registrations open Feb. 15. Visit lakeandtrails.org or contact President Karen Metzker, Karen @lakeandtrails.org.
May 2-3: Mosquito Madness X Bass Tournament, Mosquito Reservoir. Field of 100 teams is full. Waiting list available. Visit Franks Bass fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
May 3: Lake Erie Fish Crazy Walleye Derby, Lake Erie. Derby runs through June 27. Entry $50, $55 online. Derby registration deadline is April 30. All competing anglers on a boat must be registered for the derby. One-day registration is $25. For rules, information visit lakeeriewalleyederby.com. Weekly, monthly, overall winners.
May 3: Ohio Walleye Federation/Inland Lake Circuit, two-angler teams, Pymatuning Reservoir. For information visit fishowf.com.
May 3: Veterans Memorial 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, 2276 Seeman St. SW (off Battlesburg Rd.) Canton. All veterans shoot free. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com or call Matt Williams (330-575-0744) or Gary Williams (330-484-6535).
May 9: Electric Elite Invitational Bass Tournament, Walborn Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
May 9-10: 3-D Archery Swap & Shoot, Geauga Bowmen Archery, 12575 Sperry Rd. Chesterland. Registration from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome, youth equipment available. Entry $10, kids $5. For information call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756, or visitwww.geaugabowmen.com.
May 16: KSU LaDO Bass Series, LaDue Reservoir. Two-angler teams, electric motors only. Gas boats now permitted. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
May 16: Lake Erie Walleye Trail hosted by the Western Basin Anglers Association. Two-angler teams, Lake Erie at Shelby Street Boat Launch, Sandusky. For information visit wbsa.us or contact Tournament Director Jeff Lash, jlash3@gmail.com.
May 16: FLW Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Grand Lake St. Marys, West Bank Ramp, Celina. For information visit flwoutdoors.com.
May 16: Ohio Walleye Federation/Inland Lake Circuit, two-angler teams, Berlin Reservoir. For information visit fishowf.com.
May 17: The X-Series Bass Tournaments presented by Vic's Sports Center, The Spring Sting, state park ramp, Mosquito Reservoir. For information visit thex-series.com or call George Byers, 330-559-6454 (evenings).
May 17: Walleye Madness Tournament, Berlin Reservoir. Two-anglers teams, $150 entry. Visit walleyemadness.net to enter, or call WMT Director Greg Bentz, 440-390-8054.
May 23-24: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
May 30: Mahoning Valley United Way Bass Classic, Evans Lake and Pine Lake. Pro-Am two-angler teams. Hosted by Muransky Companies. Visit ymvunitedway.org/bass-classic or call Jack Wollitz, 330-716-0731.
May 30: Electric Elite Invitational Bass Tournament, Deer Creek Lake. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
May 30-31: 3-D Archery Camp Out Shoot, Geauga Bowmen Archery, 12575 Sperry Rd. Chesterland. Registration from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome, youth equipment available. Entry $10, kids $5. For information call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756, or visitwww.geaugabowmen.com.
May 30-31: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
June 6: Walleye Madness Tournament, Lake Erie at Cleveland Metroparks Wildwood Launch Ramp. Two-anglers teams, $150 entry. Visit walleyemadness.net to enter, or call WMT Director Greg Bentz, 440-390-8054.
June 6: Northern Open Anglers Association bass tournament trail, Berlin Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
June 6-7: Lake Erie Walleye Trail Championship hosted by the Western Basin Anglers Association. Two-angler teams, Lake Erie at Huron City Boat Launch, Huron. For information visit wbsa.us or contact Tournament Director Jeff Lash, jlash3@gmail.com.
June 7: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, 2276 Seeman St. SW (off Battlesburg Rd.) Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com or call Matt Williams (330-575-0744) or Gary Williams (330-484-6535).
June 7: Electric Elite Invitational Summer Open Bass Tournament, Mogadore Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
June 13: KSU LaDO Bass Series, LaDue Reservoir. Two-angler teams, electric motors only. Gas boats now permitted. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
June 13-14: Ohio Walleye Federation/Inland Lake Circuit Championship, two-angler teams. Day One at Lake Milton; Day Two at Mosquito Reservoir. For information visit fishowf.com.
June 13-14: 3-D Native American Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen Archery, 12575 Sperry Rd. Chesterland. Registration from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome, youth equipment available. Entry $10, kids $5. For information call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756, or visitwww.geaugabowmen.com.
June 27: Warm Water Conclave of the Ohio Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., American Legion Pavilion, Clear Fork River, Bellville. Fly fishing seminars, raffles and displays. Admission $5, families $10. Visit ohiofff.org.
June 27: Walleye Madness Tournament, Lake Erie at Geneva State Park Ramp. Two-anglers teams, $150 entry. Visit walleyemadness.net to enter, or call WMT Director Greg Bentz, 440-390-8054.
June 27: FLW Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Ohio River at Maysville River Park, Maysville, Kentucky. For information visit flwoutdoors.com.
June 27-28: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
June 28: The X-Series Bass Tournaments presented by Vic's Sports Center, The Smallmouth Slam, Chautauqua Lake, N.Y. For information visit thex-series.com or call George Byers, 330-559-6454 (evenings).
July 5: Four-Man Team 3-D Archery Shoot, Blind Draw, Lone Eagle Bowmen, 2276 Seeman St. SW (off Battlesburg Rd.) Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com or call Matt Williams (330-575-0744) or Gary Williams (330-484-6535).
July 11: Ohio Walleye Federation Open Tournament, Lake Erie at Geneva. OWF membership not needed. For information visit fishowf.com.
July 11: KSU LaDO Bass Series, LaDue Reservoir. Two-angler teams, electric motors only. Gas boats now permitted. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
July 11: FLW College Fishing - Northern Division, Indian Lake at Indian Lake State park, Lakeview, Ohio. For information visit collegefishing.com.
July 11-12: 3-D Archery Cook Out-Shoot Out Shoot, Geauga Bowmen Archery, 12575 Sperry Rd. Chesterland. Registration from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome, youth equipment available. Entry $10, kids $5. For information call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756, or visitwww.geaugabowmen.com.
July 18: Northern Open Anglers Association bass tournament trail, Mosquito Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
July 18: FLW Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Ohio River at Tanners Creek Ramp, Lawrenceburg, Indiana. For information visit flwoutdoors.com.
July 19: The X-Series Bass Tournaments presented by Vic's Sports Center, The Rumble on the River, Black River Ramp, Lorain. For information visit thex-series.com or call George Byers, 330-559-6454 (evenings).
July 25: Electric Elite Invitational Bass Tournament, LaDue Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
July 25-26: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
Aug. 2: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, 2276 Seeman St. SW (off Battlesburg Rd.) Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com or call Matt Williams (330-575-0744) or Gary Williams (330-484-6535).
Aug. 2: Northern Open Anglers Association Super NOAA bass tournament, Chautauqua Lake, N.Y. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
Aug. 8: Ohio Walleye Cup points tournament, Ohio Walleye Federation, two-angler teams, Lake Erie at Ashtabula. For information visit fishowf.com.
Aug. 8-9: 3-D African Safari Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen Archery, 12575 Sperry Rd. Chesterland. Registration from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome, youth equipment available. Entry $10, kids $5. For information call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756, or visitwww.geaugabowmen.com.
Aug. 9: The X-Series Bass Tournaments presented by Vic's Sports Center, The Cortland Lake Challenge, state park ramp, Mosquito Reservoir. For information visit thex-series.com or call George Byers, 330-559-6454 (evenings).
Aug. 15: KSU LaDO Bass Series, LaDue Reservoir. Two-angler teams, electric motors only. Gas boats now permitted. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
Aug. 15: FLW Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Ohio River at Maysville River Park, Maysville, Kentucky. For information visit flwoutdoors.com.
Aug. 22: Ohio Walleye Cup points tournament, Ohio Walleye Federation, two-angler teams, Lake Erie at Ashtabula. For information visit fishowf.com.
Aug. 22-23: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
Aug. 27-29: Rayovac FLW Series Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Northern Division, Lake Erie at Shelby Street Boat Launch, Sandusky. For information visit flwfishing.com.
Aug. 29: Northern Open Anglers Association bass tournament trail, West Branch Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
Aug. 29-30: 3-D Dog Days Archery Shoot, Geauga Bowmen Archery, 12575 Sperry Rd. Chesterland. Registration from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome, youth equipment available. Entry $10, kids $5. For information call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756, or visitwww.geaugabowmen.com.
Aug. 29-30: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
Sept. 6: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, 2276 Seeman St. SW (off Battlesburg Rd.) Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com or call Matt Williams (330-575-0744) or Gary Williams (330-484-6535).
Sept. 12: KSU LaDO Bass Series, LaDue Reservoir. Two-angler teams, electric motors only. Gas boats now permitted. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
Sept. 12-13: 3-D Deer Archery Shoot and Corn Roast, Geauga Bowmen Archery, 12575 Sperry Rd. Chesterland. Registration from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome, youth equipment available. Entry $10, kids $5. For information call Mike Ballash, 440-227-6756, or visitwww.geaugabowmen.com.
Sept. 19-20: 3-D Archery Shoot at Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Open to the public, crossbows permitted. Registration on Saturday (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) Adults $10, kids $5. Breakfast 8-10 a.m., lunch after 10 a.m. For information visit lakemiltonfishandgameclub.com or contact Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
Sept. 19-20: FLW Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Indian Lake, Indian Lake State Park, Lakeview. For information visit flwoutdoors.com.
Sept. 19-20: The X-Series Bass Tournaments Championship presented by Vic's Sports Center, The Long Point Shootout, Chautauqua Lake, N.Y. For information visit thex-series.com or call George Byers, 330-559-6454 (evenings).
Sept. 20: Bowhunter Warmup 3-D Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, 2276 Seeman St. SW (off Battlesburg Rd.) Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit LoneEagleBowmen.com or call Matt Williams (330-575-0744) or Gary Williams (330-484-6535).
Sept. 24-26: Bassmaster Northern Open, Lake Erie at Sandusky. Weigh-ins on first two days at Shelby Street Public Boat Launch in Sandusky at 3 p.m. Final-day weigh-in at 4:15 p.m. at Bass Pro Shop, Rossford, Ohio. For information visit the Bass anglers Sportsman Society at bassmaster.com.
Sept. 26: Electric Elite Invitational Bass Tournament, Mogadore Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
Sept. 27: KSU LaDO Bass Series Championship, LaDue Reservoir. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
Oct. 1-4: Lake and Trails Youth Outdoor Camp hosted by the Lake and Trails Organization, FFA Camp Muskingum, Carrollton. Registration opens July 15. Visit lakeandtrails.org or contact President Karen Metzker, Karen @lakeandtrails.org.
Oct. 11: Electric Elite Invitational Fall Open Bass Tournament, Mogadore Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass Fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
Oct. 22-24: Cabela's MWC World Walleye Championship, Masters Walleye Circuit, Huron City Ramp, Huron. For information visit masterswalleyecircuit.com.
2014-2015 HUNTING SEASONS
Coyote and wild boar: No closed season
Groundhog: Closed only during deer gun season.
Cottontail Rabbit: Nov. 7-Feb. 28
Fox, Raccoon: Nov. 10-Jan. 31
Crow: June 6, 2014-March 7, 2015 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday only)
2015-2016 HUNTING SEASONS
(Proposed opening dats)
Mourning Dove: Sept. 1
Squirrel: Sept. 1
Cottontail rabbit, ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite quail: Nov. 7
Fox, raccoon: Nov. 10
Fall wild turkey: Oct. 12-Nov. 29
2014-2015 TRAPPING SEASONS
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
SPRING 2016 SEASONS
Youth Turkey: April 16-17, 2016
Spring Turkey: April 18-May 15, 2016