Fishing seminars dominate the Outdoor Calendar this week. Lots of fishing tournaments are also on tap.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Outdoors Calendar for April 3.
April 4: Barbie Rod Fishing Derby, Rocky River. Sign up before 8 a.m. at the Emerald Necklace Marina. Entry $20. If river is not fishable, derby will be rescheduled for April 11.
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 Warm Water 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 4: Drawing for a controlled youth turkey hunts for sportsmen 17 and younger at the Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area in Trumbull County and the Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center in Ravenna. Drawing held during a Jake's Day at the Trumbull Rod and Gun Club, 6575 Phillips-Rice Rd. (1 mile north of Ohio 88), Cortland. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by shooting sports events and other activities. Drawing at 1 p.m. For information call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit wildohio.gov
April 4: First of two Ohio Hunter Safety Course classes at the Geauga Park District's Big Creek Park, Donald W. Meyer Center, 9160 Robinson Rd., Chardon Township. Classes are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Second class on April 11. Ages 10 and older, both classes are mandatory. Free. Registration required. Call 1-800-945-3543.
April 7: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.com
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: Fly rod seminar by Lee Janik of Clutch Tactical Fly Rods of Port Clinton at Firelands Fly Fishers monthly meeting, 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 8: Archery for Teens, 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m., Firestone Metro Park/Coventry Oaks Area, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. Youth ages 13-17 can learn international-style archery at traveling indoor range. Equipment, instruction provided. Advanced registration required starting March 31. Call 330-865-8065.
April 9: Steelhead Trout Fishing Basics Seminar featuring Aquatic Biologist Mike Durkalec of the Cleveland Metroparks and District Fisheries Management Supervisor Phil Hillman of the Ohio Division of Wildlife, free, 7-9 p.m., Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted.
April 9: Archery for Adults, 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m., Firestone Metro Park/Coventry Oaks Area, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. Learn international-style archery at traveling indoor range. Equipment, instruction provided. Advanced registration required starting March 31. Call 330-865-8065.
April 10: Archery for Kids, 12:30-2 p.m., Firestone Metro Park/Coventry Oaks Area, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. Participants aged 9-12 can learn international-style archery at traveling indoor range. Equipment, instruction provided. Advanced registration required starting March 31. Call 330-865-8065.
April 11: Deadline for full registration for the Lake Erie Fish Crazy Walleye Derby, Lake Erie. Derby runs from May 3 through June 27. Entry $50, $55 online. Derby registration deadline for full derby is April 11. 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 and overall winners.
April 11: Castapalooza 2015, A Celebration of All Things Fly Fishing, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake Metroparks Hidden Valley Reservation, 4872 Klasen Rd., Madison. Free fly fishing seminars, demonstrations, games and prizes. For details visit: acs-thefishdog.blogspot.com
April 11: Goodyear Hunting & Fishing Club Trout Derby, 9 - 2 p.m., Firestone Metro Park / Little Turtle Pond, 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron. Anglers 15 and younger each receive a $1 cash prize if they catch a tagged fish. Bring fishing gear. Minnows cannot be used as bait; worms will be available for purchase. Adults are not permitted to fish. Sponsored by the Goodyear Hunting & Fishing Club and the Ohio Division of Wildlife. For information, call 330-865-8065.
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: Youth drawing for wild turkey turkey hunts in refuge portion of the Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area. Drawing at East Holmes Sportsmen's Club, Township Road 310, 2.5 miles south of Millersburg. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Hunt dates are Saturday-Sunday only between April 18-May 17 for hunters 17 and younger. Must have valid 2015 hunting license. For information call Division of Wildlife, 330-644-2293.
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 visit www.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 15: 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.
April 16: Trophy Brook Trout and Arctic Char Fishing in Canada with Aquatic Biologist Mike Durkalec of the Cleveland Metroparks, Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders meeting, free and open to the public, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Buffalo Wildlife Wings, 8465 Pearl Rd., Strongsville.
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 17: Archery Games for Adults, Friday, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Firestone Metro Park / Coventry Oaks Area, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. Ages 18 and older will play different games to build archery skills. Participants must have already taken one of our intro to archery programs. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Advance registration required starting March 31. Call 330-865-8065.
April 18: Chagrin River Clean-Up, 9 a.m., Chagrin River Salmon Association, Erie Rd., Eastlake. Glove, bags and lunch provided. Call Bruce Fraley, 440-946-1605.
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 800-669-9226.
April 18: Archery Games for Kids, 10-11:30 a.m., Firestone Metro Park / Coventry Oaks Area, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. Ages 9-12 will play different games to build archery skills. Participants must have already taken one of our intro to archery programs. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Advance registration required starting March 31. Call 330-865-8065.
April 18: Archery Games for Teens, Friday, 12:30-2 p.m., Firestone Metro Park / Coventry Oaks Area, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. Ages 9-12 will play different games to build archery skills. Participants must have already taken one of our intro to archery programs. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Advance registration required starting March 31. Call 330-865-8065.
April 18: Northern Open Anglers Association bass tournament trail, Mosquito Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass fishing Promotions at dobass.com.
April 18: King Kat Tournament Trail, Ohio and Muskingum rivers at Marietta. Pre-register at kingkatusa.com or 270-395-6774. Late registration April 17 from 5-7 p.m. at the Microtel Inn & Suites, Marietta. Weigh-in at Indian Acres Park Boat Ramp, 146 Linwood Ave., Marietta. Free Kids Fishing Rodeo 9-11 a.m., Buckeye park pond, West Fay St., Marietta.
April 22: 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.
April 24: 2nd annual Tinker's Creek 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 24: Archery Games for Adults, 6:30-8 p.m., Firestone Metro Park / Coventry Oaks Area, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. Ages 18 and older will play different games to build archery skills. Participants must have already taken one of our intro to archery programs. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Advance registration required starting March 31. Call 330-865-8065.
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: Archery Games for Kids at 10-11:30 a.m.; Archery Games for Teens, 12:30-2 p.m. Kids 9-12 and teens 13-17 will play different games to build archery skills. Kids must be 50 inches or taller. Participants must have already taken one of our intro to archery programs. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Advance registration required starting April 14. Call 330-865-8065.
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: Electric Elite Invitational Spring Open Bass Tournament, Mogadore Reservoir. Two-angler teams. Visit Franks Bass fishing Promotions at dobass.com. Tournament was originally scheduled for March 28.
April 26: Walleye Madness Tournament, Mosquito Reservoir. Two-angler teams, $150 entry. Visit walleyemadness.net to enter, or call WMT Director Greg Bentz, 440-390-8054.
April 29: 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.
April 30: Monthly meeting of the Chagrin River Salmon Association, 7 p.m., Erie Rd., Eastlake. New members welcome. Call Bruce Fraley, 440-946-1605.
May 1-3: Lake and Trails Fishing Camp, FFA Camp Muskingum, Carrollton. For information visit lakeandtrails.org
May 2: 15th annual Trumbull County Sportsmen's Gun Raffle featuring more than 60 firearms. Yankee Lake Ballroom, Yankee Lake, Ohio. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets $20. Lunch available from noon-3 p.m. For tickets call Joe (330-782-0958) or Jerry (330-847-6259).
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 for full derby is April 11. 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 and 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 5: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.com
May 6: 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.
May 9: Goodyear Hunting & Fishing Club Special Needs Children's and Adults Trout Derby, 9 - 2 p.m., Firestone Metro Park / Little Turtle Pond, 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron. Wheelchair accessible. Bring fishing gear. Minnows cannot be used as bait; worms will be available for purchase. Adults are not permitted to fish. Sponsored by the Goodyear Hunting & Fishing Club and the Ohio Division of Wildlife. For information, call 330-865-8065.
May 9: 2015 Buckeye Bamboo Bash, Mohican Fly Fishers of Ohio, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., American Legion Pavilion on the Clear Fork River, state routes 97 and 13, Bellville, Ohio. Show, buy or sell bamboo fly fishing rods. For information visit mohicanflyfisheersofohio.com or call 419-566-4002.
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 visit www.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: Fly Fishing from a Kayak Symposium, Firelands Fly Fishers at Lakeview Park, Lorain, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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 20: 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.
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 27: 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.
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 visit www.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 2: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.com
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 visit www.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 on the Clear Fork River, state routes 97 and 13, Bellville, Ohio. Fly fishing seminars, raffles and displays. Admission $5, families $10. For information visit mohicanflyfisheersofohio.com or call 419-566-4002.
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 7: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.com
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 visit www.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.
July 31: Youth Fishing Day, south Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, North Royalton.
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. 4: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.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: Fly Casting Seminar, noon-5 p.m., Lake Erie Waterfest, Miller Road Park, Avon Lake.
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 visit www.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 visit www.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. 1: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.com
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 visit www.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. 6: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.com
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.
Nov. 3: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.com
Dec. 1: Northeast Ohio Walleye Association monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Trader Jack's Riverside Grill, 35901 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. New members welcome. Contact Joe Hrovat, 440-479-2488, walleyejoeh@yahoo.com
2014-2015 HUNTING SEASONS
Coyote and wild boar: No closed season
Groundhog: Closed only during deer gun season.
2015-2016 HUNTING SEASONS
(Proposed opening dates)
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
SPRING 2015 SEASONS
Youth Turkey: April 18-19, 2015
Spring Turkey: April 20-May 17, 2015
2015 TRAPPING SEASONS
SPRING 2016 SEASONS
Youth Turkey: April 16-17, 2016
Spring Turkey: April 18-May 15, 2016