There is a full lineup of outdoor events in Egan's Outdoor Calendar for April 13-20. Rainbow trout stockings, the local bird dog All-Breed championships and sportsmen's banquets top this week's list.
OUTDOOR CALENDAR
Hunting and trapping seasons listed at end of Outdoor Calendar
April 14: Ohio Chapter of Safari Club International Banquet and Reverse Raffle, 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post 211, 31972 Walker Rd., Avon Lake. Tickets $50. Call Mike Samsel, 216-241-0333.
April 14: Goodyear Hunting & Fishing Club Trout Derby, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Little Turtle Pond, Firestone Metro Park, 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron. For anglers 15 years old and younger. Prizes and stocked trout. Call 330-865-8065 or visit summitmetroparks.org.
April 14: Spring rainbow trout stocking, Punderson Lake, Punderson State Park, Newbury. Youth only fishing from 9 a.m.-noon.
April 14: 45th annual Invitational Winners Trial of the All-Breed Hunter's Trial Circuit, hosted by the Fin Feather Fur Club at the Wayne Coon Hunters Association, 8 a.m., Honeytown Rd., Wooster. Entries closed. Season schedule at www.hunterstrial.com.
April 14: Annual banquet of the Ottawa County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, 4:430 p.m., Camp Perry Banquet Hall, Ohio 2, Port Clinton. Tickets $55, couples $75, youth $25. Contact Eric Zgodzinski, 419-265-2484 or eszgod@frontier.com.
April 14-15: Hunting Beagle Nationals, Coshocton County Fairgrounds, 7th St., Coshocton. Hosted by the United Kennel Club and the Coshocton County Beagle Club. For information visit visitcoshocton.com or ukcdogs.com. Competition hunts both days.
April 15: Boy Scout Icebreaker Bass Tournament, Portage Lakes, 7:30-3 p.m., Portage Lakes State Park, Akron. Entry $80. For information visit troop127.us or call John Boychi, 330-825-3336.
April 15: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association 3-D Archery Shoot, Ridge Road Grounds, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Open to the public with traditional and compound bows and crossbows. Registration 8-11 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Doug Davis (216-905-1153) or Patrick Martelon (330-324-2705).
April 18: Spring rainbow trout stocking, Veteran's Park Pond, Mentor.
April 19-20: Buckeye Nationals Disabled Shooting Championship, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. each day, Vienna Fish & Game Club, Vienna, Ohio. For information contact Dick Dietz, 440-582-8643.
April 20: Spring rainbow trout stocking, Forest Hill Pond, East Cleveland; Shadow Lake, South Chagrin Reservation, Solon; Silver Creek Lake, Silver Creek Metro Park, Norton.
April 21: The 34th annual banquet of The Trout Club of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 6 p.m., 1 Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland. Tickets $80, $150 couple. Dinner at 7:30 p.m., live auction at 8:30 p.m. Call Karen Menn, 216-231-4600, Ext. 3278. For list of auction and raffle items, visit Trout Club page at cmnhtc.org.
April 21: 3rd annual Northcoast Limbhangers Patterning Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. McKenzie 3-D turkey targets, various shotgun shell loads available for $1.50 to $3 per round. Choke tubes for various makes of shotguns also available to try and buy. Call 330-220-7185 or email: northcoastlimbhangers@aol.com.
April 21: Grand River Canoe & Kayak Race, 8 a.m., Harpersfield Dam, Harpersfield, Ashtabula County. A 8½-mile canoe and kayak race from the Harpersfield Dam to Hidden Valley Park (in Madison) on the wild and scenic Grand River. Annual tradition features a “maddest hat” contest. Visit lakemetroparks.com, call 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226. Pre-registration required, fee applies.High water date is April 28.
April 21: Fairport Harbor Yacht Club Marine Flea Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fairport Harbor Yacht Club, 1177 High St., Fairport Harbor. Boating and supplies, antique and modern fishing gear. Free. Visit fhyc.com, call 440-339-4518.
April 21-22, 2012: Youth spring wild turkey hunting season for kids 17 and under. Call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit www.wildohio.com.
April 22: Spring Fling Sporting Clays at South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., Chatham Twp. Open to the public, 100-target events. Public entry, $54. Lunch included. Reservations needed. Call Ed Coyne, 216-926-8138 or 330-667-2973.
April 23: Opening day of the spring wild turkey hunting season through May 20. Call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit www.wildohio.com.
April 27: Hunters Night Out with the Tinkers Creek Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited, Catered Elegance, 1160 Broadway Ave., Bedford. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Raffles, exhibits and games. Tickets $50, $25 spouse, kids $25. Call Matt McCann (330-467-1729) or Dennis Malloy (1-866-WTU-DEER) or visit whitetailsunlimited.com.
April 28: Kids Fishing, 1 - 3 p.m., Firestone Metro Park / Little Turtle Pond, 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron. Kids ages 15 and under learn the basics of fishing. A few rods and reels available. Bait is provided. Adults are not permitted to fish. For information, call 330-865-8065 or visit summitmetroparks.org.
April 28: Waldo Pepper's Lakevue Tournament, Lake Erie Walleye Trail, Western Basin Sportfishing Association. For information visit westernbasinsportfishingassociation.com.
May 4: Spring rainbow trout stocking, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation waters, Cuyahoga Heights.
May 4-6: Lake and Trails Organizaiton Youth Fishing Camp, FFA Camp Muskingum, Leesville Lake, Carroll County. For kids 9 years old, an up with adult supervisor. Reservations mandatory. Visit lakeandtrails.org.
May 4-6: Progressive Insurance Catawba Island Boat Show, Catawba Island Club, Catawba Island. Visit catawbaislandboatshow.com or call Lake Erie Marine Trades Association, 440-899-5009. Show hours: Friday, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
May 4-6: Junior Anglers of Ohio youth outdoor education program, 4-H Camp Ohio, St. Louisville, Ohio. For information visit ohwf.org.
May 6: Lone Eagle Bowmen 3-D Target Shoot, 2276 Seeman Street SW, East Sparta. Crossbow events included. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to the public. Contact Matt Williams, 330-575-0774 or visit loneeaglebowmen.com.
May 6-7: Medina Open Sporting Clays at South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association and Hill 'n Dale Club. Registered shooters only, $20,000 in cash and prizes. Shooters compete at both South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., Chatham Twp., and Hill 'n Dale Club, 3605 Poe Rd., Medina. Reservations needed. Call Ed Coyne, 216-926-8138 or 330-667-2973.
May 10-12: National Guard FLW Walleye Tour, Lake Erie at Port Clinton, Ohio. Visit flwoutdoors.com/walleyefishing/walleyetour/.
May 12: Women in the Outdoors Workshop, National Wild Turkey Federation at the Crooked Creek Conservation Club, Ohio 534, Hartsgrove, Ohio. Contact Leesa Laffere-Thomas (440-968-0150, leesa@gotoadventure.com.
May 18-20: Cabela's Masters Walleye Circuit tournament, Lake Erie at Huron, Ohio. For information visit www.masterswalleyecircuit.com or call 1-877-893-7947.
May 19: Kids Fishing at the Firestone Metro Park, Little Turtle Pond, 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron. Fishing from 10 a.m.-noon. Kids 15 and under learn the basics of fishing. A few rods and reels will be available. Bait is provided. Adults are not permitted to fish. For information, call 330-865-8065 or visit summitmetroparks.org.
May 20: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association 3-D Archery Shoot, Ridge Road Grounds, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Open to the public with traditional and compound bows and crossbows. Registration 8-11 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Doug Davis (216-905-1153) or Patrick Martelon (330-324-2705).
May 25: 5th annual Western Reserve Friend of the NRA reverse raffle to benefit the local shooting sports, 6 p.m., LaMalfa Party Center, 5783 Heisley Rd., Mentor. Tickets $120. Call 1-888-752-9119 or westernreserveFNRA@gmail.com.
May 26-27: Medina County Iron Man 150 Registered Sporting Clays at South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., Chatham Twp. Open to the public, 100-target events. Public entry, $54. Lunch included. Reservations needed. Call Ed Coyne, 216-926-8138 or 330-667-2973. Event benefits the Medina County Sharpshooters 4-H Club.
May 27: Catch of the Day casting lessons with a naturalist, 1-3 p.m., Gorge Metro Park, 1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. A limited number of fishign rods available for use. Bait will be provided. For information, call 330-865-8065 or visit summitmetroparks.org.
June 1: Deadline for lottery applications for free Youth Fly-Fishing Clinic at Castalia State Fish Hatchery for kids 15, or younger. Visit wildohio.com or call 1-800-WILDLIFE for details.
June 2: City of Painesville Youth Fishing Derby, 9 a.m.-noon, Kiwanis Recreation Park, Painesville. Kids 15 and under can fish for bluegill, bass and catfish. Visit painesville.com or call 440-392-5912.
June 2: Hi-Way Bait Lake Erie Walleye Trail, Lake Erie at Sandusky City Ramp, Western Basin Sportfishing Association. For information visit westernbasinsportfishingassociation.com.
June 2: Lone Eagle Bowmen Senior Olympics Shoot, 2276 Seeman Street SW, East Sparta. Shoot for archers 50 and over starting at 9 a.m. Pre-registration needed at hofseniorolympics.org/2012 registration. Contact Matt Williams, 330-575-0774 or visit loneeaglebowmen.com.
June 3: Lone Eagle Bowmen 3-D Target Shoot, 2276 Seeman Street SW, East Sparta. Crossbow events included. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to the public. Contact Matt Williams, 330-575-0774 or visit loneeaglebowmen.com.
June 9-10: North Coast Harbor Boating & Fishing Fest, Voinovich Park, Cleveland Harbor, Cleveland. Free. Visit boatingfest.com. Boating displays, boat rides, exhibits and kids boating and fishing events.
June 10: South Cuyahoga Bowmen 3-D Archery Shoot, 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham Township. Open to the public. Registration 8-10:30 a.m. Entry $10, kids $5. Call Grant Brown, 440-371-4701 or Fred Eckhardt, 216-287-4547.
June 17: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association 3-D Archery Shoot, Ridge Road Grounds, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Open to the public with traditional and compound bows and crossbows. Registration 8-11 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Doug Davis (216-905-1153) or Patrick Martelon (330-324-2705).
June 23-24: Erie Outfitters Open, Lake Erie Walleye Trail, Lake Erie at Huron City Ramp, Western Basin Sportfishing Association. For information visit westernbasinsportfishingassociation.com.
June 28-30: AIM Pro Walleye Series, Black River Landing and Black River Wharf, Lorain. Pro and co-angler event. For information or entry visit aimfishing.com.
July 1: South Cuyahoga Bowmen 3-D Archery Shoot, 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham Township. Open to the public. Registration 8-10:30 a.m. Entry $10, kids $5. Call Grant Brown, 440-371-4701 or Fred Eckhardt, 216-287-4547.
July 1: Lone Eagle Bowmen Four Man Team Event/Marengo Warmup Shoot, 2276 Seeman Street SW, East Sparta. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to the public. Contact Matt Williams, 330-575-0774 or visit loneeaglebowmen.com.
July 3: 3rd annual Charity Sporting Clays Shoot, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., Chatham Twp. Open to the public, 100-target events. Reservations needed. Call Ed Coyne, 216-926-8138 or 330-667-2973.
July 14: Women on the River/Women in the Outdoors Event, National Wild Turkey Federation, NTR Canoe Livery, Interstate 77 at Bolivar, Ohio. Contact Donna Hutmacher, 330-821-6136.
July 15: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association 3-D Archery Shoot, Ridge Road Grounds, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Open to the public with traditional and compound bows and crossbows. Registration 8-11 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Doug Davis (216-905-1153) or Patrick Martelon (330-324-2705).
July 21: Women in the Outdoors Event, National Wild Turkey Foundation at the South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, Chatham, Ohio. Contact Bill Suliks (330-635-0878, bsuliks@aol.com.
July 27: Kids Fishing Day and Picnic at the South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Registration needed.
July 28: Ohio State Canoe & Kayak Marathon Championships, 9:30 a.m., Grand River Landing, 800 North St. Clair St., Fairport Harbor. Six-mile and a 12-mile race. Both begin and end at Grand River Landing. Registration 8 a.m.; first race 9:30 a.m,; 12-mile race begins at noon. Visit lakemetroparks.com or call 440-256-3821.
Aug. 4-5: Lone Eagle Bowmen 100 McKenzie Target Shoot, 2276 Seeman Street SW, East Sparta. Crossbow events included. Registration 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Open to the public. Contact Matt Williams, 330-575-0774 or visit loneeaglebowmen.com.
Aug. 5: South Cuyahoga Bowmen 3-D Archery Shoot, 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham Township. Open to the public. Registration 8-10:30 a.m. Entry $10, kids $5. Call Grant Brown, 440-371-4701 or Fred Eckhardt, 216-287-4547.
Aug. 18: Steak and Sporting Clays Shoot at South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., Chatham Twp. Open to the public, 100-target events. Reservations needed. Call Ed Coyne, 216-926-8138 or 330-667-2973.
Aug. 19: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association Archery Flea Market and 3-D Archery Shoot, Ridge Road Grounds, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Open to the public with traditional and compound bows and crossbows. Registration 8-11 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Doug Davis (216-905-1153) or Patrick Martelon (330-324-2705).
Sept. 2: Lone Eagle Bowmen Whitetails Unlimited Fall Classic 3-D Target Shoot, 2276 Seeman Street SW, East Sparta. Crossbow events included. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to the public. Contact Matt Williams, 330-575-0774 or visit loneeaglebowmen.com.
Sept. 12-16: Progressive Insurance North American In-Water Boat Show, Cedar Point Marina, Sandusky. Visit cedarpointboatshow.com or call Lake Erie Marine Trades Association, 440-899-5009.
Sept. 14-16: Ohio State Women in the Outdoors Event, National Wild Turkey Federation at FFA Cam p Muskingum, Carrollton, Ohio. Contact Cheryl Clevenger (740-877-9059, clevengerc@windstream.net.
Sept. 16: Class Sporting Clays at South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., Chatham Twp. Open to the public, 100-target events. Public entry, $54. Lunch included. Reservations needed. Call Ed Coyne, 216-926-8138 or 330-667-2973.
Sept. 16: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association Dan Whitney Memorial 3-D Deer Target Shoot, Ridge Road Grounds, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Open to the public with traditional and compound bows and crossbows. Registration 8-11 a.m. Fee $10, kids $5. Call Doug Davis (216-905-1153) or Patrick Martelon (330-324-2705).
Sept. 16: Lone Eagle Bowmen Bowhunter Warmup Target Shoot, 2276 Seeman Street SW, East Sparta. Test and Tune session for tuning bows for nominal fee. Crossbow events included. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to the public. Contact Matt Williams, 330-575-0774 or visit loneeaglebowmen.com.
Oct. 4-7: May 4-6: Lake and Trails Organizaiton Youth Outdoor Camp, FFA Camp Muskingum, Leesville Lake, Carroll County. For kids 9 years old, an up with adult supervisor. Reservations mandatory. Visit lakeandtrails.org.
Oct. 13: Three-Bird Sporting Clays at South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., Chatham Twp. Open to the public, 100-target events. Public entry, $54. Lunch included. Reservations needed. Call Ed Coyne, 216-926-8138 or 330-667-2973.
Nov. 17-18: Dryland Sled Dog Races, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland. Held by the Trailbreakers Sled Dog Club. Teams of one to six dogs of various breeds pulling wheeled carts, bicycles, scooters or using the Canicross technique where the handler runs behind his dog(s).
Visit lakemetroparks.com or call 440-256-2122 or 800-366-3276.
2012 HUNTING SEASONS
Coyote, Woodchuck - No closed season
Youth Spring Wild Turkey Season - April 21-22
Spring Wild Turkey Season - April 23-May 20
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