Today-May 18: Ohio's spring wild turkey hunting season opens, through May 18. Visit www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife or call 1-800-WILDLIFE.

 

April 25-27: Cabela's Masters Walleye Circuit East Division Tournament, two-angler team event, Lake Erie at Port Clinton. Visit masterswalleyecircuit.com or call 877-893-7947. 

 

April 26-27: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays 8 a.m.-noon. Crossbow and longbow competition. Call Dennis Dabney, 330-872-1603.

 

April 27: Crooked Creek Pistol League, Practical Pistol Competition, Crooked Creek Conservation Club, 4323 Rt. 534, Hartsgrove. Registration 8 a.m.-noon., $15, juniors $10. For semi-auto pistols, revolver, 9mm/.38 calibre or larger. Call Ed Henry, 440-221-4306. Visit www.practicalpistol.net.

 

April 27: South Cuyahoga Bowhunters 3-D Archery Shoot, Erhart Rd., Chatham Township, Medina County. Registration 8-10:30 a.m. Crossbows welcome. Call Grant Brown, 440-371-4701.

 

May 1: The Lake Erie walleye daily bag limit increases to six fish per day through Feb. 28, 2009. The minimum size limit for Lake Erie walleye 15 inches. The Lake Erie smallmouth bass season is closed through June 27. Call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit ohiodnr.com/wildlife.

 

May 2-4: 4th annual Catawba Island Boat Show and Wine Fest, Catawba Island Club, 4235 E. Beach Club Rd., Catawba Island. Friday, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Visit catawbaislandboatshow.com.

 

May 3: Lake Erie Walleye Trail/Western Basin Sportfishing Association walleye tournament, Lake Erie at Lakevue Marina, Marblehead. Two-angler team event. Call Matt Davis, 419-834-3619 or visit westernbasinsportfishingassociation.com.

 

May 3: Women's Fly Fishing Event hosted by Lake Metroparks and North Coast Fly Fishers, Lake Metroparks Outdoor Skills Center, Leroy Twp. Call Lindsey Pyle,  440-256-3821.

 

May 3: NEOCATS catfish tournament, 8 p.m.-8 a.m., Atwood Lake. Call Jeff Arrington, 330-948-2018 or visit neocats.bravehost.com. Registration 7 p.m. at the Rt. 212 boat ramp. Entry fee is $35 per team.

 

May 3: Ohio Boating Education Course, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., French Creek Reservation, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village. Call Jack Justice, 440-967-4875.

 

May 3: Annual fund-raiser of the Mosquito Creek Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Yankee Lake Ballroom, 1814 Rt. 7, Brookfield. Call Dennis Malloy, 330-876-0134. Gun raffle includes more than 60 firearms. Lunch from noon-3 p.m.

 

May 3: Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League/Buckeye Division, Indian Lake, Lakeview, Ohio. Visit flwoutdoors.com. Entry $200, $100 for co-anglers. Onsite registration May 2, 4-7 p.m., at Wal-Mart in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

 

May 3-4: Medina Open Sporting Clays Challenge, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday competition at Hill'n Dale, Poe Rd., Medina. Sunday competition at South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Assn., Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., 7 miles west of Medina. Each site hosts 100 tgarget competition. Lunch provided both days. Open to the public. To register call Hill'n Dale, 330-725-2097.

 

May 3-4: Cleveland Metroparks Kids Fishing Derby, Saturday at the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Cuyahoga Heghts; Sunday at Wallace Lake in Berea.

 

May 3-4: Mosquito Madness Open Bass Tournament, Mosquito Reservoir, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. both days, State Park Ramp. Two-angler teams. Visit dobass.com or call Rory Franks (Bass Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876. Entry $300. Early entry discounts.

 

May 3-4: Geauga Bowmen Archery Club Native American Fun Shoot, Sperry Rd., just north of Rt. 322, Chesterland. Registration 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 440-227-6756. Open to the public.

 

May 4: Buckeye Walleye Trail two-angler team event, Berlin Reservoir. Call 330-637-8087.

 

May 6: GPS, Navigation and Radio Class, 7-9:30 p.m., Lorain Coast Guard Station, 110 Alabama Ave., Lorain. First of two classes. Second class May 8. Call Jack Justice, 440-967-4875.

 

May 7: North Coast Fly Fishers meeting featuring fly tier Chris Helm, 6:30 p.m., Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glenn, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd., Kirtland. Visit ncff.net.

 

May 10: Lakes Tournament Trail Open Tournament, West Branch Reservoir, 6:30 a.m., two-angler teams, Gilbert Rd. Ramp. Registration closes at 6:15 a.m. Entry $110. Visit dobass.com/lakestrail.html.

 

May 10: International Migratory Bird Day, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Magee Marsh State Wildlife Area, Rt. 2, Oak Harbor. Call 1-800-WILDLIFE.

 

May 11: 3-D Archery Shoot, Trumbull County Rod & Gun, 6575 Phillips Rice Rd., Cortland. For info call 440-858-5198.

 

May 14: Firelands Fly Fishers meeting featuring Outdoor Casting Clinic, 6:30 p.m., French Creek Nature Center, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village. Visit firelandsflyfishers.org or call Bill Grake, 440-937-5258.

 

May 16: Steelhead trout daily bag limit increases to five fish per day through Aug. 31 with a 12-inch size limit. Call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit ohiodnr.com/wildlife.

 

May 17: Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match, Rimfire Sporter Clinic at the Crooked Creek Conservation Club on Rt. 534, Hartsgrove, Ohio. The shooting matches are $10 and Civilian Marksmanship program certified and begin at 8:30 a.m. The Sporter Clinic is at 8 a.m. with a $30 fee. Contact Don Helwick 440-354-9984.

 

May 17: Electric Elite Bass Invitationals, Deer Creek Reservoir, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., two angler teams, Price Rd. Ramp. Electric motors only. Visit dobass.com or call Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

May 17: NEOCATS catfish tournament, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Wellington Upground Reservoir, Wellington. Call Jeff Arrington, 330-948-2018 or visit neocats.bravehost.com.

 

May 17: Ohio Boating Education Course, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., French Creek Reservation, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village. Call Jack Justice, 440-967-4875.

 

May 18: 3-D Archery Shoot, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Call 440-886-6052.

 

May 18: Lost Arrow Archery Club 3-D Archery Shoot, Rt. 241, west of Massillon and south of Rt. 30. Registration 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call 330-828-2372.

 

May 18: Lakes Tournament Trail qualifying tournament, West Branch Reservoir, two-angler teams, Gilbert Rd. Ramp. Registration closes at 5:45 a.m. Visit dobass.com/lakestrail.html.

 

May 19-20: GPS, Navigation and Radio Class, 7-9:30 p.m., Lorain Coast Guard Station, 110 Alabama Ave., Lorain. Call Jack Justice, 440-967-4875.

 

May 24: LaDue Bass Tournament Series, LaDue Reservoir, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Two-angler teams, electric motors only, Washington St. Boat House Ramp. Visit dobass.com or contact Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

May 24: Basics of Fishing for Kids, 1 p.m., Firestone Metro Park, Little Turtle Pond, 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron. Kids 15 and under, basics of fishing followed by fishing in Little Turtle Pond. Some rods and reels will be available. Bait is provided. Adults must supervise their children but are not permitted to fish. Call 330-865-8065.

 

May 24-25: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays 8 a.m.-noon. Crossbow and longbow competition. Call Dennis Dabney, 330-872-1603.

 

May 25: Crooked Creek Pistol League, Practical Pistol Competition, Crooked Creek Conservation Club, 4323 Rt. 534, Hartsgrove. Registration 8 a.m.-noon., $15, juniors $10. For semi-auto pistols, revolver, 9mm/.38 calibre or larger. Call Ed Henry, 440-221-4306. Visit www.practicalpistol.net.

 

May 31: Lake Erie Walleye Trail/Western Basin Sportfishing Association walleye tournament, Lake Erie at Catawba Island State Park, Catawba Island. Two-angler team event. Call Matt Davis, 419-834-3619 or visit westernbasinsportfishingassociation.com.

 

May 31-June 1: Geauga Bowmen Archery Club Swap Meet and 3-D Target Shoot, Sperry Rd., just north of Rt. 322, Chesterland. Registration 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 440-227-6756. Open to the public.

 

May 31: Northern Open Anglers Association Bass Tournament, Berlin Reservoir, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Bonner Rd. Ramp. Two-angler teams. Visit dobass.com or contact Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

May 31: NEOCATS catfish tournament, 8 p.m.-8 a.m., Tappan Lake. Call Jeff Arrington, 330-948-2018 or visit neocats.bravehost.com.

June 1: Buckeye Walleye Trail two-angler team event, Lake Milton. Call 330-637-8087.

 

June 1: Sporting Clays Shoot, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Assn., Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., 7 miles west of Medina. Open to the public. Call Ed Coyne, 330-667-2973.

 

June 5: Friends of NRA banquet, raffles and auctions, Tizzano's Party Center, 1361 E. 260th St., Euclid. Tickets $30, under 16 $20. Call Rich Rozman, 888-752-9119.

 

June 7: LaDue Bass Tournament Series, LaDue Reservoir, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Two-angler teams, electric motors only, Washington St. Boat House Ramp. Visit dobass.com or contact Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

June 7-8: Wildwood Marina 7th annual Battle of Lake Erie Perch Tournament, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. each day, Lake Erie at Wildwood Marina, East 174 St at Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland Lakefront State Park. Shore and boat fishing. Entry $20, youth $10 at Wildwood Marina. Call 216-481-5771.

 

June 8: South Cuyahoga Bowhunters 3-D Archery Shoot, Erhart Rd., Chatham Township, Medina County. Registration 8-10:30 a.m. Crossbows welcome. Call Grant Brown, 440-371-4701.

 

June 8: 3-D Archery Shoot, Trumbull County Rod & Gun, 6575 Phillips Rice Rd., Cortland. For info call 440-858-5198.

 

June 11: Firelands Fly Fishers meeting and annual summer picnic and raffle, 6:30 p.m., French Creek Nature Center, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village. Visit firelandsflyfishers.org or call Bill Grake, 440-937-5258.

 

June 14: 16th annual Lake Erie Walleye & Steelhead Tournament, North Coast Charter Boat at Pickle Bills, Grand River. Team tournament, $300 entry for walleye tournament, $100 entry for steelhead tournament. Visit northcoastcharter.com.

 

June 14: NEOCATS catfish tournament, 8 p.m.-8 a.m., Mosquito Creek Reservoir. Call Jeff Arrington, 330-948-2018 or visit neocats.bravehost.com.

 

June 15: Electric Elite Bass Invitationals, Lake Hodgson, Portage County, 6 a.m.-3 p.m., two angler teams, Lakewood Rd. Ramp. Electric motors only. Visit dobass.com or call Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

June 15: 3-D Archery Shoot, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Call 440-886-6052.

 

June 21: Northern Open Anglers Association Bass Tournament, Mosquito Reservoir, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., State Park Ramp. Two-angler teams. Visit dobass.com or contact Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

June 21: Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match, Crooked Creek Conservation Club on Rt. 534, Hartsgrove, Ohio. The shooting matches are $10, Civilian Marksmanship program certified and begin at 8:30 a.m. Contact Don Helwick 440-354-9984.

 

June 21-22: Buckeye Walleye Trail Championship, two-angler team event. Saturday at Mosquito Reservoir, Sunday at Berlin Reservoir. Call 330-637-8087.

 

June 21-22: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays 8 a.m.-noon. Crossbow and longbow competition. Call Dennis Dabney, 330-872-1603.

 

June 21: Edgewater Walleye/Steelhead Tournament, Lake Erie at Edgewater Marina, Cleveland. To enter visit fishcrazycharters.com.

 

June 21: Northern Open Anglers Association Bass Tournament, Mosquito Reservoir, 6:30-3 p.m., State Park Ramp. Two-angler teams. Visit dobass.com or contact Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

June 28: Geneva Migration Open Walleye Tournament, Lake Erie Walleye Trail/Western Basin Sportfishing Association, Lake Erie at Geneva-On-The-Lake State Park, Geneva-On-The-Lake. Two-angler team event. Call Matt Davis, 419-834-3619 or visit westernbasinsportfishingassociation.com.

 

June 22: Crooked Creek Pistol League, Practical Pistol Competition, Crooked Creek Conservation Club, 4323 Rt. 534, Hartsgrove. Registration 8 a.m.-noon., $15, juniors $10. For semi-auto pistols, revolver, 9mm/.38 calibre or larger. Call Ed Henry, 440-221-4306. Visit www.practicalpistol.net.

 

June 28: The Lake Erie smallmouth bass season reopens Daily bag limit is five fish with a 14-inch size limit. Call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit ohiodnr.com/wildlife.

 

June 28: NEOCATS catfish tournament, 8 p.m.-8 a.m., Clendening Lake. Call Jeff Arrington, 330-948-2018 or visit neocats.bravehost.com.

 

June 28: Women in the Outdoors all-day classes and seminars, Sippo Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation at the North Industry Sportsman's Club, Navarre. Call Donna Huttmacher, 330-821-6136 or visit ohionwtf.org.

 

June 28: LaDue Bass Tournament Series, LaDue Reservoir, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Two-angler teams, electric motors only, Washington St. Boat House Ramp. Visit dobass.com or contact Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

June 28-29: Hunt of a Lifetime 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays 8 a.m.-noon. Crossbow and longbow competition. Call Dennis Dabney, 330-872-1603.

July 5-6: Geauga Bowmen Archery Club Cookout and 3-D Target Shoot, Sperry Rd., just north of Rt. 322, Chesterland. Registration 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 440-227-6756. Open to the public.

 

July 6: Electric Elite Bass Invitationals, LaDue Reservoir, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., two angler teams, Washington St. Ramp. Electric motors only. Visit dobass.com or call Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

July 6: Sporting Clays Shoot, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Assn., Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., 7 miles west of Medina. Open to the public. Call Ed Coyne, 330-667-2973.

 

July 12: East 55th Street Marina Walleye/Steelhead Tournament, Lake Erie at East 55th Street Marina, Cleveland. To enter visit fishcrazycharters.com.

 

July 13: Crooked Creek Pistol League, Practical Pistol Competition, Crooked Creek Conservation Club, 4323 Rt. 534, Hartsgrove. Registration 8 a.m.-noon., $15, juniors $10. For semi-auto pistols, revolver, 9mm/.38 calibre or larger. Call Ed Henry, 440-221-4306. Visit www.practicalpistol.net.

 

July 13: South Cuyahoga Bowhunters 3-D Archery Shoot, Erhart Rd., Chatham Township, Medina County. Registration 8-10:30 a.m. Crossbows welcome. Call Grant Brown, 440-371-4701.

 

July 13: 3-D Archery Shoot, Trumbull County Rod & Gun, 6575 Phillips Rice Rd., Cortland. For info call 440-858-5198.

 

July 19: NEOCATS catfish tournament, 8 p.m.-8 a.m., Piedmont Lake. Call Jeff Arrington, 330-948-2018 or visit neocats.bravehost.com.

 

July 19: Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match, M1 Garand Clinic and Garand and Service Rifle Match at the Crooked Creek Conservation Club on Rt. 534, Hartsgrove, Ohio. The shooting matches are $10 and Civilian Marksmanship program certified and begin at 8:30 a.m. The Garand Clinic is at 8 a.m. with a $30 fee. Contact Don Helwick 440-354-9984.

 

July 19-20: Archery Shoots, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Traditional Bow Shoot on Saturday; 3-D Archery Shoot on Sunday. Call 440-886-6052.

 

July 20: Sporting Clays Shoot, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Assn., Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., 7 miles west of Medina. Open to the public. Call Ed Coyne, 330-667-2973.

 

July 26: Women in the Outdoors all-day classes and seminars, Medina County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation at the Hill'n Dale Club, Medina. Call Sandi Burnett, 330-721-8538 or visit ohionwtf.org.

 

July 26: NEOCATS catfish tournament, 8 p.m.-8 a.m., Charles Mill Reservoir. Call Jeff Arrington, 330-948-2018 or visit neocats.bravehost.com.

 

July 26: Northern Open Anglers Association Bass Tournament, Black River/Lake Erie at Lorain, 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Wharf Ramp. Two-angler teams. Visit dobass.com or contact Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

July 26-27: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays 8 a.m.-noon. Crossbow and longbow competition. Call Dennis Dabney, 330-872-1603

Aug. 2: Lake Erie Walleye Trail/Western Basin Sportfishing Association walleye tournament, Lake Erie at Black River, Lorain. Two-angler team event. Call Matt Davis, 419-834-3619 or visit westernbasinsportfishingassociation.com.

 

Aug. 2: LaDue Bass Tournament Series, LaDue Reservoir, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Two-angler teams, electric motors only, Washington St. Boat House Ramp. Visit dobass.com or contact Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

Aug. 2-3: Geauga Bowmen Archery Club African Safari 3-D Tournament, Sperry Rd., just north of Rt. 322, Chesterland. Registration 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 440-227-6756. Open to the public.

 

Aug. 8-10: Catfish Derby Days, League of Ohio Sportsmen at Muskingum Park, Marietta. Call 800-288-2577. Entry $50 per 2-angler team. Tournament headquarters at the Washington County Fair Campgrounds, 922 Front St., Marietta.

 

Aug. 9: NEOCATS catfish tournament, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ohio River at Steubenville. Call Jeff Arrington, 330-948-2018 or visit neocats.bravehost.com.

 

Aug. 9: Sporting Clays Shoot and Steak Shoot, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Assn., Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., 7 miles west of Medina. Open to the public. Call Ed Coyne, 330-667-2973.

 

Aug. 10: 3-D Archery Shoot, Trumbull County Rod & Gun, 6575 Phillips Rice Rd., Cortland. For info call 440-858-5198.

 

Aug. 16: Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match and Rimfire Sporter Clinic at the Crooked Creek Conservation Club on Rt. 534, Hartsgrove, Ohio. The shooting matches are $10 and Civilian Marksmanship program certified and begin at 8:30 a.m. The Rimfire Sporter Clinic is at 8 a.m. with a $30 fee. Contact Don Helwick 440-354-9984.

 

Aug. 16: Women in the Outdoors fishing seminars and yellow perch fishing trip, North Coast Limbhangers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation at Grand River Marina, Grand River. Call Ausra Kaminskas, 440-668-4568, or visit ohionwtf.org.

 

Aug. 16: Northern Open Anglers Association Bass Tournament, Berlin Reservoir, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Bonner Rd. Ramp. Two-angler teams. Visit dobass.com or contact Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

Aug. 17: Sporting Clays Shoot, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Assn., Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., 7 miles west of Medina. Open to the public. Call Ed Coyne, 330-667-2973.

 

Aug. 17: Western Game 3-D Archery Shoot, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Call 440-886-6052.

 

Aug. 23: LaDue Bass Tournament Series, LaDue Reservoir, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Two-angler teams, electric motors only, Washington St. Boat House Ramp. Visit dobass.com or contact Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

Aug. 23: NEOCATS catfish tournament, 8 p.m.-8 a.m., Springfield Lake. Call Jeff Arrington, 330-948-2018 or visit neocats.bravehost.com.

 

Aug. 23-24: 26th annual Lake Erie Waterfowlers Festival, Crane Creek State Park and Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Rt. 2, Oak Harbor, 13 miles west of Port Clinton. Visit lakeeriewaterfowlers.org or call Tom Kubicz, 419-243-5317.

 

Aug. 23-24: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays 8 a.m.-noon. Crossbow and longbow competition. Call Dennis Dabney, 330-872-1603.

 

Aug. 24: Crooked Creek Pistol League, Practical Pistol Competition, Crooked Creek Conservation Club, 4323 Rt. 534, Hartsgrove. Registration 8 a.m.-noon., $15, juniors $10. For semi-auto pistols, revolver, 9mm/.38 calibre or larger. Call Ed Henry, 440-221-4306. Visit www.practicalpistol.net.

Sept. 1: Steelhead trout daily bag limit decreases to two fish per day through May 15 with a 12-inch size limit. Call 1-800-WILDLIFE or visit ohiodnr.com/wildlife.

 

Sept. 6: NEOCATS catfish tournament, 8 p.m.-8 a.m., Salt Fork Lake. Call Jeff Arrington, 330-948-2018 or visit neocats.bravehost.com.

 

Sept. 6-7: Geauga Bowmen Archery Club Pig Roast and Deer Shoot, Sperry Rd., just north of Rt. 322, Chesterland. Reservations needed. Registration 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 440-227-6756. Open to the public.

 

Sept. 12-14: Women in the Outdoors weekend classes and seminars, Ohio State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Camp Muskingum, Carrollton. Call Nancy Novatney, 740-809-8006 or visit ohionwtf.org.

 

Sept. 13: Championship of the LaDue Bass Tournament Series, LaDue Reservoir, 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Two-angler teams, electric motors only, Washington St. Boat House Ramp. Visit dobass.com or contact Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

Sept. 14: 3-D Archery Shoot, Trumbull County Rod & Gun, 6575 Phillips Rice Rd., Cortland. For info call 440-858-5198.

 

Sept. 20: NEOCATS Iron Man Classic catfish tournament, 24-hour event, 8 a.m.-8 a.m., Spencer Lake. Call Jeff Arrington, 330-948-2018 or visit neocats.bravehost.com.

 

Sept. 20: Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match and Hunter's Match at the Crooked Creek Conservation Club on Rt. 534, Hartsgrove, Ohio. The shooting matches are $10, Civilian Marksmanship program certified and begin at 8:30 a.m. Contact Don Helwick 440-354-9984.

 

Sept. 21: Dan Whitney Memorial 3-D Archery Deer Shoot, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Call 440-886-6052.

 

Sept. 21: Sporting Clays Shoot, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Assn., Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., 7 miles west of Medina. Open to the public. Call Ed Coyne, 330-667-2973.

 

Sept. 25: Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., The Firehouse Restaurant, 2768 Stark Dr., Wickliffe. Visit ohiosteelheaders.com.

 

Sept. 27: Summer Open Bass Tournament, LaDue Reservoir, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Two-angler teams, electric motors only, Washington St. Boat House Ramp. Visit dobass.com or contact Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

Sept. 27-28: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Registration Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays 8 a.m.-noon. Crossbow and longbow competition. Call Dennis Dabney, 330-872-1603.

 

Sept. 28: Crooked Creek Pistol League, Practical Pistol Competition, Crooked Creek Conservation Club, 4323 Rt. 534, Hartsgrove. Registration 8 a.m.-noon., $15, juniors $10. For semi-auto pistols, revolver, 9mm/.38 calibre or larger. Call Ed Henry, 440-221-4306. Visit www.practicalpistol.net.

Oct. 4: NEOCATS Catfish Classic tournament, 24-hour event, 8 a.m.-8 a.m., Tappan Lake. Call Jeff Arrington, 330-948-2018 or visit neocats.bravehost.com.

 

Oct. 5: Sporting Clays Shoot, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Assn., Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., 7 miles west of Medina. Open to the public. Call Ed Coyne, 330-667-2973.

 

Oct. 11: Northern Open Anglers Association Bass Tournament, Portage Lakes, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., New State Park Ramp. Two-angler teams. Visit dobass.com or contact Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

Oct. 12: Electric Elite Bass Invitationals, Deer Creek Reservoir, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., two angler teams, Price Rd. Ramp. Electric motors only. Visit dobass.com or call Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

Oct. 18: Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match and Garand and Service Rifle Match at the Crooked Creek Conservation Club on Rt. 534, Hartsgrove, Ohio. The shooting matches are $10, Civilian Marksmanship program certified and begin at 8:30 a.m. Contact Don Helwick 440-354-9984.

 

Oct. 23: Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ampol Club, 4737 Pearl Rd., Cleveland. Visit ohiosteelheaders.com.

 

Oct. 25: Crooked Creek Pistol League, Practical Pistol Competition, Crooked Creek Conservation Club, 4323 Rt. 534, Hartsgrove. Registration 8 a.m.-noon., $15, juniors $10. For semi-auto pistols, revolver, 9mm/.38 calibre or larger. Call Ed Henry, 440-221-4306. Visit www.practicalpistol.net.

 

Oct. 26: Fall Open Bass Tournament, LaDue Reservoir, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Two-angler teams, electric motors only, Washington St. Boat House Ramp. Visit dobass.com or contact Rory Franks (Franks Bass Fishing Promotions), 330-296-1876.

 

Nov. 2-Dec. 6: FishCrazy Fall Walleye Frenzy fishing derby, all Ohio waters of Lake Erie. To enter visit fishcrazycharters.com.

 

Nov. 20: Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., The Firehouse Restaurant, 2768 Stark Dr., Wickliffe. Visit ohiosteelheaders.com.

 

Dec. 18:  Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders meeting and Christmas Party, 7:30 p.m., Ampol Club, 4737 Pearl Rd., Cleveland. Visit ohiosteelheaders.com.

 

2009

 

March 20-22: 32d annual Show and Sale, Ohio Decoy Collectors and Carvers Association Decoy Show, Holiday Inn, 100 Crocker Rd., Westlake. Visit odcca.net.