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Sept. 1: Hunting seasons open for mourning doves (through Oct. 24 and Dec. 6-21); Canada geese (through Sept. 15); rails and moorhens (through Nov. 9); snipe (through Nov. 28 and Dec. 6-23). Squirrel hunting season opens (through Jan. 31). Visit www.wildohio.com.
Sept. 1: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association meeting, 8 p.m., 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham, Ohio. Visit www.SCSAsportsmen.com.
Sept. 2: New Zealand Hunting Seminar with guide Phil Wilson of Christchurch, New Zealand, 6:30 p.m., Fin Feather Fur Outfitters, 652 U.S. 250, Ashland. Call 419-281-2557.
Sept. 4: Hunting season opens for teal (through Sept. 19). Visit www.wildohio.com.
Sept. 4: New Zealand Hunting Seminar with guide Phil Wilson of Christchurch, New Zealand, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Fin Feather Fur Outfitters, 652 U.S. 250, Ashland. Call 419-281-2557.
Sept. 4-5: Ohio Walleye Federation Central Basin Circuit Championship Tournament, Lake Erie at Lorain. Two-angler teams, $450 entry. Visit www.fishowf.com.
Sept. 5: Whitetails Unlimited Fall Classic/Archery 3-D Target Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, 2276 Seeman St. S.W., Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to the public, crossbows welcome. Visit loneeaglebowmen.com or call Larry Blackburn, 330-484-1912.
Sept. 5: 3-D Archery Shoot, Mosquito Bowmen Conservation League Inc., 2535 McCleary Jacoby Rd., Cortland. Registration 8 a.m.-noon. Adults $10, kids $5. Call 330-759-8619 or visit www.mosquitobowmen.com.
Sept. 5: Turkey shoots - Streetsboro Sportsman Association, 10 a.m., Peck Rd., one-half mile south of Rt. 303, 1 mile east of Ohio 44, Shalersville. Call Martin Smeal, 330-221-7757.
Sept. 7: Noted bamboo fly rod maker Jeff Wagner explores the history and construction of hand-crafted split cane fly fishing rods, 7 p.m., Emerald Necklace Chapter of Trout Unlimited meeting at the Rocky River Nature Center, Valley Parkway, North Olmsted. Call 440-734-6660 for fiections for visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Open to the public.
Sept. 8: Ohio Wildlife Council monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District 1 Office, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus. Visit www.wildohio.com.
Sept. 9: Ohio Division of Wildlife State Hearing on fishing, hunting regulations, 9 a.m., Division of Wildlife District 1 Office, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus. Visit www.wildohio.com.
Sept. 10-11: Ohio State Trappers Association annual convention, Portage County Fairgrounds, Randolph, Ohio. Visit www.ohiostatetrapper.org.
Sept. 10-12: 53rd annual Sportsmen's Fall Festival, Mahoning County Coon Hunters Club Grounds, U.S. 224, 3.5 miles west of Canfield between Ohio 46 and Ohio 45. Grounds open Sept. 10 at noon. Entry $4, kids under 12 free. Raccoon dog field trials, water races.
Sept. 11: 6th annual Andover Volunteer Fire Department Fall gun Raffle, noon-7 p.m., Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, Jefferson. Visit www.avfd.ohio.org.
Sept. 11-12: 7th annual Big Buck Rendezvous and Wildlife Festival, Columbiana County Fairgrounds, Lisbon, Ohio. Big buck scoring, hunting vendors, seminars, taxidermy contest and wild game cook-off. Call 330-385-2243 or visit www.ohiovalleyoutdoors.com.
Sept. 11-12: Lake Erie Walleye Trail Championship, Lake Erie at Black River Launch Ramp, Lorain. Two-angler teams. Sponsored by the Western Basin Sportfishing Association. Visit www.wbsa.us.
Sept. 11-12: 3-D Archery Shoot, Crooked Creek Conservation Club, Rt. 534, 1.5 miles north of Rt. 6, 9.5 miles south of I-90, Hartsgrove. Registration 7:30 a.m.-noon. Separate IBO and QDMA Shooting Stakes. Fee $8, kids 13-16 $5, kids 12 and under free. Call Dave Buck, 440- 257-5384.
Sept. 11-12: 3-D Archery Shoot, Beaver Creek Sportsman Club, 11480 Washington Rd., Washingtonville. Registration 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sunday. All shoots feature 30 outdoor targets. Call Troy Todd, 330-921-9364. Visit www.beavercreeksc.com.
Sept. 11-12: Lost Arrow Archery Club Fall Rendezvous Archery Shoot, club grounds off Rt. 241, west of Massillon and south of Rt. 30. Registration opens at 9 a.m. Call Janine Hartman, 330-828-2372.
Sept. 12: Annual Ox Roast at the South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, $15, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Open to the public. Dinner 1-5 p.m. Raffles, games, kids fishing, music. Call Dean Strauss, 216-661-8374.
Sept. 12: Turkey shoots - Streetsboro Sportsman Association, 10 a.m., Peck Rd., one-half mile south of Rt. 303, 1 mile east of Ohio 44, Shalersville. Call Martin Smeal, 330-221-7757.
Sept. 12: Super Northern Open Anglers Association Bass Tournament, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Chautauqua Lake, N.Y., Long Point Ramp. Two-angler team tournament, $215 entry. Contact Rory Franks (FBFP2010@aol.com, 330-296-1876) or visit www.dobass.com.
Sept. 15-19: North American In-Water Boat Show, Cedar Point Marina, Cedar Point Amusement Park, Sandusky. Admission $9, seniors and Boat/U.S. members $7, kids 12 and under free. Show hours: Wednesday-Friday, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit www.cedarpointboatshow.com.
Sept. 17-19: Three-Day Ohio State Women In the Outdoors Event, National Wild Turkey Federation, Camp Muskingum, Carrollton. Seminars and classes covering a variety of outdoor sports. Call Cheryl Clevenger, 740-763-4266.
Sept. 18: 21st annual Charity Shoot, NSCA-sanctioned sporting clays shoot, Hill'n Dale Club, 3605 Poe Rd., Medina. Flights at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Fee $46 for NSCA shoot or hunter class. Call 330-725-2097 or visit www.hillndaleclub.com.
Sept. 18: Open Tournament of the Electric Elite Invitational Bass Series, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mogadore Reservoir, Rt. 43 Boat House Ramp. Two-angler team tournament, Entry $85. Contact Rory Franks (FBFP2010@aol.com, 330-296-1876) or visit www.dobass.com.
Sept. 18: CMP High-Powered Two-Man Team Rifle Match, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., Chatham Twp. Registration 8 a.m. Fee $8, $12 for non-members, ammunition $17.60 for 44 rounds. Visit www.scsasportsmen.com.
Sept. 18: Twisted Whiskerz Catfish Tournament, Alum Creek Reservoir, Chesire Launch Ramp. Night tournament. Registration 7-7:50 p.m. Weigh-in at 8 a.m. Visit www.twistedwhiskerz.com. Two-angler teams, $40 entry.
Sept. 18: Kids Fishing Program, 1 p.m., Firestone Metro Park/Little Turtle Pond, 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron. Kids 15 and under can learn the basics of fishing while dropping a line at Little Turtle Pond. A few rods and reels available for use during the program. Bait provided. Adults must supervise their children but are not permitted to fish. For information call 330-865-8065.
Sept. 18-19: 3-D Archery Shoot, Lake Milton Fish & Game Club, 4374 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center. Fee $10, cubs $5. Registration 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon Sunday. Crossbows permitted. Call Dennis Dabney, 330-414-5795.
Sept. 19: Dan Whitney Memorial 3-D Archery Shoot, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 19300 Ridge Rd., North Royalton. Registration 8-10:30 a.m. Call Bob Kazimore, 440-886-6052. Open to the public. Vertical bows and crossbows.
Sept. 19: Turkey shoots - Streetsboro Sportsman Association, 10 a.m., Peck Rd., one-half mile south of Rt. 303, 1 mile east of Ohio 44, Shalersville. Call Martin Smeal, 330-221-7757.
Sept. 19: Sporting Clays Event, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., Chatham Twp. Members $25, non-members $35, 100 targets, lunch included. For reservations, call 330-667-2973.
Sept. 19: Lost Arrow Archery Club Early Bird Breakfast Archery Shoot, club grounds off Rt. 241, west of Massillon and south of Rt. 30. Call Janine Hartman, 330-828-2372.
Sept. 25: Opener of the Ohio archery deer hunting season (through Deb. 6), Visit www.wildohio.com.
Sept. 19: Bowhunter Warmup/Test & Tune 3-D Target Archery Shoot, Lone Eagle Bowmen, 2276 Seeman St. S.W., Canton. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to the public, crossbows welcome. Visit loneeaglebowmen.com or call Larry Blackburn, 330-484-1912.
Sept. 26: Turkey shoots - Streetsboro Sportsman Association, 10 a.m., Peck Rd., one-half mile south of Rt. 303, 1 mile east of Ohio 44, Shalersville. Call Martin Smeal, 330-221-7757.
Sept. 30-Oct. 3: Lake and Trails Organization Outdoor Youth Camp, kids 10 years old and up, FFA Camp Muskingum, Carroll County. Programs including hands-on training in outdoor safety, shooting sports. Reservations needed. Adult supervisors required. Contact Karen Metzker (kmetzker@zoominternet.net) or visit www.lakeandtrails.org.
Oct. 2-3: Statewide Youth Waterfowl Season. Visit www.wildohio.com.
Oct. 3: Sporting Clays Event, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., Chatham Twp. Members $25, non-members $35, 100 targets, lunch included. For reservations, call 330-667-2973.
Oct. 3: Turkey shoots - Streetsboro Sportsman Association, 10 a.m., Peck Rd., one-half mile south of Rt. 303, 1 mile east of Ohio 44, Shalersville. Call Martin Smeal, 330-221-7757.
Oct. 6: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association meeting, 8 p.m., 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham, Ohio. Visit SCSAsportsmen.com.
Oct. 8: CMP High-Powered Two-Man Team Rifle Match, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., Chatham Twp. Registration 8 a.m. Fee $8, $12 for non-members, ammunition $17.60 for 44 rounds. Call Dick Martin (216-671-8739) or Fred Bostelman (440-582-2833), or visit www.scsasportsmen.com.
Oct. 9: Hunting season opens for fall wild turkey (thorugh Nov. 8), ruffed grouse (through Jan. 31) and woodcock (through Nov. 22). Visit www.wildohio.com.
Oct. 9: Open Tournament of the Electric Elite Invitational Bass Series, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mogadore Reservoir, Rt. 43 Boat House Ramp. Two-angler team tournament, Entry $85. Contact Rory Franks (FBFP2010@aol.com, 330-296-1876) or visit www.dobass.com.
Oct. 10: Turkey shoots - Streetsboro Sportsman Association, 10 a.m., Peck Rd., one-half mile south of Rt. 303, 1 mile east of Ohio 44, Shalersville. Call Martin Smeal, 330-221-7757.
Oct. 13: Ohio Wildlife Council monthly meeting and vote on new fishing, hunting regulations, 6:30 p.m., Ohio Division of Wildlife District 1 Office, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus. Visit www.wildohio.com.
Oct. 16: Opening day of Ohio duck and goose hunting seasons. North Zone Duck Season through Nov. 14 and Nov. 20-Dec. 19. South Zone Duck Season through Oct. 31 and Dec. 11-Jan. 23; Lake Erie Zone Goose Season through Nov. 14 and Nov. 20-Jan. 2. North Zone Goose Season through Nov. 28 and Dec. 18-Jan. 16. South Zone Goose season through Nov. 7 and Dec. 11-Jan. 30. Visit www.wildohio.com.
Oct. 16: Twisted Whiskerz Catfish Tournament State Points Championship event, Leesville Reservoir, South Fork Ramp. Day tournament. Registration 7-7:50 a.m. Weigh-in at 4 p.m. Visit www.twistedwhiskerz.com. Two-angler teams.
Oct. 16-17: Youth Upland Game Hunting Weekend. Visit www.wildohio.com.
Oct. 16-17: Mid-Ohio Saugeye Trail Championship at Indian Lake. Visit www.midohiosaugeyetrail.com for information.
Oct. 17: Turkey shoots - Streetsboro Sportsman Association, 10 a.m., Peck Rd., one-half mile south of Rt. 303, 1 mile east of Ohio 44, Shalersville. Call Martin Smeal, 330-221-7757.
Oct. 18-23: Early Muzzleloading Rifle Deer Season on select public hunting areas. Visit www.wildohio.com.
Oct. 23: Sporting Clays Event, South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association, 5370 Erhart Rd., south of W. Smith Rd., Chatham Twp. Members $25, non-members $35, 100 targets, lunch included. For reservations, call 330-667-2973.
Oct. 23: Fall Open of the LaDO KSU Bass Series, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., LaDue Reservoir, Washington St. Boat House Ramp. Two-angler team tournament, $70 entry. Contact Rory Franks (FBFP2010@aol.com, 330-296-1876) or visit www.dobass.com.
Oct. 24: Turkey shoots - Streetsboro Sportsman Association, 10 a.m., Peck Rd., one-half mile south of Rt. 303, 1 mile east of Ohio 44, Shalersville. Call Martin Smeal, 330-221-7757.
Oct. 31: Turkey shoots - Streetsboro Sportsman Association, 10 a.m., Peck Rd., one-half mile south of Rt. 303, 1 mile east of Ohio 44, Shalersville. Call Martin Smeal, 330-221-7757.
Nov. 3: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association meeting, 8 p.m., 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham, Ohio. Visit SCSAsportsmen.com.
Nov. 5: Ohio hunting seasons open for rabbit (through Feb. 28), pheasant (through Jan. 9), and bobwhite quail (through Nov. 28 in limited southwest Ohio counties)> Visit www.wildohio.com.
Nov. 7: Turkey shoots - Streetsboro Sportsman Association, 10 a.m., Peck Rd., one-half mile south of Rt. 303, 1 mile east of Ohio 44, Shalersville. Call Martin Smeal, 330-221-7757.
Nov. 10: Ohio hunting seasons open for fox, raccoon (through Jan. 31). Visit www.wildohio.com.
Nov. 14: Turkey shoots - Streetsboro Sportsman Association, 10 a.m., Peck Rd., one-half mile south of Rt. 303, 1 mile east of Ohio 44, Shalersville. Call Martin Smeal, 330-221-7757.
Nov. 20: North Zone Duck Season re-opens through Dec. 19; Lake Erie Zone Goose Season re-opens through Jan. 2. Visit www.wildohio.com.
Nov. 21: Turkey shoots - Streetsboro Sportsman Association, 10 a.m., Peck Rd., one-half mile south of Rt. 303, 1 mile east of Ohio 44, Shalersville. Call Martin Smeal, 330-221-7757.
Nov. 20-21: Youth Early Deer Hunting Weekend. Visit www.wildohio.com.
Nov. 29: Ohio gun hunting season opens for white-tailed deer (through Dec. 5 and Dec. 18-19). Visit www.wildohio.com.
Dec. 1: South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Association meeting, 8 p.m., 5370 Erhart Rd., Chatham, Ohio. Visit www.SCSAsportsmen.com.
Dec. 6: Hunting season re-opens for mourning doves (through Dec. 21) and snipe (through Dec. 23). Visit www.wildohio.com.
Dec. 11: South Zone Duck Season re-opens through Jan. 23. South Zone Goose Season re-opens through Jan. 30. Visit www.wildohio.com.
Dec. 11: NSCA-sanctioned sporting clays shoot, Hill'n Dale Club, 3605 Poe Rd., Medina. Flights at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Fee $46 for NSCA shoot or hunter class. Call 330-725-2097 or visit www.hillndaleclub.com.
Dec. 18: North Zone Goose Season re-opens through Jan. 16. Visit www.wildohio.com.
Dec. 18-19: Ohio gun hunting season re-opens for white-tailed deer. www.wildohio.com.
Jan. 8-11: Ohio statewide muzzleloading rifle season opens for white-tailed deer. www.wildohio.com.