Weekend Nature Activities: Nov. 13–15

Snow, ice, sleet, zero degrees . . . ice fishin—whoa, whoa, hold on there: Lake ice recommendations per DNR, HERE

11/14–16 Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo
NSC’s Schwan Center

11/15 Gun Show
Blue Building, Pipestone County Fairgrounds Info. 800-336-6125

11/15 Tundra Swan Migration
9–3pm Bus tour to witness the swan migration. Lunch included. Register 507-494-6238. $25.
Upper Miss. Wildlife Refuge, Winona

11/15 Bird banding: Songbirds
9–noon Lowry Nature Center

11/15 and 11/16 Snowshoe Lacing
9–3pm Learn how to lace during this two-day workshop. Register 651-231-6968
Afton State Park

11/15 White-tailed Deer Facts
1–2pm Wild River State Park, meet at visitor center

11/18 Science Institute for Educators Workshop
4–6pm  2-hour workshops, 6-hour field trips for Educators, CEUs avail. FREE
Info. + registration  HERE

11/18 Deer Management in Three Rivers Park District+
7–9pm Hyland Lake Park Reserve, $5 Reservation required 763-559-6700

11/19 Hunters’ Dinner
6pm, Jax Cafe Hors d’oeuvres, 6:30pm dinner. $80.00 per person. For more information call 612-789-7297 Ext. 1

11/22 Maidens of the Marshes DU Banquet
Fergus Falls VFW. For more info call Melissa Davis, 218-589-7787

11/22 Prairie Benson DU Banquet
Benson Bowler. For more info call Brady Collins, 320-894-4510

11/20 Dary Sky Astronomy
7–8:30pm, Guided tour during darkness of new moon. $5 Reservation 763-559-6700

 

Meetings

Brainerd Lakes Chapter of Muskies Inc. meets 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m, Waterfall Inn. For more info call Jeff Young, 218-821-3669.

Crow River Sportsman’s Club March thru Nov. meets 3rd Thurs. of every month, 7 p.m, at the Club. For more info call Scott Martinson, 763-498-9327.

Fishers of Men Twin Cities meets the 1st Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m., Lutheran Church of The Master. For more info call John Cummins, www.fishersofmenclub.org or 612-670-0707.

Fur Fin and Feather Club meets every Weds. at Osseo American Legion. For more info call Lloyd 763-473-4103.

Four Points Retriever Club. Meets on 2nd Tues of each Month. 6 p.m., Acapulco Restaurant, Stillwater. For more info call Patsy Hove, 612-590-5500.

Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen’s Club Inc. Meets every 2nd Wed. of the month. For more info call Jason Neu, 320-267-8145.

Lake Country Retriever Club meets the 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m., Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club. For more info www.lcretrieverclub.org

Lake Superior Chapter of Muskies Inc. meets 2nd Tues. of every month Oct. thru May. 7 p.m., Mr. D’s Bar & Grill. For more info call 218-273-6389.

LeSueur County PF Chapter 214. Meets the 1st Wed. of the month, Sept.-May, 7:30 p.m., American Legion, Montgomery. For more info call Ken Mader, 507-661-4841.

MN Duck & Goose Caller Association meets the last Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m., Cabela’s Meeting Room, Rogers. For more info call Andy Thill, 612-749-9503.

Minnesota Valley In-Fisherman Club meets the 4th Tues. of each month, 7 p.m. at Apple Valley American Legion club, 14521 Granada Dr., Apple Valley. Gary, 952-423-3662.

Mississippi Longtails PF meets first Tues. of each month. 7:30 p.m., The Point on Hwy’s 61 & 10 in Hastings. For more info call Dan Richmond, 651-730-4434.

Monticello Rod & Gun Club. Meets last Thurs. of the Month, 7 p.m. www.monticellorodandgun.org for more info.

North Metro Chapter Muskies Inc. meets the 3rd Wed. of every month. 7 p.m., Coo Rapids VFW. For more info call 612-916-7426 or www.northmetromuskie.com

Rapids Archery Club meets the 2nd Mon. of each month at the archery building located at the Bunker Hills Regional Park. For more info call Dan, 763-427-0808.

Ringnecks Forevermore Assoc. meets 1st Wed. of every month, 7 p.m., Bertha Lions Building.

Scott County Pheasants Forever Chapter #125 meets 2nd Thurs. of each month, Oct.-April, 7:30 p.m., The Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course. For more info call Stacy Dvorak 612-202-6119.

St. Cloud Chapter of Muskie’s Inc. Meets the 3rd Tues. of each month. 7:30 p.m., Waite Park American Legion. For more info call Ken Schmitt, 320-290-6272.

St. Cloud Fly Anglers Club meets the 3rd Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., Waite Park Gander Mtn. store. Call Dave Kollmann, 320-252-5906 or Tom Clapp, 320-685-3960.

Twin Cities Chapter of Muskies Inc meets 2nd Tues. of every month, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall. For more info call George Selcke, 952-933-2608.