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Western Outdoor NewsPublished: Jul 22, 2010
SOUTH
CAL CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
SANTA YNES — Parents looking to introduce their kid(s) to the sport of fishing should head over to Cachuma Lake this Saturday, July 24, for the Cachuma Lake Nature Center Kids Fishing Workshop.
The informative session runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and will take place on the Cachuma Lake Nature Center lawn.
The workshop is open to the first 50 kids who show up or register. Parking is free with $8 vehicle entry. Registration/info is available by calling (805) 693-0691, or e-mail julie@clnaturecenter.org.
Get
your club or organization’s information published free in this calendar
section. Items must be received at least two weeks prior to the event
date. DO NOT SEND 
CLUB
NEWSLETTERS. Send a brief, to-the-point message. Calendar items will
not be accepted or receipt confirmed by telephone. Send info on
upcoming events to: Western Outdoor News, Calendar Editor, 185 Avenida
La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673; or FAX to (949) 366-0804; or e-mail
to brad@wonews.com.
JULY
2010
July 24:
Jim Matthews, a well-known
Southern California outdoor writer and longtime WON contributor, will be
conducting a stream trout fishing seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bass Pro
Shops in Rancho Cucamonga. Cost for the seminar is $20 per person, with
all family members in the same household included in that price. Seating
is limited, so pre-registration is recommended, but sign-ups are taken
at the door if there is space available. An informational flyer and
registration form is available on Matthews’ Web site at www.OutdoorNewsService.com
or via Matthews’ Outdoor News Service Facebook account. You can also
call Matthews’ office at (909) 887-3444 with questions or to register
over the phone.
July 24: The Cachuma Lake Nature Center hosts a
Kids Fishing Workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Cachuma Lake Nature
Center lawn. The workshop is open to the first 50 kids who show up or
register. Parking is free with $8 vehicle entry. Registration/info is
available by calling (805) 693-0691, or e-mail julie@clnaturecenter.org.
July
24-25: The Shimano Fishing 2010 West Coast Fishing Tour hits Angler’s
Choice, located at 1910 Rosecrans St. in San Diego. There will be
on-site demonstrations of the latest Shimano gear by Shimano staff and
pro staffers, Power Pro and Power Pro Hollow Ace connections seminars,
Lucanus/Butterfly jigging seminars; raffle prizes, promotions and
contests; and on-site reel repairs and clinics. Let’s Talk Hook-Up will
also be broadcasting live, and one raffle winner will receive a $1,000
Shimano gift certificate. There will even be a special guest appearance
by Michael Fowlkes of Inside Sportfishing.
July 31: Jim Matthews,
a well-known Southern California outdoor writer and longtime WON
contributor, will be conducting a stream trout fishing seminar from 7 to
9 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga. Cost for the seminar is
$20 per person, with all family members in the same household included
in that price. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is recommended,
but sign-ups are taken at the door if there is space available. An
informational flyer and registration form is available on Matthews’ Web
site at www.OutdoorNewsService.com
or via Matthews’ Outdoor News Service Facebook account. You can also
call Matthews’ office at (909) 887-3444 with questions or to register
over the phone.
AUGUST
2010
Aug. 1: Archery deer season closes in zone A.
August 3:
Jim Matthews, a well-known Southern California outdoor writer and
longtime WON contributor, will be conducting a stream trout fishing
seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga. Cost for
the seminar is $20 per person, with all family members in the same
household included in that price. Seating is limited, so
pre-registration is recommended, but sign-ups are taken at the door if
there is space available. An informational flyer and registration form
is available on Matthews’ Web site at www.OutdoorNewsService.com
or via Matthews’ Outdoor News Service Facebook account. You can also
call Matthews’ office at (909) 887-3444 with questions or to register
over the phone.
Aug. 4: Sportsman Channel’s national Hunt.Fish.Feed. initiative is coming to St. Vincent de Paul Village in San Diego to help feed local residents in need from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. and they need your help! Come volunteer for a brief two hours and help feed close to 1,500 of those in need a wonderful meal made with donated venison. Hunt.Fish.Feed. is a unique outreach program that taps an underutilized food source — game meat and fish donated by sportsmen — to feed those struggling with hunger across America. For more information on Hunt.Fish.Feed., including an informational video, visit www.huntfishfeed.org.
Aug. 5: The Big Fish Seminar in conjunction with the San Diego Rod and Reel Club’s Big Fish Tournament, Aug. 28-29. The seminar takes place at 4:30 p.m. at the Bali Hai restaurant on Shelter Island. There will be a raffle and free fish tacos. For more info, visit sandiegorodandreel.com.
Aug. 7-8: The Long Beach Rod & Gun Club is having its annual rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale takes place at 3333 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. For more info, call (310) 903-2008.
Aug. 14: Rifle deer season opens in zone A.
Aug. 14: Angeles Shooting Ranges will be hosting a hunter education class. For more information, contact instructors Jim Overman, (818) 906-1029, or Joe Kubasak at (818) 515-4271.
Aug. 14: The fourth annual Stillwater Classic at Crowley Lake. $75 an angler. Kayaks, float tubes and boats. New scoring system this year similar to old WON Double Haul. 18-inch minimum, more points for bigger fish. Catch and release. BBQ and drawings. Benefits the Crowley Lake fishery. For details, call the Crowley Lake Fish Camp (760) 935-4301 or go to www.crowleylakefishcamp.com. You can download forms there online and mail them in or obtain them at the Trout Fitter/Trout Fly shop in Mammoth or Crowley Lake Fish Camp.
Aug. 14: The Cachuma Lake Nature Center hosts a Kids Fishing Workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Cachuma Lake Nature Center lawn. The workshop is open to the first 50 kids who show up or register. Parking is free with $8 vehicle entry. Registration/info is available by calling (805) 693-0691, or e-mail julie@clnaturecenter.org.
Aug. 14: May 21: The Marlin Club of San Diego hosts its Presidents’ Tournament. For more information, visit www.themarlinclub.com for more details.
Aug. 14: Schumachers 1st Annual Waterfowl Madness, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Factory reps will be on site with new product from Drake Waterfowl, Avery Greenhead Gear, Expedite International and Final Approach at Schumachers Waterfowl Supply, located at 1133 Struck Ave, Orange CA 92867; (714) 288-0465.
Aug. 21: Archery deer season opens in zones D6, C1-4, B1-3, B5-6, D3-5, D7-10, A17 (X9b), A18 (X9c), A19 (X10).
Aug. 21: FieldTime Sports & Guns proudly presents the Waterfowl Training Fair, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come by and learn the art of calls by Ed Whister. Meet factory reps from CZ, the Friends of the NRA, Kent Steel and various reps and food vendors will be on hand! FieldTime is located at 14542 Beach Blvd., Suite A, Westminster, CA 92683. FieldTime can be reached at (714) 891-3131.
Aug. 21-22: The San Diego Rod and Reel Club’s 27th Annual Big Fish Tournament. The Big Fish Tournament is the club’s annual fundraiser through which they support their main mission — assisting in kids’ fishing activities. The tournament and the pre-tournament seminar draw anglers from all over California and Arizona, and the proceeds from the seminar raffle are used to finance the saltwater fishing trips they sponsor for children in their community. Along with their partner organizations, they also promote annual youth fishing derbies at Lake Poway, Lindo Lakes and at Crystal Pier. These events would not be possible without your support. If you have any questions, contact the Big Fish Tournament Director, Tim Foote, at (619) 227-9133 or Tim@SanDiegoRodandReel.com. You are also welcome to call (619) 610-8426 or e-mail Fox@SanDiegoRodandReel.com.
Aug. 24: The California Billfish Series Pre-Tournament Fiesta co-hosted by Wide Open Baja and The Harbor Grill. The Fiesta will take place at the Wide Open Baja facility in Irvine. To go along with the Baja theme, The Harbor Grill, which is located in Dana Point Harbor, will be providing tacos and Coronas for the tournament anglers in attendance. Tournament sponsors will be displaying and available for meet and greet time. There will be a raffle, seminars and other informal question and answer sessions with top west coast captains. This event is free to all tournament anglers. For more information, visit www.catalinaclassic.com.
Aug. 28-29: The San Diego Rod and Reel Club’s Big Fish Tournament. Event begins at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 28 and ends at 10 a.m. the following day. Awards presentation will take place at the Bali Hai restaurant on Shelter Island. For more info, visit sandiegorodandreel.com.
SEPTEMBER
2010
Sept. 1: Dove season opens, first half.
Sept. 4: The Yellowtail Derby kicks off, and participating anglers can fish from private or open-party vessels. The event runs for 20 days. Derby headquarters is located at the Outboard Boating Club at the Trailer Boat Ramp on Shelter Island Drive in San Diego. The Derby mailing address is 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd., Ste. H347, San Diego 92110. For more information, visit www.internationalyellowtailderby.com.
Sept. 5: Archery deer season closes in zones C1, C4, A19 (X10).
Sept. 5: The Marlin Club of San Diego hosts its Labor Day Tournament and Barbecue. For more information, visit www.themarlinclub.com for more details.
Sept. 10-11: The Recycled Fish 24-Hour Fish-A-Thon. Open to freshwater anglers in all 50 states. To participate, anglers begin by becoming a Fish-A-Thon Ambassador/Team Leader at www.recycledfish.org, and sign up their team of two to four anglers. After they receive their Fish-A-Thon welcome kit in the mail, each team member’s next step is to secure pledges from family, friends or co-workers for each hour they fish, which typically range from $10 to $75 an hour. Next they go fishing. Lines are cast Friday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. until Saturday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. During the event anglers are also encouraged to pick up any trash and use tackle that is easier on the environment, such as lead-free weights or biodegradable baits and lures, and practice good catch-and-release tactics. Every team raising a minimum of $100 will get a complimentary 24-Hour Fish-A-Thon shirt for all team members, plus additional prizes like tackle, apparel and gift cards. For complete Fish-A-Thon information and rules, go to www.recycledfish.org, or contact Buddy Johns at buddy@recycledfish.org.
Sept. 11: Mountain quail season opens (zone Q1).
Sept. 11: Sooty(Blue) and ruffed grouse season opens.
Sept. 11: Ptarmigan season opens.
Sept. 11: Angeles Shooting Ranges will be hosting a hunter education class. For more information, contact instructors Jim Overman, (818) 906-1029, or Joe Kubasak at (818) 515-4271.
Sept. 12: Archery deer season closes in zones D6, C2-3, B1-3, B5-6, D3-5, D7-10, A17 (X9b), A18 (X9c).
Sept. 12-15: The Zane Grey Invitational Marlin Tournament. Check-in takes place Sept. 12, with fishing on Sept. 13, 14 and 15. The awards dinner will be held the evening of the 15th.
Sept. 15: Dove season closes, first half.
Sept. 18: Rifle deer season opens in zones C1-C4, X9A, X9B, X12, B1-B3, B5-B6, D7.
Sept. 18: Band-tailed pigeon season opens, northern zone.
Sept. 19: Ptarmigan season closes.
Sept. 19-21: The Crow’s Nest Avalon Billfish Classic and Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic. Check-in will be on the afternoon of Sept. 19 at the Descanso Beach Club. Fishing will take place Sept. 20 and 21, with the awards dinner taking place at the Casino Ballroom the evening of Sept. 21. For more information, visit www.catalinaclassic.com.
Sept. 25: The Yellowtail Derby Fish-Off for the top anglers in the Yellowtail Derby. Derby headquarters is located at the Outboard Boating Club at the Trailer Boat Ramp on Shelter Island Drive in San Diego. The Derby mailing address is 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd., Ste. H347, San Diego 92110. For more information, visit www.internationalyellowtailderby.com.
Sept. 25: Rifle deer season opens in zones D3-5, D8-D10.
Sept. 25: Quail season opens (zone Q2), early coastal season.
Sept. 26: Rifle deer season closes in zone A.
Sept. 26: Band-tailed pigeon season closes, northern zone.
OCTOBER
2010
Oct. 2: Rifle deer season opens in zone D19, X1, X2, X3A, X3B, X4, X5A, X5B, X6A, X6B, X7A, X7B.
Oct. 2-3: The Sixth Annual Western Outdoor News Big Bear Lake TroutfesT. For more information or to register, contact Tournament Director Bill Egan at (949) 366-0030, ext. 40.
Oct. 9: Rifle deer season opens in zones D11-D15.
Oct. 10: Sooty (blue) and ruffed grouse season closes.
Oct. 9-10: The Shimano Fishing 2010 West Coast Fishing Tour hits Fisherman’s Landing, located at 2838 Garrison St. in San Diego. There will be on-site demonstrations of the latest Shimano gear by Shimano staff and pro staffers, Power Pro and Power Pro Hollow Ace connections seminars, Lucanus/Butterfly jigging seminars; raffle prizes, promotions and contests; and on-site reel repairs and clinics. Let’s Talk Hook-Up will also be broadcasting live, and one raffle winner will receive a $1,000 Shimano gift certificate. There will even be a special guest appearance by Michael Fowlkes of Inside Sportfishing.
Oct. 16: Quail season opens (zone Q1), all species.
Oct. 16: Chukar season opens.
Oct. 16: Common snipe season opens.
Oct. 17: Rifle deer season closes in zones C1, X9A, X9B, X12.
Oct. 16: Angeles Shooting Ranges will be hosting a hunter education class. For more information, contact instructors Jim Overman, (818) 906-1029, or Joe Kubasak at (818) 515-4271.
Oct. 22-24: The Qualifier 105 will host a women’s-only trip for breast cancer patients, breast cancer survivors or other women who want to help the cause and find a cure. This is a very special and meaningful two-day trip. If you would like to help sponsor this special trip on the Qualifier 105 to support women and families with breast cancer, please contact Vicki at qgirls@qualifier105.com or (619) 223-2786. All lady anglers wanting to support the cause are invited to join the trip and fun. Call right away to get on the sponsors’ list or trip.
Oct. 23: Rifle deer season opens in zone D16.
Oct. 24: Rifle deer season closes in zones B1-B3, B5, D9, D10, C2-4.
Oct. 31: Rifle deer season closes in zones D7, D17, D19.
NOVEMBER 2010
Nov. 13: Pheasant season opens, shotgun and archery.
Nov. 13: Fall wild turkey season opens.
Nov. 13: Dove season opens, second half.
Nov. 21: Rifle deer season closes in zone D16.
Nov. 28: Fall wild turkey season closes.
DECEMBER 2010
Dec. 18: Band-tailed pigeon season opens, southern zone.
Dec. 18: American crow season opens.
Dec. 19: Pheasant season closes for firearms hunters.
Dec. 26: Band-tailed pigeon season closes, southern zone.
JANUARY 2010
Jan. 23: Archery pheasant season closes.
Jan. 30: Quail, chukar seasons close.
Jan. 30: Common snipe season closes.
MARCH 2010
Mar. 27: Spring wild turkey season opens
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SOUTH
CAL CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
SANTA YNES — Parents looking to introduce their kid(s) to the sport of fishing should head over to Cachuma Lake this Saturday, July 24, for the Cachuma Lake Nature Center Kids Fishing Workshop. The informative session runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and will take place on the Cachuma Lake Nature Center lawn. The workshop is open to the first 50 kids who show up or register. Parking is free with $8 vehicle entry. Registration/info is available by calling (805) 693-0691, or e-mail julie@clnaturecenter.org. Get your club or organization’s information published free in this calendar section. Items must be received at least two weeks prior to the event date. DO NOT SEND CLUB
NEWSLETTERS. Send a brief, to-the-point message. Calendar items will
not be accepted or receipt confirmed by telephone. Send info on
upcoming events to: Western Outdoor News, Calendar Editor, 185 Avenida
La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673; or FAX to (949) 366-0804; or e-mail
to brad@wonews.com. JULY
2010 July 24: Jim Matthews, a well-known Southern California outdoor writer and longtime WON contributor, will be conducting a stream trout fishing seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga. Cost for the seminar is $20 per person, with all family members in the same household included in that price. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is recommended, but sign-ups are taken at the door if there is space available. An informational flyer and registration form is available on Matthews’ Web site at www.OutdoorNewsService.com or via Matthews’ Outdoor News Service Facebook account. You can also call Matthews’ office at (909) 887-3444 with questions or to register over the phone. July 24: The Cachuma Lake Nature Center hosts a Kids Fishing Workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Cachuma Lake Nature Center lawn. The workshop is open to the first 50 kids who show up or register. Parking is free with $8 vehicle entry. Registration/info is available by calling (805) 693-0691, or e-mail julie@clnaturecenter.org. July 24-25: The Shimano Fishing 2010 West Coast Fishing Tour hits Angler’s Choice, located at 1910 Rosecrans St. in San Diego. There will be on-site demonstrations of the latest Shimano gear by Shimano staff and pro staffers, Power Pro and Power Pro Hollow Ace connections seminars, Lucanus/Butterfly jigging seminars; raffle prizes, promotions and contests; and on-site reel repairs and clinics. Let’s Talk Hook-Up will also be broadcasting live, and one raffle winner will receive a $1,000 Shimano gift certificate. There will even be a special guest appearance by Michael Fowlkes of Inside Sportfishing. July 31: Jim Matthews, a well-known Southern California outdoor writer and longtime WON contributor, will be conducting a stream trout fishing seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga. Cost for the seminar is $20 per person, with all family members in the same household included in that price. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is recommended, but sign-ups are taken at the door if there is space available. An informational flyer and registration form is available on Matthews’ Web site at www.OutdoorNewsService.com or via Matthews’ Outdoor News Service Facebook account. You can also call Matthews’ office at (909) 887-3444 with questions or to register over the phone. AUGUST 2010 Aug. 1: Archery deer season closes in zone A. August 3: Jim Matthews, a well-known Southern California outdoor writer and longtime WON contributor, will be conducting a stream trout fishing seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga. Cost for the seminar is $20 per person, with all family members in the same household included in that price. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is recommended, but sign-ups are taken at the door if there is space available. An informational flyer and registration form is available on Matthews’ Web site at www.OutdoorNewsService.com or via Matthews’ Outdoor News Service Facebook account. You can also call Matthews’ office at (909) 887-3444 with questions or to register over the phone. Aug. 4: Sportsman Channel’s national Hunt.Fish.Feed. initiative is coming to St. Vincent de Paul Village in San Diego to help feed local residents in need from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. and they need your help! Come volunteer for a brief two hours and help feed close to 1,500 of those in need a wonderful meal made with donated venison. Hunt.Fish.Feed. is a unique outreach program that taps an underutilized food source — game meat and fish donated by sportsmen — to feed those struggling with hunger across America. For more information on Hunt.Fish.Feed., including an informational video, visit www.huntfishfeed.org. Aug. 5: The Big Fish Seminar in conjunction with the San Diego Rod and Reel Club’s Big Fish Tournament, Aug. 28-29. The seminar takes place at 4:30 p.m. at the Bali Hai restaurant on Shelter Island. There will be a raffle and free fish tacos. For more info, visit sandiegorodandreel.com. Aug. 7-8: The Long Beach Rod & Gun Club is having its annual rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale takes place at 3333 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. For more info, call (310) 903-2008. Aug. 14: Rifle deer season opens in zone A. Aug. 14: Angeles Shooting Ranges will be hosting a hunter education class. For more information, contact instructors Jim Overman, (818) 906-1029, or Joe Kubasak at (818) 515-4271. Aug. 14: The fourth annual Stillwater Classic at Crowley Lake. $75 an angler. Kayaks, float tubes and boats. New scoring system this year similar to old WON Double Haul. 18-inch minimum, more points for bigger fish. Catch and release. BBQ and drawings. Benefits the Crowley Lake fishery. For details, call the Crowley Lake Fish Camp (760) 935-4301 or go to www.crowleylakefishcamp.com. You can download forms there online and mail them in or obtain them at the Trout Fitter/Trout Fly shop in Mammoth or Crowley Lake Fish Camp. Aug. 14: The Cachuma Lake Nature Center hosts a Kids Fishing Workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Cachuma Lake Nature Center lawn. The workshop is open to the first 50 kids who show up or register. Parking is free with $8 vehicle entry. Registration/info is available by calling (805) 693-0691, or e-mail julie@clnaturecenter.org. Aug. 14: May 21: The Marlin Club of San Diego hosts its Presidents’ Tournament. For more information, visit www.themarlinclub.com for more details. Aug. 14: Schumachers 1st Annual Waterfowl Madness, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Factory reps will be on site with new product from Drake Waterfowl, Avery Greenhead Gear, Expedite International and Final Approach at Schumachers Waterfowl Supply, located at 1133 Struck Ave, Orange CA 92867; (714) 288-0465. Aug. 21: Archery deer season opens in zones D6, C1-4, B1-3, B5-6, D3-5, D7-10, A17 (X9b), A18 (X9c), A19 (X10). Aug. 21: FieldTime Sports & Guns proudly presents the Waterfowl Training Fair, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come by and learn the art of calls by Ed Whister. Meet factory reps from CZ, the Friends of the NRA, Kent Steel and various reps and food vendors will be on hand! FieldTime is located at 14542 Beach Blvd., Suite A, Westminster, CA 92683. FieldTime can be reached at (714) 891-3131. Aug. 21-22: The San Diego Rod and Reel Club’s 27th Annual Big Fish Tournament. The Big Fish Tournament is the club’s annual fundraiser through which they support their main mission — assisting in kids’ fishing activities. The tournament and the pre-tournament seminar draw anglers from all over California and Arizona, and the proceeds from the seminar raffle are used to finance the saltwater fishing trips they sponsor for children in their community. Along with their partner organizations, they also promote annual youth fishing derbies at Lake Poway, Lindo Lakes and at Crystal Pier. These events would not be possible without your support. If you have any questions, contact the Big Fish Tournament Director, Tim Foote, at (619) 227-9133 or Tim@SanDiegoRodandReel.com. You are also welcome to call (619) 610-8426 or e-mail Fox@SanDiegoRodandReel.com. Aug. 24: The California Billfish Series Pre-Tournament Fiesta co-hosted by Wide Open Baja and The Harbor Grill. The Fiesta will take place at the Wide Open Baja facility in Irvine. To go along with the Baja theme, The Harbor Grill, which is located in Dana Point Harbor, will be providing tacos and Coronas for the tournament anglers in attendance. Tournament sponsors will be displaying and available for meet and greet time. There will be a raffle, seminars and other informal question and answer sessions with top west coast captains. This event is free to all tournament anglers. For more information, visit www.catalinaclassic.com. Aug. 28-29: The San Diego Rod and Reel Club’s Big Fish Tournament. Event begins at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 28 and ends at 10 a.m. the following day. Awards presentation will take place at the Bali Hai restaurant on Shelter Island. For more info, visit sandiegorodandreel.com. SEPTEMBER 2010 Sept. 1: Dove season opens, first half. Sept. 4: The Yellowtail Derby kicks off, and participating anglers can fish from private or open-party vessels. The event runs for 20 days. Derby headquarters is located at the Outboard Boating Club at the Trailer Boat Ramp on Shelter Island Drive in San Diego. The Derby mailing address is 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd., Ste. H347, San Diego 92110. For more information, visit www.internationalyellowtailderby.com. Sept. 5: Archery deer season closes in zones C1, C4, A19 (X10). Sept. 5: The Marlin Club of San Diego hosts its Labor Day Tournament and Barbecue. For more information, visit www.themarlinclub.com for more details. Sept. 10-11: The Recycled Fish 24-Hour Fish-A-Thon. Open to freshwater anglers in all 50 states. To participate, anglers begin by becoming a Fish-A-Thon Ambassador/Team Leader at www.recycledfish.org, and sign up their team of two to four anglers. After they receive their Fish-A-Thon welcome kit in the mail, each team member’s next step is to secure pledges from family, friends or co-workers for each hour they fish, which typically range from $10 to $75 an hour. Next they go fishing. Lines are cast Friday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. until Saturday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. During the event anglers are also encouraged to pick up any trash and use tackle that is easier on the environment, such as lead-free weights or biodegradable baits and lures, and practice good catch-and-release tactics. Every team raising a minimum of $100 will get a complimentary 24-Hour Fish-A-Thon shirt for all team members, plus additional prizes like tackle, apparel and gift cards. For complete Fish-A-Thon information and rules, go to www.recycledfish.org, or contact Buddy Johns at buddy@recycledfish.org. Sept. 11: Mountain quail season opens (zone Q1). Sept. 11: Sooty(Blue) and ruffed grouse season opens. Sept. 11: Ptarmigan season opens. Sept. 11: Angeles Shooting Ranges will be hosting a hunter education class. For more information, contact instructors Jim Overman, (818) 906-1029, or Joe Kubasak at (818) 515-4271. Sept. 12: Archery deer season closes in zones D6, C2-3, B1-3, B5-6, D3-5, D7-10, A17 (X9b), A18 (X9c). Sept. 12-15: The Zane Grey Invitational Marlin Tournament. Check-in takes place Sept. 12, with fishing on Sept. 13, 14 and 15. The awards dinner will be held the evening of the 15th. Sept. 15: Dove season closes, first half. Sept. 18: Rifle deer season opens in zones C1-C4, X9A, X9B, X12, B1-B3, B5-B6, D7. Sept. 18: Band-tailed pigeon season opens, northern zone. Sept. 19: Ptarmigan season closes. Sept. 19-21: The Crow’s Nest Avalon Billfish Classic and Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic. Check-in will be on the afternoon of Sept. 19 at the Descanso Beach Club. Fishing will take place Sept. 20 and 21, with the awards dinner taking place at the Casino Ballroom the evening of Sept. 21. For more information, visit www.catalinaclassic.com. Sept. 25: The Yellowtail Derby Fish-Off for the top anglers in the Yellowtail Derby. Derby headquarters is located at the Outboard Boating Club at the Trailer Boat Ramp on Shelter Island Drive in San Diego. The Derby mailing address is 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd., Ste. H347, San Diego 92110. For more information, visit www.internationalyellowtailderby.com. Sept. 25: Rifle deer season opens in zones D3-5, D8-D10. Sept. 25: Quail season opens (zone Q2), early coastal season. Sept. 26: Rifle deer season closes in zone A. Sept. 26: Band-tailed pigeon season closes, northern zone. OCTOBER 2010 Oct. 2: Rifle deer season opens in zone D19, X1, X2, X3A, X3B, X4, X5A, X5B, X6A, X6B, X7A, X7B. Oct. 2-3: The Sixth Annual Western Outdoor News Big Bear Lake TroutfesT. For more information or to register, contact Tournament Director Bill Egan at (949) 366-0030, ext. 40. Oct. 9: Rifle deer season opens in zones D11-D15. Oct. 10: Sooty (blue) and ruffed grouse season closes. Oct. 9-10: The Shimano Fishing 2010 West Coast Fishing Tour hits Fisherman’s Landing, located at 2838 Garrison St. in San Diego. There will be on-site demonstrations of the latest Shimano gear by Shimano staff and pro staffers, Power Pro and Power Pro Hollow Ace connections seminars, Lucanus/Butterfly jigging seminars; raffle prizes, promotions and contests; and on-site reel repairs and clinics. Let’s Talk Hook-Up will also be broadcasting live, and one raffle winner will receive a $1,000 Shimano gift certificate. There will even be a special guest appearance by Michael Fowlkes of Inside Sportfishing. Oct. 16: Quail season opens (zone Q1), all species. Oct. 16: Chukar season opens. Oct. 16: Common snipe season opens. Oct. 17: Rifle deer season closes in zones C1, X9A, X9B, X12. Oct. 16: Angeles Shooting Ranges will be hosting a hunter education class. For more information, contact instructors Jim Overman, (818) 906-1029, or Joe Kubasak at (818) 515-4271. Oct. 22-24: The Qualifier 105 will host a women’s-only trip for breast cancer patients, breast cancer survivors or other women who want to help the cause and find a cure. This is a very special and meaningful two-day trip. If you would like to help sponsor this special trip on the Qualifier 105 to support women and families with breast cancer, please contact Vicki at qgirls@qualifier105.com or (619) 223-2786. All lady anglers wanting to support the cause are invited to join the trip and fun. Call right away to get on the sponsors’ list or trip. Oct. 23: Rifle deer season opens in zone D16. Oct. 24: Rifle deer season closes in zones B1-B3, B5, D9, D10, C2-4. Oct. 31: Rifle deer season closes in zones D7, D17, D19. NOVEMBER 2010 Nov. 13: Pheasant season opens, shotgun and archery. Nov. 13: Fall wild turkey season opens. Nov. 13: Dove season opens, second half. Nov. 21: Rifle deer season closes in zone D16. Nov. 28: Fall wild turkey season closes. DECEMBER 2010 Dec. 18: Band-tailed pigeon season opens, southern zone. Dec. 18: American crow season opens. Dec. 19: Pheasant season closes for firearms hunters. Dec. 26: Band-tailed pigeon season closes, southern zone. JANUARY 2010 Jan. 23: Archery pheasant season closes. Jan. 30: Quail, chukar seasons close. Jan. 30: Common snipe season closes. MARCH 2010 Mar. 27: Spring wild turkey season opens |
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