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FISHING
CENTRAL OREGON BASS CLUB: New members welcome; meets on the first Tuesday of each month; 7-9 p.m.; Abby’s Pizza, Redmond; www.cobc.us.
Deschutes Chapter of Trout Unlimited: For members to meet and greet and discuss what the chapter is up to; meets on the first Monday of each month, 6:45 p.m.; ONDA offices, Bend; 541-306-4509, communications@deschutestu .org, www.deschutestu.org.
Bend Casting Club: A group of fly anglers from around Central Oregon who are trying to improve their casting technique; club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month; 6-8 p.m.; Orvis Casting Course, Bend; 541-306-4509 or bendcastingclub@gmail.com.
THE SUNRIVER ANGLERS CLUB: Meets on the third Thursday of each month; 7 p.m.; Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center; www.sunriver anglers.org.
The Central Oregon Flyfishers club: Meets on the third Wednesday of each month; 7 p.m.; Bend Senior Center; www.coflyfishers.org.
HUNTING
Central Oregon Chapter Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: New members welcome; meets Jan. 23, Feb. 6, Feb. 20 and every Wednesday from March 6 to April 10; 6:30 p.m.; VFW Hall, Redmond; 541-447-2804.
The Oregon Hunters Association, Ochoco Chapter banquet: A fundraiser for local wildlife habitat, hunter opportunities and conservation projects, opportunities to win firearms, art, outdoor gear and door prizes, silent and live auctions; 5 p.m.; Feb. 1; Carey Foster Hall, Crook County Fairgrounds; tickets at 541-447-5029.
Learn the Art of Tracking Animals: Guided walks and workshops with a certified professional tracker to learn how to identify and interpret tracks, sign, and scat of the animals in Central Oregon; two or more walks per month all year; $35; 8 a.m. to noon; 541-633-7045; dave@wildernesstracking.com, wildernesstracking.com.
The Bend chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: Meets the second Wednesday of each month; 7 p.m.; King Buffet, Bend; ohabend.webs.com.
The Ochoco chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: Meets the first Tuesday of each month; 7 p.m.; Prineville Fire Hall; 541-447-5029.
The Redmond chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: Meets the third Tuesday of each month; 7 p.m.; Redmond VFW Hall.
MULTISPORT
2013 Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show: Features resources on fishing and boating, shooting sports, hunting, camping and more; head and horns competition, kids’ trout pond, warm water demo tank and camp-cooking demonstrations; $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 16; free for ages 5 and younger; March 7-10; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Redmond; www.thesportshows.com.
The Urban GPS Eco-Challenge: Like a scavenger hunt with clues and checkpoints; $65, includes guide, GPS and instruction, water, materials; daily; 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; trips on paths and trails along Deschutes River through Old Mill District shops and Farewell Bend Park; 541-389-8359, 800-962-2862, www.wanderlusttours.com.
Paddling
kayaking classes: Weekly classes and open pool; $3; 4-6 p.m.; Sundays; for all ages; equipment provided to those who preregister, first-come, first-served; Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; 541-548-7275, www.raprd.org.
Kayak Roll Sessions: Class every Sunday afternoon through end of May; 4:15-6 p.m.; $12 per boat for in-district residents and $16 for out-of-district residents; Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, Bend; preregistration is available the Monday prior to each session at register.bendparksandrec.org; www.bendparksandrec.org, 541-389-7665.
SHOOTING
Bend Bowmen Indoor archery League: Traditional league; Wednesday evenings; Lenny at 541-480-6743; indoor 3-D league Thursday; 7 p.m.; Bruce at 541-410-1380 or Del at 541-389-7234.
COSSA KIDS: The Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association’s NRA Youth Marksmanship Program is every third Saturday of the month; 10 a.m. to noon; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; Don Thomas, 541-389-8284.
Bend Trap club: Trap shooting, five-stand and skeet shooting are open Thursdays and Sundays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; milepost 30, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; Bill Grafton at 541-383-1428 or www.bendtrapclub.com.
Central Oregon Sporting Clays and Hunting Preserve: 13-station, 100-target course and 5-stand open 10 a.m. to dusk, Saturday and Sunday, and 11 a.m. to dusk Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9020 South Highway 97, Redmond; www.birdandclay.com, 541-383-0001.
Redmond Rod & Gun Club: Archery, pistol, rifle, skeet, sporting clays and trap; club is open to the community and offers many training programs; three miles east of Redmond on the north side of state Highway 126; www.rrandgc.com for further information, open hours and contact numbers.
Pine Mountain Posse: Cowboy action shooting club; second Sunday of each month; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-318-8199, www.pinemountain posse.com.
Horse Ridge Pistoleros: Cowboy action shooting with pistols, rifles and shotguns; first and third Sunday of each month; 10 a.m.; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-408-7027 or www.hrp-sass.com.
SNOW SPORTS
CHARITY WEEKS AT Mt. Bachelor: Vouchers from nonprofit organizations can be redeemed for a $25 full day lift ticket at Mt. Bachelor, which contributes all proceeds back to the nonprofit organization; Jan. 14-18; vouchers available at MBSEF, Sparrow Club, Saving Grace, Oregon Adaptive Sports or CASA; www.mtbachelor .com.
Avalanche class: Learn to access local avalanche bulletins and weather reports, recognize basic signs of avalanche danger, and learn simple ways to help avoid avalanche danger; free; 6 p.m.; Thursday; REI in Bend; lwww.rei.com/stores/bend.
Ski/Snowboard Waxing Basics: Technician will examine how and why waxes work and discuss base preparation, structure, repair and stone grinding; free; 6 p.m.; Jan. 29; REI in Bend; www .rei.com/stores/bend.
