FISHING

Central Oregon Bass Club: New members welcome; 7-9 p.m.; meets on the first Tuesday of each month; 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; 6 p.m.; meets on the first Monday of each month; Oregon Natural Desert Association 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; 6-8 p.m.; club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month; location TBA; 541-306-4509 or bendcastingclub@gmail.com.

The Sunriver Anglers Club: 7 p.m.; meets on the third Thursday of each month; Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center; www.sunriveranglers.org.

The Central Oregon Flyfishers Club: 7 p.m.; meets on the third Wednesday of each month; Bend Senior Center; www.coflyfishers.org.

HIKING

dESCHUTES Land Trust Walks + Hikes: Led by skilled volunteer naturalists, these outings explore new hiking trails, observe migrating songbirds, and take in spring wildflowers; all walks and hikes are free; registration available at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/events.

HUNTING

central oregon chapter rocky mountain elk foundation: Meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 22, Nov. 19, and Dec. 3; VFW Hall, Redmond; 541-447-2804 or facebook.com at RMEF Central Oregon.

Learn the art of tracking animals: Guided walks and workshops with a certified professional tracker to learn how to identify and interpret tracks, signs and scat of the animals in Central Oregon; 8 a.m. to noon; two or more walks per month; $35; 541-633-7045; dave@wildernesstracking.com, wildernesstracking.com.

The Bend Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: 7 p.m.; meets the second Wednesday of each month; King Buffet, Bend; ohabend.webs.com.

The Ochoco Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: 7 p.m.; meets the first Tuesday of each month; Prineville Fire Hall; 541-447-5029.

The Redmond Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association: 7 p.m.; meets the third Tuesday of each month; Redmond VFW Hall.

MISCELLANEOUS

Fox Walkers: Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Skyliners Lodge west of Bend; for ages 6 to 10, Wildheart Fox Walkers know how to travel through the woods without being noticed; students will learn the art of silently stalking plants and animals; $59; 503-680-9831; amara@wildheartnatureschool.com

SHOOTING

COSSA kids: Coaches are on hand to assist children; rifles, ammo, ear and eye protection are provided; parent or guardian must sign in for each child; fee for each child is $10; 10 a.m.; third Saturday of each month; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, Bend; Don Thomas, 541-389-8284.

Pine Mountain Posse: Cowboy action shooting club; second Sunday of each month; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, east of Bend; 541-318-8199, www.pinemountainposse.com.

Horse Ridge Pistoleros: Cowboy action shooting with pistols, rifles and shotguns; 10 a.m.; first and third Sunday of each month; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association range, milepost 24, U.S. Highway 20, east of Bend; 541-408-7027 or www.hrp-sass.com.