Outdoor events: Bass tournament, living with urban wildlife, hunter education class, Big Sit bird count, Brown County BreakdownTo add an event to the Outdoor calendar, e-mail
outdoor@heraldt.com or call 812-331-4359.
Open Team Bass Tourney
Indiana Bass 'n Gals will sponsor an open team bass tournament Oct. 10 at Cutright ramp on Lake Monroe. Cost is $100 per team, with 75 percent payback including Big Bass Pot. There will be doughnuts and coffe in the morning and coney dogs and sodas in the afternoon. Registration and check-in is 6:15-7:45 a.m. Two Pacer tickets are among prizes to be awarded. Much of the proceeds will go to Kid and Company, an established and still-growing youth fishing tournament conducted each August at Lake Monroe. For more info or to preregister, contact Karen Welty, tournament director, at 317-729-5193 or 317-697-3657 or go to
www.indianabassngals.org.
Put-and-take pheasant hunt registration
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will offer put-and-take hunting for ring-necked pheasants Nov. 21-29 at Atterbury, Glendale, Pigeon River, Tri-County, Willow Slough and Winamac fish and wildlife areas and Roush Lake. The hunts are $15 per person. Bag limit is two birds. Hunters must have a valid hunting license to apply. Hunters may reserve these hunts online through Nov. 28 at
www.IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov. Hunters will be able to select the date, property and section of property for their hunt.
Living with urban wildlife
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Urban Wildlife Project will host three seminars on Living with Urban Wildlife. The free seminars will cover various aspects of wildlife management, including relevant laws, basic biology and methods to control wildlife damage. All seminars run 6-8 p.m. The first seminar will be Thursday at the Monroe County Public Library auditorium, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave., in Bloomington.No registration is required. Call 812-334-1137 or e-mail
swinks@dnr.in.gov.
Hunter education class
A free hunter education class will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 11 at Paynetown State Recreation Area at Lake Monroe. Participants must attend both days of the free class and score at least 70 percent on the written exam to earn a Hunter Education certificate, which is needed by anyone born after Dec. 31, 1986. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children. Bring a lunch or be prepared to go nearby to purchase lunch both days. Dress for the weather. Preregister by calling 812-837-9546.
Big Sit bird count
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge will host a Big Sit bird count all day Oct. 11. This will be the kick-off event for National Wildlife Refuge Week. The count will be made by volunteers sitting in a 17-foot circle who observe birds from that location. For more, call Donna Stanley at 812-522-4352 or e-mail
muscatatuck@fws.gov.
Brown County Breakdown
The fifth annual Brown County Breakdown ride will be Oct. 11. The Hoosier Mountain Bike Association’s fundraising event will include free bike and product demos 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10. There will be group tent camping Oct. 10 for $10 person; preregister and prepay online. The 20-mile ride is a singletrack trail. There are also 40-, 60-, 75- and 100-mile routes.There will also be music and a hog roast. Cost for the hog roast is $15 per person and $10 for children ages 6-12. Helmets are required for the ride. For more, go to
www.browncounty mountainbiking.com/breakdown.
Fish and wildlife meeting
The Natural Resources Advisory Council has scheduled a public meeting about the substantive rule amendments for the comprehensive fish and wildlife rules enhancement project. The time for the public to submit suggestions closed April 1 but public meetings will follow at the Garrison, Ballroom, Fort Harrison State Park, 6002 N. Post Road, Indianapolis:
10:30 a.m. Oct. 14 (category: fishing-except trout and salmon on the Brookville tail waters)
The Natural Resources Advisory Council intends to present its report at its Nov. 17 meeting.
Environmental workshop
Home school families are invited to attend an educational day of exploration and fall fun designed specifically with home school education in mind. From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16 as participants explore water, forestry, wildlife and other natural resources of Indiana. All participants will take home a “treasure” to remind them of their explorations. The workshop will be at the Natural Resource Education Center at Fort Harrison State Park. The cost is $20 per family. Each family is asked to bring a brown-bag lunch and drink for all members of the family. Registration fee includes two light snacks and handout materials. Workshop will be held regardless of weather. Go to
www.hhrcd.org for a copy of the workshop flier and registration form. Preregistration is required. Registration and payment must be in advance. No refunds after Sept. 28. For more, call 317-290-3250.
Log Cabin Day Festival
The Log Cabin Day Festival will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge. The festival is sponsored by the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge Friends group and will feature free ham and bean lunch at Myers Cabin, old-time crafts, music, a blacksmith and wildlife exhibits around the restored log cabin. For more, call Donna Stanley at 812-522-4352 or e-mail
muscatatuck@fws.gov.
Water reservoirs
Bloomington Parks and Recreation will sponsor a Water Reservoirs of Bloomington: Past and Present tour of four water reservoirs for the city of Bloomington from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17. They are Twin Lakes, Leonard Springs, Griffy Lake and Lake Monroe. Afterward, participants can peruse the collections of the Monroe County History Center to see how some of the city’s reservoir history has been preserved. Dress for the weather. Bring a sack lunch. Educational materials, admission to the museum and drinking water are included. Cost is $26. Register by Wednesday. For ages 8 and older. Trip leaves from and returns to Twin Lake Recreation Center. To register, call 812-349-3700 or go to
www.bloomington.in.gov/parks.
McCormick’s Creek State Park
All events at nature center unless listed:
2:30 p.m. Wednesday: Fall tree ID hike.
2:30 p.m. Friday: Go batty.
9:30 a.m. Saturday: For goodness snakes!
2 p.m. Saturday: Spice of Life, sample spicebush tea and learn about wild edible plants.
Oct. 17: Bat Fest, with activities 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Gate fee is $5 per vehicle ($7 out-of-state). Call 812-829-4344.
Spring Mill State Park
11 a.m. Saturday: Scarecrow building. Pioneer Village Carriage House Lawn.
11 a.m. Saturday: Pumpkin carving. Pioneer Village Granny White Lawn.
11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday: Sawmill demonstrations. Pioneer Village Grist Mill.
Noon Saturday: Scarecrow craft. Cost is $2 per person, limited to 10. Register at the grist mill beginning at 9 a.m. Pioneer Village Pottery Shop.
1:30 a.m. Saturday: Acron coaster craft. Free but supplies are limited to first 20 people. Pioneer Village Lower Residence.
2:30 p.m. Saturdy: Spooky shades. Craft a creepy cover for a candle. Supplies are limited, one first-come, first-served basis. Nature Center Outdoor Amphitheater.
4:30 p.m. Costume and Candy Parade, through campground.
7:30-10 p.m. Saturday: Haunted Village, not recommended for young children. Line starts at concession stand. No flashlights allowed.
Call 812-849-4129. Gate fee is $5 per vehicle ($7 out-of-state).
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