Upcoming Events 

DNRE Offers Kayaking Class for Women on Aug. 21_The Department of Natural Resources and Environment invites women to
learn the basics of kayaking on Saturday, Aug. 21. Kayaking provides fun outdoor exercise and is a great way to get an up-close look at wildlife
and take in the scenery. The class is being offered through the department’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program and will be held
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Proud Lake Recreation Area in Milford. Introduction to Kayaking is designed for women to learn kayaking safety, clothing, types of kayaks and paddles in a safe and comfortable environment. After getting familiar with the equipment, participants
will have the opportunity to get out on the water and learn proper entry and exit of the kayak, proper paddle grip, an introduction to the “total body kayak stroke” and rescue techniques. As with any BOW program, participants may determine their level of involvement. As a wrap-up to the course, participants can enjoy a leisurely paddle on the lake at their own pace.  Instructors will provide a packet of information to each participant, which includes information on equipment, safety items and other resources. This class is offered in cooperation with Black Parrot Paddling, LLC, Heavener Canoe and Kayak Livery, Inc., and the American Canoe Association. Heavener Canoe and Kayak Livery’s Proud Lake site is located at 2775 Garden Rd. in Milford. Registration deadline is Aug. 13 and the fee is $100 per person. Light snacks and beverages are provided, however participants should bring a lunch. For registration forms and information on this and other BOW programs, visit www.michigan.gov/bow, call 517-241-2225 or email dnr-outdoors-woman@michigan.gov

August 6,7,8 Outdoor Sportsmen Expo - Prairieville Show Grounds, Delton Mi.
Seminars & demos for hunting, fishing & food plots. Camper, Boat & RV vendors. Food, camping and family fun for 3 days at Michigan's Premiere Family Sports Expo & Recreation Weekend. For more information you can go to
www.outdoorsportsmenexpo.com 
$50.00 Vendor Discount if you mention Hooks & Bullets Magazine.

September 1 - H&B Kids Korner Contest- 3 kids, each with a parent, will win a charter fishing trip on Lake Michigan. Donated by Killin Time Charters. Details will be posted on the "Kids Korner" page. Contest entry starting May 1st.

Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center Offers  Programs
The Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center, located next to Mitchell State Park on M-115 in Cadillac, has announced its April Through June programs.
Admission to the center and the programs is free, all programs are subject to change.

Eddy Discovery Center  Programs - (The center is located at Waterloo State Recreation Area near Chelsea.)
The programs are geared toward connecting families with nature, and are offered free of charge. 
All programs are best suited for children between the ages of 7 and 12, and children participating in the programs must be accompanied by an adult.
All programs are offered at the Discovery Center, unless otherwise noted.
All programs are free; however, a 2009 State Park Motor Vehicle Permit is required to enter Waterloo State Recreation Area. Permits are $24 for
a resident annual and $6 for a resident daily, or $29 for a non-resident annual and $8 for a non-resident daily.
To register for these programs or to get more information, please call the center at 734-475-3170.

Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center  Programs
The Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Visitor Center is located just eight miles west of Kalamazoo in Mattawan at Hatchery Road and M-43, six miles west of US-131. For more information,
contact Shana McMillan at (269) 668-2876 or visit http://www.michigan.gov/dnrvisitorcenters
The 7,000 square-foot interpretive center offers visitors a fascinating look at Michigan’s fish and fisheries management programs. Hours of operation for March - May are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sundays 12 noon to 4 p.m. The visitor center is closed on Mondays.
Visitors can learn about all aspects of fisheries science through displays, multi-media programs, and interpretive materials. Learn about the habits and biology of fish, as well as the history of fishing in Michigan-from Native Americans to the present. Tours of the hatchery are available on Saturday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. and in the afternoon only on Sunday.  Groups of 10 or more are required to reserve a separate tour slot. Please call for weekday tour availability.
Tours begin in the lobby of the visitor center, last approximately 30 minutes and are appropriate for all ages.

Michigan Fisheries Visitor Center Programs.
The Department of Natural Resources’ visitor center s located at 3377 US-31 in Oden, five miles east of Petoskey.
All programs at the visitor center are free. Hatchery tours are offered y reservation, and hunting and fishing licenses are now on sale at the visitor center. Contacts: Maureen Jacobs-Stine 231-348-0998 or Mary Dettloff 517-335-3014 

Fish with the Pros - For the past five years Lifeline Youth & Family Services has hosted a fundraising event to support programs that help children and families that have been the victims of abuse and neglect.
For more information go to: http://www.fishwiththepros.com Or call Ann Hettig, Special Events Director, Lifeline Youth & Family Services, Inc. Cell/Direct: 231-632-3535