CENTRAL OREGON BASS CLUB: Meets on the first Tuesday of each month, new members welcome; 7-9 p.m.; Abby’s Pizza, Redmond; www.cobc.us.
Deschutes Chapter of Trout Unlimited: Meets on the first Monday of each month; starts at 6:45 p.m.; ONDA offices, Bend; 541-306-4509; communications @deschutestu.org; www.deschutes tu.org.
Bend Casting Club: A group of Central Oregon fly anglers who are trying to improve their casting technique; club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month, 6-8 p.m.; Orvis Casting Course in Bend’s Old Mill District; 541-306-4509 or bendcastingclub@gmail.com.
THE SUNRIVER ANGLERS CLUB: Meets on the third Thursday of each month (except July and August); 7 p.m.; Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center; www.sunriveranglers.org.
The Central Oregon Flyfishers club: Meets on the third Wednesday of each month; 7 p.m.; Bend Senior Center; www.coflyfishers.org.
HUNTING
Learn the Art of Tracking Animals: Guided walks and workshops with a certified professional tracker; learn to identify and interpret tracks, sign, and scat of the animals in Central Oregon; two or more walks per month; $35; ongoing, 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
The Urban GPS Eco-Challenge: Trips on paths and trails along Deschutes River through Old Mill District shops and Farewell Bend Park daily, like a scavenger hunt with clues and checkpoints; 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; $65, includes guide, GPS and instruction, water, materials; 541-389-8359, 800-962-2862; www.wanderlusttours.com.
Paddling
kayaking classes: For all ages; weekly classes and open pool; equipment provided to those who preregister, 4-6 p.m. Sundays; $3; first-come, first-served otherwise; Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; 541-548-7275; www.raprd.org
Kayak Roll Sessions: 4:15-6 p.m.; every Sunday afternoon from through the end of May; Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, Bend; fee is $12 per boat for in-district residents and $16 for out-of-district residents; preregistration is available beginning the Monday prior at register.bendparks andrec.org; www.bendparksandrec .org, 541-389-7665.
SHOOTING
Bend Bowmen Indoor archery League: Traditional league Wednesday evenings, call Lenny at 541-480-6743 for information; indoor 3-D league Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., call Bruce at 541-410-1380 or Del at 541-389-7234 for information.
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 on U.S. Highway 20 east of Bend; Don Thomas, 541-389-8284.
Bend Trap club: Trap shooting, five-stand and skeet shooting are all open Thursdays and Sundays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; milepost 30 on U.S. Highway 20 east of Bend; Bill Grafton at 541-383-1428 or www.bendtrapclub.com.
Central Oregon Sporting Clays and Hunting Preserve: 13-station, 100-target course and five-stand; open 10 a.m. to dusk, Saturday and Sunday, and 11 a.m. to dusk Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (closed Wednesday); located at 9020 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; www.birdandclay.com or 541-383-0001.
Redmond Rod & Gun Club: Archery, pistol, rifle, skeet, sporting clays, and trap; three miles east of Redmond on the north side of state Highway 126; www.rrandgc.com for further information, open hours and contact numbers; club is open to all members of the community and offers many training programs.
Pine Mountain Posse: Cowboy action shooting club; second Sunday of each month; Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association Range, milepost 24 on U.S. Highway 20 east of Bend; 541-318-8199 or www.pinemountainposse.com.
Horse Ridge Pistoleros: Cowboy action shooting with pistols, rifles and shotguns; first and third Sunday of each month; 10 a.m.; 541-408-7027 or www .hrp-sass.com.
SNOW SPORTS
Dawn Patrol nordic skiing for Working Parents: Join local nordic skimeister Dave Cieslowski for this popular morning ritual on the trails of Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center; sessions offer a daily technique theme; 10-week program; limited to 10 advanced skiers; Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., through Feb. 14; www.mtbachelor.com.
She’s on Skis: For women who want to nordic ski one day per week with an experienced and cheerful coach; open to beginner level skate skiers and above; at Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center; Wednesdays or Saturdays, through Feb. 9; www.mt bachelor.com.
Intro to Skate Skiing/Intro to Classic Skiing: Ideal for beginner skiers, these programs offer a four-week progressive introduction to the sport of skate and classic skiing; new sessions begin the first week of each month throughout the winter at the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center; www.mtbachelor.com.
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