3-D archery shoot, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Arrowhead 3-D, 6474 N. Tischer Road. Cost: $15 for adults, free for ages 17 and younger accompanied by an adult. Call (218) 525-0616 or go to www.arrowhead3-dllc.com .
Twin Ports Walleye Association presents the Summer Slam Walleye Contest, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on Island Lake. These are two separate one-day events limited to 25 boats each day. Cost per day: $50/boat. Contact Dave at (218) 391-6874 or visit www.twinportswalleye.com for more information.
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area in Grantsburg, Wis., offers these events. Call (715) 463-2739 or e-mail information@crexmeadows.org .
Tails to trails, 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 29. Nature playgroup, "River Rovers," for ages 3-7, 9 a.m. to noon every Wednesday through Aug. 28, Billings Park in Superior. Offered by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve. Donation: $5. Call (715) 392-3141.
Blue Water Paddling Wednesday night open dragon boat paddling sessions, 6 p.m. every Wednesday through Sept. 18. Meet at Ships Store on Barker's Island in Superior. First time free, $5 for each additional session. First-time paddlers welcome. No experience or equipment necessary. Go to www.bluewaterpaddling.org or e-mail duluthboatclub@gmail.com .
Women's Wednesday Kayaking, 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 28, Fredenberg Lake. Cost: $25 per session. No experience or equipment needed. Call (218) 391-0147 or go to www.outdooredventures .
org to register and for directions by 3 p.m. day of paddle.
Two Harbors Kayak Festival, Friday through Aug. 4, Two Harbors. Features kayak races, demonstrations and activities for all ages. Go to www.kayakfestival.org .
Expanding Horizons outdoor events, for people with disabilities, are sponsored by Wheels on Trails and the National Park Service. Call (218) 726-4725 or e-mail wheelsontrails@yahoo.com for details.
September: Annual campout at Indian Point Hartley Nature Center offers Garden Volunteer Nights, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 7 and Aug. 21. Free. Call (218) 724-6735 or go to www.hartleynature.org .
Game Fair 2013, Aug. 9-11 and Aug. 16-18, Wood and Water, 6 miles west of Anoka, Minn. Fairgoers can bring their leashed dogs and cased guns or bows to participate in a variety of activities. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Call (763) 427-0944 or go to w www.gamefair.com .
Seventh annual NRA Youth Outdoor Field Day, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 10, United Northern Sportsmen's Club, 7229 Rice Lake Road. Free. Space limited. Call Paula at (218) 728-9558, Jason at (218) 525-7660 or Kevin at (218) 729-7496.
Second annual Minnesota State Grouse Shooting Championship, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 10, Grand Rapids Rod and Gun Cub, 723 Peterson Road, Grand Rapids. The event will be hosted by the Ruffed Grouse Society. Registration for the 100-clay bird, three-style shooting event (trap, skeet and five-stand sporting clays) is $75 per shooter, or $300 per five-person team. Call (715) 399-2270 or e-mail rgsfouts@centurytel.net to register or for more information.
Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center offers these events at 7328 Boulder Dam Road. Call (218) 721-3731 or go to www.boulderlake.org .
Sasquatch Scramble Obstacle 5K Run, Aug. 24. Cost: $40. St. Louis River Alliance 2013 Canoe Tour and Picnic, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, Dunlap Island Park, Cloquet. Experienced and non-experienced canoeists/kayakers welcome. Registration for members: $5/person or $20/family, non-members: $10/person or $30/family. Children younger than 12 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. To register, visit www.stlouisriver.org or call (218) 733-9520.
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