Trout group to teach fishing
A free fly-fishing clinic for women will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Illinois River Watershed Partnership Learning Center in Cave Springs. The clinic will cover the basics of fly-fishing, knots, flies and casting. Equipment is provided or students may bring their own. Lunch is provided. Kerri Russell with Trout Unlimited will teach the clinic. It is limited to 10 students. To register call Jill Rohrbach, 479-444-8060 or email [email protected].
Bowhunters set two shoots
Cherokee Bowhunters will host a 3-D target shoot Saturday at the Fort Crow- der archery range east of Neosho, Mo. All archers are welcome. They may start the course anytime between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. There are 40, 3-D animal targets. For details visit www.cherokeebowhunters.org or call Don Lowe, 479-616-6000.
Hobbs to host fly-fishing class
A fly-fishing class will be offered from noon to 4 p.m. May 15 at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Students will learn the basics of fly-fishing and fly casting, types of fishing flies, knots and tips on buying equipment. All materials are provided. Cost is $35. The minimum age is 12 years old. The class is limited to 15 students. To register call the park visitor center, 479-789-5000.