MidWest Outdoors

Hayward Gun & Sports Show
2026-05-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-01 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
May 1-2
Hayward Gun & Sports Show at Hayward Vets Center, 10534 Main St., Hayward, WI 54843.
Hours: Friday 1 – 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission $5, children 14 and under free.
For info: Hayward Veterans Community Center, (715) 943-2723, facebook.com/Hayward-Veterans-Community-Center-1139581532781025.

Cameron Gun Show
2026-05-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-01 15:00 - 20:00
May 1-2
Cameron Gun Show at Old Cameron School, 600 Wisconsin Ave., Cameron, WI 54822.
Hours: Friday 3 – 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission $5, children 14 and under free.
For info: Bearing Arms Gun Shows, Jeff Klugow, (715) 641-2439.

Wisconsin Rapids Gun, Knife and Outdoor Show
2026-05-02 09:00 - 15:00
May 2
Wisconsin Rapids Gun, Knife and Outdoor Show at Ryders Roadhouse, 9031 County Rd WW, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $5, children 12 and under free.
For info: Acorn Valley Outfitters, (920) 427-9601, mjlaroux@gmail.com.

TTT’s Outdoor Adventures, High School & Youth Bass Tournament at Gull Lake
2026-05-02 09:00 - 13:00
May 2
TTT’s Outdoor Adventures, High School & Youth Bass Tournament at Gull Lake, Barry County, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$40 team entry fee.
Two Divisions: High School 14-18 year olds, plus youth 13 and younger.
There’s a 1.5 lb. minimum weight (keeper). Every keeper counts!
For info: 616-514-0979, t.deyoung2@yahoo.com, tttsoutdooradventures.com

Beaver Dam Gun and Outdoors Show
2026-05-02 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-01 15:00 - 20:00
May 1-2
Beaver Dam Gun and Outdoors Show at Dodge County Fairgrounds, Hwy 33, Beaver Dam, WI 53916.
Hours: Friday 3 – 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $8 good for both days.
For info: Freedom Firearms, (920) 509-0080, freedomfirearmsnow@yahoo.com, concealcarrynow.com.

Shawnee Muskie Hunters Spring Fling
2026-05-02 07:00 - 16:00
May 2-3
Shawnee Muskie Hunters Spring Fling on Kinkaid Lake, Murphysboro, Ill.
Fishing Hours: Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For info: Jim Frohlich; Musky660@gmail.com; 815-830-0895.

Can II Can Fishing Tournament at Lake Huron
2026-05-02 06:00 - 16:00
May 2
Can II Can Fishing Tournament at Lake Huron, at the Harbor Beach Marina, 1 Ritchie St., Harbor Beach, MI 48441.
Hours: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For info: Aaron, 989-550-7090 or visit Harbor Beach Can II Can on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/hbcan2can.

Michigan Walleye Tour (SBWC) - Saginaw Bay Open
2026-05-02 05:00 - 19:00
May 2-3
Michigan Walleye Tour (SBWC) – Saginaw Bay Open Tournament from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days.
Actual tournament will be held out of Linwood Marina using that launch site.
For info: 810-288-8145, mwtdirector1@gmail.com, michiganwalleyetour.com.

Spring Classic Tournament for Sauger, Saugeye, Walleye at Mississippi River
2026-05-02
May 2
Spring Classic Tournament for Sauger, Saugeye, Walleye at Mississippi River Pool No. 3 & 4 in Pepin County.
Entry: $410 per boat.
For info: Steven Gnotke, 651-278-1879.

Wolf River Bass Club Event #2 Bass Tournament
2026-05-02
May 2
Wolf River Bass Club Event #2 Bass tournament on Lake Noquebay, Marinette County.
Entry: Boater $40, co-angler $20.
For info: Ryan Etringer, 920-716-0721.

Tackle Shack Bass Tournament on Tippecanoe
2026-05-02
May 2
Tackle Shack Bass Tournament on Tippecanoe at theDance Hall Ramp.
For info: 574-825-0802, indianabass.com/tournaments.

Northwest Indiana Bass Club Fishing Tournament on Barbee Lake
2026-05-02
May 2
Northwest Indiana Bass Club Fishing Tournament on Barbee Lake, Kuhn Ramp.
For info: 219-405-2349, indianabass.com/tournaments.

Baraboo Gun Show
2026-04-26 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-24 15:00 - 20:00
April 24-26
Baraboo Gun Show at Sauk County Fairgrounds, 700 Washington Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913.
Hours: Friday 3 – 8:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $10 good all weekend.
For info: Marv Kraus Promotions, Marv Kraus, (563) 608-4401, kraus.andrew.ak@gmail.com, marvkrauspromotions.net.

Big Bear Sportsman’s Club Gun Show
2026-04-26 09:00 - 15:00
April 26
Big Bear Sportsman’s Club Gun Show at Kaleva VFW, 13300 9 Mile Rd., Kaleva, MI 49645.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For info: Big Bear Sportsman’s Club, jsomsel@outlook.com, bigbearsportsmansclub.com.

2026-04-26 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-25 09:00 - 17:00
April 25-26
Michigan Antique Arms Collectors Show at Madison Place Event Center, 876 Horace Brown Dr., Madison Heights, MI 48071.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For info: Michigan Antique Arms Collectors, mauserman98@hotmail.com, michiganantiquearms.com.

Bass Junkies Tournament at Barbee Lake
2026-04-26
April 26
Bass Junkies Tournament at Barbee Lake.
Entry fee $50.
For info: Scott Sizemore, 260-302-6515.

Red Barn Gun Show
2026-04-25 15:00 - 20:00
April 24-25
Red Barn Gun Show at Red Barn, 7530 N County Rd M, Evansville, WI 53536.
Hours: Friday 3 – 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m..
Admission $8, all vets free.
For info: Freedom Firearms, freedomfirearmsnow@yahoo.com, concealcarrynow.com.

SPM HS Open Bass Tournament
2026-04-25 15:00 - 19:00
April 25
SPM HS Open Bass Tournament—SPI West Michigan High School Bass Series at Gun Lake, Yankee Springs R.A. Ramp, in Barry County.
Hours: 3 to 7 p.m.
For info: ross@sportspersonsministries.org, or spi-int.org.

Houghton Lake Sportsmen’s Club Gun & Knife Show
2026-04-25 09:00 - 16:00
April 25
Houghton Lake Sportsmen’s Club Gun & Knife Show at Houghton Lake Playhouse, 1701 W Houghton Lake Dr., Houghton Lake, MI 48629.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For info: Houghton Lake Sportsmen’s Club, bird_dog_47@yahoo.com, houghtonlakesportsmensclub.com.

IMTT Spring Classic
2026-04-25 06:30 - 15:30
April 25
IMTT Spring Classic.
Take off & return: Wheel Lake Main Boat Ramp off Highway 24.
Fishing hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Entry Fee: $150 per person.
Registration Saturday morning at the boat ramp 5-6 a.m.
Lake Info: no launch fee, no horsepower restrictions but idle only for motors over 25hp.
For info: Robert Unzicker; robert.unzicker@gmail.com; 309-242-5458, www.illmuskie.com/trail-schedule.

Protackle Weekend Series at Barbee Lake
2026-04-25
April 25
Protackle Weekend Series at Barbee Lake, Kuhn Ramp.
Entry: $80, no membership needed.
For info: Joe Hammond, 574-551-2922, layklover@yahoo.com.

Premier Bass Tournament at Sylvan Lake
2026-04-25
April 25
Premier Bass Tournament at Sylvan Lake, DNR Ramp.
For info: Ryan Miller, 574-596-9616.

Okauchee Fishing Club
2026-04-21 18:00 - 21:30 | New Berlin Ale House, 16000 West Cleveland Ave., New Berlin, WI, 53151, United States
The Okauchee Fishing Club is a multi-species fishing club that fishes all over Wisconsin. Established in 1967, we are a club that helps fishermen and women become better with a focus on teaching by experienced anglers.
We meet on the first and third Tuesday of every month at the New Berlin Ale House 16000 West Cleveland Ave. New Berlin, WI 53151. Come and here great guides and experts teach their skills, favorite lakes and streams. Get current fishing reports from club members.
Our formal meeting from 6:00 – 9:30 is the first Tuesday and features great speakers, and a raffle.
The cost for non-members is $5.00.
The third Tuesday our shorter “informational meeting” features round table discussion with members and mini seminars by members, 20-30 minutes.
Both meetings include “Fish Talk”, where members share their recent fishing experiences.
We plan 12-14 outings a year and ongoing contests as well as an annual club tournament. We have an annual picnic and awards banquet as well.
Contact Jim Kophamel, club president at jkophamel@wi.rr.com or (414) 350-1011 for membership information or go to www.ofcfish.com.

Taylor Town’s New Era Gun & Knife Expo
2026-04-19 10:00 - 15:00
April 17-19 & May 15-17
Taylor Town’s New Era Gun & Knife Expo at Taylor Town Trade Center, 22525 Ecorse Rd., Taylor, MI 48180.
Hours: Friday 1 – 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For info: New Era Gun Show, (734) 309-9170, wickedtacticals@gmail.com.
