• The Seattle Rifle and Pistol Association is offering a five-session Hunter Education Class on Feb. 15, 17, 22, 24 and 26 at the association’s gun range at Evergreen Sportsman’s Park in Machias. Preregistration takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 12 at the gun range clubhouse. Preregistration is required and a $5 fee must be paid at the time of registration. For more information, call Dick Abbey at 206-542-2792 or Myron Olson at 360-659-8617.
• Greg’s Custom Fishing Rods in Lake Stevens is offering a four-session Rod Building Class on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in February. Sessions are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 15, 16, 22 and 23. A class also is being offered in March. The cost is $35 plus rod blank and components. Preregistration is required. For more information, call 425-335-1391.
• Greg’s Custom Fishing Rods in Lake Stevens is offering a four-session Fly Tying Class on Tuesday evenings in March. The class is for beginners. Sessions start at 6:30 p.m. on March 8, 15, 22 and 29. The cost is $50, which includes supplies. Preregistration is required. For more information, call 425-335-1391.
• The 25th annual Bill Hayes Hot Plug’s Blackmouth Derby is scheduled for Feb. 19-20 in Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2. First prize is 45 percent of the total entry fees. The cost is $60 per person and the entry deadline is 2 p.m. on Feb. 18. Weigh-ins are between 3-4:30 p.m. at the Stanwood Eagles (6419 Pioneer Highway). Entry fees can be paid at the Stanwood Eagles, Elger Bay Grocery, Camano Marine, Holiday Sports, John’s Sporting Goods, and Hook, Line and Sinker. For more information, call Ed Keller at 425-308-9437.
How to submit information: Items for the Outdoor Calendar can be submitted by e-mail (sports@heraldnet.com), by fax (425-339-3464) or by mail (P.O. Box 930, Everett, Wash., 98206). The deadline is noon Monday.
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