FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH -- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Flotilla 20-02, 7 p.m., Chamber of Commerce, 801 Arendell St., Morehead City. No fee to join or attend meetings; $25 annual dues. Information: Earle Wood (252) 808-0120, www.cgaux.org.

AUG. 9 -- Capital Chapter of the N.C. Wildlife Federation Inaugural Canoe-A-Thon Benefit on the Neuse River, 12:30 p.m., Falls Lake Dam area down to Buffalo Rd., Raleigh: snacks and drinks provided, canoes and kayaks provided for non-owners, shuttle provided. Fee: $50 donation suggested (tax deductible). Information: Katie McKeithan (919) 461-1597.

FISHING

JULY 12-13 -- The East Coast Got-Em-On Classic king mackerel tournament, fishing July 12 sunrise-6 p.m., Carolina Municipal Boat Docks, Carolina Beach, Fee: varies. Information: Tom Russell (910) 297-4981, www.carolinabeachclassic.com.

JULY 17-19 -- Barta Boys and Girls Club Billfish Tournament, fishing 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Beaufort town docks, Beaufort. Fee: $500. Information: Cynthia Barber (252) 808-2286, www.bartabillfish.com.

JULY 18-20 -- Fifth Annual Dare County Boat Builders Challenge, Boats will fish 2 out of 3 fishing days. Fishing hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 18 and 19, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. July 20, Pirate's Cove, Manteo: Fee: $5,000 for all levels. Information: (252) 473-1015, www.piratescovetournaments.com

JULY 26 -- "High Tides and High Tails" seminar on fishing for tailing red drum in shallow water with Dean Lamont, 11 a.m., Orvis Raleigh, 3701 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh. Fee: free. Information: (919) 792-9200, www.orvis.com.

SEPT. 27-- "Steelheading Made Easy" seminar on stealhead fishing, 11 a.m., Orvis Raleigh, 3701 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh. Fee: free. Information: (919) 792-9200, www.orvis.com.

OCT. 4 -- "False Albacore on the Fly" fly-fishing seminar for the speedy tuna, with Dean Lamont, 11 a.m., Orvis Raleigh, 3701 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh. Fee: free. Information: (919) 792-9200, www.orvis.com.

HUNTING

ONGOING -- Registration for 2008 Cape Fear River Branch of Quality Deer Management Association's QDM for Kids year-long, hands-on woodsmanship program. Ages: 9-13, 14-17. Fee: free. Information: Judy Gardner (919) 552-9449, www.capefear-qdma.org..

MISCELLANY

JULY 19-20 -- The Movers and Shakers Water Dog Club of the Carolinas fifth annual Southern Splash, 9 a.m. until completion, Montague Lake, Raleigh: Fee: Free. Information: Marcia Bingham (910) 392-2465.

SHOOTING

SUNDAY - NRA First Steps Rifle Orientation, 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Sir Walter Gun Club, 2507 Hester Rd., Creedmoor. Fee: $75. Information: (919) 521-8904, www.sirwaltergunclub.com.

JULY 19 - NRA Range Safety Officer Course, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sir Walter Gun Club, 2507 Hester Road, Creedmoor. Fee: $75. Information: (919) 521-8904, www.sirwaltergunclub.com.

JULY 27 - NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation, 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Sir Walter Gun Club, 2507 Hester Road, Creedmoor, Fee: $75. Information: (919) 521-8904, www.sirwaltergunclub.com.

AUG. 16 - NRA Basic Pistol Course, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sir Walter Gun Club, 2507 Hester Rd., Creedmoor, Fee: $100. Information: (919) 521-8904, www.sirwaltergunclub.com.

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