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FISHING
THURSDAY-SATURDAY -- Cape Fear Red*Trout Celebrity Classic, inshore waters, Wrightsville Beach: catch and release red drum, speckled trout; part of Redbone Red*Trout Series; grand champion qualifies for Rolex/IGFA Inshore Tournament of Champions, Florida Keys. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Contact: 305-664-2002, 877-534-7423, www.redbone.org, www.cff.org.
TUESDAY -- Raleigh Salt Water Sportfishing Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., University Club, Hillsborough Street, Raleigh. Guest speaker: Lloyd Eastlack, bait rigging. Fee: free; optional meal available. Jim Beetham 919-801-0387, www.rswsc.org.
NOV. 8 -- Columbia Rockfish Tournament. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.. Albemarle Sound and designated tributaries. Columbia, N.C. .; early registration ends Oct. 31; late registration ends Nov. 7; fish from boat only; three-fish limit. Benefits The Tyrrell County Volunteer Fire Department. Fee: $30/$40 person early/late registration. Information: (252) 796-1677, columbiarockfish @gmail.com, www.palmettopeartree.org.
NOV. 18 -- Raleigh Salt Water Sportfishing Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., University Club, Hillsborough Street, Raleigh. Guest speaker: Jerry Dilsaver, kayak fishing for trout and red drum; Dec. 1, Christmas party, awards banquet. Fee: free; optional meal available. Contact: Jim Beetham 919-801-0387, www.rswsc.org.
HUNTING
NOV. 17-19 -- N.C. Wildife Commission Hunter Education Course, 6-9:30 p.m., Garner Parks and Recreation, 125 Avery St., Garner. Fee: free. Contact: 919-662-5051 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.).
NOV. 18-20 -- N.C. Wildife Commission Hunter Education Course, 6-9:30 p.m., YMCA Camp Kanata, 13524 Camp Kanata Road, off N.C. 98 west of Wake Forest. Fee: free. Contact: Hilton Best 252-291-2863 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.)
ONGOING -- Registration for 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. Contact: Judy Gardner 919-552-9449, www.capefear-qdma.org.
SHOOTING
SATURDAY -- Concealed Carry Handgun License Course, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wake County Firearms Education & Training Center, 3921 Old Holly Springs-Apex Road, Apex. Fee: $75. Contact: 919-303-5192, www.wakegov.com/firingrange.
MONDAY -- Action Pistol League, 6 p.m., Wake County Firearms Education and Training Center indoor public range, 3921 Old Holly Springs-Apex Road, Apex. Fee: $15. Contact: Bob DenBleyker 919-851-5299, www.wakegov.com/firingrange.
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