Calendar

HAVE YOUR OUTDOOR EVENT INCLUDED IN TOJ’s OUTDOOR CALENDAR.

Mail your outdoor calendar items to:
1706 W. Sam Houston Pkwy North
Houston TX 77043 or
email to: [email protected]

Sep
26
Sat
Uvalde Chapter Ducks Unlimited fundraiser
Sep 26 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Uvalde Chapter Ducks Unlimited fundraiser, Uvalde. For more information and reservations call (210) 844-9306.

Oct
1
Thu
Brazos Longbeards Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation Fundraiser Banquet,
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Brazos Longbeards Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation Fundraiser Banquet, Rosenberg.  Visit nwtf.org.

Lubbock Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Lubbock Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet, Lubbock. Call (806) 790-0709.

The Woodlands Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

The Woodlands Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet, The Woodlands. Call (713) 444-3961.

Oct
2
Fri
Fishing with the Ranger
Oct 2 @ 7:00 pm – Oct 16 @ 8:00 pm

Fishing with the Ranger, Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Jasper, Join a Ranger to learn how to fish.  Discover the essentials of fishing, how to tie basic knots, place a bobber, and enjoy the sport of fishing.  Bring your own bait. A limited amount of fishing poles are available for this event.  Meet at the Walnut Ridge fishing pier in the shelter loop.  7 p.m. – 8 p.m.  For more information and reservations call (409) 384-5231.

Oct
3
Sat
Mentored Waterfowl Workshop and Hunts
Oct 3 all-day

Mentored Waterfowl Workshop and Hunts, Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Athens. Did you ever want to learn “How To” or “What Duck Hunting is all about”? If so, come and spend a day learning and a morning hunting with us and we can help you decide if this sport is something you want to try on your own.

The workshop begins at 8 AM at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center and provides instruction and hands-on application for basic waterfowl and wetland biology, hunting equipment, laws and ethics, firearm safety and field dressing. After lunch provided on-site, we travel to Purtis Creek State Park where the instruction continues with shotgun pattern and distance estimation, skeet shooting practice, decoy spread and waterfowl identification. The class will end with a drawing for the hunts between 4 and 5 PM.  The class is limited to 40 participants, (36 hunters and four standby hunters). Participation in the waterfowl workshop is mandatory for you to be drawn for one of two mentored hunts in January at Purtis Creek State Park. The hunt dates are Jan. 3 and 16, you must be able to arrive at the park by 4:45 AM on the date of your hunt to participate. Previous participants will not be eligible for this workshop or hunt opportunity. For more information and registration call (903) 425-8072

Pronghorn antelope regular season
Oct 3 – Oct 11 all-day

Pronghorn antelope regular season, by permit only.  For more information refer to TPWD Outdoor Annual, or call (800) 792-1112.

Fly Tying Demonstration
Oct 3 @ 6:00 pm – Oct 31 @ 9:00 pm

Fly Tying Demonstration, Allen.  TPWD volunteers from the Dallas Flyfishers Club will be on hand to show you how easy and fun it is to tie a fly. This free demonstration is open to beginners and novice fly fishers. Equipment and materials provided, or bring your fly tying tools if you have them. Held at Cabela’s on Highway 75. 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. For more information call (972) 618-6714.

Oct
8
Thu
Grapevine Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 8 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Grapevine Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet, Grapevine. Call (214) 675-0550.

Lubbock Chapter Mule Deer Foundation Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 8 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Lubbock Chapter Mule Deer Foundation Fundraiser Banquet, Lubbock. Call (307) 421-5692.

San Marcos Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 8 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

San Marcos Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet, San Marcos. Call (512) 665-3324.

Taylor Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 8 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Taylor Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet, Taylor. Call (512) 365-3520.

Oct
10
Sat
Two Hour – Ranger Guided Canoe Trip
Oct 10 @ 9:00 am – Oct 17 @ 11:00 am

Two Hour – Ranger Guided Canoe Trip, Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Jasper. Join a ranger for a fun paddling adventure.  Sign up for the $15 Ranger guided two-hour canoe trip. This trip includes basic canoeing instruction, and allows you to discover one of the great paddling trails that the park offers. We will be meeting on the Walnut Ridge Unit where our canoes are located.  9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  Call ahead to sign up at our park’s headquarters’ building at (409) 384-5231.

Oct
15
Thu
Baytown Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 15 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Baytown Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet, Baytown. Call (832) 514-9010.

Burnet County Chapter Mule Deer Foundation Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 15 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Burnet County Chapter Mule Deer Foundation Fundraiser Banquet, Marble Falls. Call (214) 449-5824.

Killeen/Fort Hood Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 15 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Killeen/Fort Hood Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet, Fort Hood. Call (254) 258-2655.

Oct
16
Fri
Fishing with the Ranger
Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm – Oct 30 @ 8:00 pm

Fishing with the Ranger, Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Jasper, Join a Ranger to learn how to fish.  Discover the essentials of fishing, how to tie basic knots, place a bobber, and enjoy the sport of fishing.  Bring your own bait. A limited amount of fishing poles are available for this event.  Meet at the Walnut Ridge fishing pier in the shelter loop.  7 p.m. – 8 p.m.  For more information and reservations call (409) 384-5231.

Arlington Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 16 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Arlington Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet, Arlington. Call (214) 641-8097.

SFA Gobbling Jakes Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 16 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

SFA Gobbling Jakes Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation Fundraiser Banquet, Nacogdockes.  Call (512) 734-1259.

Oct
17
Sat
Go FISH! Learn to Fish Event
Oct 17 all-day

Go FISH!  Learn to Fish Event, Cedar Hills State Park, Jasper. Youth and adults can learn the basics of fishing.  Families can learn the basics of fishing through fun, hands-on activities. Do some art with Fish Prints, learn to cast and how to assemble fishing tackle, take away a fishing fun pack and enter the drawing for door prizes. Equipment and bait provided or bring your own. No license necessary. Adults must accompany children. Bring sun protection and water. Registration and start time is 9:00 A.M.  For more information call (972) 900-1296

 

Two Hour – Ranger Guided Canoe Trip
Oct 17 @ 9:00 am – Oct 24 @ 11:00 am

Two Hour – Ranger Guided Canoe Trip, Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Jasper. Join a ranger for a fun paddling adventure.  Sign up for the $15 Ranger guided two-hour canoe trip. This trip includes basic canoeing instruction, and allows you to discover one of the great paddling trails that the park offers. We will be meeting on the Walnut Ridge Unit where our canoes are located.  9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  Call ahead to sign up at our park’s headquarters’ building at (409) 384-5231.

Rockport-Fulton Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 17 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Rockport-Fulton Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet, Rockport. Call (361) 463-6934.

Oct
20
Tue
Hunters Seminar
Oct 20 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Hunters Seminar, Mt. Pleasant. Free Annual Event Call (903) 285-0081.

Oct
22
Thu
Fort Bend County Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Fort Bend County Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet, Rosenberg. Call (832) 309-5234.

Odessa Chapter Mule Deer Foundation Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Odessa Chapter Mule Deer Foundation Fundraiser Banquet, Lubbock. Call (970) 846-5489.

Rio Grande Valley Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Rio Grande Valley Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet, Harlingen. Call (956) 792-6342.

Oct
24
Sat
High Plains Mallard Management Unit
Oct 24 – Oct 25 all-day

High Plains Mallard Management Unit: Youth season.   For more information refer to TPWD Outdoor Annual, or call (800) 792-1112.     

South Zone Duck: Youth season
Oct 24 – Oct 25 all-day

South Zone Duck: Youth season.   For more information refer to TPWD Outdoor Annual, or call (800) 792-1112.     

Oct
29
Thu
Falls County Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet
Oct 29 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Falls County Chapter Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser Banquet, Marlin. Call (254) 366-3511.

Oct
31
Sat
High Plains Mallard Management Unit: Regular season, first split
Oct 31 – Nov 1 all-day

High Plains Mallard Management Unit: Regular season, first split.  For more information refer to TPWD Outdoor Annual, or call (800) 792-1112.     

Special Youth Only Whitetail Deer Season
Oct 31 – Nov 1 all-day

Special Youth Only Whitetail Deer Season, Counties where a whitetail deer season occurs, Statewide.  For more information consult the TPWD Outdoor Annual, website, or call (800) 792-1112.