OUTDOOR CALENDAR

Saturday: Fort A.P. Hill Youth Trout Fishing Tournament, 8 a.m.--3:30 p.m. $10/child (15 and younger). Prizes for heaviest single trout and heaviest total stringer weight. Rain or shine. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Game Check Station. Call 804/633-8219 for more details

May 5: Family River Safety Hike. River safety instructor Lou Gramann teaches how to safely enjoy the Rappahannock River. 10 a.m.-noon. Rain or Shine. Free. Reservations required. Call 540/373-3448.

May 19: Waterfowl USA membership drive. Fredericksburg Rod & Gun Club. 4-7 p.m. For details and directions, e-mail Dave Howard at d_howard15@msn .com.

May 26: Deadline for entries in the ninth annual "Take Dad Fishing for Father's Day" contest. Ages 13-under. Write, by hand, in 250 words or less why you want to take Dad fishing for Father's Day. Include phone number, address, full name, and age. Prizes include guided fishing trips with area pros. Mail entries to: Perrotte-Fishing Contest, Box 1069 King George, VA 22485. Letters will not be returned.

June 2: Kids Fishing Derby at Motts Run Reservoir. 9 a.m.--noon. Games and prizes. Volunteers needed. Call Linda Bailey at 372-1086, Ext. 213 for details. Sept. 8, Oct. 27: Hunter Education Class. King George Parks & Recreation. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call Linda at 775-9780 or Buddy Fines at 775-7294 for more information.

FISHING TOURNAMENTS

Lake Anna Bass Series: April 29; May 6, 12. 10-Event Open Team/Individual Bass Tournaments. $160 entry with 80 percent total payback. 7 a.m.-- 3 p.m. Launch at Sturgeon Creek Marina. Contact Dave Fauntleroy at 540/840 6772 or see lapr bass.com.

Potomac River Bass Series: April 28; May 20; June 3, 9, 23; July 15, 28; Aug. 19. Ten-Event Open Team/Individual Bass Tournaments. $160 entry with 80 percent total payback. Launch at Leesylvania State Park. Contact Dave Fauntleroy, Tournament Director. 540/ 840-6772 (laprbass.com )

Motts Reservoir Night Catfishing: May 11, 25; June 8, 22; July 13, 27; Aug. 10, 24; and Sept. 7, 21. 8:30 p.m.--1 a.m. Advance prices: $3 for adults, $1 for children 10-16. Day of event $5/adults, $3/children 10-16. Boats (no gas motors) allowed if properly rigged with lights. Call Don Minor at 786-8989.

High Point Marina Friday Night Largemouth Bass Tournaments: Lake Anna, every Friday from June 8 through Aug. 24 (except July 6). 6:30-9:30 p.m. One prize for every 8 entries. $30 per two-person team with 100 percent payback (except first tournament). September Classic for top 40 teams. Contact High Point Marina, 540/895 5249.

HOW TO SUBMIT ITEMS E-mail the information, with subject line stating "Outdoor Calendar," to Ken Perrotte at
Email: outdoors@freelancestar.com or mail it to Box 1069, King George, Va. 22485.

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