Syracuse.com - CNY Outdoors calendar for this weekend (May 8-12) and beyond

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Highlights this weekend include a nature walk along Skaneateles Lake and a wildlife festival at the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah

CNY OUTDOORS CALENDAR

Bird Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, Derby Hill Bird Observatory on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario in Oswego County, located off Route 104B in Mexico. Live hawks, bird walks, nature activities, and kids' face painting have been scheduled throughout the day. Admission, parking free. For more, see the Ononodaga Aububon website at onondagaaudubon.com.

Youth Trout Fishing Derby: 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Altmar Hotel Pavilion. Sponsored by Stillbrook Fish and Game Club. Barbecue from noon to 3 p.m. Cost is $2 for the derby, $10 for the barbecue. All proceeds go to Steven Esposito Memorial Scholarship Fund. Two age classes: 2 to 9 for pond fishing; 10 to 18 for river fishing. For more, call 298-6945 or email [email protected].

The Madcatter Regatta: May 17-19, Oneida Shores Park, Oneida Lake. Hosted by Hobie Cat Sailing Fleet 204 Hobie Cat Club. Features Hobie Cat sailing and competitors from all the country and Puerto Rico. For more see, fleet204.com.

Fishing Heritage Day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18, South Otselic in Chenango County. Hosted by the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association in partnership with the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Events will be at Otselic Town Park in South Otselic and the local DEC fish hatchery. For more information, including a schedule of all activities, see ovfish.org.

Friends of NRA banquet: 4:3o p.m May 18, Rusty Rail Restaurant, Route 5, Canastota. Sponsored by Madison County Friends of the NRA. For more, call or email Denise at 247 5140 or at [email protected].

Women’s lake fishing seminar: 6 to 10 a.m. May 27, presented by Irish Knots Sports Fishing and OCFSC Women In Nature. Learn lake-trolling techniques. Equipment provided. Space Limited. $50. For details and registration, see [email protected] or call 243-7667.

The Madcatter Regatta: May 17-19, Oneida Shores Park, Oneida Lake. Hosted by Hobie Cat Sailing Fleet 204 Hobie Cat Club. Features Hobie Cat sailing and competitors from all the country and Puerto Rico. For more see, fleet204.com.

Wild Carp Week Triathlon: May 18-24, on the Seneca River in Baldwinsville. Tournament features $18,500 in prize money and 75 straight hours of fishing. For more, see wildcarpcompanies.com or email [email protected].

SAFETY COURSES:

Gun: 6 to 9:30 p.m. May 21, 23, and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fayetteville Manlius Rod and Gun Club, 4545 Whetstone Road, Manlius. Register in person at the club from 10 a.m. to noon May 18.

Bow: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 28, Stillbrook Fish and Game, 184 CC Road, Williamstown. Pre-register by calling 963-7530 or email [email protected].

Gun: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 13, 14, 16, Nedrow Rod and Gun Club, Route 20 at Hogback Road, Navarino. Pre-register by calling 469-1820 or 469-4784.

Bow: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Albion Fish and Game, 2770 State Route 13, Altmar. Pre-register by calling 963-7530 or email [email protected].

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