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Recreation and outdoors calendar (March 25)

Rudow talks to MSSA

March 26: Writer Lenny Rudow of Fishtalk Magazine will speak at the monthly meeting of the Perry Hall chapter of Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association beginning at 7:30 p.m., Gunpowder VFW Post 10067, 6309 Ebenezer Road, 21220. Visitors welcome. Details: Call Joe Zinner at 410-256-5641.

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Angler’s night out

March 27: Film: “Fly Fishing for Permit.” Hosted by CCA-MD, Boatyard Bar & Grill, Chesapeake Bay Magazine. Happy hour and food specials 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Film begins at 7. Fourth & Severn Avenue, Eastport. Details: boatyardbarandgrill.com.

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E-tools for anglers

March 28: MSSA Annapolis Chapter. DNR’s Erik Zlokovitz presents “E-Tools for Anglers,” plus a striped bass update. Vendor is B.F.G. Tackle. Starts 7 p.m. at American Legion Post #7, 1905 Crownsville Road.

Tidal Potomac Slam

March 30-May 13: “Tidal Potomac Slam Tournament,” hosted by National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited and CCA MD Washington chapter. American shad, hickory shad, stripers and “wildcard" group — smallmouth bass, gar, walleye, etc. Supports “Friends of Fletcher’s Cove.” Register at tidalpotomacslam.ncc-tu.org.

Gun & outdoor show

March 31: Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association will host a gun & outdoor show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on club grounds at 3400 Northwind Road in Carney. Setup time is 6 a.m. Admission is $5 per person (children under 12 free). Vendors: $10 per table. Details: Call Butch 443-442-4791.

Turkey shoot

March 31: The Deale Captains’ Association’s “Turkey Shoot” will start with sign-up at 11 a.m. and shooting at noon in the parking lot of the Happy Harbor Inn.

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Fly fishers market

March 31: The Free State Fly Fishers’ flea market and equipment swap will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Davidsonville Family Recreation Center. Free to the public.

Redfish, tarpon talk

April 4: Luis Santiago will describe redfish fishing in Laguna Madre, Texas, and tarpon fishing in Puerto Rico in a meeting of the Free State Fly Fishers at 7 p.m. at Davidsonville Family Recreation Center (behind Ford Hall), 3277 Queen Anne Bridge Road.

7K Run to Remember

April 7: 7k run/1k walk in Centennial Park in Columbia, presented by Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association, with proceeds benefiting the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence. Mostly paved pathways with some hills around Centennial Lake, 8 a.m. Registration: $35. Details: Click on the events tab at mnadv.org. Registration: mnadv.org/2018run.

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Spring trolling

April 9: Charlie Sisson will discuss spring trolling in the Middle Bay at a meeting of the Pasadena Sportfishing Group at 7:30 p.m. at Earleigh Heights VFC, 161 Ritchie Highway (Route 2), Severna Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Details: pasadenasportfishing.com.

Junior turkey hunting

April 14: Junior Turkey Hunting Days 2018, statewide. April 15, in certain counties; see DNR website.

Spring turkey season

April 18-May 23: Spring turkey season includes Sundays in certain counties; see DNR website. Only bearded turkeys may be harvested in the spring season.

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Spring trophy rockfish season

April 21-May 15: Maryland’s spring trophy rockfish season. One rockfish per person per day, 35-inch minimum. Check DNR Fisheries website for maps and other restrictions.

Catch-and-release tourney

April 21: 17th annual Boatyard Bar & Grill Opening Day “Catch & Release Rockfish Tournament” will benefit the Annapolis Police Department’s Youth Fishing Camp, CBF and CCA MD. Register at boatyardbarandgrill.com.

Columbia 10 Miler

April 22: Columbia 10 Miler, 10207 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, 8 a.m. Details: active.com.

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Beer tie

April 25: Free State Fly Fishers will hold its “Beer Tie.” Members and guests can socialize, eat and drink while tying flies and talking fishing. Bring your vise, lamp, materials and tools. 6-8 p.m. at Killarney House Irish Pub, 584 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville.

One-Design regatta

April 29: Annapolis Yacht Club’s Spring One-Design Regatta will have competition in J/22, J/105, J/70, J/30 and Etchells classes. Details: annapolisyc.com/racing/regattas.

Helly Hansen NOOD

May 4-6: The Helly Hansen National Offshore One-Design (NOOD) Series will make its annual Annapolis stop. Details: annapolisyc.com/racing/regattas and sailingworld.com/nood-regattas/annapolis.

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Pro-Am sportfishing tourney

May 4-6: 37th annual Rod ’n’ Reel’s Captain Association’s “Pro-Am Sportfishing Tournament.” Weigh stations: Anchor Yacht Basin in Selby Bay, Edgewater; Calvert Marina, Solomons Island; Rod 'N' Reel, Chesapeake Beach. Register at 800-233-2080 or rodnreeltournament.com.

AYC Spring Regatta

May 12: The Annapolis Yacht Club’s Spring Harbor Regatta will be held. Details: annapolisyc.com/racing/regattas.

Crabbing techniques

May 14: Robert Christy will discuss crabbing techniques at a meeting of the Pasadena Sportfishing Group at 7:30 p.m. at Earleigh Heights VFC, 161 Ritchie Highway (Route 2), Severna Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Details: pasadenasportfishing.com.

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Rockfish tournament

June 8-10: 23rd annual Maryland Watermen’s Association’s “Rockfish Tournament.” Rock Hall Landing Marina. Register at marylandwatermen.com.

Kayak fishing

June 11: Chris Dollar will discuss kayak fishing at a meeting of the Pasadena Sportfishing Group at 7:30 p.m. at Earleigh Heights VFC, 161 Ritchie Highway (Route 2), Severna Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Details: pasadenasportfishing.com.

AYC annual regatta

July 21: Annapolis Yacht Club’s annual regatta will be held with an early-afternoon start. Competition will be offered for eight one-design classes — J/22, Cal 25, Alerion 28, Harbor 20, J/70, J/80, J/105, and J/30 — while handicap divisions will sail under the ORC rating rule. Details: annapolisyc.com/racing/regattas.

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Ocean fishing

Aug. 13: Lenny Rudow will discuss ocean fishing at a meeting of the Pasadena Sportfishing Group at 7:30 p.m. at Earleigh Heights VFC, 161 Ritchie Highway (Route 2), Severna Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Details: pasadenasportfishing.com.

J/22 world championship

Sept. 9-14: The 2018 J/22 World Championship will be held at Annapolis Yacht Club. Details: annapolisyc.com/racing/regattas.

Perch fishing techniques

Sept. 10: George Bentz Jr. will discuss perch fishing techniques at a meeting of the Pasadena Sportfishing Group at 7:30 p.m. at Earleigh Heights VFC, 161 Ritchie Highway (Route 2), Severna Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Details: pasadenasportfishing.com.

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Fall race to Solomons

Sept. 22: The Fall Race to Solomons will be held at Annapolis Yacht Club. Details: annapolisyc.com/racing/regattas.

AYC fall series

Sept. 29-30, Oct. 6, Oct. 13-14: The AYC Fall Series will be held at Annapolis Yacht Club. Details: annapolisyc.com/racing/regattas.

Fall fishing techniques

Oct. 8: Richie Gaines will discuss fall fishing techniques at a meeting of the Pasadena Sportfishing Group at 7:30 p.m. at Earleigh Heights VFC, 161 Ritchie Highway (Route 2), Severna Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Details: pasadenasportfishing.com.

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AYC regattas

Oct. 20-21: The Fall Etchells Regatta & Lippincott Memorial Regatta will be held at Annapolis Yacht Club. Details: annapolisyc.com/racing/regattas.

J/105 and J/35

Oct. 27-28: The J/105 Chesapeake Bay Championship & J/35 Mid-Atlantics will be held at Annapolis Yacht Club. Details: annapolisyc.com/racing/regattas.

DNR discussion

Nov. 12: Erik Zlokovitz of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will address the Pasadena Sportfishing Group at 7:30 p.m. at Earleigh Heights VFC, 161 Ritchie Highway (Route 2), Severna Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Details: pasadenasportfishing.com.

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Fall fishing techniques

Dec. 11: Wayne Morgan will discuss Chesapeake Bay rockfishing at a meeting of the Pasadena Sportfishing Group at 7:30 p.m. at Earleigh Heights VFC, 161 Ritchie Highway (Route 2), Severna Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Details: pasadenasportfishing.com.

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