TODAY
Fly-tying|Advanced class, Absolute Angler, 6390 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-421-4025.
TODAY-THURSDAY
Fishing tournament|Fifth annual Caddis Cup fly-fishing tournament, Cement Creek Ranch, Crested Butte, to benefit Crested Butte Land Trust, entry $600, 970-349-1206.
THURSDAY
Fly-fishing|Bill Rivitt presentation on fishing for wiper and stripers, 6:30 p.m., Front Range Flyfishers, Valente’s Italian Restaurant, 6995 W. 38th Ave., 303-989-1829.
Fly-tying|Introductory class, Absolute Angler, 6390 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-421-4025.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Elk hunting|Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Great Elk Tour, featuring seminars, calling contest and archery shoot, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Gander Mountain, 9923 Grant St., 303-450-8122.
SATURDAY
Fly-fishing|Casting clinic, 10 a.m., The Great Western Fly Fishing Company, 2180 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-461-0701.
Fly-fishing and casting clinic, Absolute Angler, 6390 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-421-4025.
Banquet|Castle Rock Chapter, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, dinner and auction, 4 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, 303-660-3882.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Waterfowl calling|Second annual Stillwater Outfitters Classic goose and duck calling contest, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bruce’s Bar, Severance, 303-503-2395.
TUESDAY
Fly-fishing|Dave Bennett presentation on operation of Denver delivery network, 7:30 p.m., Colorado Women FlyFishers, Piccolo’s Restaurant, 3563 S. Monaco Parkway, 303-985-4479.
Fishing|Bait and bobber class, 7 p.m., Absolute Angler, 6390 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-421-4025.
AUG. 2
Fly-tying|Advanced class, Absolute Angler, 6390 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-421-4025.
AUG. 3
Fly-tying|Introductory class, Absolute Angler, 6390 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-421-4025.
AUG. 5
Fly-fishing|Casting clinic, 10 a.m., The Great Western Fly Fishing Company, 2180 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-461-0701.
Fly-fishing and casting clinic, Absolute Angler, 6390 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-421-4025.
Shooting|Denver Friends of NRA fundraising banquet for youth and education, 5 p.m., Denver Merchandise Mart, Interstate 25 at 58th Avenue, 303-940-7078.
AUG. 5-6
Shooting|Bass Pro Shops Sporting Clays weekend, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, 7970 E. 49th Ave., 720-385-3600.
AUG. 10
Fly-fishing|Chris Conway presentation on fishing Gray Reef section of North Platte River, 7 p.m., Cherry Creek Anglers Trout Unlimited, Gander Mountain, 14000 E. Jewell Ave., 303-841-3612.
