THURSDAY
Fly-fishing. Bill Edrington presentation on strategies for Arkansas River hatches, 7 p.m. Cherry Creek Anglers Chapter Trout Unlimited, Gander Mountain, 14000 E. Jewell Ave., 303-588-4879.
FRIDAY
Fly-fishing. Colorado Trout Unlimited annual dinner and gala, 6 p.m. Grand Hyatt Denver Pinnacle Club, 1750 Welton St., 303-440-2937, ext. 101.
Off-road vehicles. A panel of law enforcement officials exploring challenges of off-road vehicle law enforcement on public lands, 7:30-9 a.m. REI Flagship Store, 1416 Platte St., 720-635-7799.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Bowhunting. Colorado Bowhunters Association annual awards celebration, Denver Merchandise Mart, 58th Avenue at Interstate 25. Friday: Displays and demonstrations beginning at 5 p.m. Wayne Carlton and Dave Watson performance, 8 p.m. Saturday: Displays and demonstrations, 9 a.m., dinner 5 p.m. Ticket information, 303-940-4818.
SATURDAY
Fly-fishing. Greg Felt presentation on the Arkansas River caddis hatch, 11 a.m.-noon Orvis Cherry Creek, 2701 E. First Ave., 303-355-4554.
• Close-to-Denver spots for after-work angling, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Orvis Englewood, 9615-A E. County Line Road, 303-768-9600.
• Fly-casting lessons, 1-3 p.m. Orvis Englewood, 9615-A E. County Line Road, 303-768-9600.
Fly tying. Jim Cannon presentation on tying with snowshoe hare material, 10 a.m.-noon. Blue Quill Angler, 1532 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, 303-674-4700.
Banquet. Northwest Metro Ducks Unlimited St. Patrick’s Day Bash, 6 p.m. Radisson Graystone Castle, Interstate 25 at 120th Avenue, 303-594-4961.
SUNDAY
Fly-fishing. Pat Dorsey presentation on techniques for the South Platte River, 1 p.m. Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., registration required, 303-791-7323.
Fishing. All Eyes on Walleye show sponsored by Colorado Walleye Association and featuring seminars by top guides and professionals, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, West Sixth Avenue at Indiana Street, $5 for adults.
TUESDAY
Fly-fishing. Pat Dorsey presentation on fishing the Blue River, 6 p.m. High Plains Drifters, Red & Jerry’s, 1840 W. Oxford Ave., 303-989-6283.
MARCH 19
Fly-fishing. Scott Graham presentation on the secrets of North Park, 6:30 p.m. Beau Jo’s restaurant, downtown Evergreen, 303-526-2900.
MARCH 22
Fly-fishing. Jonathan Keisling presentation on Czech nymphing technique, also tying favorite patterns, 10 a.m.-noon. Blue Quill Angler, 1532 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, 303-674-4700.
• Casting lessons, 1-3 p.m. Orvis Englewood, 9615-A E. County Line Road, 303-768-9600.
MARCH 20
Fly-fishing. Herb Grotheer presentation on winter fishing on the lower Arkansas and South Platte rivers, 7 p.m. Colorado Mountain Club, 710 10th St., Golden, 303-279-3080 ext. 2.
