TODAY
Fly-fishing. John Gierach signing of his latest book, “Fool’s Paradise,” 6:30 p.m. Reader’s Cove, 1001 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins.
• Tom Atkins presentation on recessionary pressures related to oil prices and impact on conservation issues, 6:30 p.m. West Denver Trout Unlimited, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, West Sixth Avenue at Indiana Street, 303-279-1327.
THURSDAY
Fly-fishing. John Gierach signing of his latest book, “Fool’s Paradise,” 7 p.m. Border’s Books & Music, 2120 Southgate Road, Colorado Springs.
• Drew Peternell presentation on Colorado Water Developments, 7 p.m. Cherry Creek Anglers Trout Unlimited, Gander Mountain Sports, 14000 E. Jewell Ave., 303-588-4879.
Fly tying. Anthony Bartkowski’s Colorado favorites, 5 p.m. Trout’s Fly Fishing, 1303 E. Sixth Ave., 303-733-1434.
SATURDAY
Banquet. Colorado Wildlife Federation Banquet for Wildlife, 6 p.m. Wildlife Experience Museum, 100035 S. Peoria St., 303-987-0400, ext. 1.
Benefit. Colorado Outdoor Buddies golf fundraiser, 1 p.m. Red Hawk Ridge golf course, Castle Rock, 303-985-2293.
Fly-fishing. Blue Quill Angler extravaganza, seminars with Pat Dorsey, Landon Mayer, Steve Parrott, Bob Dye and Kerry Caraghar, along with gear demonstrations, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Blue Quill Angler, 1532 Bergen Parkway, 303-674-4700.
• Casting clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Trout’s Fly Fishing, 1303 E. Sixth Ave., 303-733-1434.
• Conservation Day with representatives of Colorado Division of Wildlife and Trout Unlimited, spey casting clinic with Dan Wright at Washington Park, 11 a.m.-noon. Orvis Cherry Creek, 2701 E. First Ave., 303-355-4554
• Multispecies day at Orvis Englewood: 11 a.m.- noon, quest for all species; 12:30-1:30 p.m., fishing for carp; 2-3 p.m., pike and muskies; 3:30- 4:30 p.m., bass; 9615-A E. County Line Road, 303-768-9600.
Outdoor skills. Bass Pro Shops series, 11 a.m. How to use a fish finder, 1 p.m. Bass fishing clinic, 2 p.m. Choosing the proper optics. 7970 Northfield Blvd., Denver, 720-385-3600.
SUNDAY
Fly-fishing. Orvis Days seminars: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., beginning classes with Kerry Caraghar; 11 a.m.-noon, fly casting for beginners; 12:15-1:15 p.m., knots and rigging; 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., selecting flies. Orvis Cherry Creek, 2701 E. First Ave., 303-355-4554.
• Fly-tying day at Orvis Englewood: noon- 1 p.m., Herman de Gala demonstration; 1:30-2:30 p.m., Jonathan Keisling demonstration of Czech nymphs. 9615-A E. County Line Road, 303-768-9600.
Outdoor skills. Bass Pro Shops series, 11 a.m. How to use a fish finder, 1 p.m. Bass fishing clinic, 2 p.m. Choosing the proper optics. 7970 Northfield Blvd., Denver, 720-385-3600.
MAY 15
Fly tying. Vincent Su vise demonstration, 5-7 p.m. Trout’s Fly Fishing, 1303 E. Sixth Ave., 303-733-1434.
MAY 17
Fly-fishing. Jonathan Walter presentation on major aquatic insects, also Jorge Donninguez discussion on stoneflies, 7 p.m. Colorado Mountain Club, 710 10th St., 303-279-3080, ext. 2.
• Casting clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Trout’s Fly Fishing, 1303 E. Sixth Ave., 303-733-1434.
• John Gierach signing of his latest book, “Fool’s Paradise,” 10 a.m. St. Peter Fly Shop, 202 Remington St., Fort Collins.
Fishing. Aurora Trout Tournament, 5:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Aurora Reservoir, $10,000 first prize, 303- 690-1286, .
Outdoor skills. Bass Pro Shops series, 11 a.m. How to use a fish finder, 1 p.m. Bass fishing clinic, 2 p.m. Choosing the proper optics. 7970 Northfield Blvd., Denver, 720-385-3600.
Banquet. Parker Chapter Ducks Unlimited, 6 p.m. Double T Arena, 9850 E. Parker Road, 303-284-1726.
• Brighton Chapter Ducks Unlimited, 5:30 p.m. Riverdale Knolls Golf Club, 13300 Riverdale Road, 720-685-9558.
MAY 18
Outdoor skills. Bass Pro Shops series, 11 a.m. How to use a fish finder, 1 p.m. Bass fishing clinic, 2 p.m. Choosing the proper optics. 7970 Northfield Blvd., Denver, 720-385-3600.
