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The Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center, located next to Mitchell State Park on M-115 in Cadillac, will offer a wide array of nature and recreation programs for families this winter and spring. Most events take place on Saturdays.
On Jan. 5, the center will host a Snowmobile Safety Class from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required by calling 231-779-1321. On Jan. 12, there will be a fly-tying workshop from noon to 3 p.m. Equipment and materials will be provided. On Jan. 19, there will be cross-country skiing under a full moon from 6 to 9 p.m. On Jan. 26, there will be a Women's Home Study Hunter Safety Class from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-registration for the class is required by Jan. 12.
On Feb. 2, the center will host the North American Snow Festival Ice Fishing Contest. Pre-registration is required. On Sunday, Feb. 3, the fly-tying workshop will be offered again from noon to 3 p.m. On Feb. 9, there will be a program presented on Michigan Mammals and the Fur Trade Era from noon to 2 p.m.
The Winter Free Fishing Weekend will be celebrated at the center on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16 and 17, with several activities planned. The fly-tying workshop also will be offered on Feb. 17 from noon to 3 p.m. All materials and equipment will be provided. On Feb. 23, there will be cross country skiing under a full moon from 6 to 9 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
On March 1, a fly-tying workshop will be held from noon to 3 p.m. There will be a Home Study Hunter Safety Class from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 8. Pre-registration is required. The deadline for registering is Feb. 23. On March 15, there will be laser shot shooting simulations offered from noon to 2 p.m. at the center. The center will be closed on Easter Weekend, March 22-23.
On April 5, there will be a program on Michigan Black Bears from noon to 2 p.m. Laser shot shooting simulations will be offered again on March 12 from noon to 2 p.m.
No Student Left Inside Day will be celebrated on Friday, April 18, at the center. There will be programs offered from 10 a.m. to noon. Only a few classes can be accommodated during that time, and educators should call ahead to schedule their classes to participate. The center also will observe Earth Day on Saturday, April 19, with special activities from noon to 2 p.m. On April 26, the center will have a Family Fun Range Day to celebrate the re-opening of the centers shooting and archery ranges for the season.
For more information on any of the programs or to pre-register for the programs, call the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center at 231-779-1321.
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