Walton League sets meeting for Sunday

The Maine Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America is holding its second annual meeting at the Penobscot County Conservation Association clubhouse in Brewer on Sunday.

The program begins at 2 p.m. and runs through 7:30 p.m., with various presentations planned. Florida Power & Light’s wildlife and fisheries studies will be one topic of discussion, while a wild turkey rocket net demonstration is also planned. Eagle management and restoration in Maine will also be discussed, and a meeting with the election of the board and officers will take place at 6 p.m.

For more information, contact the IWLA at 897-6295.

Black bear management hot topic

A presentation on black bear biology, ecology, and management in Maine will be held Thursday at the Greenville community house on Pritham Avenue and Lakeview Street. The program begins at 7 p.m.

Regional wildlife biologist Doug Kane of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will give a slide program and answer questions.

The program is sponsored by the Natural Resource Education Center, a Greenville nonprofit organization dedicated to providing public education about natural resources.

The program is free. For more information, contact Linda Koski at 695-3668.

Wildlife forums on tap

Autumn is upon us and DIF&W representatives will be traveling around the state in the coming weeks for a number of fish and wildlife forums.

The forums give citizens the chance to ask questions of the state’s top fish and wildlife officials and to hear presentations from wardens, biologists, and other experts.

Among the topics to be covered: the bear referendum and management issues, fish stocking and other fisheries issues, new legislation, ATV issues, the pheasant program, and spring turkey hunting.

Upcoming fish and wildlife forums on tap:

. Thursday at the Presque Isle Fish and Game Club, 7 p.m.

. Oct. 27 at the Bucks Mills Rod and Gun Club in Bucksport. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will start at about 7.

Blue Hill club plans shoot

The Blue Hill Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its annual fall shoot on Sunday beginning at 10 a.m.

Events planned include trap shooting, a .410 turkey shoot, an indoor shoot, running deer, standing deer, and archery.

There will also be a special cowboy action shooting demonstration.

Refreshments will be available throughout the day.