Hunting Classic: Bass Pro Shops has its annual Fall Hunting Classic Aug. 12-28 at its stores in Dania Beach and Miami. The event features free seminars Aug. 20-21 on everything from archery skills to scent control to processing your game. A Women’s Hunting Workshop is 3 p.m. Aug. 20. Visit basspro.com.
Boating safety: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 34 has an eight-hour safe boating class Aug. 13 at Imperial Point Hospital, 6401 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale. The course encompasses seamanship, equipment and legal requirements, emergencies and navigation rules. Cost is $50 and there are discounts for multiple family members. Call 954-941-5781 to register or email Flotilla34pompanobeach@gmail.com.
Snook meeting: Capt. Danny Barrow will discuss fishing for snook at the Aug. 23 meeting of the Boynton Beach Fishing Club. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, is at 7:30 p.m. at the Boynton Beach Boat Ramp Park, 2210 N. Federal Hwy. Contact Carol Moran at 561-707-5660 or cr5mor@aol.com.
Trolling meeting: Capt. Ron Schatman presents “Rigging & Trolling Lures for Wahoo & Blue Marlin” at the Aug. 24 meeting of the West Palm Beach Fishing Club. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, starts at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse at 201 Fifth Street. Visit westpalmbeachfishingclub.org or call 561-832-6780.
Free Fishing: Sept. 3 is a license-free saltwater fishing day in Florida, which means residents and visitors can fish without a state-required saltwater fishing license.
Snakehead tournament: JD’s Custom Baits has its final Snakehead Round-Up from safe light to 2 p.m. Sept. 17 out of Veterans Memorial Park, 7044 NW First St., Margate. Entry fee is $40 cash per person or two-angler team and $10 for the big fish pot. Anglers must bring in five snakeheads for their biggest one to count. Contact Dan Bieniek at jdscustombaits@gmail.com.
