A reminder that spring is on its way is the Cabela's Hamburg annual Captain's Weekend that provides hope that the end of the hard, cold winter is near and that the thaw is beginning. This year's event is Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1, with seminars beginning at 10 a.m. both days.

Captain's Weekend attracts many experienced and new anglers and hunters, as it is part of Cabela's Spring Fever event focusing on spring fishing and hunting activities. In addition to the free seminars, guides and charter captains will be in attendance.Participating in the event is Schuylkill County Chapter of Trout Unlimited, which will present its free fly tying classes for beginners, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., both days. For required preregistration and information call Tony Mione at 717-979-0235 or email

tonymione@outlook.com.Here is a schedule of seminars:Saturday, Feb. 28: 10 a.m. - Tips and Techniques for Monster Catfish, 11 a.m. - River Tactics for Bass and Walleye, Noon - Targeting Trophy Smallmouth Bass in River and Streams, 1 p.m. - Light Tackle Trolling for Walleyes, 2 p.m. - Wreck Fishing for Blackfish and Sea Bass, 3 p.m. - Spring Raritan Bay Stripers.Sunday, March 1: 10 a.m. - How to Catch Monster Striper on Raystown Lake, 11 a.m. - Fishing for Brown Trout on Lake Ontario, Noon - Float Fishing the Upper Delaware River, 1 p.m. - How to Successfully Fish the Salmon River, 2 p.m. - Wreck Fishing for Blackfish and Sea Bass, 3 p.m. - Spring Raritan Bay Stripers.For information about Cabela's Captain's Weekend event and future events, please visit the website at:

www.cabelas.com/hamburg.**********Sunday's edition of "Experience The Outdoors," winner of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association's best outdoors radio program award hosted by award-winning POWA member Doyle Dietz, at 7 a.m. on 1410-AM WLSH, at 9:30 a.m. on Magic 105.5-FM and on the Web at

www.wmgh.com by clicking the link to the program, features Colorado hunting guide and outfitter Dave Guillams of Backcountry Outfitters.**********Schuylkill Chapter of Trout Unlimited is presenting a free fly tying class for beginners, Sunday, from noon-4 p.m., at the Arts Center, Tamaqua.**********"Porcupine Pat" McKinney will lead a historic walk, the "Molly Maguire Meander," Sunday, from 1:30-4 p.m., meeting at the Tamaqua Public Library, South Railroad St.**********Schuylkill County Trout Unlimited is holding its monthly meeting, Tuesday, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Amvets, 13th and Seneca St., Pottsville. For information contact Tony Mione at 717-979-0235 or email

tonymione@outlook.com.**********Schuylkill Chapter Pheasants Forever is holding its annual banquet, Saturday, Feb. 28, beginning at 5 p.m., at Community Fire Company, Landingville. For reservations call Lou Dallatore at 570-345-4337.**********Schuylkill Spurs National Wild Turkey Federation Chapter Heritage Banquet is Saturday March 14, beginning at 5 p.m., at Community Fire Company, Landingville. For information and tickets call Jeff Post at 570-366-7783 or Mike Corbin at 570-929-1622.**********United Bowhunters of Pennsylvania is holding its annual banquet, Saturday, March 14, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Sheraton Hotel, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg. For information call 1-800-279-2024 or access website at

www.ubpofpa.org.