1 St. Paul Bird, Buck, Bait & Boat Expo
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, through March 9
This brand-new expo features an assortment of gadgets and gear for fishing and hunting, plus displays of artistic taxidermy, information on hunting and fishing camps, even an opportunity to snap photos with real baby bears. $10. More information: www.sham rockprod.com.
2 Minnesota Deer Classic
National Sports Center, through March 9
Now in its 32nd year, this long-running expo gathers the latest deer-hunting products and gear as well as exhibitors representing hunting lodges and guided hunting trips. Visitors can also sample educational seminars on hunting dogs, habitat management and more. $10. More information: www.nscsports.org.
3 Bird banding
Eastman Nature Center at Elm Creek Park Reserve, March 8, 9 a.m.-noon