BOATINGAUG. 9 -- Capital Chapter of N.C. Wildlife Federation Inaugural Canoe-A-Thon Benefit on Neuse River, 12:30 p.m., Falls Lake Dam area to Buffalo Road, Raleigh. Fee: $50 donation suggested (tax deductible); snacks and drinks provided, canoes and kayaks provided for non-owners; shuttle provided. Information: Katie McKeithan (919) 461-1597.
FISHING.JULY 17-19 -- Barta Boys and Girls Club Billfish Tournament, fishing 8 a.m.-2 p.m., town docks, Beaufort. Fee: $500. Information: Cynthia Barber (252) 808-2286,
www.bartabillfish.com.JULY 18-20 -- Fifth annual Dare County Boat Builders Challenge, July 18-20, Pirate's Cove, Manteo: fish two out of three fishing days, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 18-19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 20. Fee: $5,000 for all levels. Information: (252) 473-1015,
www.piratescovetournaments.comJULY 19 -- CCSA/Boater's World King Mackerel Tournament, 6 a.m.-5 p.m, Atlantic Beach; headquarters, Boater's World, Atlantic Station, 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Suite 9; scales open 3-5 p.m., Jaycee Park, Morehead City waterfront. Fee: $350. Information: Shea Lewis (252) 240-2751, (252) 222-0651,
www.carteretcountysport fishing.com.
JULY 25-26 -- Capt. Eddy Haneman Sailfish Tournament, all release, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., July Bridge Tender Marina, Historic Airlie Road, Wrightsville Beach. Fee: $250. Information: Bridge Tender Marina (910) 256-6550.
JULY 26 -- Greater Wilmington Hydra-Sports King Mackerel Tournament, 6 a.m.-5 p.m., Dockside Restaurant and Marina , 1308 Airlie Road, Wilmington, Fee: $300 before Tuesday, $350 after. Information: Tom Aberle (910) 350-0952,
www.gwkmt.com.JULY 26-27 -- 16th annual Oriental Rotary Tarpon Tournament, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Oriental. Fee: $300. Information: John Mitchell (252) 745-4422,
johnm@pinelink.org, www.orientalrotary. org.
MISCELLANYJULY 19-20 -- The Movers and Shakers Water Dog Club of the Carolinas' fifth annual Southern Splash, 9 a.m. until completion, Montague Lake, Raleigh. Fee: free. Information: Marcia Bingham (910) 392-2465.
SHOOTINGJULY 19 - NRA Range Safety Officer Course, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sir Walter Gun Club, 2507 Hester Road, Creedmoor. Fee: $75. Information: (919) 521-8904,
www.sirwaltergunclub.com.JULY 27 - NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation, 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Sir Walter Gun Club, 2507 Hester Road, Creedmoor. Fee: $75. Information: (919) 521-8904,
www.sirwaltergunclub.com.
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