Black Bear meeting top early calendar

FEB. 15-17—ST. CROIX BASSMASTER OPEN/DIVISION 2: Lake Ouachita, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Also May 2-4, Logan Martin Lake, Lincoln, Alabama & June 20-22, Lake Eufaula, Eufaula, Oklahoma. Website: bassmaster.com

FEB. 16—COASTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARDS NOMINATION DEADLINE: Sponsored by the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana to recognize contributions by students, volunteers, scientists, outdoors enthusiasts, organizations, governmental & business leaders. Call James Karst (504) 220-7899. Email: james.karst@crcl.org

FEB. 21-24—LA. B.A.S.S. NATION SPRING QUALIFIER: Doiron’s Landing, Stephensville. Also Sept. 25-28, Fall Qualifier, Toledo Bend. Call Kevin Gobert (504) 628-5191 or Ryan Lavigne (225) 921-9332.

FEB. 22-25—BASSMASTER ELITE SERIES: Toledo Bend Reservoir, Many. Also Feb. 29-March 3, Lake Fork, Yantis, Texas; April 11-14, Harris Chain of Lakes, Leesburg, Florida; April 18-21, St. Johns River, Palatka, Florida; May 9-12, Lake Murray, Columbia, South Carolina; June 13-16, Wheeler Lake, Decatur, Alabama; June 27-30, Smith Lake, Cullman, Alabama; Aug. 8-11, Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh, New York; Aug. 15-18, St. Lawrence River, Waddington, New York. Website: bassmaster.com