Go & Show: Lake Michigan fisheries meeting and Illinois taxidermist convention

We are nearing the end of Go & Show, but remember the updated master list of outdoors shows, classes and swap meets can be found here. Here’s a rundown of notable events this week:

• Once again the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hosting an informational meeting on the Lake Michigan fisheries. It is at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at the IDNR offices at 9511 W. Harrison St. (go around back) in Des Plaines. If you have questions, contact Vic Santucci at (847) 294-4134.

I think this will only be the second of these meetings I’ve missed. But tonight I am speaking at Fish Tales fishing club. My scheduled presentation is on a magical first week of April this year around Chicago fishing, but usually my talks there end up being more Q&A and swapping information. I look forward to it. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. sharp at the Worth Township Offices at 11600 S. Pulaski in Worth, 60803.

• The Illinois Taxidermist Association convention is meeting at Northfield Inn & Suites in Springfield. The portions open to the public are Friday through Sunday. I have been to a couple of these. If it is of interest to you, it is fascinating to see what taxidermists admire in each other’s work. I cannot make it because I will be in Berrien County in southwest Michigan to watch the opening rounds of the NCAA basketball tournament, something I have done for the last 30 years with college friends. I will get in some fishing and hiking. Some years, we are able to cross-country ski. Don’t think there will be enough snow this year.