As we start another month, I want to give everyone some mark your calendar items. This will be the last reminder about the Coastal Conservation Association meeting on Thursday, April 10th at the Wenatchee Brethren Baptist Church, starting at 6:30. The Annual Mule Deer Foundation Banquet and auction is coming up Saturday, April 26th. The benefit is important this year as funds are needed to replace lost habitat due to last summer’s Easy Street Fire. The doors will open at 3:30, the dinner starts at 5:30 and live auction at 6:30. Tickets are available at Hooked on Toys, One Shot Firearms, Stan’s and High Mountain Sports. Fly fishers will want to attend the Fly Fishing Conclave on May 3rd in Ellensberg. Special courses on fly casting, fly tying and other instruction will be offered throughout the day, and Bob Jacklin, famous guide and outfitter from West Yellowstone will be the keynote speaker at the dinner that evening. To learn more about the event log onto washingtoncouncilfff.org. Of course the biggest date to remember is April 26th, the general lowland trout season opener. Get your new license, pick your favorite lake, take the kids and have ball!