Outdoor Briefs

Presentations at Tobler Marina

Seth Burrill of "Angler's Xperience" and Chad Kaiser, president of the Panhandle Bass Anglers Association, will give presentations the next two Saturdays at Tobler Marina in Hayden.

Both men will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 6 and Feb. 13, to discuss fishing, offer advice and answer questions.

It is free.

The "Better Value Boat Show" also continues at Tobler through Feb. 14. Various models of Bennington, Crestliner, Duckworth, Trophy, Robalo and Chaparral are on display.

People are welcome to stop by, enjoy free coffee and pop, and check out the boats ranging from smaller models to yachts.

Tobler is two miles north of Hayden on U.S. 95.

Information: 772-3255

NRA celebration at Cabela's Friday

COEUR d'ALENE - Cabela's will host a National Rifle Association celebration Friday through Sunday. There will be specials, seminars and product demonstrations.

Local events Saturday and Sunday at the Post Falls store include:

n The NRA representatives will be discussing memberships and answering questions on your rights to bear arms. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

n Keeping Your Guns Safe - Learn about our gun safes and ways to keep your firearms safe at all times. 10:30 a.m.

n Maintenance and Cleaning of Firearms - Join our experienced outfitters as they will show you how to properly maintain and clean you firearms. 11 a.m.

n Bore Sighting- Learn how to bore sight your firearm and save money and time at the range. 11:30 a.m.

n Optics 101 - Join our outfitters as they will showcase and discuss the varieties of our optics we have in stock. You will find out what optics suits your needs and price range. 12:30 p.m.

n Outfitting Your Firearm with Accessories - Find out what new accessories we have for your firearm. Holsters, slings, cases, scopes and more. 1:30 p.m.

GPS program set for March 12

A University of Idaho program on global positioning systems is scheduled 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 12 at the Federal Building in St. Maries.

"Using Your GPS" will introduce participants to the science of GPS and the "wide range of tasks that can be accomplished with GPS and their accompanying technologies," according to a press release.

There will be discussion and field exercises such as marking trails and estimating acreages.

Cost is $20, which includes materials and refreshments.

Information: (208) 245-2422