May 9: Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Shootout out of Hillsboro Inlet Park. Weigh-in starts at 4 p.m. Visit bluewatermovements.com.
May 9: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has a hunter safety Internet-completion course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at the Markham Park Shooting Range, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. Students must complete the Internet course before coming to class and bring a copy of the final report. An adult must accompany children under 16. To register, visit myfwc.com/huntersafety or call 561-625-5122.
May 10: Miramar Pineland, 3600 S. University Drive, Miramar, has twice-monthly Sunset Nature Walks for ages 6 and up from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $3 per person. To register, call the park at 954-357-8776. Other walks are June 3 and 7.
May 14: Capt. Bouncer Smith has a seminar on fishing for dolphin from 6-8 p.m. at Dusky Sport Center, 110 N. Bryan Rd., Dania Beach. Cost is $15 and redeemable for merchandise. Call 954-922-8890.
May 15-16: The 50th annual Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo out of Alsdorf Boat Ramp Park. The top boat wins $10,000. Visit pompanofishingrodeo.com.
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May 16: The annual Miami Dolphins Foundation Fishing Tournament out of Miami Beach Marina. Anglers can fish on a boat with a Dolphins player. Entry fees start at $1,500 for two anglers. The Hook & Tackle Captains’ Party is 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. May 15. Visit miamidolphins.com/community/fins-weekend/fishing.html.
May 16: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has a free Women’s Fishing Clinic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr., North Palm Beach. Participants will learn the basics of environmental stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills, safety and the vulnerability of Florida’s marine ecosystems in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Lessons include knot tying, throwing a cast net, rigging a rod and reel, marine fish and habitat identification and catch-and-release techniques. If conditions allow, women will have the opportunity to fish from the shore. Fishing tackle and bait will be provided, but participants can bring their own. Advance registration is required and the event is capped at 20 people. To register or for more information, contact Heather Sneed at [email protected] or 850-487-0554.