Outdoors calendar
SPORTING CLAY SHOOTS
The Fairbank Rod & Gun Club will hold sporting clay shoots every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
SUCCESSFUL TURKEY
HUNTING
NOTE: Online registration only; must be at least 11 years old to register.
Prior to attending, you should complete the independent study part of this program online. If you don’t want to study online, please telephone the PGC Hunter-Trapper Education Division at 717-787-7015 (M-F from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to request a printed version of our Successful Turkey Hunting! Student Manual. The independent-study part of the training will take about 6 to 8 hours to complete.
CABLE RESTRAINT
CERTIFICATION
NOTE: Online registration only; must be at least 11 years old to register. Register for these classes at www.pgc.state.pa.us.
SUCCESSFUL FURTAKING
Prior to attending the one-day class, all students must complete the independent study part of the training by clicking on the link “Successful Furtaking! Student Manual” on the website at www.pgc.state.pa.us. If not online, please telephone the PGC Hunter-Trapper Education Division at (717) 787-7015 (M-F, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) to request a printed version of the manual. The independent study portion of the course takes approximately 6-8 hours to complete.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Police Rod & Gun Club, Sunday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 30; For more information, contact Jeff Uschank at (724) 694-2591.
SUCCESSFUL
BOWHUNTER-ED CLASSES
NOTE: All the online Pennsylvania Bowhunter Education Course must be completed before registering for Successful Bowhunting. The online bowhunter education course (Pennsylvania Bowhunter Education Course) and Successful Bowhunting field day to complete the requirements for Pennsylvania bowhunter education. Online registration only.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Police Rod & Gun Club, Sunday, Aug. 3, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 30; For more information contact Doug Marcoz at (412) 817-1112.
HUNTER-TRAPPER
INDEPENDENT
STUDY COURSE
NOTE: Must be 11 years old to register. Students must attend the 2-3 hour class to be tested and certified. Students must study entire course content on own online, taking about 8-10 hours to complete.
HUNTER-TRAPPER
ED CLASSES
NOTE: All hunter-trapper education students must now register online. To register go to the Game Commission’s website at http://www.pgc.state.pa.us and look for Hunter-Trapper Education. Click on the photo and it will open the link to the registration page. The instructions on how to register are easy to follow. Must be 11 years old to attend class.
FAYETTE COUNTY
Mountain Lodge Rod & Gun Club, Saturday, Aug. 9, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; class limit 30; For more information, contact Brandon Bonin at (724) 238-9523.
Connellsville Sportsmen’s Association, Aug. 16, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; class limit 40; For more information, contact Jason Farabaugh at (724) 238-9523.
South Connellsville Rod & Gun Club, Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 65; For more information, contact Rob Brooks at (724) 628-4091.
Fairhope Rod & Gun Club, Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; class limit 50; For more information, contact William Curcio at (724) 989-4678.
Indian Creek Valley Sportsmen’s Association, 235 Keslar School Road, Melcroft, Pa., 15462, Sept. 20, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Class limit: 50; For more information, contact Greg Grimm at (724) 455-2452.
GREENE COUNTY
Greene County Fairgrounds, 4H Building, Saturday, Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 50; For more information, contact Marvin Cumberledge at (724) 451-8481.
Harvey’s Grange, Saturday, Sept. 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 50; For more information, contact Marvin Cumberledge at (724) 451-8481.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Emlara Sportsman’s Club, Saturday, Aug. 9, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; class limit 40; For more information, contact Keith Harkins at (412) 956-2712.
Ellsworth Sportsmen’s Club, Saturday, Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; class limit 40; For more information, contact Chris Bergman at (724) 238-9523.
Canonsburg Sportsmens Club, Saturday, Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; class limit 32; For more information, contact Richard McNemar at (412) 304-1907.
Gander Mountain, Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; class limit 50; For more information, contact Rich Joyce at (724) 238-9523.
Gander Mountain, Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; class limit 50; For more information, contact Rich Joyce at (724) 238-9523.
Centerville American Legion Post 705, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 60; For more information, contact Chris Bergman at (724) 238-9523.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Police Rod and Gun Club, Saturday, Aug. 2, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 80; For more information, contact Doug Marcoz at (412) 817-1112.
Youngwood Sportsmen’s Club, Saturday, Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 45. For more information, contact Jeffrey LeJuene at (724) 238-9523.
East Huntingdon Sportsmen’s Club, Saturday, Aug. 16, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 60; For more information, contact Amy Brown at (724) 887-4103.
Murrysville Gun Club, Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; class limit 55; For more information, contact Dale Emerick at (724) 580-1642.
Bethesday Evangelical Lutheran Church, Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; class limit 30; For more information, contact Stan Marchiewski at (724) 822-9384.
Murrysville Gun Club, Sunday, Sept. 14, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; class limit 55; For more information, contact Dale Emerick at (724) 580-1642.
Kingston Veterans & Sportsmen, Sept. 20, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 55; For more information, contact Jeff Uschak at (724) 694-2591.
A listing of most 2013-2014 seasons and daily bag limits:
WOODCHUCKS (GROUNDHOGS): No closed season, except on Sundays and during the regular firearms deer seasons. No limit.
OPOSSUM, SKUNKS and WEASELS: No closed season, except Sundays. No limits.
TROUT STOCKINGS
The Fish and Boat Commission no longer lists the number of trout to be stocked.