Outdoors calendar
UNIONTOWN BEAGLE CLUB
The Uniontown Beagle Club will hold trials at the Fayette County Fairgrounds on the following dates: Sunday, Oct. 5, beagle trial; Sunday, Nov. 2, beagle trial plus beagle bench show. The starting time for the trials is 7 a.m. and the public is invited. For more information, please contact Larry Russman at (724) 562-7128.
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.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Shaner Sportsman’s Club, Sunday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; class limit 30; For more information, contact Christine Kowalecki at (724) 872-8431.
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.
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.
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.
FAYETTE COUNTY
Connellsville Sportsmen’s Association, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 7-9 p.m.; class limit 40; For more information, contact Jason Farabaugh at (724) 238-9523.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Gander Mountain, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6-9 p.m.; class limit 45; For more information, contact Rich Joyce at (724) 238-9523.
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
Indian Creek Valley Sportsmen’s Association, Saturday, Sept. 20, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Class limit 50; For more information, contact Greg Grimm at (724) 455-2452.
Star Junction Fish and Game, Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 40; For more information, contact Helen Bittorf at (724) 497-3079.
Fairbank Rod & Gun Club, Sunday, Oct. 12, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; class limit 50; For more information, contact John Hustosky at (724) 438-3249.
Critchfield Alliance Church, Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; class limit 25; For more information, contact Ron Hull at (724) 455-7524.
North Union Twp. Recreation Center, Sunday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 40; For more information, contact John Hustosky at (724) 438-3249.
Indian Creek Valley Sportsmen’s Association, Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; class limit 50; For more information, contact Jason Farabaugh at (724) 238-9523.
GREENE COUNTY
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
Centerville American Legion Post 705, Saturday, Sept. 20, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 60; For more information, contact Chris Bergman at (724) 238-9523.
Library Sportsmen’s Association, Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 60; For more information, contact James Kester at (724) 238-9523.
Burgettstown Youth Center, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6-9 p.m.; class limit 40; For more information, contact Walt Sarafin at (724) 926) 3640.
Canonsburg Sportsmen Club, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, 6-9 p.m.; class limit 75; For more information, contact Richard McNemar at (412) 304-1907.
Gander Mountain, Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; class limit 50; For more information, contact Rich Joyce at (724) 238-9523.
Paris Sportsmen’s Club, Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 75; For more information, contact John Sinnett at (304) 723-3182.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
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, Saturday, Sept. 20, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 55; For more information, contact Jeff Uschak at (724) 694-2591.
EMS Ambulance Services, Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 50; For more information, contact Matt Thomas at (724) 244-0127.
White Oak Rod & Gun Club, Sunday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 50; For more information, contact Dennis Marcelli at (724) 523-5552.
Murrysville Gun Club, Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; class limit 50; For more information, contact Dale Emerick at (412) 580-1642.
Shaner Sportsmen’s Club, Sunday, Oct. 12, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; class limit 50; For more information, contact Christine Kowalecki at (724) 872-8431.
Irwin Sportsmen’s Association, Sunday, Oct. 12, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; class limit 40; For more information, contact Joseph Kelly.
Mount Pleasant Armory, Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit 60; For more information, contact Matt Thomas at (724) 244-0127.
Murrysville Gun Club, Sunday, Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; class limit 55; For more information, contact Dale Emerick at (412) 580-1642.
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.