Outdoors calendar
WILD TEA HIKE
Sunday, August 23 at 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Train Station 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Train Station Visitor’s Center
For centuries people have gathered local plants and infused them with water to make tea. During this program we’ll introduce you to some of these teas and let you try a taste. We’ll also talk about the history of tea in general and how it has shaped many facets of our culture.
COYOTE
Sunday, August 23 at 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Ohiopyle Visitors Center 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Multi-purpose Room (Lower Level)
Tricksters, sly, cunning, intelligent, and adaptable are all words that describe the Coyote. Perhaps the most misunderstood animals in Pennsylvania. Please join us to hear about this amazing animal and its life through Pennsylvania.
NIGHT HIKE
Sunday, August 23 at 8:45 – 10:15 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Many animals travel through the night without flashlights, tonight we’re going to give it a try. We will go on a one-mile hike through the woods and use our senses to find our way and explore the forest.
FORT NECESSITY NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD FREE ADMISSION
Tuesday August, 25. All Day.
The National Park Service will waive admission fees August 25 in honor of their 99th birthday! Fee free days are excellent opportunities to re-visit a park you haven’t been to for a while, or become first-time visitor of one of the other 400 intriguing National Park Sites.
BATS
Friday, August 28 at 8 – 10:30 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Join us for one of our most popular programs. Learn about these misunderstood creatures of the night. Enjoy a “batlike” activity and then watch a video on Pennsylvania Bats. We guarantee that we’ll dispel some of the rumors you may have heard about these amazing creatures.
RISE OF THE FALLS
Saturday, August 29 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Ohiopyle Visitors Center 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Main Floor Lobby
This moderate 3 mile walk explores the war being waged between two of nature’s most formidable foes: water and rock. During this hike we will explore the formation and migration of two of the park’s most famous waterfalls.
THE OTTER AND THE FISHER
Saturday, August 29 at 1 – 2 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Ohiopyle Visitors Center 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Multi-purpose Room (Lower Level)
For many years these playful mammals were absent from Ohiopyle. Join us and lean about their miraculous return to the Youghiogheny watershed. We’ll also talk about what intelligent and truly amazing animals they are.
PA BLACK BEAR
Saturday, August 29 at 8 – 10:30 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Join us for one of our most popular programs. We’ll discuss these amazing mammals, where they are found in Ohiopyle State Park, and then we’ll view a portion of the award winning video, “On the Trail of Pennsylvania Black Bears”.
MCCUNE TRAIL HIKE
Sunday, August 30 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, McCune Trailhead Parking Lot 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Sugarloaf Road
This trail runs through an old homestead, where the remnants can still be seen in the beautiful high country of Ohiopyle. Be prepared to see a breathtaking view of the river gorge and some interesting rock formations. This is a 4 mile, moderate to difficult hike. Sturdy footwear is recommended.
BIRDS
Sunday, August 30 at 1 – 2 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Ohiopyle Visitors Center 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Multi-purpose Room (Lower Level)
These amazing creatures have adapted to life in the air. Learn about their Natural History and why Ohiopyle State Park has been designated as an Important Migratory Birding Area.
OWL PROWL
Sunday, August 30 at 8:30 – 10 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Owls are so advanced that they fly without a sound through the forest at night. Tonight we’ll talk about their amazing lifestyles as we hike along and try to talk to them. If we’re lucky we’ll hear them talk back.
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS
Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 5-6 at noon-9 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Falls Area 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 1547
Exact Location
This event is held at the Main Falls Area 124 Main Street, Ohiopyle
This two day festival includes interpretive programming, music, craft and food vendors.
OWL OUTLAWS
Tuesday, September 15 at 7-8:30 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
The story of owls in Pennsylvania reads like a crime novel. Join us to find out what the owls were accused of and how they were acquitted of all charges.
HAWK WATCH
Saturday, September 19 at 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Ohiopyle Train Station 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Along the Allegheny Front, the hawks are migrating southward. We will be joining the Autobon Society on top of the mountain to watch this spectacular sight. We will meet at the Train Station and caravan to the Front. Please call or email Rose Bando to reserve a spot. We also ask that you give a $10 donation to the Autobon Society at the site. rbando@pa.gov or 724-329-8591 ext. 016
UNIONTOWN CHAPTER OF IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE
Uninotwn IWL dinner meetings at IWL Park in Farmington will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 15 and Oct. 20. For more information call 724-550-0615.
UNIONTOWN BEAGLE CLUB
The Uniontown Beagle Club’s trials first trial begins at 7 a.m. with the bench show at 10:30 a.m. and the second trial at 11 a.m. Trial dates are: Sunday, Sept. 27; Sunday, Oct. 25; and Sunday, Nov. 22. The Pennsylvania State Championship in on Sunday, April 26.
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.
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.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Collier Sportsmen’s Association, Sunday, Aug. 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit: 25; 蘑菇视频: Kip Padgelek 412-680-4061
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
South Connellsville Rod & Gun Club, Saturday, Aug. 29; class limit: 65; 蘑菇视频: Ron Brooks (724) 238-9523.
Izaak Walton Park, Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit: 55; 蘑菇视频: Dave Anderson (724) 984-3458.
Fairhope Rod and Gun Club, Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; class limit: 50; 蘑菇视频: William Curcio (724) 984-4678.
Indian Creek Valley Sportsmen’s, Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; class limit: 50; 蘑菇视频: Greg Grimm (724) 455-2452.
Messmore Rod and Gun Club, Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; class limit: 40; 蘑菇视频: Andrew Harvey (724) 238-9523.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Library Sportsmen’s Association, Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit: 60; 蘑菇视频: James Kester (724) 238-9523.
Ellsworth Sportsmen’s Club, Saturday, Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit: 40; 蘑菇视频: Chris Bergman (724) 238-9523.
Gander Mountain, Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; class limit: 50; 蘑菇视频: Rich Joyce (724) 238-9523.
Centerville American Legion Post 7-5, Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit: 60; 蘑菇视频: Chris Bergman (724) 238-9523.
Gander Mountain, Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; class limit: 50; 蘑菇视频: Rich Joyce (724) 238-9523.
Long Branch Sportsmen’s Club, Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit: 40; 蘑菇视频: Chris Bergman (724) 238-9523.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Howard’s Firearms, Sunday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit: 50; 蘑菇视频: Matt Thomas (724) 244-0127.
Murrysville District Sportsmen’s Club, Saturday, Aug. 29, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; class limit: 55; 蘑菇视频: Dale Emerick (412) 580-1642.
East Huntingdon Sportsmen’s Association, Saturday, Aug. 29, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit: 60; 蘑菇视频: Amy Brown (724) 561-6826.
Murrysville District Sportsmen’s Club, Sunday, Aug. 30, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; class limit: 55; 蘑菇视频: Dale Emerick (412) 580-1642.
Rostraver Sportsmen’s, Saturday, Sept. 12, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit: 35; 蘑菇视频: Michael Tetteris (724) 238-9523.
Kingston Veterans and Sportsmen, Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit: 55; 蘑菇视频: Jeff Uschak (724) 694-2591.
White Oak Rod & Gun Club, Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; class limit: 50; 蘑菇视频: Dennis Marcelli (724) 523-5552.
Vandergrift Sportsmen’s Association, Inc., Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; class limit: 30; 蘑菇视频: Glen Klingensmith (724) 238-9523.
Youngwood Sportsmen’s Association, Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; class limit: 40; 蘑菇视频: Robert Bagdon (724) 961-6061.
Murrysville District Sportsmen’s Club, Sunday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; class limit: 55; 蘑菇视频: Dale Emerick (412) 580-1642.
Shaner Sportsmen’s Club, Sunday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; class limit: 45; 蘑菇视频: Christine Kowalecki (724) 872-8431.
Murrysville District Sportsmen’s Club, Sunday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; class limit: 55; 蘑菇视频: Dale Emerick (412) 580-1642.
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.
CABLE RESTRAINT CERTIFICATION
This is a one-day certification class for any person desiring to complete the Mandatory Cable Restraint Program. Being certified allows for the use of cable restraint devices to trap certain furbearing animals. Certification is required by regulation for any trapper using cable restraint devices to capture foxes and coyotes in Pennsylvania. Register for these classes at www.pgc.state.pa.us.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Shaner Sportsmen’s Club, Sunday, Sept. 20, 8 a.m.-noon; class limit: 40; 蘑菇视频: Christine Kowalecki (724) 872-8431.
HUNTING SEASONS
A partial listing of 2014-2015 seasons and daily bag limits:
WOODCHUCKS (GROUNDHOGS): No closed season, except on Sundays and during the regular firearms deer seasons. No limit.
STARLINGS AND ENGLISH SPARROWS: No closed season, except during the antlered and antlerless deer season. No limit.
EURASIAN COLLARED DOVE: Season dates shall run concurrently with mourning dove season. Shall be counted as part of the aggregate daily limits for mourning dove season.
DEER, ANTLERLESS (Military Bases): Hunting permitted on days established by the U.S. Department of the Army at Letterkenny Army Depot, Franklin County; New Cumberland Army Depot, York County; and Fort Detrick, Raven Rock Site, Adams County. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
WOODCHUCKS (GROUNDHOGS): No closed season, except on Sundays and during the regular firearms deer seasons. No limit.
2014-15 FURBEARER HUNTING SEASONS
COYOTES: No closed season. Unlimited. Outside of any big game season (deer, bear, elk and turkey), coyotes may be taken with a hunting license or a furtaker license, and without wearing orange.
During any big game season, coyotes may be taken while lawfully hunting big game or with a furtaker license.
TROUT STOCKINGS
The Fish and Boat Commission no longer lists the number of trout to be stocked.
Dunbar Creek (confluence with Glade), Oct. 2 (brook, brown)
Dunlap Creek Lake, Oct. 1 (rainbow)
Meadow Run (bridge on Dinner Bell Road), Oct. 1 (rainbow)
Virgin Run Creek, Oct. 2 (rainbow)
Youghiogheny River, Sept. 4 (rainbow)